Ray
Brown
Ray Brown is an independent electrician from Oliver Springs running for Tennessee governor in 2026.
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Background
Ray Brown is an independent candidate for Governor of Tennessee in the November 3, 2026 election. 1 He is from Oliver Springs, Tennessee, and works as an electrician, with his professional background described as a "Tradesman." 113
Brown is not an incumbent; the seat is open because incumbent Governor Bill Lee is term-limited and cannot seek re-election. 1 No record of prior elected or appointed offices was identified in the available sources.
Brown's education is listed as "Various" on his Vote411 candidate profile, with no specific institutions or credentials identified. 13 An official campaign website could not be verified from available sources.
At a glance
- Party
- Independent
- Running for
- Governor, Tennessee
- Election
- Nov 3, 2026
- Current office
- Electrician
Where they stand
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Timeline
- Oct 5newsRay Brown included in WSMV voter guide list of independent gubernatorial candidates
WSMV's voter guide, published on the last day to register to vote in Tennessee, listed Ray Brown among the independent candidates running for governor in the November 3, 2026 general election.
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 identifies Ray Brown as an independent candidate and electrician from Oliver Springs
WSMV's Election 2026 candidate guide described Brown as an independent candidate for Tennessee governor and an electrician from Oliver Springs, linking to campaign information, but no specific policy announcements or major campaign developments were documented.
Election 2026 is quickly approaching. Here's everything you need to ... · Sep 28, 2026 (opens in a new tab) - Sep 23filingTennessee Bar Association lists Ray Brown among independent candidates on the November 3 ballot
The Tennessee Bar Association reported, citing the Tennessee Secretary of State, that Ray Brown of Oliver Springs was among the 15 independent candidates officially on the November 3, 2026 gubernatorial ballot.
15 Independent Candidates Running for Tennessee Governor · Sep 23, 2026 (opens in a new tab) - Sep 22newsNashville Banner questionnaire sent to independent candidates; Brown's participation not confirmed
The Nashville Banner reported sending policy questions to independent gubernatorial candidates and published answers from three of them. Brown was neither identified as a respondent nor noted as declining; his participation was not documented in the article.
Some Tennessee independent candidates share their visions · Sep 22, 2026 (opens in a new tab)
Sources 6
- [1] Tennessee Governor 2026 - Voter Guide(opens in a new tab) Oct 9, 2026
- [2] 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
- [3] Election 2026 is quickly approaching. Here's everything you need to ...(opens in a new tab) Sep 28, 2026
- [4] 15 Independent Candidates Running for Tennessee Governor(opens in a new tab) Sep 23, 2026
- [5] Some Tennessee independent candidates share their visions(opens in a new tab) Sep 22, 2026
- [6] Tennessee Governor 2026 - Voter Guide(opens in a new tab) Jul 20, 2026