U.S. Sen. Marsha Blackburn wants to become the first woman elected governor in Tennessee’s history.
After months of signaling she intended to run, Blackburn made her candidacy for governor official on Wednesday.
Why it matters: Blackburn’s ties to President Trump, fundraising prowess and track record of winning statewide elections make her a formidable candidate.
Between the lines: Over the last quarter century, Blackburn progressed from anti-tax activist to state lawmaker, the U.S. House and the U.S. Senate.
State of play: Her top challenger for the Republican nomination is U.S. Rep. John Rose, who hit the ground running on fundraising.
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