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Governor of Tennessee
Results updated Nov 7, 1:00 AM ET
Bill Lee (Republican) has been governor of Tennessee since January 19, 2019. Marsha Blackburn (Republican) won the 2026 election and is the governor-elect.
| Governor | Bill Lee (R) |
|---|---|
| In office since | January 19, 2019 |
| Current term ends | 2027 |
| Governor-elect | Marsha Blackburn (R) |
| Next election | 2030 |
2026 governor's race
Called
| Candidate | Vote | Votes |
|---|---|---|
| Marsha Blackburn (R) | 45.5% | 955,298 |
| Jerri Green (D) | 43.0% | 902,615 |
| David Hatley (I) | 9.3% | 195,288 |
91% of the expected vote counted. Vote counts are unofficial until certified.
PoliGov's final forecast gave Jerri Green a 2% chance and Marsha Blackburn a 98% chance (Likely R).
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