Tennessee Governor

3 candidates · General election, November 3, 2026

What this office does

The state's chief executive. Signs or vetoes bills passed by the legislature, proposes the state budget, runs state agencies, appoints many officials and judges, commands the National Guard, and can grant pardons. Usually a 4-year term.

Candidates

Marsha Blackburn

Republican · 20 endorsements listed
Moderately right · from their votes in Congress (DW-NOMINATE, Voteview)

Jerri Green

Democrat · 5 endorsements listed
Moderately left · from who donates to them (DIME campaign-finance score, Stanford)

David Hatley

Independent · 1 endorsement listed
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