2022 Tennessee gubernatorial election
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.
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Republican primary
Declared
Declined
- Andy Ogles, mayor of Maury County (running for U.S. House)[4]
Endorsements
Bill Lee
- U.S. Executive Branch Officials
- Donald Trump, 45th President of the United States (2017-2021)[5]
- Federal Officials
- Nikki Haley, United States Ambassador to the United Nations (2017 - 2018), Governor of South Carolina (2011-2017)[6]
Results
| Party | Candidate | Votes | % | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Republican | Curtis Carney | |||
| Republican | Tyler Hagerman | |||
| Republican | Bill Lee (incumbent) | |||
| Republican | Patricia Morrison | |||
| Total votes | ||||
Democratic primary
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]
- J. B. Smiley Jr., member of the Memphis City Council, District 8-1 [10]
Declined
- Gloria Johnson, State Representative (2013–15; since 2019)[13] (endorsed Jason Martin)[14]
Endorsements
Jason Martin
- State Senators
- Heidi Campbell, State Senator for the 20th District (2021 - present) and former mayor of Oak Hill[15]
- State Representatives
- Gloria Johnson, State Representative from the 13th District (2013-2015; 2019- present)[14]
- Torrey Harris, State Representative from the 90th District (2021 - present)[16]
- County Officials
- Tami Sawyer, Shelby County Commissioner from District 7[17]
J. B. Smiley Jr.
- U.S. Representatives
- Steve Cohen, member of the U.S. House of Representatives from Tennessee's 9th congressional district (2007-present)[18]
- State Representatives
- Jamie Aleshia Scott, member of the Arkansas House of Representatives (2019-present)[19]
- Individuals
- Jerri Green, Candidate for State House in 2020 [20]
Results
| Party | Candidate | Votes | % | |
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| Democratic | Carnita Atwater | |||
| Democratic | Jason B. Martin | |||
| Democratic | J.B. Smiley Jr. | |||
| Total votes | ||||
General election
Predictions
| Source | Ranking | As of |
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| The Cook Political Report[21] | Solid R | March 4, 2022 |
| Inside Elections[22] | Solid R | March 4, 2022 |
| Sabato's Crystal Ball[23] | Safe R | January 26, 2022 |
| Politico[24] | Solid R | April 1, 2022 |
| RCP[25] | Safe R | January 10, 2022 |
Results
| Party | Candidate | Votes | % | |
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| Republican | TBD | |||
| Democratic | TBD | |||
| Independent | Lemichael DaShaun-Wilson | |||
| Independent | Constance Every | |||
| Independent | John Gentry | |||
| Independent | Hosie Holomon III | |||
| Independent | Wendell Jackson | |||
| Independent | Jake Johns | |||
| Independent | Basil Marceaux | |||
| Independent | Charles Van Morgan | |||
| Independent | Alfred O'Neil | |||
| Independent | Deborah Rouse | |||
| Independent | Michael Scantland | |||
| Independent | Rick Tyler | |||
| Total votes | ||||
References
- "New PAC Targets Gov. Lee's Re-Election Bid". Across Tennessee, TN Patch. April 29, 2021. Retrieved April 30, 2021.
- "Tennessee Petitions". TNSOS. Retrieved April 8, 2022.
- 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.
- Rau, Nate (March 23, 2022). "Maury County Mayor Andy Ogles enters District 5 race". Axios. Archived from the original on March 28, 2022. Retrieved March 28, 2022.
- 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.
- "New PAC targets Lee's re-election bid". Tennessee Lookout. Retrieved April 30, 2021.
- "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.
- "Tennessee Governor Race 2022". Politico. April 1, 2022.
- "2022 Governor Races". RCP. January 10, 2022. Retrieved January 10, 2022.
External links
- Official campaign websites
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