Hegseth out of running for Blackburn's Tennessee Senate seat

usatoday.com —

Sen. Marsha Blackburn is not considering Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth to fill her upcoming Senate vacancy in Tennessee, a source close to the senator said, dismissing speculation as baseless. The source said Blackburn has not spoken with President Donald Trump about appointing Hegseth, who owns a home near Nashville. Multiple Republican officials and donors pushed back on the idea after his name surfaced for the role. Blackburn, elected governor on Nov. 3, will appoint her Senate successor for the term ending in 2031. Contenders include Rep. Tim Burchett and Knox County Mayor Glenn Jacobs. Hegseth faces a potential impeachment push over his conduct of the Iran war.


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