Tullahoma elections · State
Governor
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Who is running
15 candidates on the ballot, from VOTE411. Photos come from each candidate's own campaign site.
Misam Abidi
Independent
Abidi’s campaign biography says he moved from Lahore, Pakistan, to the United States in 1997 as a teenager. It describes work in banking, credit consulting, and financial technology, and says he currently drives for Uber and works in sales roles connected to renewable energy and debt resolution.
3 sourced statements · Campaign site
Marsha Blackburn
Republican
Blackburn is a Republican U.S. senator from Tennessee and previously represented the state in the U.S. House. Her campaign site identifies her as a candidate for governor in 2026.
Source: Marsha Blackburn for Governor, Marsha Blackburn for Governor — Issues
3 sourced statements · Campaign site
Dean Brewer
Independent
Brewer is an independent candidate for Tennessee governor and a Knoxville resident. A candidate profile says he runs a program providing homeless veterans with counseling, housing, and skilled-trade training.
Source: Ballot Project — Dean Brewer
3 sourced statements · Campaign site
Ray Brown
Independent
Brown is an independent candidate for governor and a tradesman. A candidate guide identifies Oliver Springs as his home.
Source: Vote-USA — Ray Brown, 2026 Tennessee General Election, Tennessee Firefly — Ray Brown
3 sourced statements
Photo: Jerri Green campaign Jerri Green
Democratic
Green serves on the Memphis City Council and was recently appointed Shelby County Chief Public Defender. Her VOTE411 biography says she previously led the Community Legal Center and served as a senior policy adviser and deputy chief of staff to Shelby County Mayor Lee Harris.
Source: League of Women Voters VOTE411 — Tennessee Governor 2026
3 sourced statements · Campaign site
David Hatley
Independent
Hatley’s campaign media kit describes him as a lifelong Tennessean who has spent 30 years building businesses and creating jobs. The same campaign material describes his platform as focused on economic growth through manufacturing, workforce development, fiscal responsibility, and quality of life.
1 sourced statement · Campaign site
Photo: Lauren Pinkston campaign Lauren Pinkston
Independent
Pinkston is a former Lipscomb University professor and a seventh-generation Tennessean. Her 2026 VOTE411 profile identifies her as an independent candidate for Tennessee governor; the sources consulted did not establish how long she has lived in Tullahoma.
Source: VOTE411 2026 Tennessee Governor Voter Guide, Tennessee 2026 governor candidate profile, MTSU Sidelines
3 sourced statements · Campaign site
Victor L. Scoggin
Independent
Scoggin’s campaign site describes him as a captain and lists him as an independent candidate for Tennessee governor. A 2026 ballot profile reports that he is a Navy veteran, retired volunteer firefighter, and retired Ford/UAW journeyman; sources consulted did not establish how long he has lived in Tullahoma.
Source: Capt Vic Scoggin for Tennessee Governor — campaign website, The Ballot Brief, 2026 Tennessee ballot profile
3 sourced statements · Campaign site
Photo: Dave Seeman campaign Dave Seeman
Independent
Seeman says this is his first run for public office and that, before running, he was a climate activist who lobbied candidates to prioritize climate action. His campaign materials identify him as an independent endorsed by the Green Party of Tennessee; sources consulted did not establish how long he has lived in Tullahoma.
Source: Green Party of Tennessee — Dave Seeman campaign page
No stated positions found yet · Campaign site
L. Webb Taylor
Independent
L. Webb Taylor is an independent candidate for Tennessee governor who filed from Memphis. A campaign website was not found in the sources reviewed.
Source: Tennessee Firefly
No stated positions found yet
Charles Van Morgan
Independent
3 sourced statements · Campaign site
Robert C. Vick
Independent
Vick says he spent 40 years in Tennessee public education as a teacher, coach, assistant principal, principal, and athletic director; VOTE411 lists his education as a Doctorate of Education from East Tennessee State University in 2004. He describes himself as 66 and a lifelong Tennessean.
Source: VOTE411 / League of Women Voters
3 sourced statements · Campaign site
Wendell Jackson
Independent
Jackson’s campaign site identifies him as a 2026 candidate seeking employment as Governor of Tennessee and describes the campaign as nonpartisan. The site does not provide his occupation, prior offices, or how long he has lived in the area.
3 sourced statements · Campaign site
Eddie Lee Murphy
Independent
An independent candidate-list entry and candidate-information sources identify Murphy as running for Governor in 2026 and associate him with Spring Hill, Tennessee. No sourced information was found establishing his occupation, prior offices, or how long he has lived in the area.
