GOVERNOR
Tennessee Governor2026
RACE AT A GLANCE
RACE TYPE
OPEN
Bill Lee (R)
COOK PARTISAN VOTING INDEX
Last updated : Apr 27, 2026D +50
R +50
R +14
Race summary
Fresh off a resounding 30-point reelection last November, senior U.S. Sen. Marsha Blackburn is now turning her eye to the open governor’s mansion.Key Dates
Filing Deadline: Mar 10, 2026
Primary Election: Aug 6, 2026
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STATE DATA
Tennessee
Population Breakdown
Source: United States Census
Past Presidential Results from this State
2024 Election Results
Source: The Cook Political Report
2020 Election Results
Source: The Cook Political Report
RACE ANALYSIS
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Updated: Jan 23, 2025
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