Hegseth is not under consideration as jockeying begins for Tennessee Senate seat, AP source says Nov 05, 2026 · Joey Cappelletti · washingtontimes.com read more » 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. Read more »