An open governor's race, a Senate rematch, and a voting rule that catches people out.
Tennessee's statewide ballot: Marsha Blackburn against Jerri Green for an open governor's seat, Bill Hagerty against Marquita Bradshaw in a 2020 rematch for U.S. Senate, and three constitutional amendments on bail, a state property tax, and victims' rights, in plain language and with nobody telling you how to vote.
- Both sides, no spin
- Amendment threshold explained
- Sourced & cited
- Instant PDF download
The strongest case for each side
For both races and all three amendments, the best honest argument each way. Equal space, no endorsement.
Skipping an amendment isn't neutral
An amendment needs more Yes than No votes, and Yes votes above half of everyone who voted for governor. Vote for governor and leave an amendment blank, and it works like a No. We explain it plainly.
Fifteen names for governor
Thirteen independents join the two major nominees. We tell you which ones show up in polling, and David Hatley, polling at 10%, gets a page of his own.
Sourced, not spun
Every factual claim is tied to reporting and official records, listed at the back.
What's inside
An open governor's race, the U.S. Senate race, and three constitutional amendments.
Governor
U.S. Sen. Marsha Blackburn against Memphis City Council member Jerri Green, with Bill Lee term-limited.
David Hatley
The independent polling in double digits, on a page of his own.
U.S. Senate
Bill Hagerty against Marquita Bradshaw, the Democrat he beat by 27 points in 2020.
Amendment 1: Bail
Whether judges can deny bail before trial for 73 listed felonies, not just capital cases.
Amendment 2: State Property Tax
A constitutional ban on a state property tax the state hasn't used in more than 75 years.
Amendment 3: Victims' Rights
Marsy's Law: an expanded list of crime victims' rights, written into the constitution.
Get the full 2026 Tennessee Voter Guide
The governor's race, the Senate race, and all three amendments. Instant PDF download.
Get the guide · $4.99What format is it?
A PDF you download the moment you buy. Read it on your phone or computer, or print it to take to the polls.
Is it partisan?
No. PolitiGeist is independent and makes no endorsement in any race or on any amendment. The point is the strongest case for both sides.
What does it cover?
Governor, U.S. Senate, and Amendments 1, 2, and 3. Governor is the only statewide executive office Tennessee voters elect, and judicial retention votes were held August 6. U.S. House, legislative, and local races aren't included.
What happens if I skip an amendment?
If you vote for governor and leave an amendment blank, it counts against the amendment in practice: your governor vote raises the bar the Yes side must clear, and you add nothing to Yes. To help an amendment pass, vote Yes. To help it fail, vote No or skip it.