John Rose (Tennessee politician)

Tennessee voters are choosing a new governor in this year's November election, with the race centered on three candidates: Republican nominee Marsha Blackburn, Democratic nominee Jerri Green, and independent David Hartley. Blackburn won her party's primary in August with 43% of the vote, defeating U.S. Rep. John Rose and state Rep. Monty Fritts. Green secured the Democratic nomination with more than 70% support in a five-candidate primary field. Numerous other minor-party and independent candidates also appear on the ballot.

The outcome determines who leads the state's executive branch for the next term, a contest prediction markets are watching for the party winner.

Tennessee's 6th Congressional District holds a Nov. 3 election to replace Rep. John Rose, who gave up the seat for an unsuccessful gubernatorial bid. Democrat Mike Croley, a Navy veteran and former federal employee, is campaigning on affordability, government accountability, congressional term limits, a ban on lawmaker stock trading, and raising the federal minimum wage. Republican Johnny Garrett, a sitting state representative and attorney endorsed by Riley Gaines, backs President Trump's agenda, stricter immigration enforcement, barring transgender athletes from women's sports, and tax cuts. Both candidates support lowering costs, gun rights, and domestic job growth. Early voting runs through Oct. 29 in the heavily Republican-leaning district.