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Karl Knox Smithson
Current office and 2026 campaign
Karl Knox Smithson is a candidate in the 2026 Tennessee gubernatorial election 1. The general election for this office is scheduled to take place on November 3, 2026, alongside other state and local elections 1. Primary elections for the race are set for August 6, 2026 1.
The filing deadline for the gubernatorial race has passed, establishing a candidate field that reflects the current political landscape of Tennessee 2. The incumbent governor, Bill Lee, is term-limited and cannot seek re-election to a third consecutive term 1. Democrats have not won a statewide election in Tennessee since Phil Bredesen was re-elected governor in 2006 1.
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