Senator Marsha Blackburn of Tennessee announced her candidacy for governor in the 2026 election, aiming to become the state's first female governor. Blackburn, a conservative ally of former President Donald Trump and a pro-Bitcoin advocate, supports the national plan to purchase one million Bitcoin. Her gubernatorial bid sets up a Republican primary contest against U.S. Representative John Rose. Should Blackburn win the governorship, Tennessee Congressman Chuck Fleischmann has expressed interest in being appointed to her U.S. Senate seat and plans to run to complete her term in 2028 and seek a full term in 2030. Blackburn has also secured endorsements from law enforcement officials across Tennessee and is actively campaigning on conservative issues to position Tennessee as America's conservative leader.