Hegseth is not under consideration as jockeying begins for Tennessee Senate seat, AP source says
WASHINGTON (AP) -- The race to replace Sen. Marsha Blackburn is intensifying in Tennessee, just days after she won the race for governor, with one Rep
Tennessee's race to replace retiring Senator Marsha Blackburn is heating up, with three potential candidates emerging in the mix. Rep. Tim Burchett has stated he is interested in the open Senate seat, which Blackburn will vacate upon becoming governor in January. Meanwhile, Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth has also been mentioned as a potential successor, though he is reportedly not under serious consideration at this time.
Burchett, a Republican from Tennessee, expressed his eagerness to be considered for the Senate position when asked by the Associated Press. Hegseth, who moved to Tennessee with his family in 2022, has become a target for impeachment in the House of Representatives, with a vote expected soon. Trump himself has stated that he is not considering replacing Hegseth, praising his performance.
Meanwhile, Democrats are expected to face significant obstacles in confirming any high-profile picks for federal judgeships or Cabinet positions in a Democratic-controlled Senate.
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