Tennessee Rep. Gloria Johnson (D-District 13) made the announcement Tuesday morning that she’s running for U.S. Senate. If she advances from the primary, she’ll face incumbent Sen. Marsha Blackburn (R) in 2024.
Johnson made the announcement in her Knoxville district at an outdoor rally:
????️????JUST NOW: “I’m Gloria Johnson, and I’m running for U.S. Senate.”
Huge cheer for @VoteGloriaJ as she announces her Blackburn challenge in KNOXVILLE. pic.twitter.com/BJdUwUC6jG— The Tennessee Holler (@TheTNHoller) September 5, 2023
Johnson is known for her involvement in the “Tennessee Three” during the aftermath of the tragic shooting at Covenant Christian School in Nashville just a few months ago. She has been in office since 2012.
READ MORE: Video of Tennessee Three’s Unruly Conduct That Led to Expulsion VoteIn response to the announcement, the Blackburn campaign put out the following statement:
The Democrats in the #TNSen race are as woke as they come.
Full #TeamMarsha statement: pic.twitter.com/tTprs4khZY
— Marsha Blackburn (@VoteMarsha) September 5, 2023
My socialist opponent is a direct threat to our way of life, and Liberals are already lining up to fund her campaign.
So please, contribute to my campaign today! Together we’ll protect Tennessee and our conservative values: https://t.co/fNWvXyWD3n pic.twitter.com/4mOL1h4L0D
— Marsha Blackburn (@VoteMarsha) September 5, 2023
