Tennessee gubernatorial election, 2018 - wikipedia Tennessee gubernatorial election, 2018 Tennessee gubernatorial election, 2018 ← 2014 November 6, 2018 2022 → Party Republican Democratic Incumbent Governor Bill Haslam Republican Elections in Tennessee Federal government Presidential elections 1796 1800 1804 1808 1812 1816 1820 1824 1828 1832 1836 1840 1844 1848 1852 1856 1860 1868 1872 1876 1880 1884 1888 1892 1896 1900 1904 1908 1912 1916 1920 1924 1928 1932 1936 1940 1944 1948 1952 1956 1960 1964 1968 1972 1976 1980 1984 1988 2000 2008 2012 2016 Presidential primaries Democratic 2008 2016 Republican 2008 U.S. Senate elections 1952 1954 1958 1960 1964 1966 1970 1972 1976 1978 1982 1984 1988 2000 2002 2006 2008 2012 2014 2018 2020 U.S. House elections 2006 2008 2012 2014 2016 2018 Special elections Senate, 1994 State government Gubernatorial elections 1799 1801 1803 1805 1807 2002 2006 2014 2018 Ballot measures Amendment 1, 2006 Nashville Mayoral elections 2015 2018 Memphis Mayoral elections 2015 Government The Tennessee gubernatorial election of 2018 will take place on November 6, 2018, to elect the next Governor of Tennessee, concurrently with the election of Tennessee 's Class I U.S. Senate seat, as well as other elections to the United States Senate in other states and elections to the United States House of Representatives and various Tennessee and local elections. The primaries will take place on August 2. Incumbent Republican Governor Bill Haslam is term - limited and is prohibited by the Constitution of Tennessee from seeking a third consecutive term. Contents 1 Republican primary 1.1 Candidates 1.1. 1 Declared 1.1. 2 Withdrawn 1.1. 3 Potential 1.1. 4 Declined 1.2 Endorsements 1.3 Polling 2 Democratic primary 2.1 Candidates 2.1. 1 Declared 2.1. 2 Potential 2.1. 3 Declined 2.2 Polling 3 Independents 3.1 Candidates 3.1. 1 Declared 3.2 Notes 4 General election 4.1 Predictions 4.2 Polling 5 References 6 External links Republican primary Candidates Declared Diane Black, U.S. Representative Randy Boyd, former Commissioner of the Tennessee Department of Economic and Community Development Mark `` Coonrippy '' Brown, candidate for Governor in 2014 Beth Harwell, Speaker of the Tennessee House of Representatives Bill Lee, businessman Basil Marceaux, perennial candidate Kay White, realtor Withdrawn Mae Beavers, former State Senator ( running for Wilson County Mayor ) Mark Green, State Senator ( running for TN - 07 ) Potential John Schroer, Commissioner of the Tennessee Department of Transportation and former Mayor of Franklin Jamie Woodson, former State Senator Declined Marsha Blackburn, U.S. Representative ( running for U.S Senate ) Tim Burchett, Knox County Mayor ( running for U.S. House ) Joe Carr, former State Representative ( ran for State Senate - lost Primary ) Bob Corker, U.S. Senator Stephen Fincher, former U.S. Representative Alberto Gonzales, Dean of the Belmont University School of Law and former U.S. Attorney General ( endorsed Diane Black ) Bill Hagerty, United States Ambassador to Japan and former Commissioner of Economic and Community Development Tre Hargett, Tennessee Secretary of State Rob Mitchell, Rutherford County Property Assessor Mark Norris, Majority Leader of the Tennessee Senate ; nominated by President Trump as Judge on the U.S. District Court for the Western District of Tennessee Andy Ogles, Director of Tennessee chapter of Americans for Prosperity ( ran and withdrew for the U.S. Senate ) Ron Ramsey, former Lieutenant Governor of Tennessee and candidate for Governor in 2010 Endorsements show Diane Black Stephen Fincher, former U.S. Representative Ron Ramsey, former Lieutenant Governor of Tennessee Susan B. Anthony List show Randy Boyd Joe Boyd Liggett, Mayor of Marshall County Jake Bynum, Mayor of Weakley County