*If you are considering an out-of-state applicant, verify that they have a valid teaching license from another state (or verification that it is in process), passing Iowa test scores (all graduates after Jan. 1, 2013) or test scores from their own state (graduates before Jan. 1 2013), and transcripts showing the completion of a teacher preparation program and student teaching.
Senator Ted Cruz, Republican of Texas, announced Monday he would run for president, making him the first major candidate to do so.
Blackburn is the leading candidate to replace Corker, with former Americans for Prosperity state director Andy Ogles also in the race on the GOP side. Army veteran James Mackler is running as a Democrat.