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Governor
Tennessee · November 3, 2026
Tennessee voters will choose a governor for a 4-year term. Current officeholder: Bill Lee.
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Bill Lee
Incumbent
Republican
· Running for re-election
Bill Lee (R) has served as Governor of Tennessee since 2019 and won re-election in 2022. Before politics he ran a family business and farm. Stated priorities include economic development, education, and criminal justice.
Sources: Ballotpedia; National Governors Association.
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TBD Challenger
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· Challenger
No major challenger has announced as of mid-2025. Check back closer to the primary.