MEMPHIS, Tenn. — Sen. Marsha Blackburn may run for Tennessee governor in 2026, according to a local Republican official and several media sources. Blackburn, who was just re-elected to her Senate seat in November, posted on social media Monday that she was sitting down to join newly sworn-in President Donald Trump for lunch at the Capitol shortly after his inauguration. Terry Roland, a former Shelby County commissioner and Republican delegate, said in an interview Monday with WREG that Blackburn plans on making a run for governor of Tennessee. Roland, who said he has supported Blackburn since she was elected to the Tennessee House, said he just found out the night before about her gubernatorial plans. Local Trump delegate describes Republican National Convention security "We fought and got rid of that state income when they were trying to get a state income tax. That's what catapulted her to run for Congress and then, now U.S. Senator, so I think she checks off all the blocks," Roland said Monday. "I think she'd make a wonderful governor and I look forward to working with her on it." Roland said an announcement by Blackburn is planned soon. A Republican Senator confirmed to The Hill last week that Blackburn is eyeing the position, calling it Tennessee’s “worst kept secret.” WREG has reached out to Blackburn's office for comment. Current Tennessee Governor Bill Lee is term limited and cannot run again.