Event Brief
Marsha Blackburn Issues Statement on Christa Pike
By The BriefBrief · Sources (1)
Filed: Oct 01, 2026 at 10:20 AM ET
Summary: Tennessee gubernatorial candidate Marsha Blackburn released a statement on the failed execution of Christa Pike, calling the situation tragic and saying the botched process is extending pain for Colleen Slemmer’s family. She urged a thorough review of what happened and why the process failed, and said she would “bring back the electric chair” as governor.
WHO: Marsha Blackburn
WHAT: Released a statement criticizing the failed execution process and calling for the electric chair.
WHEN: Oct 01, 2026 at 4:38 AM ET
WHERE: Tennessee
WHY: Cause not yet established.
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