Governor
August 6, 2026 · Tennessee · Statewide · primary
How do we calculate vote impact?
Vote impact = representation (how much weight one vote carries here, the smaller the district's population, the higher the representation) + decisiveness (how likely this race is to be close, based on past results and number of candidates).
Representation: Average · 40 out of 100
This district is mid-sized for its type, so each vote carries average weight. About 7,066,383 people live here.
score = 100 × ln(largest population ÷ this district's) ÷ ln(largest ÷ smallest), rounded to 2 decimals = 100 × ln(39,287,377 ÷ 7,066,383) ÷ ln(39,287,377 ÷ 582,397) = 40.73, comparing all statewide districts nationwide (grades: 66+ high, 33+ average, otherwise low)
Decisiveness: Unknown
No past results for this contest yet.
Average representation + unknown decisiveness → Average vote impact.
Some data is missing, so this rating is based on partial information and capped at "High".
Governor is responsible for:
- Running the state government and its agencies
- Proposing the state budget
- Signing state bills into law, or vetoing them
- Appointing state officials and, in many states, judges
- Commanding the state National Guard during emergencies
Affected Areas: Environment and Public Health, Reduce Wealth Gap, Anti-Corruption, Government Efficiency, Healthcare Affordability, Government Spending Reduction, Public Safety and Crime Control, Housing Affordability, Social Programs and Welfare, Public Education Quality, Gun Control, Women's Reproductive Rights, Personal Income Tax Reduction, Data Privacy, Civil Rights, Corporate Accountability, Public Infrastructure
Candidates
Adam Kurtz
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.
Carnita Atwater
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, Public Infrastructure 1 for, Reduce Wealth Gap 2 for, Social Programs and Welfare 1 for
Jerri Green
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: Environment and Public Health 1 for, Gun Control 2 for, Healthcare Affordability 1 for, Public Safety and Crime Control 1 for, Reduce Wealth Gap 1 for
John Rose
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: Corporate Accountability 1 for, Data Privacy 1 for, Environment and Public Health 1 against, Government Spending Reduction 2 for, Public Infrastructure 1 for, Public Safety and Crime Control 1 for, Social Programs and Welfare 1 for
Kevin Lee McCants
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.
Marsha Blackburn
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: Corporate Accountability 1 for, Government Efficiency 1 for, Government Spending Reduction 1 for, Public Safety and Crime Control 4 for
Monty Fritts
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 against, Environment and Public Health 1 for, Government Spending Reduction 1 for, Public Education Quality 1 for
Tim Cyr
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.
Election sources
Source: en.wikipedia.org
Source: sos.tn.gov