Mike Creasy, Mayor of Decatur County J. Michael Cross, Fentress County Executive Richard Daniel, Pickett County Executive Ben Danner, Overton County Executive Jim Durrett, Mayor of Montgomery County Brent Greer, Mayor of Henry County Denny Johnson, Mayor of Lake County Shaun Lawson, Mayor of Hickman County Mark Luttrell, Mayor of Shelby County Kenny McBride, Mayor of Carroll County Benny McGuire, Mayor of Obion County Bill Newman, Mayor of Lincoln County Denny Robinson, White County Executive Richard Stewart, Mayor of Franklin County Sloan Stewart, Lynchburg / Moore County Metro Executive Skip Taylor, Mayor of Fayette County Jessie Wallace, Humphreys County Executive Bill Webb, Mayor of Lewis County T.R. Williams, Lawrence County Executive Tom Witherspoon, Mayor of Gibson County Chris Young, Mayor of Dyer County Polling Poll source Date ( s ) administered Sample size Margin of error Diane Black Randy Boyd Beth Harwell Bill Lee Kay White Mae Beavers Undecided OnMessage Inc. ( R - Black ) May 14 -- 17, 2018 600 ± 4.0 % 41 % 28 % 8 % 9 % -- -- 15 % Grassroots Targeting ( R - Black ) May 4 -- 6, 2018 800 -- 41 % 26 % 6 % 11 % -- -- 15 % OnMessage Inc. ( R - Black ) April 2018 -- -- 33 % 30 % 5 % 13 % -- -- -- OnMessage Inc. ( R - Black ) March 2018 -- -- 31 % 31 % 10 % 10 % -- -- -- TargetPoint / GQR March 7 -- 14, 2018 390 ± 5.0 % 25 % 20 % 6 % 7 % 2 % -- 37 % North Star Onion Research ( R - Lee ) February 5 -- 11, 2018 600 ± 4.0 % 22 % 25 % 4 % 18 % -- -- 30 % Triton Research & Polling December 12 -- 18, 2017 1,028 ± 3.1 % 22 % 12 % 6 % 4 % -- 4 % 53 % Democratic primary Candidates Declared Mark E. Clayton, perennial candidate and nominee for the U.S. Senate in 2012 Karl Dean, former Mayor of Nashville Craig Fitzhugh, Minority Leader of the Tennessee House of Representatives Potential Kim McMillan, Mayor of Clarksville and former State Representative Madeline Rogero, Mayor of Knoxville Declined Andy Berke, Mayor of Chattanooga and former State Senator Bill Freeman, businessman and candidate for Mayor of Nashville in 2015 Polling Poll source Date ( s ) administered Sample size Margin of error Karl Dean Craig Fitzhugh Undecided TargetPoint / GQR March 7 -- 14, 2018 288 ± 5.8 % 41 % 11 % 44 % Independents Candidates Declared Yvonne Neubert ( Green ) Sherry L. Clark ( Libertarian ) Justin Cornett ( Libertarian ) Gabriel Fancher ( Libertarian ) Sean Bruce Fleming ( Libertarian ) William Andrew Helmstetter ( Libertarian ) Cory King ( Libertarian ) Matthew Koch ( Libertarian ) Alfred Shawn Rapoza ( Libertarian ) Heather Scott ( Libertarian ) George Blackwell Smith IV ( Libertarian ) Jeremy Allen Stephenson ( Libertarian ) Tracy Yaste Tisdale ( Libertarian ) Mike Toews ( Libertarian ) Rick Tyler, candidate for TN - 03 in 2016 Vinnie Vineyard, AKA as Funkmaster V from Wrestling With Ghosts ( Libertarian ) Jaron D. Weidner ( Libertarian ) Notes ^ Jump up to : Libertarian Party does not have ballot access. Appears on ballot as `` Independent. '' General election Predictions Source Ranking As of The Cook Political Report 103 ! Likely R August 7, 2017 Rothenberg Political Report 103 ! Likely R November 10, 2017 Sabato 's Crystal Ball 103 ! Likely R November 14, 2017 Polling with Karl Dean Poll source Date ( s ) administered Sample size Margin of error Diane Black ( R ) Karl Dean ( D ) Undecided Triton Research & Polling January 21 -- 24, 2018 1,003 ± 3.1 % 46 % 35 % 19 % Gravis Marketing December 11 -- 12, 2017 563 ± 4.1 % 40 % 31 % 28 % Poll source Date ( s ) administered Sample size Margin of error Randy Boyd ( R ) Karl Dean ( D ) Undecided Triton Research & Polling January 21 -- 24, 2018 1,003 ± 3.1 % 43 % 34 % 23 % Gravis Marketing December 11 -- 12, 2017 563 ± 4.1 % 38 % 35 % 28 % Poll source Date ( s ) administered Sample size Margin of error