Burchett seeks Tennessee Senate seat as Blackburn becomes governor
Summarised from 2 outlets · Updated 5 Nov, 23:21 · Archive
Tennessee Republican congressman Tim Burchett has expressed interest in replacing Senator Marsha Blackburn when she becomes governor in January.
The race to replace Sen. Marsha Blackburn is intensifying in Tennessee just days after she won the gubernatorial race. Rep. Tim Burchett, a Tennessee Republican who won reelection, told the Associated Press he wants to be considered for the Senate seat when Blackburn becomes governor in January. Asked directly about his interest, Burchett said 'Absolutely. Absolutely.'
Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth has also surfaced in speculation as a potential replacement, particularly given uncertainty about his future following Republicans' losses in the midterm elections. However, a person familiar with private conversations said Hegseth is not currently being considered for the seat. That person said Blackburn is focused on her transition to the governorship and dismissed speculation about appointing Hegseth as 'baseless chatter.'
Blackburn, serving her second Senate term, has indicated she plans to retain her seat until she is sworn in as governor. This allows her to appoint her own replacement to serve out the remainder of her term, which ends in January 2031.
How it is being reported
- Hegseth is not under consideration as jockeying begins for Tennessee Senate seat, AP source saysTennessee Rep. Tim Burchett says he wants to replace Sen. Marsha Blackburn when she becomes governor in January.News4Jax · 5 Nov, 22:37
- Hegseth is not under consideration as jockeying begins for Tennessee Senate seat, AP source saysTennessee Rep. Tim Burchett says he wants to replace Sen. Marsha Blackburn when she becomes governor in January.Clickorlando · 5 Nov, 22:37
In this story: Tim Burchett · Marsha Blackburn · Pete Hegseth · Tennessee · Donald Trump
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