Wendell Jackson

Wendell Jackson is an independent candidate running for Governor of Tennessee in the 2026 election [1]. He declared his candidacy for the general election scheduled for November 3, 2026 [1]. The primary election for this office took place on August 6, 2026 [3]. Jackson appears on the list of candidates for the general election alongside other independent contenders such as Misam Abidi and Dean Brewer [3]. Ballotpedia notes that the candidate list for this race may not be complete [1].

Jackson previously ran for Governor of Tennessee in the 2022 election. In that cycle, he was listed as an Independent candidate who withdrew or was disqualified from the general election ballot [5]. The 2022 general election was won by Republican Bill Lee, who received 64.9% of the vote [1].

Jackson maintains a campaign website at https://www.wendelljackson4tngov2026.com/ [18]. On his site, he describes his platform as focusing on "enhanced employment services, housing stability, and, healthcare for all" [18]. He characterizes the campaign as "nonpartisan, constitution advocating/upholding, no money" [18]. His stated key focus areas include job creation, workforce training programs, support for local businesses, and community engagement to address unemployment [18]. Jackson also outlines a framework he calls T.A.L.K., which stands for Transparency, Accountability, Love, and Kindness [18].

Sources

• [1] Wendell Jackson - Ballotpedia
• [2] Bill Lee (Tennessee) - Ballotpedia
• [3] Tennessee gubernatorial election, 2026 - Ballotpedia
• [4] Governor of Tennessee - Ballotpedia
• [5] Deborah Rouse - Ballotpedia
• [6] Tennessee elections, 2026 - Ballotpedia
• [7] United States House of Representatives elections in Tennessee, 2026 - Ballotpedia
• [8] Candidate Lists | Tennessee Secretary of State
• [9] Election Commission | Madison County, TN - Official Website
• [10] 2026 Tennessee gubernatorial election - Wikipedia
• [18] Wendell Jackson for Tennessee Governor 2026 - Employment Solutions

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 “Jackson”, 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 (“Jackson”).

Tennessee — statement of interest

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

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