2026 Tennessee gubernatorial election
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The 2026 Tennessee gubernatorial election is scheduled to take place on November 3, 2026, to elect the governor of Tennessee. Incumbent Republican Governor Bill Lee, elected in 2018 and re-elected in 2022, is prohibited by the Constitution of Tennessee from seeking a third consecutive term.
Republican primary[edit]
Candidates[edit]
Potential[edit]
- Mark Green, outgoing U.S. Representative from Tennessee's 7th congressional district (2019–present)[1][2]
- Tre Hargett, Tennessee Secretary of State (2009–present)[2]
- Glenn Jacobs, mayor of Knox County (2018–present)[1]
- Stuart McWhorter, Tennessee Commissioner of Economic & Community Development (2022–present)[2]
- John Rose, U.S. Representative from Tennessee's 6th congressional district (2019–present)[2]
- Cameron Sexton, Speaker of the Tennessee House of Representatives (2019–present)[1]
References[edit]
- ^ a b c Ashe, Victor (April 17, 2023). "High-profile Republicans' silence over House expulsions speaks volumes". Knoxville News Sentinel.
- ^ a b c d Rau, Nate (February 21, 2024). "Mark Green's retirement could kickstart governor's race". Axios.