2022 Tennessee gubernatorial election
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The 2022 Tennessee gubernatorial election will take place on November 8, 2022, to elect the governor of Tennessee. Incumbent Republican governor Bill Lee will be eligible to seek a second term, and has announced his intent to do so. The winner of the 2022 gubernatorial election is scheduled to be sworn in on January 21, 2023.
Republican primary[]
Candidates[]
Declared[]
Potential[]
Endorsements[]
Bill Lee
Democratic primary[]
Candidates[]
Declared[]
- Carnita Atwater, leader of New Chicago Community Development Corporation in Northern Memphis[7]
- Jason Martin, pulmonologist and critical care specialist at Sumner Regional Medical Center and former Meharry Medical College professor[8][9]
- JB Smiley Jr.,Esq., member of the Memphis City Council, District 8-1 [10]
Withdrew[]
Potential[]
- Marquita Bradshaw, environmental activist and nominee for U.S. Senate in 2020[13]
- John Ray Clemmons, state representative since 2015; candidate for Mayor of Nashville in 2019[14]
- Jeff Yarbro, Minority Leader of the Tennessee Senate since 2019; state senator since 2015[14]
Declined[]
Endorsements[]
Jason Martin
- State Senators
- Heidi Campbell, State Senator for the 20th District (2021 - present) and former mayor of Oak Hill[16]
- State Representatives
- Gloria Johnson, State Representative from the 13th District (2013-2015; 2019- present)[15]
- Torrey Harris, State Representative from the 90th District (2021 - present)[17]
- County Officials
- Tami Sawyer, Shelby County Commissioner from District 7[18]
JB Smiley Jr., Esq.
- U.S. Representatives
- Steve Cohen, member of the U.S. House of Representatives from Tennessee's 9th congressional district (2007-present)[19]
- State Representatives
- Jamie Aleshia Scott, member of the Arkansas House of Representatives (2019-present)[20]
- Individuals
- Jerri Green, Candidate for State House in 2020 [21]
General election[]
Predictions[]
| Source | Ranking | As of |
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| The Cook Political Report[22] | Solid R | October 5, 2021 |
| Inside Elections[23] | Solid R | September 29, 2021 |
| Sabato's Crystal Ball[24] | Safe R | September 15, 2021 |
References[]
- ^ "New PAC Targets Gov. Lee's Re-Election Bid". Across Tennessee, TN Patch. April 29, 2021. Retrieved April 30, 2021.
- ^ Ebert, Joel. "'I love this job': Bill Lee says he'll seek a second term as Tennessee governor". The Tennessean. The USA Today Network. Retrieved September 7, 2020.
- ^ Everett, Burgess (January 10, 2021). "Bob Corker feels vindicated on Trump". Politico. Retrieved January 10, 2021.
- ^ Christen, Mike (2020). "Maury County Mayor Andy Ogles forms online 'army' in opposition of mask mandates".
- ^ Murray, Stephanie (August 16, 2021). "Redistricting looms in Texas". Politico. Archived from the original on August 16, 2021. Retrieved August 30, 2021.
- ^ "Nikki Haley endorses Republican Governor". ABC News. Retrieved July 23, 2021.
- ^ "First Democratic Candidate for Governor". Tri-State Defender. Retrieved July 29, 2021.
- ^ "Doctor eyes run for governor". Nashville Post. Retrieved August 16, 2021.
- ^ "Sumner County doctor Jason Martin announces gubernatorial campaign | News | wsmv.com". www.wsmv.com. Retrieved August 23, 2021.
- ^ "Memphis City Councilman JB Smiley Jr. Enters Democratic Race for Tennessee Governor". The Commercial Appeal. Retrieved September 15, 2021.
- ^ "Democrats running for governor make it official". Nashville Post. Retrieved August 26, 2021.
- ^ ""I'm suspending my campaign for governor."". Facebook. Retrieved December 23, 2021.
- ^ Quarshie, Mabinty (June 10, 2021). "Lack of party support and money, plus racism and sexism, mean Black women often lose statewide elections". USA Today. Archived from the original on June 12, 2021. Retrieved August 17, 2021.
- ^ a b c "New PAC targets Lee's re-election bid". Tennessee Lookout. Retrieved April 30, 2021.
- ^ a b "I'm so excited y'all, @jasonbmartin is exactly the leadership TN families need now!". Twitter. Retrieved August 24, 2021.
- ^ "I know Jason and his family- they have been on the front lines of the pandemic saving lives- he is a true leader!". Twitter. Retrieved August 24, 2021.
- ^ "Tennessee, Dr. Jason Martin is running for Governor in 2022. #TNThrives". Twitter. Retrieved August 24, 2021.
- ^ "I'm excited to serve as political director for Dr. Jason Martin's gubernatorial campaign focused on giving TN the leader they deserve, a leader who wants us to be healthy, whole, and have equitable access to education and opportunity. #TNthrives". Twitter. Retrieved August 24, 2021.
- ^ Williams, Erica (October 14, 2021). ""Confident, committed JB Smiley Jr. shakes off naysayers in governor's bid"". Tri-State Defender.
- ^ "Another friend just announced his candidacy for Governor in Tennessee today! I'm so excited! Let's go, Councilman Smiley". Twitter. Retrieved November 13, 2021.
- ^ "Proud to stand with my friend, @jbsmileyjr in his bid for Governor. (Blink and you might miss my cameo!)". Twitter. Retrieved November 13, 2021.
- ^ "2022 Governor Race Ratings". The Cook Political Report. Retrieved February 4, 2021.
- ^ "Gubernatorial Ratings". Inside Elections. Retrieved February 19, 2021.
- ^ "2022 Gubernatorial race ratings". Sabato's Crystal Ball. Retrieved March 11, 2021.
External links[]
- Official campaign websites
Categories:
- Tennessee gubernatorial elections
- 2022 United States gubernatorial elections
- 2022 Tennessee elections