Marsha Blackburn has represented Tennessee in the U.S. Senate since 2019, after serving more than 15 years in the U.S. House. She built her brand on unapologetic social conservatism, deregulation, and a relentless fight with “big government” and “big tech.”
Blackburn leans hard into culture-war messaging: border security, “parents’ rights,” anti-abortion legislation, and tech censorship concerns. She also pitches herself as a defender of small businesses and rural Tennessee infrastructure.
She’s one of the GOP’s most visible media communicators — a Fox-friendly combatant who blends populist tone with establishment seniority and influence on tech, healthcare cost transparency, and China oversight.
Right Wing Populist
Achievements
- Pushed for regulatory rollback and small business protection
- Championed healthcare cost transparency and pricing reforms
- Advocated for rural broadband and telehealth expansion across Tennessee
- Prominent voice on limiting foreign tech influence and pushing back on Chinese-linked platforms
- Strong supporter of veterans and military families in the state
Controversies
- Criticized for supporting strict voting and election law measures
- Accused by Democrats of spreading misleading claims on social media and COVID-19 policy
- Pushback over hardline abortion stance and LGBTQ+ positions
- Framed by opponents as fueling culture-war division instead of bipartisan dealmaking
- Scrutinized for aligning closely with Trump-era narratives on election integrity
Top Donors
| Donor | Total | Individuals | PACs |
|---|---|---|---|
| American Israel Public Affairs Cmte | $303,547 | $293,547 | $10,000 |
| Senate Conservatives Fund | $289,292 | $289,292 | $0 |
| Club for Growth | $224,083 | $218,600 | $5,483 |
| FedEx Corp | $169,679 | $74,679 | $95,000 |
| HCA Inc | $127,367 | $87,767 | $39,600 |
Amounts shown reflect organization-linked giving; most funds listed here are from individual donors or aligned PACs.
Recent Elections
2018 Margin R +10.9%