Governor
Tennessee
My vote power
Normal
Election date
August 6, 2026 · Primary election
How do we calculate my vote power?
What goes into the rating: Representation: how much weight one vote carries here compared with a statewide vote — the smaller the district, the more each vote counts. Decisiveness: how likely this race is to be close, based on past results or current analyst ratings, plus the number of candidates.
Representation: Normal · 50 out of 100
This district covers a large share of its state, so each vote carries about average weight — like a vote in a statewide race. About 7,066,383 people live here.
Show the representation math
score = 50 + 50 × ln(state population ÷ this district's) ÷ ln(50,000) = 50 + 50 × ln(7,066,383 ÷ 7,066,383) ÷ ln(50,000) = 50, measured against a statewide vote in TN (grades: 66+ high, 33+ normal, otherwise low; a statewide race is the 50 baseline)
Decisiveness: Unknown
No analyst ratings or past results for this contest yet.
Normal representation → My vote power: Normal.
Some data is missing, so this rating is based on partial information.
About this office
- Signing or vetoing bills that become state law
- Proposing the state budget for schools, roads, and health care
- Picking who leads state agencies
Affects: AI Regulation, Healthcare Affordability, Environment and Public Health,
Candidates
Democratic · declared
Adam “Ditch” Kurtz is a Nashville musician and Democratic candidate for governor of Tennessee. He has worked as a pedal-steel and guitar player and holds a political science degree.
Democratic · declared
Carnita Atwater is a Memphis community-development leader, public-health professional, and Democratic candidate for governor of Tennessee. She directs the New Chicago Community Partnership Revitalization CDC and has operated a neighborhood museum and community center.
Records: Housing Affordability 1 for, Public Education Quality 1 for, Reduce Wealth Gap 1 for
Democratic · declared
Jerri Green is a Memphis City Council member, attorney, former Shelby County policy adviser, and Democratic candidate for governor of Tennessee. Her public-service work has included criminal defense, public health, worker pay, and gun-safety programs.
Records: Gun Control 2 for, Environment and Public Health 1 for, Labor Rights 1 for,
Republican · declared
John Rose is a Republican U.S. representative, farmer, attorney, business owner, and candidate for governor of Tennessee. He previously served as Tennessee commissioner of agriculture.
Records: Government Spending Reduction 2 for, 1 against, Corporate Accountability 1 for, Data Privacy 1 for,
Democratic · declared
Kevin Lee McCants is a Tennessee businessman and Democratic candidate for governor. Tennessee's 2026 sample ballots also list him as a Democratic candidate for the U.S. Senate.
Republican · declared
Marsha Blackburn is Tennessee's senior U.S. senator and a Republican candidate for governor. She previously served in the U.S. House and Tennessee Senate.
Records: Public Safety and Crime Control 4 for, Government Efficiency 1 for, Government Spending Reduction 1 for
Republican · declared
Monty Fritts is a Republican Tennessee state representative, Army veteran, and candidate for governor. He has represented House District 32 since 2023.
Records: Civil Rights 1 for, 15 against, Environment and Public Health 1 for, 4 against, Anti-Corruption 2 for, 1 against,
Democratic · declared
Tim Cyr is an Army veteran, National Guardsman, small farmer, and Democratic candidate for governor of Tennessee. He studied plant and soil science and has worked in small-engine repair.
Sources: en.wikipedia.org · sos.tn.gov