Dave Seeman is an Independent candidate running for Governor of Tennessee in the 2026 election [2]. He is listed among the candidates on the general election ballot, which also includes other Independent candidates such as Misam Abidi and Dean Brewer [2]. The filing deadline for this race was March 10, 2026, with the primary scheduled for August 6, 2026, and the general election on November 3, 2026 [2].
Professionally, Seeman is a mechanical engineer and co-owner of Fractal Hardware, a product development agency based in Nashville [18]. He earned his Bachelor of Science in mechanical engineering from the University of Tennessee in Knoxville [19]. During his time at UT Knoxville, he worked at Duke Energy and developed an interest in renewable energy [19]. His career includes experience in technical sales and marketing at both large corporations and startups [18].
Seemanβs professional background involves work on diverse projects, including a large-scale 3D printer at the University of Tennessee Knoxville and Oak Ridge National Laboratory, as well as material handling work for the Uranium Processing Facility at Oak Ridge [18]. He has also developed products related to security, outdoor gear, surgery, and law enforcement [19]. Additionally, he is listed as a co-owner with the Tennessee Entertainment Commission [18] and was a mentor for the Tennessee Advanced Energy Business Council [19].
Seeman is also involved in local community organizations. He is associated with the Pinetop Lakeside Chamber of Commerce in Arizona [13]. His LinkedIn profile indicates he has worked with DezertComm, a subsidiary of Liddle International Group, and Bring iT Marketing [13]. He has also reposted content related to satellite communications and broadcast solutions from Holkirk Communications Ltd [13]. Outside of his professional life, Seeman is described as a novice programmer, musician, and someone who enjoys hiking and making homemade hot sauce [18].
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