Candidate · November 3, 2026
Wendell Jackson
On the ballot for Governor · Tennessee
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§1On the ballot
Why this matters: This is exactly how the candidate appears on your ballot, from the state's official candidate list.
| Office | Governor · Tennessee1, |
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| Party on the ballot | Independent1 |
| Status | Open seat — no incumbent is running for this seat. |
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§2Who they are
Why this matters: Background and experience help you judge how someone might do the job. These come from public records and the candidate's own materials.
Drafted by AI from the public sources cited. Each sentence links to its source.
Wendell Jackson's campaign website describes him as a comedian and spoken word performer who advocates for peace.3
Why they say they're running
His campaign website says he is seeking the job of governor to improve job opportunities, housing stability, health care for all and quality of life in Tennessee, and describes his effort as a nonpartisan campaign that takes no money.4
Websites and accounts
- Campaign websitewendelljackson4tngov2026.com4,
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§3What they've said on the issues
Why this matters: These are positions the candidate has stated publicly — on their campaign website or in public statements — summarized in plain words with a link to where they said it. Issues they haven't spoken about publicly are left out.
Drafted by AI from the public sources cited. Each sentence links to its source.
Each issue has its own range of views. A position is marked on that range only when the candidate's own statement clearly matches one option; there is no overall left–right score.
Health Care
His campaign website says health care for all is a priority and that a system that benefits everyone will be put in place, with plans to come.4
Housing
His campaign website says secure housing for all Tennesseans would be a priority.4
§4Money
Why this matters: Campaigns report where their money comes from and how much they have left.
Candidates for governor file campaign-finance reports with the state, not the FEC, so this guide doesn't include their fundraising. Search the state's reports: Online campaign finance records search — Tennessee Registry of Election Finance.6