Dave
Seeman
Independent engineer and small-business owner running for Tennessee Governor in 2026
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Background
Dave Seeman is an Independent candidate for Governor of Tennessee in the November 3, 2026 election, running with an endorsement from the Green Party. 210 He was born and raised in Nashville, Tennessee, where he continues to reside. 1
Seeman holds a bachelor's degree in mechanical engineering from the University of Tennessee, Knoxville. 14 His professional background spans engineering and entrepreneurship; he describes spending much of his career at his first product-design firm, helping turn ideas into products, and later founding a small business. 144
Seeman has no prior elected offices listed in available campaign materials or candidate profiles. 24 He is running in an open-seat race; incumbent Governor Bill Lee is term-limited and not seeking re-election. 1
At a glance
- Party
- Independent
- Running for
- Governor, Tennessee
- Election
- Nov 3, 2026
- Current office
- Engineer and small-business owner
- Website
- davefortn.com(opens in a new tab)
Where they stand
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Timeline
- Sep 28newsSeeman included in WSMV statewide voter guide as independent candidate
WSMV identified Seeman as an independent candidate in its statewide voter guide, noting his Nashville background, engineering education, and business experience. The guide listed November 3 as Election Day, October 5 as the voter-registration deadline, and October 14–29 as the early-voting period.
Election 2026 is quickly approaching. Here's everything you need to ... · Sep 28, 2026 (opens in a new tab) - Sep 25newsSeeman releases five-part data-center and AI policy package, proposes 24-month moratorium
In a response to WTVC, Seeman announced a five-part plan proposing a 24-month moratorium on new data-center development, establishment of an Environmental Justice Division, quarterly public water-use reporting, closed-loop cooling requirements, added ratepayer protections, and restrictions on certain AI practices. These are proposals, not enacted policies.
Tennessee Governor candidates weigh in on data centers, AI and energy demands · Sep 25, 2026 (opens in a new tab) - Sep 23filingDave Seeman listed among 15 independent candidates on Tennessee's November 3 gubernatorial ballot
The Tennessee Bar Association reported that, per the Tennessee Secretary of State, 15 independent candidates were on the November 3 gubernatorial ballot, including Dave Seeman. The ballot also included Republican Marsha Blackburn and Democrat Jerri Green.
15 Independent Candidates Running for Tennessee Governor · Sep 23, 2026 (opens in a new tab)
Endorsements
- Green Party of Tennessee organizationOfficial endorsement; campaign describes Seeman as 'The Official Green Party Candidate for Tennessee.' No endorsement date given. davefortn.com
Sources 6
- [1] Platform(opens in a new tab) Oct 9, 2026
- [2] Endorsements - davefortn.com(opens in a new tab) Oct 8, 2026
- [3] Dave Seeman for Governor of Tennessee(opens in a new tab) Oct 7, 2026
- [4] Election 2026 is quickly approaching. Here's everything you need to ...(opens in a new tab) Sep 28, 2026
- [5] Tennessee Governor candidates weigh in on data centers, AI and energy demands(opens in a new tab) Sep 25, 2026
- [6] 15 Independent Candidates Running for Tennessee Governor(opens in a new tab) Sep 23, 2026