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Eddie Lee Murphy

Eddie Lee Murphy

Current office and 2026 campaign

Eddie Lee Murphy is an independent candidate running for Governor of Tennessee in the 2026 election 1. He officially declared his candidacy for the general election, which is scheduled to take place on November 3, 2026 1. The primary election for this race is set for August 6, 2026 1. Murphy qualified for the ballot by meeting the state's qualifying deadline of noon on March 10, 2026 2. This gubernatorial contest will determine the next governor of Tennessee, as incumbent Republican Governor Bill Lee is term-limited and cannot seek re-election to a third consecutive term 3.

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