Marsha Blackburn

Why they say you should vote for them

The candidate's own case to voters, summarized from their campaign and public statements.

• Says making Tennessee "America's conservative leader" will bring economic prosperity to all Tennesseans.[1]
• Says she will keep taxes and prices low, cut unneeded spending and regulation, and recruit companies that bring well-paying jobs.[1]
• Says keeping communities and children safe would be her top priority as governor.[2]
• Says parents should have "the loudest voice" in their children's education.[3]
• Told supporters on primary night that she would keep working with and for Tennesseans.[4]

Background

• U.S. Senator, United States Senate (Tennessee) · 2019–present[5],[6]
• U.S. Representative, U.S. House of Representatives (Tennessee's 7th District) · 2003–2019[5],[6]
• State Senator, Tennessee Senate · 1999–2003[5],[6]
• Executive Director, Tennessee Film, Entertainment and Music Commission · 1995–1997[5]
• Chair, Williamson County Republican Party · 1989–1991[5],[6]

Education

• B.S., Home Economics, Mississippi State University[5]

Where they stand

• Taxes
  Cites her role leading opposition to a state income tax as a state senator and says she will keep taxes low.[1],[6]
• Government Spending
  Says even the most conservative state governments, including Tennessee's, should be evaluated to reduce fraud and cut waste, and has said she wants a state-level version of the federal DOGE cost-cutting effort.[7],[4]
• Education
  Supports school choice and says every child, regardless of family income or zip code, should have access to an education that fits their needs.[3]
• Immigration
  Says the state should work with federal authorities on mass deportations, keep sanctuary cities out of Tennessee and penalize officials who refuse to follow federal law.[8]
• Public Safety
  Says she would work to remove some district attorneys, opposes efforts to "defund the police" and would partner with Shelby County officials on crime.[2]
• Abortion
  Her campaign describes her as "100 percent pro-life" and says she has backed legislation to end federal funding for abortion.[9]
• Women's Sports
  Says she would ensure girls' sports are protected in Tennessee and that male athletes should not compete against girls or use girls' locker rooms.[10]

Voting record

A selection of notable recorded votes. Not a complete record.

In their words