Former CoreCivic CEO Damon Hininger floats replacing Blackburn in U.S. Senate

By: Adam Friedman

Outlets: Tennessee Lookout

Published: June 23, 2026

Words: 722

Last Updated: 1 month ago

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Damon Hininger, the former CEO of Tennessee-based private prison operator CoreCivic, is interested in being Tennessee’s next U.S. senator when the seat opens up.

Hininger publicly acknowledged for the first time that he wants to replace U.S. Sen. Marsha Blackburn if she wins her bid for governor this year, according to the Nashville Business Journal.

Since 2024, when he chaired the state Republican annual dinner, Hininger has fueled speculation about an entry into politics, …

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