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- Candidate for Tennessee GovernorCandidate2026View Position
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About Tennessee Governor
The Governor is the chief executive officer of a state and is responsible for implementing state laws and overseeing the operation of the state executive branch. The Governor oversees legislative proposals and vetoes, executive budgets, and implements executive orders.
- Next election
- August 6, 2026
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