Memphis Councilwoman Jerri Green and Senator Marsha Blackburn Surge Ahead in Gubernatorial Campaign Contributions
Blackburn reported $5.3 million in contributions while Green reported $125,000.
President Trump Appears to Move Closer to an Endorsement in the Tennessee Governor’s Race
On Wednesday, Blackburn shared a video clip on social media of the President praising her at the Trump Accounts summit that day, and indicating he believes she’ll win the race to succeed Governor Bill Lee.
Tennessee Gubernatorial Candidate Jerri Green Wants to End ‘Voucher Scheme’ and Follow Kentucky’s Lead
Speaking at a town hall event in Jonesborough, Tennessee last week, Green said her priorities would be to expand Medicaid, repeal Tennessee’s grocery tax, and end the Tennessee Education Freedom Scholarship Act that allows families to use taxpayer dollars to send their children to private school.
Senator Blackburn says Tennessee Needs a Leader, not a Manager, to Take Advantage of President Trump’s Plans to Shrink the Federal Government
Blackburn told supporters she plans to do four things “extremely well” if elected governor - keep taxes low, simplify licensing requirements, ensure government regulation is light, and provide businesses with a well-trained workforce.

