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Sen. Marsha Blackburn's internal poll shows a 17-point lead in the Tennessee Republican governor's race, conflicting with a Rose-positive poll from OnMessage Public Strategies. Blackburn leads with 42%, John Rose with 25%, and Monty Fritts with 22% in her campaign's survey, while OnMessage reported Blackburn at 34.5%, Rose at 31%, and Fritts at 25.6%. Both polls surveyed 800-850 likely Republican voters with a 3.5% margin of error.

Congressman John Rose and State Representative Monty Fritts are seeking the Republican nomination for Tennessee governor, while U.S. Senator Marsha Blackburn declined an interview and avoided debates. Rose criticized Blackburn's lack of engagement, highlighting a close race and focusing on affordability and school voucher program reforms. Fritts emphasized ending the sales tax on groceries and grassroots support.

Tennessee’s primary election on August 6 includes races for governor, U.S. Senate, U.S. House seats, and state legislative positions. Governor Bill Lee cannot run due to term limits, and Republican candidates for governor include Marsha Blackburn, John Rose, and Monty Fritts. The article outlines key races and candidate priorities.

Tennessee's primary election is scheduled for August 6, covering races for governor, U.S. Senate, U.S. House seats (districts 4, 5, 6, 7, and 9), and state Senate and House. Republican candidates for governor include Marsha Blackburn, John Rose, and Monty Fritts, each with distinct professional backgrounds and policy priorities.

A WSMV4 investigation finds that Tennessee's Republican gubernatorial candidates — Marsha Blackburn, John Rose, and Monty Fritts — have made campaign promises on immigration, education, foreign land ownership, and religious freedom that exceed the legal authority of the governor's office. The analysis highlights that implementing these proposals would require federal action, state legislative approval, or independent board decisions.

Early voting in Tennessee’s primary election ends Saturday, with turnout expected to set a record for midterm primary early voting. The primary is likely to decide Tennessee’s next governor, as the GOP is expected to win the general election, while the race between U.S. Sen. Marsha Blackburn and U.S. Rep. John Rose shows a narrowing gap. Congressional map changes in May have shifted House race dynamics, and Nashville has added polling sites for early voting.

New polls indicate Senator Marsha Blackburn's lead in the Tennessee Republican gubernatorial primary is narrowing, with Congressman John Rose and State Rep. Monty Fritts gaining ground. Blackburn's campaign disputes the results, citing conflicting internal polling showing a larger lead, while external factors like Rose's campaign spending and Blackburn's public challenges are cited as influencing the race.

Outside groups in Tennessee's governor's race are spending millions to influence voters, with the Tennessee Freedom Fund supporting Marsha Blackburn and advocating for privatizing public schools through vouchers, while a dark-money group called the American Exceptionalism Institute is running ads attacking Blackburn without disclosing donors. The Tennessee Freedom Fund, linked to billionaire Jeff Yass and the Club for Growth, has spent $2.4 million, focusing on issues like immigration rather than school vouchers.

Marsha Blackburn and John Rose, Republican candidates in Tennessee's governor's race, share similar stances on issues like Second Amendment rights and immigration but differ on approaches to education, housing affordability, and regulatory policies. Blackburn advocates for expanding school vouchers and opposing government housing market intervention, while Rose supports school choice with accountability and regulating property taxes. They also diverge on corporate accountability, with Rose criticizing CoreCivic and Blackburn avoiding direct engagement.

John Rose is a Republican candidate for Governor of Tennessee, a U.S. Representative for Tennessee’s Sixth Congressional District, CEO of Boson Software, and owner of Rose Family Farm. His campaign focuses on infrastructure, healthcare access, education, and conservative governance to protect Tennessee’s values and affordability.

Republican gubernatorial candidates Marsha Blackburn, Monty Fritts, and John Rose discussed their plans for addressing Tennessee voters' top concerns, including public education and crime. Blackburn supports school choice, Fritts opposes the school voucher program, and Rose emphasizes ensuring the program benefits lower-income families. The primary election is scheduled for August 6.

A PAC linked to Tennessee Senator Marsha Blackburn is accusing Republican Congressman John Rose of being a former Democrat, citing his past primary election votes and donations in the early 2000s. Rose's campaign denies the claims, calling Blackburn's tactics desperate, as both candidates compete to be the conservative choice in the governor's race.

A PAC linked to Tennessee Sen. Marsha Blackburn accuses Rep. John Rose of being a 'former Democrat' in a political ad, citing his past voting records and donations. Rose denies the claims, calling Blackburn's campaign 'desperate' and emphasizing his conservative credentials despite his history of mixed party affiliations.

Tennessee Republican gubernatorial candidates have passed limited legislation during their tenures. State Rep. Monty Fritts sponsored a controversial 'chemtrails' bill criticized as 'nonsense,' while U.S. Sen. Marsha Blackburn co-sponsored a bill linked to opioid distribution. U.S. Rep. John Rose proposed repealing a provision allowing senators to sue the government over FBI data subpoenas.

Over 75,000 Tennessee voters cast ballots in the first two days of early voting for the August primary election, a 47% increase from 2022. The election includes competitive primaries for an open governor's seat and newly redrawn congressional districts, with notable Democratic primary ballot activity in Shelby and Davidson counties.

Senator Marsha Blackburn and Congressman John Rose are leading Republican candidates for Tennessee governor, with similar conservative policies but differing approaches to expanding the Education Freedom Scholarship program. Both have campaigned primarily through private events and limited public engagement, with Blackburn maintaining a larger lead in polls despite Rose's recent advertising efforts.

