Eddie
Lee Murphy
Eddie Lee Murphy is an independent candidate for Tennessee governor in the November 2026 general election.
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Background
Eddie Lee Murphy is an independent candidate for Tennessee governor on the November 3, 2026 general-election ballot. He filed for the race on February 17, 2026, and resides in Spring Hill, Tennessee, according to Tennessee Firefly and the Tennessee Bar Association 816.
Prior to the 2026 governor's race, Murphy was one of eight Republican candidates in the October 7, 2025 special-election contest for Tennessee's 7th Congressional District; he did not win that seat 81. No prior elected office has been identified in the available sources.
The sources reviewed could not locate a campaign website, official social-media accounts, or a statement from Murphy explaining his candidacy 81. No occupation, educational background, or career history is documented in the available sources; the political data site Politics1 listed no occupation for him 8. Tennessee's incumbent governor, Bill Lee, is not running due to term limits 1.
At a glance
- Party
- Independent
- Running for
- Governor, Tennessee
- Election
- Nov 3, 2026
Where they stand
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Timeline
- Oct 5newsMurphy still listed as independent gubernatorial candidate as voter-registration deadline passes
WSMV's October 5 election guide, published on Tennessee's voter-registration deadline for the November 3 general election, continued to list Eddie Lee Murphy as an independent candidate for governor.
It’s the last day to register to vote in Tennessee for the 2026 Midterm Elections. Here’s what you need to know · Oct 5, 2026 (opens in a new tab) - Sep 28newsWSMV profile notes Murphy ran in 2025 special election but found no campaign contact info
WSMV identified Murphy as an independent candidate for governor and noted his prior 2025 congressional run. The outlet reported that no link to his campaign or contact information had been found, and provided no policy positions or campaign-finance details.
Election 2026 is quickly approaching. Here's everything you need to ... · Sep 28, 2026 (opens in a new tab) - Sep 23filingMurphy listed as one of 15 independent candidates for Tennessee governor
The Tennessee Bar Association, citing the Tennessee Secretary of State, reported that Eddie Lee Murphy of Spring Hill was one of 15 independent candidates on the November 3, 2026 gubernatorial ballot.
15 Independent Candidates Running for Tennessee Governor · Sep 23, 2026 (opens in a new tab) - Sep 22newsMurphy named among independent candidates in Nashville Banner questionnaire coverage
The Nashville Banner reported on questionnaire responses from independent candidates for Tennessee governor and named Murphy among the independents on the ballot. The sources do not establish whether Murphy submitted a response or provided any policy statement.
Some Tennessee independent candidates share their visions · Sep 22, 2026 (opens in a new tab) - Oct 1, 2025newsMurphy ran as independent in special election for Tennessee's 7th Congressional District
WSMV reported that Eddie Lee Murphy had previously run as an independent candidate in a special election for Tennessee's 7th Congressional District in October 2025. No further details about that race were provided.
Election 2026 is quickly approaching. Here's everything you need to ... · Sep 28, 2026 (opens in a new tab)
Sources 4
- [1] It’s the last day to register to vote in Tennessee for the 2026 Midterm Elections. Here’s what you need to know(opens in a new tab) Oct 5, 2026
- [2] Election 2026 is quickly approaching. Here's everything you need to ...(opens in a new tab) Sep 28, 2026
- [3] 15 Independent Candidates Running for Tennessee Governor(opens in a new tab) Sep 23, 2026
- [4] Some Tennessee independent candidates share their visions(opens in a new tab) Sep 22, 2026