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Tennessee · Tennessee Governor · Updated Oct 16, 2026

Lauren Pinkston

Independent

Former Lipscomb University professor

2026 race · Tennessee Governor

Solid R

2%98%

Solid R

2%98%
● Jerri Green● Marsha BlackburnAlso: David Hatley (I), Lauren Pinkston (I)
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