Other Candidates

Has spoken broadly about improving education and addressing disparities but has not articulated specific positions on vouchers, teacher pay, or funding reform.

A persistent voice for Memphis's Black community with genuine lived experience, but her third-place 2022 primary finish and limited institutional support make her a long shot in the Democratic primary.

Unknown. No public statements on education policy.

A ballot-only candidate with no visible campaign infrastructure.

Wants Tennessee public schools to be "number one in the country." Supports raising teacher pay, supporting teachers' unions, and directing marijuana tax revenue toward schools.

The most colorful candidate in the Democratic field. Brings genuine populist energy but has no political experience and no fundraising infrastructure.

No detailed public statements on education policy as of mid-May 2026.

A late-filing candidate who is registering with Democratic primary voters despite minimal earned media. Worth watching as the August 6 primary approaches.

Argues every Tennessee student should graduate "with at least one real, usable skill" and supports financial-literacy education before credit-repair becomes necessary.

One of the more detailed independent platforms. Tech and finance focus differentiates him from other independents, though no independent has won statewide office in modern Tennessee history.