Marsha Blackburn Wins Tennessee Governor’s Race, Becomes First Woman Elected to Governor’s Office
Republican U.S. Sen. Marsha Blackburn won Tennessee’s governor’s race on Tuesday, November 3, 2026, defeating Democratic nominee Jerri Green by 54,183 votes and becoming the first woman elected governor in state history.
With all 95 counties reporting, unofficial results from the Tennessee Secretary of State’s office showed Blackburn received 957,136 votes, or 45.52%, while Green received 902,953 votes, or 42.95%. Independent candidate David Hatley finished third with 195,564 votes, or 9.30%. The results remain unofficial pending certification.
Blackburn will succeed term-limited Republican Gov. Bill Lee, who congratulated her and said he looked forward to working with her during the transition.
“Congratulations to Governor-Elect Marsha Blackburn on her victory. Tennesseans have placed their trust in a conservative leader who understands the importance of fiscal responsibility, keeping communities safe, and creating opportunities for every family to thrive.”
Governor Lee continued, “I look forward to working with Governor-Elect Blackburn in the coming months to ensure a smooth transition and continued prosperity for our state.”
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