US EditionGOP Reps. Burchett, Ogles eye Senate seat amid Blackburn gubernatorial bid
TENNESSEE, AUG 6 – Sen. Marsha Blackburn’s gubernatorial bid could let her appoint a Senate successor, impacting Tennessee’s Senate delegation with a special election set for 2028, state law says.
- Sen. Marsha Blackburn announced her run for governor of Tennessee, prompting interest in her Senate seat,
- Blackburn will face Rep. John Rose in the governor's race, with Blackburn seen as the GOP primary favorite.
- Under Tennessee law, the appointee serves until the November 2028 general election, so Blackburn could appoint her successor depending on her resignation timing.
- Both Rep. Tim Burchett and Rep. Andy Ogles expressed interest, with Ogles joking about steer wrestling, following Blackburn's gubernatorial announcement on Wednesday.
- The shadow race to succeed Blackburn kicked off just hours after her Wednesday announcement, with the 2026 Tennessee governor’s race prompting interest in her Senate seat.
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