A prominent conservative organization is stepping into the Tennessee gubernatorial race. The Club for Growth PAC has thrown its support behind GOP Senator Marsha Blackburn as she prepares to take on Rep. John Rose in the state’s Republican primary for governor in 2026. This endorsement signals important backing for Blackburn, who is vying to succeed the term-limited GOP Governor Bill Lee.
David McIntosh, president of the Club for Growth PAC, highlighted Blackburn’s commitment to public service and her dedication to protecting the freedoms and financial well-being of Tennesseans. In a statement shared with Fox News Digital, he noted, “Senator Marsha Blackburn is a proven leader who has dedicated her career to public service, fighting every day to protect the individual freedoms and financial well-being of Tennesseans across the state.”
McIntosh further praised Blackburn’s record in the Senate, emphasizing her advocacy for tax cuts and the elimination of excessive regulations. He mentioned her strong support for school freedom, reinforcing her position as a champion of conservative values. Blackburn has been recognized as a top ally of President Donald Trump, earning the Defender of Economic Freedom Award seven times from the Club for Growth.
This endorsement is not just symbolic; the Club for Growth claims to be the largest conservative super PAC in the nation. Their endorsement history is impressive: candidates they’ve supported have won 79% of their elections in the 2024 cycle. Blackburn’s previous accomplishments include becoming the first woman elected to the Senate from Tennessee in 2018. She also achieved a commanding victory in her re-election last November, winning by a remarkable 29 points in a state that has seen a steady shift to the right.
Should Blackburn emerge victorious in the upcoming gubernatorial election, she will make history once again as Tennessee’s first female governor. This race is shaping up to be a significant event in Tennessee’s political landscape, with Blackburn’s conservative credentials and established alliances suggesting she could be a formidable candidate in 2026.
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