John Rose, a Republican gubernatorial candidate, is demanding transparency from Marsha Blackburn, another GOP candidate for governor, regarding an alleged Senate ethics probe into her office. Blackburn's office has not disclosed details of the investigation, which Rose argues should be made public to build trust. The request comes amid Tennessee's early voting period for the August 6 primary.

U.S. Sen. Marsha Blackburn avoids debates in the Republican gubernatorial primary while hosting a post-election fundraiser in Atlanta. Her campaign donated $4.8 million to a dark-money group targeting Rep. John Rose, and a separate group criticizes her fundraising practices. Blackburn claims conservative unity is more important than debates ahead of the August 6 primary.

The article lists candidates for governor in the Aug. 6 primaries and provides details on early voting dates and a How to Vote guide. Candidates include Marsha Blackburn, Monty Fritts, John Rose, Carnita Atwater, Tim Cyr, Jerri Green, Adam ‘Ditch’ Kurtz, and Kevin Lee McCants.

Tennessee Congressman John Rose has asked U.S. Sen. Marsha Blackburn to release documents from a confidential Senate ethics investigation related to potential misuse of official resources in her political campaigns. Rose, competing against Blackburn for the GOP nomination for Tennessee governor, made the request in a letter, while Blackburn's office stated the matter was resolved with full cooperation. Previous ethics complaints against Blackburn include allegations of using legislative power for personal financial gain and another complaint five years ago.

Tennessee's top Republican gubernatorial candidates differ on expanding private-school voucher programs. State Rep. Monty Fritts opposes expansion, citing constitutional concerns, while U.S. Sen. Marsha Blackburn supports it and Rep. John Rose emphasizes transparency. The state currently invests $310 million in voucher programs serving 40,000 students.

Marsha Blackburn, a Republican candidate for Tennessee governor, is leading in polls and fundraising but has refused to debate opponents. Her campaign strategy includes avoiding debates and surveys, which analysts suggest is common for frontrunners. John Rose and Monty Fritts are her primary challengers, with Blackburn raising significantly more out-of-state funds.

Republican gubernatorial candidates' debate was canceled after Sen. Marsha Blackburn declined to participate, prompting Rep. John Rose to withdraw. Blackburn's internal polling shows a 31-point lead over Rose ahead of early voting.

Van Hilleary and Johnny Garrett are leading Republican candidates in the race to succeed John Rose in Tennessee’s 6th Congressional District. Both candidates emphasize support for Trump’s 'America First' ideology, with Hilleary highlighting fiscal policies and term limits, while Garrett focuses on legislative actions against transgender athletes and undocumented immigration.

Tennessee Republican gubernatorial candidates Marsha Blackburn and John Rose disagree on death penalty methods, with Blackburn advocating for reinstating the electric chair and Rose supporting lethal injection. The state allows death row inmates to request electrocution if lethal injection drugs are unavailable, and recent issues with an execution protocol have sparked debate.

The Club for Growth's School Freedom Fund donated $3 million to the Tennessee Freedom Fund PAC, which supports Marsha Blackburn's 2026 gubernatorial campaign. The PAC's ads focus on promoting private school vouchers and attacking opponents, funded in part by billionaire Jeff Yass, a major Trump donor. Blackburn is the only top candidate fully supporting voucher expansion.

Tennessee lawmakers paid tribute to Sen. Lindsey Graham after his sudden death from a brief illness. Graham, who was campaigning for a fifth Senate term, triggered a process requiring South Carolina to hold a special primary to select a new nominee following his passing.

Sen. Marsha Blackburn avoided questions about debating Republican gubernatorial candidates, claiming she has participated in 'lots of forums' with them. Her opponents, Monty Fritts and John Rose, disputed this, stating no public forums have occurred since she announced her candidacy. Blackburn's campaign cited private events and a January town hall, but opponents highlighted these lacked debate elements and excluded them.

NewsChannel 5 is hosting a Tennessee GOP Gubernatorial Debate on July 20th at Cumberland University. The race for governor includes U.S. Senator Marsha Blackburn, Congressman John Rose, and State Representative Monty Fritts, with Blackburn holding a 15-point lead in a recent poll. A debate invitation remains pending for Blackburn.

Sen. Marsha Blackburn claimed she could not discuss her governor campaign during a federal event, but critics argue this reasoning lacks legal basis. She avoided answering questions after a speech at the Greater Nashville Technology Council, deflecting to general campaign outreach. Fellow Republicans and media figures questioned the validity of her 'federal time' defense.

U.S. Senator Marsha Blackburn is avoiding media questions about her gubernatorial campaign ahead of Tennessee's Republican primary. At an event with the Greater Nashville Technology Council, she left quickly without answering queries about her run or positions on issues like corporate subsidies. Political commentator Steve Gill criticized her evasive responses as unfit for a potential state leader.

A PAC produced an ad for Marsha Blackburn’s gubernatorial campaign featuring clips of President Trump praising her, despite Trump not endorsing her. John Rose’s campaign criticized the ad as misleading, arguing Rose has a stronger record of supporting Trump.

Tennessee's top Republican gubernatorial candidates—Marsha Blackburn, Monty Fritts, and John Rose—have not held a joint debate, with Fritts urging a forum to address issues directly. Blackburn faces criticism for avoiding debates, while Rose's campaign manager calls for open discussions and highlights Rose's willingness to engage.

John Rose, a candidate for governor, criticizes Starbucks' relocation to Tennessee and its diversity initiatives in a campaign ad, opposing the $30 million taxpayer incentives offered to the company. He emphasizes protecting Tennessee's culture and aligns with Trump's business stance.