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CandidateIndependent
Ray Brown
Governor
2026 Tennessee Governor — General Election · November 3, 2026
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Last reviewed September 16, 2026Overview
- Current race
- 2026 Tennessee Governor — General Election on November 3, 2026
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- Governor · Independent · Candidate
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Election cycle: 2026
Office: Governor
Candidate: Ray Brown
Party: Independent
City: Oliver Springs
Candidate-list status: Signatures Approved
Candidates for Governor
November 3, 2026 General Election
Ray Brown
Independent
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2026 Tennessee election record — Ray Brown
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2026 Tennessee official general-election candidate list — Ray Brown
Tennessee Secretary of State
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