Candidates / Wendell Jackson
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Wendell Jackson
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Challenger
Safe R Tennessee · Running for Governor
Wendell Jackson is an Independent candidate for Governor in Tennessee for an open seat in 2026. The primary is scheduled for August 6, 2026. Forecasters rate the race Safe R.
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