Victor L. Scoggin

Victor L. Scoggin is running for Governor of Tennessee in the 2026 election as an Independent candidate [1]. He qualified for the ballot by filing petitions before the March 10, 2026 deadline established by the Tennessee Secretary of State [4]. The general election is scheduled for November 3, 2026, following the primary on August 6, 2026 [1].

Scoggin describes himself as a "32nd generation Patriot" and lists his professional background as an armed guard, volunteer firefighter, retired auto worker, and Navy veteran [9]. His campaign website identifies him as "Capt Vic Scoggin," noting he is a retired Coast Guard Auxiliarist, Tennessee Armed Guard member, and a 100-ton Master Western Rivers Captain [10]. He served in the U.S. Navy from 1977 to 1981 and worked for 32 years as a Ford/UAW Journeyman from 1985 to 2017 [10]. Additionally, he is identified as the president and founder of Save the Cumberland Inc., established in 1996 [10].

Scoggin’s platform focuses on anti-establishment themes, urging voters to vote "No Politician" because he believes politicians have failed the state [10]. His stated priorities include term limits for elected offices, campaign spending limits, and criminal justice reforms such as restoring rights to non-violent felons and implementing no-bail/no-plea policies [10]. He also advocates for property tax reform, English-only laws regarding illegal immigration, and environmental protections for Tennessee’s water systems [10].

The jurisdiction listed for this entry is Perry, TN, though specific details about his residence or local political history in Perry are not provided in the available sources [9]. Scoggin is one of 16 independent candidates running for governor in a crowded field that includes Republican and Democratic nominees [13].

Sources

• [1] Tennessee gubernatorial election, 2026 - Ballotpedia
• [2] Tennessee elections, 2026 - Ballotpedia
• [3] United States Senate election in Tennessee, 2026 - Ballotpedia
• [4] Candidate Lists | Tennessee Secretary of State
• [5] 2026 Election United States House - Tennessee - District 05 - FEC.gov
• [6] Elections Calendar | Tennessee Secretary of State
• [7] 2026 Tennessee gubernatorial election - Wikipedia
• [8] 2026 United States House of Representatives elections in Tennessee - Wikipedia
• [9] Tennessee 2026 Elections: Candidates for Governor, Senate & House | Politics1
• [10] Capt Vic Scoggin for Tennessee Governor
• [12] Who’s Running for Governor of Tennessee in 2026? Full Candidate Field, Analysis, and What It Means
• [13] Marsha Blackburn, John Rose, dozens of others to run for governor - Nashville Banner
• [14] Tennessee's 2026 candidate lists finalized for state and federal races • Tennessee Lookout
• [15] Tennessee 2026 General Election
• [16] 2026 Elections - Election Commission - Knox County Tennessee Government
• [17] Tennesseans for Student Success | 2026 Gubernatorial Candidate Tracker
• [18] Tennessee Governor Race 2026 | Latest Updates on Tennessee Governor Race 2026 — The Tennessee Firefly
• [20] Who Is Ahead in the Tennessee Governor's Race? Latest 2026 Election Polls - The New York Times

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 “Scoggin”, 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 (“Scoggin”).

Tennessee — statement of interest

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

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