Misam Abidi

Misam Abidi 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, and completed Ballotpedia's Candidate Connection survey that year [1]. The primary election for this office took place on August 6, 2026 [2].

Abidi’s campaign narrative emphasizes his professional background in financial education and emerging technologies. He states that he worked entry-level jobs, including driving taxis and working in retail, before starting businesses [1]. In his survey responses, Abidi described growing up between two different worlds—one with deep human connection but limited opportunity, and another with opportunity but high stress—and stated that this contrast influenced his perspective on American life [1].

Prior to his gubernatorial run, Abidi was involved in a legal dispute regarding securities violations. In 2024, the Tennessee Department of Commerce & Insurance’s Securities Division and the Tennessee Attorney General’s Office obtained a temporary injunction against Abidi, along with Ali Raza Galani and Anisha Abidi [13]. The complaint alleged that the group engaged in fraudulent activity as unregistered broker-dealers and investment advisers through entities including Star Credit Holdings, LLC, Satori Credit Solutions, LLC, and NumisMe LLC [13]. The state accused them of misleading investors regarding the NUME cryptocurrency token and the STAR Investment Club, comingling investor funds, and transferring money to personal accounts [13]. Investors in 17 states reportedly lost over $6.3 million, with Tennessee investors losing an estimated $250,000 [13]. The injunction froze assets and prevented further business operations in Tennessee [13].

Sources

• [1] Misam Abidi
• [2] Tennessee gubernatorial election, 2026 - Ballotpedia
• [3] Tennessee elections, 2026 - Ballotpedia
• [7] 2026 Election United States House - Tennessee - District 05 - FEC.gov
• [8] Candidate Information | Williamson County, TN - Official Site
• [9] 2026 Election United States Senate - Tennessee - FEC.gov
• [10] 2026 United States House of Representatives elections in Tennessee - Wikipedia
• [11] Misam M Abidi from Collierville, TN, age 43 | Inforver
• [13] Injunction approved for state officials regarding Memphis-based investment activity
• [17] Memphis investment group has assets frozen over securities violations | Tennessee | thecentersquare.com

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 “Abidi”, 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 (“Abidi”).

Tennessee — statement of interest

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

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