Republican Senator Marsha Blackburn of Tennessee entered the state's 2026 gubernatorial race on Wednesday, setting up a challenge against GOP Representative John Rose, who announced his candidacy earlier this year.

A conservative Trump ally in the Senate, Ms. Blackburn will now try to become the first woman to serve as governor.

The race for governor is heating up in Tennessee. Here's what to know about the candidates so far and which dates to keep an eye out for.