Senator Marsha Blackburn (R-TN) has reportedly decided not to consider War Secretary Pete Hegseth for her Senate seat after winning the gubernatorial election. Blackburn, who received 45.49% of the vote, will appoint her successor when she takes office in January. Other candidates for the position include Reps. Tim Burchett and Chuck Fleischmann, as well as former Knox County Mayor Glenn Jacobs. A recent poll shows Hegseth has the highest favorability among potential successors.
Key facts
- Marsha Blackburn won the gubernatorial election with 45.49% of the vote.
- Blackburn will appoint her Senate successor in January.
- Pete Hegseth is reportedly not being considered for the Senate seat.
- Other candidates include Reps. Tim Burchett and Chuck Fleischmann.
- Hegseth has the highest favorability among potential successors according to a poll.
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