Eddie Lee Murphy

Eddie Lee Murphy is an independent candidate running for Governor of Tennessee in the 2026 election [1]. He declared his candidacy for the general election, which is scheduled for November 3, 2026, following a primary on August 6, 2026 [1]. Murphy is listed among the candidates for the general election for Governor of Tennessee on Ballotpedia [1]. His name appears on the candidate list released by the Tennessee Secretary of State, which was finalized after the qualifying deadline of March 10, 2026 [2], [18].

It is important to distinguish this candidate from the well-known American comedian and actor Eddie Murphy (Edward Regan Murphy), who was born in Brooklyn, New York, in 1961 [4], [9]. The actor has no recorded political candidacy for Governor of Tennessee and resides in New Jersey or New York, not Tennessee [12], [15]. Sources regarding the actor's biography, filmography, and personal life are unrelated to the political candidate Eddie Lee Murphy [4], [13], [16].

Sources

• [1] Eddie Lee Murphy - Ballotpedia
• [2] Candidate Lists | Tennessee Secretary of State
• [4] Eddie Murphy - Wikipedia
• [5] Candidate Directory - List View - Tennessee Voter Guide
• [9] Is Eddie Murphy from Tennessee - Answers
• [10] What are the political views and Religious Beliefs of Eddie Murphy ...
• [12] Eddie Murphy Bio, Wiki, Age, Wife, Actor, Net Worth, Salary
• [13] Eddie Murphy | Biography, Movies, & Facts | Britannica
• [14] Eddie Murphy, Film/TV, Actor, and Director born - African American Registry
• [15] Eddie Murphy: Biography, Comedian, Actor
• [16] History of Eddie Murphy in Timeline - Popular Timelines
• [17] Eddie Murphy - Age, Bio, Family | Famous Birthdays
• [18] Tennessee's 2026 candidate lists finalized for state and federal races
• [20] Tennessee Governor Race 2026 | Latest Updates on Tennessee Governor ...

Public filings

Candidates and officeholders are required by law to file campaign finance reports and statements of economic interest. The sites below don't support direct links to an individual record — search by last name on each.

Tennessee — campaign finance

• State offices (Governor, US Senate, US Rep, TN Senate, TN House, State Executive Committee) — Tennessee Registry of Election Finance. Click Search for Candidates and PACs, enter last name “Murphy”, and submit.
• Shelby County and municipal offices (County Mayor, Commissioner, Sheriff, School Board, court clerks, municipal alderman, etc.) — Shelby County Public Campaign Finance Portal. Select the election year and search by candidate name (“Murphy”).

Tennessee — statement of interest

• Required for state and local officials and candidates — Tennessee Ethics Commission Conflict of Interest Search. Enter last name “Murphy”and, if needed, select the applicable position.

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