Source: Tennessee Sample Ballot 2026: Candidates on Your Ballot, Eddie Lee Murphy: Tennessee Governor 2026
No stated positions found yet
Karl Knox Smithson
Independent
A 2026 candidate-list source identifies Smithson as an independent candidate for Governor and associates him with McMinnville, Tennessee. No sourced information was found establishing his occupation, prior offices, or how long he has lived in the area.
No stated positions found yet
Where the candidates stand
Every candidate for Governor on each issue any of them has spoken on, in their own words or a close paraphrase, with the source linked. Checked . We do not score, rank or recommend anyone.
Where do the Governor candidates in Tullahoma stand on guns?
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Victor L. Scoggin (Independent)
Supports restoring Second Amendment and voting rights to nonviolent felons. (Capt Vic Scoggin for Tennessee Governor — campaign website)
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Charles Van Morgan (Independent)
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Eddie Lee Murphy (Independent)
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Karl Knox Smithson (Independent)
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Where do the Governor candidates in Tullahoma stand on immigration?
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Her campaign says she will work to stop illegal immigration and protect Tennessee communities. (Marsha Blackburn for Governor — Issues)
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Victor L. Scoggin (Independent)
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Charles Van Morgan (Independent)
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Eddie Lee Murphy (Independent)
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Karl Knox Smithson (Independent)
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Where do the Governor candidates in Tullahoma stand on health care and retirement?
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Supports adding 50,000 childcare and preschool slots through business incentives, early-childhood vouchers for qualifying families, and quality standards tied to public funding. (VOTE411 2026 Tennessee Governor Voter Guide)
Victor L. Scoggin (Independent)
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Charles Van Morgan (Independent)
He selected government-funded health insurance available to everyone alongside private healthcare options. (iVoterGuide candidate questionnaire)
He says Tennessee should expand the Behavioral Health Safety Net to bring clinics to rural counties and increase Crisis Intervention Team training, pairing mental-health professionals with law enforcement during crises. (VOTE411 / League of Women Voters)
He supports housing stability and improved access to healthcare for Tennesseans. (Wendell Jackson campaign website)
Eddie Lee Murphy (Independent)
No public statement found in our sources.
Karl Knox Smithson (Independent)
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Where do the Governor candidates in Tullahoma stand on schools and education?
He says every student should graduate high school with a diploma and an in-demand job certification. (Misam Abidi for Governor – VOTE411 Voter Guide)
Her campaign says it will strengthen parental rights and fight what it describes as “woke anti-American curriculum.” (Marsha Blackburn for Governor — Issues)
He said state money should stay with public schools and that teacher pay should increase to attract and retain quality teachers. (League of Women Voters VOTE411 — Tennessee Governor 2026)
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She said she would defund the voucher program and put public dollars into public schools, including using funds for teacher pay, school repairs, and classroom resources. (League of Women Voters VOTE411 — Tennessee Governor 2026)
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Victor L. Scoggin (Independent)
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Charles Van Morgan (Independent)
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He says he would fund a full-time school counselor and a school resource officer in every school, emphasizing classroom safety and student support. (VOTE411 / League of Women Voters)
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Eddie Lee Murphy (Independent)
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Karl Knox Smithson (Independent)
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Where do the Governor candidates in Tullahoma stand on housing?
He proposes Tennessee First Home Accounts to help families save for a child’s first home, a state-backed reinsurance program to reduce health-insurance premiums, and reducing taxes on everyday necessities where practical. (Misam Abidi for Governor – VOTE411 Voter Guide)
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Brewer said he would dedicate more money to infrastructure and expand it, and would cut unnecessary red tape to address affordability. (League of Women Voters VOTE411 — Tennessee Governor 2026)
He proposed raising taxes on fast food and lowering taxes on groceries as ways to address affordability. (League of Women Voters VOTE411 — Tennessee Governor 2026)
Green said she would end the grocery tax, expand Medicaid, lower drug costs, defend reproductive freedom, invest in mental health, and fully fund public schools by defunding the voucher program. (League of Women Voters VOTE411 — Tennessee Governor 2026)
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Victor L. Scoggin (Independent)
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Charles Van Morgan (Independent)
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He proposes a self-sustaining revolving fund offering local builders zero-interest loans to build affordable, middle-income starter homes. (VOTE411 / League of Women Voters)
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Eddie Lee Murphy (Independent)
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Karl Knox Smithson (Independent)
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Where do the Governor candidates in Tullahoma stand on public safety?
