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The 2026 Tennessee governor general election

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DevelopingNext check : The November 2026 general election and determination of the winner.

Where it stands

The general-election matchup is set: Republican Marsha Blackburn will face Democrat Jerry Green for Tennessee governor in November 2026. The election has not yet concluded, and its winner remains to be determined.

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    1. Update 1Blackburn vs. Green Guarantees Tennessee's First Woman Governor

    The story so far

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      Blackburn vs. Green Guarantees Tennessee's First Woman Governor

      Marsha Blackburn and Jerri Green won Aug. 6 primaries, guaranteeing Tennessee's first female governor on Nov. 3.

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      • The exact year and name of Tennessee's last Democratic governor are not established in these sources.
      • Blackburn's primary margin, fundraising totals, and detailed general-election plans are not provided.

    History

    1. Opened1 report

    Who's involved

    People

    • Donald TrumpPresident of the United States (2017–2021; since 2025)1 report
    • John W. RoseAmerican politician (born 1965)1 report
    • Marsha BlackburnAmerican businesswoman and politician (born 1952)1 report
    • Monty FrittsAmerican politician1 report
    • Phil BredesenGovernor of Tennessee from 2003 to 20111 report

    Places

    • MemphisMemphis, TN, USA1 report
    • TennesseeTennessee, USA1 report

    Every outlet we read on this story

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