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Carlton Boleyjack ran for Governor of Tennessee in 2026. This is their first run for office.
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Governor of Tennessee
General: November 3, 2026 · Primary: August 6, 2026
General election
DFirst-time candidateWithdrew
Casey Nicholson ran for Governor of Tennessee in 2026. This is their first run for office.
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IndependentFirst-time candidateBusiness owner
Charles Morgan, an independent business owner and former police officer, is running for Governor of Tennessee in his first run. He emphasizes returning government control to the people, ensuring public safety, and prioritizing Tennesseans.
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RFirst-time candidateWithdrew
Cito Pellegra ran for Governor of Tennessee in 2026. This is their first run for office.
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RFirst-time candidateWithdrewBusiness owner
Curtis Carney ran for Governor of Tennessee in 2026. This is their first run for office.
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IndependentFirst-time candidateMechanical engineer
Dave Seeman, a mechanical engineer, is an independent candidate for Governor of Tennessee in the 2026 general election. This is their first run for office.
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IndependentFirst-time candidate
David Hatley is an independent candidate for Governor of Tennessee in the 2026 general election. This is their first run for office.
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IndependentFirst-time candidate
Dean Brewer is a independent candidate running for office for the first time.
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IndependentFirst-time candidate
Jamie Jo Carothers is an independent writer running for Governor of Wisconsin in her first campaign. She emphasizes education and student wellness programs, addressing the economy and cost of living, and balancing environmental resource use.
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IndependentFirst-time candidateWithdrew
Hosie Holomon III ran for Governor of Tennessee in 2026. This is their first run for office.
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IndependentFirst-time candidateWithdrew
Jake Johns ran for Governor of Tennessee in 2026. This is their first run for office.
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DemocraticChief of staff
Jerri Green is a chief of staff, for Governor of Tennessee. Jerri Green emphasizes Affordability.
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IndependentFirst-time candidate
Karl Smithson is an Independent candidate running for Governor of Tennessee in his first campaign for statewide office.
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IndependentFirst-time candidate
Taylor is an Independent candidate running for Governor of Tennessee in his first race for statewide office.
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IndependentFirst-time candidateBusiness development
Lauren Pinkston is a business development specialist, running for office for the first time.
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IndependentFirst-time candidateWithdrew
Manasa Reddy ran for Governor of Tennessee in 2026. This is their first run for office.
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Republican
Marsha Blackburn, Republican, is running for Governor of Tennessee. She supports protect the homeland, support our veterans.
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DFirst-time candidateWithdrew
Martin Kennedy ran for Governor of Tennessee in 2026. This is their first run for office.
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IndependentFirst-time candidate
Misam Abidi, an independent candidate for Tennessee governor, emphasizes economic opportunity through emerging technologies and skills education. He says government should enable citizens to thrive rather than overwhelm them. This is his first run for office.
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RFirst-time candidateWithdrew
Patricia Anne Morrison ran for Governor of Tennessee in 2026. This is their first run for office.
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IndependentFirst-time candidate
Ray Brown is running for Governor of Tennessee. This is their first run for office.
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RFirst-time candidateWithdrew
Rebecca Inman ran for Governor of Tennessee in 2026. This is their first run for office.
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IndependentFirst-time candidateEducation Administration
An educator with 40 years in Tennessee public schools, Vick is an independent candidate running for his first term. He emphasizes expanding mental health resources, addressing homelessness and poverty, and strengthening the education system.
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IndependentFirst-time candidateWithdrew
Santiago Asconape ran for Governor of Tennessee in 2026. This is their first run for office.
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IndependentFirst-time candidateWithdrewMinister
Stephen Maxwell ran for Governor of Tennessee in 2026. This is their first run for office.
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IndependentFirst-time candidateWithdrew
Taylor Hafley ran for Governor of Tennessee in 2026. This is their first run for office.
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RFirst-time candidateWithdrew
Tyler Hagerman ran for Governor of Tennessee in 2026. This is their first run for office.
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IndependentFirst-time candidateFirefighter
Victor Scoggin is a retired firefighter and former autoworker running for Governor of Tennessee as an independent. He emphasizes eliminating property taxes for retirees, reforming Social Security contributions, and protecting drinking water sources. He supports the Second Amendment.
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IndependentFirst-time candidateWithdrew
Wendell Jackson ran for Governor of Tennessee in 2026. This is their first run for office.
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Primary
DemocraticFirst-time candidateMusician
Adam Kurtz is a Democratic candidate for Governor of Tennessee in the 2026 election. This is their first run for office.
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DemocraticFirst-time candidateEducation administrator
Carnita Atwater is a Democratic candidate for Governor of Tennessee in the 2026 election. This is their first run for office.
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DemocraticAdvancedChief of staff
Jerri Green is a chief of staff, for Governor of Tennessee. Jerri Green emphasizes Affordability.
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Republican
John Rose is a Republican candidate for Governor of Tennessee in the 2026 election.
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DemocraticFirst-time candidateProduction supervisor
Kevin Lee McCants ran for U.S. Senate Tennessee in 2026. This is their first run for office.
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RepublicanAdvanced
Marsha Blackburn, Republican, is running for Governor of Tennessee. She supports protect the homeland, support our veterans.
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RepublicanRealtor
Monty Fritts is a Republican candidate for Governor of Tennessee in the 2026 election.
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DemocraticFirst-time candidateFarmer/Small business owner
Tim Cyr is a Democratic candidate for Governor of Tennessee in the 2026 election. This is their first run for office.
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