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He said he would continue and add to Governor Bill Lee’s plan for the Memphis area to address crime. (League of Women Voters VOTE411 — Tennessee Governor 2026)
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Victor L. Scoggin (Independent)
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Charles Van Morgan (Independent)
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Eddie Lee Murphy (Independent)
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Karl Knox Smithson (Independent)
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Where do the Governor candidates in Tullahoma stand on energy and utilities?
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He said data centers should be grouped together and raised concerns about their pollution and noise, calling for study of possible long-term effects. (League of Women Voters VOTE411 — Tennessee Governor 2026)
Green supports state regulation of AI and data centers, including requiring recycled water for server cooling and ensuring families do not pay for data centers’ power needs. (League of Women Voters VOTE411 — Tennessee Governor 2026)
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Would support a statewide moratorium on data centers until the legislature establishes standards with input from local communities, farmers, conservationists, and energy experts. (VOTE411 2026 Tennessee Governor Voter Guide)
Victor L. Scoggin (Independent)
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Charles Van Morgan (Independent)
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Eddie Lee Murphy (Independent)
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Karl Knox Smithson (Independent)
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Where do the Governor candidates in Tullahoma stand on roads and infrastructure?
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Brown said infrastructure is poor in parts of Tennessee and proposed requiring grants and businesses, particularly nuclear sites, to maintain roads and utilities within a 10-mile radius. (League of Women Voters VOTE411 — Tennessee Governor 2026)
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Would work with the legislature on impact fees for new developments and infrastructure grants for high-growth counties; also proposes a 10% data revenue share for residents from qualifying companies. (VOTE411 2026 Tennessee Governor Voter Guide)
Victor L. Scoggin (Independent)
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Charles Van Morgan (Independent)
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Eddie Lee Murphy (Independent)
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Karl Knox Smithson (Independent)
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Where do the Governor candidates in Tullahoma stand on elections and how government runs?
He supports protections for the presumption of innocence, access to fair legal defense, and transparency in enforcement actions. (Misam Abidi for Governor)
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Hatley’s campaign says he would bar significant state contractors, their owners, senior officers, and controlled PACs from making contributions while seeking or performing state work. (David Hatley for Governor)
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Victor L. Scoggin (Independent)
Lists campaign spending limits for politicians among his positions. (Capt Vic Scoggin for Tennessee Governor — campaign website)
Opposes mail-in ballots except for overseas military voters. (Capt Vic Scoggin for Tennessee Governor — campaign website)
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Charles Van Morgan (Independent)
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Under his campaign’s “Let’s T.A.L.K.” section, he says voters would have access to the inner workings of the governor’s office. (Wendell Jackson campaign website)
Eddie Lee Murphy (Independent)
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Karl Knox Smithson (Independent)
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Where do the Governor candidates in Tullahoma stand on taxes and spending?
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Her campaign says she will pursue low-tax, pro-growth policies and cut taxes to bolster Tennessee’s economy. (Marsha Blackburn for Governor — Issues)
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Victor L. Scoggin (Independent)
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Charles Van Morgan (Independent)
In the questionnaire for the November 3, 2026 Tennessee general election, he said taxes should be lower for most people and that the very wealthy should pay their fair share. (iVoterGuide candidate questionnaire)
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Eddie Lee Murphy (Independent)
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Karl Knox Smithson (Independent)
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Where do the Governor candidates in Tullahoma stand on jobs and the economy?
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Victor L. Scoggin (Independent)
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Charles Van Morgan (Independent)
He said the minimum wage should rise to approximately $25 per hour, with few exceptions. (iVoterGuide candidate questionnaire)
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He says his campaign aims to improve job opportunities and employment services, support local businesses, and foster responsible economic growth. (Wendell Jackson campaign website)
Eddie Lee Murphy (Independent)
No public statement found in our sources.
Karl Knox Smithson (Independent)
No public statement found in our sources.
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More on the Tullahoma ballot
Tennessee House of Representatives, District 47Rush Bricken, Mike Stein
U.S. SenateMarquita Bradshaw, Bill Hagerty, Tharon Chandler, Andrew Gerena, Jeremy Dean Hearn, Robert Jones, James William Macon III, Yoshi D. Matthews, David Sutman, Jr., Catherine Barcel "Barcy" Whitson- U.S. House, District 4Scott DesJarlais, Joyce E. Neal
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