The 2026 Tennessee gubernatorial election is scheduled to take place on November 3, 2026, to elect the next governor of Tennessee. Incumbent Republican Governor Bill Lee is prohibited by the Constitution of Tennessee from seeking a third consecutive term.
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Republican primary
editCandidates
editPublicly expressed interest
- John Rose, U.S. Representative from Tennessee's 6th congressional district (2019–present)[1]
Potential
edit- Glenn Jacobs, mayor of Knox County (2018–present)[2][3]
- Mark Green, U.S. Representative from Tennessee's 7th congressional district (2019–present)[4][5]
- Cameron Sexton, Speaker of the Tennessee House of Representatives (2019–present)[6]
- Tre Hargett, Tennessee Secretary of State (2009–present)[5]
- Damon Hininger, CEO of CoreCivic[7]
- Joe Baker, attorney and co-founder of Yee-Haw Brewing Company and Ole Smoky Moonshine[8]
Democratic primary
editPotential
edit- Steve Cohen, U.S. Representative from Tennessee's 9th congressional district (2007–present)[9]
- Raumesh Akbari, Minority Leader of the Tennessee State Senate (2023–present), State Senator from the 29th District (2019–present), and former State Representative (2013–2019)[7]
- London Lamar, State Senator from the 33rd District (2022–present) and former State Representative (2018–2022)[7]
- Justin Pearson, State Representative from the 86th District (February 2023–April 2023; April 2023–present)[7]
See also
editReferences
edit- ^ "John Rose considering bid for Tennessee governor in 2026". State Affairs. Retrieved June 22, 2024.
- ^ Ashe, Victor (April 17, 2023). "High-profile Republicans' silence over House expulsions speaks volumes". Knoxville News Sentinel.
- ^ Rau, Nate (June 20, 2024). "An early look at Tennessee's 2026 governor's race". Axios Nashville.
- ^ Ashe, Victor (April 17, 2023). "High-profile Republicans' silence over House expulsions speaks volumes". Knoxville News Sentinel.
- ^ a b Rau, Nate (February 21, 2024). "Mark Green's retirement could kickstart governor's race". Axios.
- ^ Ashe, Victor (April 17, 2023). "High-profile Republicans' silence over House expulsions speaks volumes". Knoxville News Sentinel.
- ^ a b c d Rau, Nate (June 20, 2024). "An early look at Tennessee's 2026 governor's race". Axios Nashville.
- ^ Rau, Nate (June 20, 2024). "An early look at Tennessee's 2026 governor's race". Axios Nashville.
- ^ Rau, Nate (June 20, 2024). "An early look at Tennessee's 2026 governor's race". Axios Nashville.