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Democrat
Jerri Green
Democratic candidate for Governor in Tennessee
$22.0K
NOV 7, 2026
General Election
Voters choose the office holder.
Live Odds
Current prediction-market probability for the candidate, updated as market prices change.
Jerri Green is trading at 3% to win the Tennessee Governor winner? on prediction markets.
Candidate Overview
Key details about the candidate’s background, party, office sought and current campaign.
Current roleCouncil Member
PartyDemocratic
Political ideologyProgressive Democrat
GenderFemale
LocationTennessee
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BackgroundAttorney
EducationUniversity of Tennessee, Knoxville — B.A., English and Political Science
Notable personal detailsJerri Green is a Memphis City Council member representing District 2 and a candidate for Governor of Tennessee in the 2026 Democratic primary. She is an attorney who has worked in public interest and criminal defense and has held roles in Shelby County government and legal services organizations. She earned a B.A. in English and Political Science from the University of Tennessee, Knoxville and a J.D. from Georgetown University Law Center.
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Political Positions
LiberalConservative
Economy & Taxes
Supports policies that expand public spending on working families and public services—including paid family leave, higher wages, Medicaid expansion, and fully funding public schools—while proposing targeted tax changes to reduce household costs (notably calling to repeal Tennessee’s grocery tax).
Healthcare
Supports treating health care as a right and expanding access by expanding Medicaid (TennCare), protecting reproductive freedom, investing in maternal health equity, mental health and addiction services, and legalizing medical and recreational marijuana to increase treatment options.
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Immigration & Border
The candidate supports limiting state and local cooperation with federal immigration enforcement, including executive orders to end cooperation with ICE and to ban ICE from state buildings, and proposes allocating state funds for legal representation and know-your-rights resources for immigrants and refugees. The platform emphasizes protections for immigrant and refugee communities and guidance to prevent sharing personal identifying or immigration status information with federal agents. These proposals prioritize access to counsel and sanctuary-style state policies over expanded enforcement.
Abortion & Reproductive Rights
Supports restoring and protecting reproductive health care access, including repealing Tennessee’s near-total abortion ban, protecting IVF and miscarriage management, and ensuring access to contraception and women’s health services.
Climate & Energy
Supports enforcing clean air and water standards, investing in renewable energy and green jobs, and preparing communities for climate resilience and disaster recovery. Emphasizes protection of rivers, forests, farmland, and public lands from pollution and overdevelopment. Policy language accepts government-led investments and standards rather than explicit calls to immediately phase out fossil fuels or endorse Green New Deal–style legislation.
Public Safety & Guns
Jerri Green’s campaign highlights programs to reduce gun theft (including Tennessee’s first free gun lock-by-mail program), efforts to get guns off the streets, increased funding for first responders, and collaboration with law enforcement on training. Her materials note she fought to keep local gun referendums on the ballot. The campaign site does not state explicit positions on universal background checks, assault weapons bans, or red flag laws.
Latest News
AINews Summary
Last updatedAug 10, 2026
Jerri Green won the Democratic nomination for Tennessee governor and is now set to face Republican nominee Marsha Blackburn in the November general election. The primary result was projected by CNN and later confirmed in voter coverage as Green advanced from a crowded Democratic field. The race is drawing attention because it is Tennessee’s open governor contest and Green will run in a heavily Republican state.
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Articles
AABC17News.com17 days ago
Live results: Jerri Green will win Democratic gubernatorial nomination in Tennessee, CNN projects
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UNUPI News16 days ago
backed Ogles loses; Blackburn to win
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BNBaltimore News17 days ago
Marsha Blackburn projected to win Tennessee Republican primary for governor
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KNKnoxville News-Sentinel1 month ago
East TN primary election voter's guide: Meet state and federal candidates
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Latest Polls
Recent polling results and the candidate's current average in the race.
Jerri Green currently averages 27.5%, ranking second in this race, 22.5 points behind the next candidate.
Polling average: 27.5%Position: secondMargin: -22.5 ptsLatest poll: 27.0% (Apr 20 - 27)Polls included: 2
Average recalculated from polls through Apr 20 - 27.
Aggregation source: FiftyPlusOne
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