Dave Seeman

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].

Seeman’s 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].

Sources

• [1] United States Senate election in Tennessee, 2026 - Ballotpedia
• [2] Tennessee gubernatorial election, 2026 - Ballotpedia
• [3] Tennessee elections, 2026 - Ballotpedia
• [4] Candidate Lists | Tennessee Secretary of State
• [5] 2026 Election United States Senate - Tennessee - FEC.gov
• [6] 2026 Election United States House - Tennessee - District 05 - FEC.gov
• [7] Naam Tamilar Katchi - Wikipedia
• [8] 2026 Tennessee gubernatorial election - Wikipedia
• [9] 2026 United States House of Representatives elections in Tennessee - Wikipedia
• [10] Tennessee Senate Race 2026 | Republican Candidates
• [13] Dave Seeman - PINETOP LAKESIDE CHAMBER OF COMMERCE | LinkedIn
• [17] Dave Seeman Golf (@DaveSeemanGolf) / X
• [18] Dave Seeman | Tennessee Entertainment Commission
• [19] Tennessee Advanced Energy Business Council — Dave Seeman - Tennessee Advanced Energy Business Council

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 “Seeman”, 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 (“Seeman”).

Tennessee — statement of interest

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

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