Crowe endorses Blackburn for Tennessee governor

JOHNSON CITY, Tenn. (WJHL) — Tennessee state Sen. Rusty Crowe has endorsed U.S. Sen. Marsha Blackburn in her bid to become the Volunteer State’s next governor.

Blackburn announced on Aug. 6 that she was entering the race for governor in 2026 as Bill Lee’s final term nears its end.

Rusty Crowe announces plans for re-election

Blackburn is set to face off against U.S. Rep. John Rose in a Republican primary come August 2026.

On Thursday, Blackburn shared a social media post featuring an endorsement from Crowe, who represents Carter, Johnson and Washington counties…

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