Who is Jerri Green and what is Green running on in the 2026 Tennessee Governor race?
Jerri Green (D) is a long shot in the 2026 Tennessee Governor race, with about a 4% chance of winning, according to Kalshi on Sept 9.
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Jerri Green is the Democratic candidate for Tennessee governor. Democratic nominee for governor; won the Aug 6, 2026 primary with 69% (fuller background not confirmed in sources read). Election Day is Tuesday, November 3, 2026.
The race
Chance of winning: Kalshi, Sept 9
- The seat: Open seat (Bill Lee term-limited).
- Rating: Safe R (Cook, Sabato).
- Polling: Blackburn 45, Green 36 (TargetSmart, Sept 9 to 12, 2026); Beacon Center (early Sept): Blackburn 55, Green 34.
Why Green is behind
- No Democrat has won statewide in Tennessee since Phil Bredesen in 2006.
- Blackburn is a sitting two-term U.S. senator, a high-profile Trump ally, and won a three-way GOP primary with 43.6%.
- Every poll has her ahead by 9 to 21 points, though her lead is smaller in the latest polls and Trump’s approval in the state is underwater (48/51).
What Green is running on
- Cost of living. Focuses on lowering costs for families.
- Education. Wants to strengthen public schools, which she calls underfunded.
- Healthcare. Would expand access to affordable healthcare.
- Rural communities. Pledges support for rural communities.
In Green’s own words
“Families are struggling with rising costs, underfunded schools, and a healthcare system that bankrupts too many. They want solutions, not distractions.”
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