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Tim Cyr
Tennessee Democratic Governor nominee?
$9.4K
AUG 7, 2026Primary Election
Party selects its nominee.
Overview
Current roleHome repair business owner
PartyDemocratic
GenderMale
LocationTennessee
BackgroundHome repair business owner
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EducationDegree in plant and soil science
Notable personal detailsTimothy J. Cyr is a Democratic candidate for Governor of Tennessee in 2026. He is a U.S. Army veteran and National Guard member, and has described himself as a small farmer and small-engine repairman/home repair business owner based in Gallatin. Cyr previously filed as an independent candidate for Sumner County Commissioner (District 7) in 2022.
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News
AINews Summary
Last updatedMay 24, 2026
Tim Cyr is in the news because Republican-led states are moving ahead with congressional redistricting plans after a Supreme Court ruling weakened Voting Rights Act protections. The changes could reshape House districts ahead of the 2026 midterms and may face legal challenges. Tennessee is among the states taking early steps, with lawmakers called into a special session as the broader GOP redistricting push expands.
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Tennessee Democratic Governor nominee?
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