Tim Cyr

Tim Cyr is a Democratic candidate running for Governor of Tennessee in the 2026 election [1]. He appears on the ballot for the Democratic primary scheduled for August 6, 2026 [3]. The winner of this primary will face a field of independent candidates in the general election on November 3, 2026 [1]. Cyr is listed among the candidates who have filed with the Tennessee Registry of Election Finance [19].

According to his campaign website, Cyr identifies as a U.S. Army veteran and National Guardsman [17]. He describes himself as a small farmer with a degree in plant and soil science, as well as a small-engine repairman [17]. His personal history includes surviving a stroke at age 30 [17].

Cyr’s campaign platform outlines twelve key policy positions. These include expanding rural access to jobs and services through rail and bus infrastructure, restoring funding to summer food programs for children, and eliminating the sales tax on grocery items [17]. On healthcare, he advocates for full Medicaid expansion to support rural hospitals and prioritizing mental health care, citing his own experience with a stroke [17]. He also supports raising the state minimum wage to $15 an hour, providing paid family leave, and affordable childcare [17].

Regarding education, Cyr proposes increasing teacher pay, expanding pre-K, and ensuring rural schools receive adequate resources [17]. On social issues, he states he will not take away citizens' guns but aims to reduce gun violence through mental health treatment; he also supports legalizing and taxing marijuana [17]. He pledges to restore abortion access and overturn restrictions placed after Roe v. Wade was overturned [17]. Additionally, Cyr promises to serve only one term as governor and will not seek reelection in 2030 [17].

Prior to this gubernatorial bid, Cyr ran for the Illinois House of Representatives District 109 in 2010. He was unopposed in the Democratic primary but lost the general election to incumbent Roger L. Eddy on November 2, 2010 [1]. As of the provided sources, Cyr has not completed Ballotpedia’s Candidate Connection survey for the 2026 race [1]. He currently has no endorsements from Democratic or progressive organizations [10].

Sources

• [1] Tim Cyr - Ballotpedia
• [2] Tennessee gubernatorial election, 2026 - Ballotpedia
• [3] Tennessee gubernatorial election, 2026 (August 6 Democratic primary) - Ballotpedia
• [4] Tennessee state executive official elections, 2026 - Ballotpedia
• [5] Adam Kurtz (Tennessee) - Ballotpedia
• [6] Cito Pellegra - Ballotpedia
• [7] Manasa Reddy - Ballotpedia
• [8] Candidate Lists | Tennessee Secretary of State
• [9] 2026 Tennessee gubernatorial election - Wikipedia
• [10] Tennessee Democratic Party Candidate - Tim Cyr
• [13] Tim Cyr
• [17] Tim Cyr for Governor - Tim Cyr for Governor of Tennessee
• [19] Democratic Candidates – Maury County Democratic Party
• [20] Candidate List Available for August Governor and Federal Elections - Thunder Radio

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 “Cyr”, 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 (“Cyr”).

Tennessee — statement of interest

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

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