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Marsha Blackburn to become Tennessee's first female governor
By Hope McAlee · Nov 3, 2026 · Elections, News, Tennessee

Marsha Blackburn to become Tennessee's first female governor

KNOXVILLE, Tenn. (WATE) — U.S. Senator Marsha Blackburn will be the next governor of Tennessee, according to the Associated Press, making her the first woman to hold the Volunteer State's top office. Blackburn garnered approximately 45.4% of the statewide vote to win the race to succeed Gov. Bill Lee, who was term-limited. Democratic nominee Jerri [...]

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