Tennessee’s 2026 candidate lists finalized for state and federal races

Tennessee's 2026 candidate lists finalized for state and federal races

U.S. Sen. Marsha Blackburn at Ag Day on the Hill. Blackburn formally announced her 2026 gubernatorial run in August (Photo: John Partipilo/Tennessee Lookut)Tennessee’s Secretary of State has released the full list of candidates for 2026 state and federal elections following Tuesday’s filing deadline. The marquee race of the cycle is the open governor’s seat, with term-limited Gov. Bill Lee unable to seek reelection. U.S. Sen. Marsha Blackburn, U…

Tennessee’s 2026 candidate lists finalized for state and federal races

Tennessee’s Secretary of State has released the full list of candidates for 2026 state and federal elections following Tuesday’s filing deadline. The marquee race of the cycle is the open governor’s seat, with term-limited Gov. Bill Lee unable to seek…

Marsha Blackburn, John Rose, dozens of others to run for governor - Nashville Banner

As of the deadline on Tuesday, 27 people have filed petitions to be Tennessee’s next governor, when term-limited Gov. Bill Lee leaves office in 2027.  Among them are five Republicans, six Democrats and 16 independent candidates ranging from those with no political experience to multi-term state and federal lawmakers. But last year’s suspected frontrunners — Sen. Marsha Blackburn and Rep. John Rose — are still the standouts among the now-crowded …