Vice President Mike Pence used his visit to Bradley County, Tennessee, yesterday to praise the conservative credentials of two Republican congresswomen who are running for statewide office.

In a speech at Lee University, Pence referred to Rep. Marsha Blackburn as a “tireless, principled” leader and a “strong partner” to President Donald Trump’s administration. Blackburn is the leading GOP candidate for the seat being vacated by retiring U.S. Sen. Bob Corker. Blackburn faces a tough fall campaign against Democrat Phil Bredesen.

Pence praised Rep. Diane Black for her support of lower taxes and efforts to repeal and replace the Affordable Care Act, a healthcare law commonly known as Obamacare. Pence also called Black a “champion for life” for her anti-abortion stand. Black is in a crowded field of Republican candidates running for governor.