AFC Victory Fund Congratulates Senator Marsha Blackburn on Tennessee GOP Gubernatorial Primary Victory
DALLAS, Texas — AFC Victory Fund today congratulated U.S. Senator Marsha Blackburn on her victory in Tennessee's Republican gubernatorial primary, celebrating the success of a longtime champion for school choice and a proven advocate for empowering parents with more educational opportunities for their children.
AFC Victory Fund endorsed Senator Blackburn ahead of the primary, citing her longstanding record of advancing school choice. Throughout her career, Blackburn has consistently supported policies that expand educational opportunity, including the federal Education Freedom Tax Credit, and has been a steadfast advocate throughout the campaign for giving families greater authority over their children's education.
Tennessee has emerged as one of the nation's leading states for education freedom under Governor Bill Lee, establishing the Education Freedom Scholarship Program in 2025 and expanding it in 2026 in response to strong demand from families. AFC Victory Fund is confident Senator Blackburn will build upon that momentum as governor.
Statement from Tommy Schultz, CEO, AFC Victory Fund:
"Congratulations to Senator Marsha Blackburn on her decisive victory in Tennessee's Republican gubernatorial primary. Throughout her career, Sen. Blackburn has been one of the nation's most consistent and effective school choice champions, standing with parents and fighting to ensure every child has access to the learning environment that best meets their needs.
"Tennessee has become a trailblazer in school choice thanks to leaders willing to put families first, and soon-to-be Governor Blackburn has been an important part of that success. As a longtime supporter of the Education Freedom Tax Credit and a steadfast advocate for expanding opportunity, she understands that parents, not distant bureaucracies, are best equipped to make decisions about their children's education.
"AFC Victory Fund was proud to endorse Sen. Blackburn because of her proven record, and we look forward to continuing to work alongside her and other likeminded leaders who are committed to building on Tennessee's remarkable progress and ensuring even more families have access to the educational opportunities they deserve."
About AFC Victory Fund:
AFC Victory Fund is a federal independent expenditure-only committee, or Super PAC, affiliated with the American Federation for Children, and is committed to defending and advancing school choice at every level of government.