Shining a light on education & government in TennesseeShining a light on education & government in TennesseeEvery endorsement in the 2026 Tennessee governor's race, tracked and categorized.
Last updated: June 12, 2026
Key figures who have not yet endorsed a candidate.
Has publicly said he will not endorse anyone in the primary, despite his position on EFS expansion aligning closely with Blackburn.
Tennessee's junior senator has not endorsed; running for re-election in 2026.
In Tennessee's Republican primary, endorsements from key figures can shift the race overnight. A Trump endorsement, a Tennessee Education Association backing, or support from the state's agricultural community each signal different coalition strategies.
We categorize endorsements by type: elected officials, organizations, media, and individuals. Education-related endorsements are highlighted because they reveal which candidates are building coalitions around school policy.
About this tracker
This tracker is produced by The Tennessee Firefly, an independent, nonpartisan news outlet covering education and government in Tennessee. We don't endorse candidates. We don't take political ads. We follow the money, the policy, and the people who shape your kids' schools. All data comes from official filings, verified reporting, and on-the-record sources, with freshness timestamps visible on every page that surfaces live data.