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Hegseth is not under consideration as jockeying begins for Tennessee Senate seat, AP source says

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Cappelletti, J. (2026, November 5). Hegseth is not under consideration as jockeying begins for Tennessee Senate seat, AP source says. Toronto Star. https://www.thestar.com/news/world/united-states/hegseth-is-not-under-consideration-as-jockeying-begins-for-tennessee-senate-seat-ap-source-says/article_14283e28-0549-50d6-9778-f9715c4683dc.html

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A potential vacancy in the Tennessee Senate is prompting interest from several politicians, including Representative Tim Burchett, who has publicly expressed his desire to be considered for the position after Senator Marsha Blackburn assumes her new role as governor in January. Contrary to earlier speculation, a source cited by the Associated Press confirms that Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth is not being considered as a candidate for the Senate seat.

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As of November 5, 2026, Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth is not under consideration to replace Sen. Marsha Blackburn in the Tennessee Senate, according to an AP source. Blackburn won the race for governor and will take office in January, leaving her current Senate seat vacant. Rep. Tim Burchett, a Republican who recently won reelection, has publicly expressed interest in the Senate position. The race is heating up with speculation around potential candidates, but Hegseth's name is not currently being discussed as a contender for the role.

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WASHINGTON (AP) — The race to replace Sen. Marsha Blackburn is intensifying in Tennessee, just days after she won the race for governor, with one Republican congressman publicly expressing interest and speculation swirling around Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth. asserted

congressman → replace → Hegseth

Rep. Tim Burchett, a Tennessee Republican who won reelection Tuesday, told The Associated Press that he wants to be considered for the Senate seat when Blackburn becomes governor in January. asserted

Blackburn → win → January

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