Beth Harwell ( R ) Karl Dean ( D ) Undecided Triton Research & Polling January 21 -- 24, 2018 1,003 ± 3.1 % 43 % 33 % 25 % Gravis Marketing December 11 -- 12, 2017 563 ± 4.1 % 38 % 33 % 29 % Poll source Date ( s ) administered Sample size Margin of error Bill Lee ( R ) Karl Dean ( D ) Undecided Triton Research & Polling January 21 -- 24, 2018 1,003 ± 3.1 % 38 % 34 % 28 % with Craig Fitzhugh Poll source Date ( s ) administered Sample size Margin of error Diane Black ( R ) Craig Fitzhugh ( D ) Undecided Gravis Marketing December 11 -- 12, 2017 563 ± 4.1 % 42 % 27 % 31 % Poll source Date ( s ) administered Sample size Margin of error Randy Boyd ( R ) Craig Fitzhugh ( D ) Undecided Gravis Marketing December 11 -- 12, 2017 563 ± 4.1 % 39 % 30 % 31 % Poll source Date ( s ) administered Sample size Margin of error Beth Harwell ( R ) Craig Fitzhugh ( D ) Undecided Gravis Marketing December 11 -- 12, 2017 563 ± 4.1 % 44 % 24 % 32 % Hypothetical polling Poll source Date ( s ) administered Sample size Margin of error Mae Beavers ( R ) Karl Dean ( D ) Undecided Triton Research & Polling January 21 -- 24, 2018 1,003 ± 3.1 % 36 % 36 % 28 % Gravis Marketing December 11 -- 12, 2017 563 ± 4.1 % 32 % 37 % 32 % Poll source Date ( s ) administered Sample size Margin of error Mae Beavers ( R ) Craig Fitzhugh ( D ) Undecided Gravis Marketing December 11 -- 12, 2017 563 ± 4.1 % 36 % 29 % 34 % References Jump up ^ http://www.ncsl.org/research/elections-and-campaigns/2018-state-primary-election-dates.aspx Jump up ^ Garrison, Joey ( August 2, 2017 ). `` Diane Black enters race for governor of Tennessee ''. The Tennessean. Retrieved August 2, 2017. Jump up ^ staff, WATE 6 On Your Side ( 2017 - 03 - 06 ). `` Randy Boyd announces plans to run for Tennessee governor ''. WATE 6 On Your Side. Retrieved 2017 - 03 - 06. ^ Jump up to : Sher, Andy ( April 6, 2018 ). `` Well - known unconventional hopefuls running for Tennessee governor ''. Chattanooga Times Free Press. Retrieved April 7, 2018. Jump up ^ `` Beth Harwell enters 2018 governor 's race touting experience and leadership ''. The Tennessean. Retrieved 2017 - 07 - 16. Jump up ^ `` Republican Bill Lee announces run for governor of Tennessee ''. The Tennessean. Retrieved 2017 - 04 - 23. Jump up ^ `` Kay White officially enters 2018 governor 's race, makes announcement in Jonesborough ''. WATE 6 On Your Side. 2017 - 07 - 23. Retrieved 2017 - 11 - 12. Jump up ^ `` Mae Beavers says she 's running for governor of Tennessee ''. The Tennessean. Retrieved 2017 - 05 - 28. Jump up ^ https://www.thegreenpapers.com/G18/TN Jump up ^ Humbles, Andy. `` Wilson County ' engaged ' in Aug. 2 election, deadline reveals numerous contested races ''. The Tennessean. Retrieved 6 April 2018. Jump up ^ `` Sen. Mark Green will not re-enter 2018 governor 's race ''. The Tennessean. Retrieved 2017 - 06 - 02. Jump up ^ Erik Schelzig ( November 9, 2014 ). `` Possible Tennessee governor candidates for 2018 ''. The Jackson Sun. Retrieved November 26, 2014. ^ Jump up to : Frank Cagle ( July 2, 2014 ). `` A High Wire Act : Quiet Speaker Well Positioned After Haslam, But Next Four Years Will Be a Challenge ''. Metro Pulse. Archived from the original on December 18, 2014. Retrieved November 26, 2014. Jump up ^ `` Lee Co. 's Bill Lee exploring Republican run for governor ''. The Tennessean. May 3, 2016. Retrieved May 24, 2016. Jump up ^ Ebert, Joel ( June 6, 2017 ). `` Marsha Blackburn wo n't challenge Sen. Corker, will seek re-election ''. The Tennessean. Retrieved June 6, 2017. Jump up ^ Whetstone, Tyler ( May 8, 2017 ). `` Tim Burchett will run for office, which one is anyone 's guess ''. Knoxville News Sentinel. Retrieved June 3, 2017. Jump up ^ Whetstone, Tyler ( June 26, 2017 ). `` Knox County Mayor Burchett rules out run for governor ''. Knoxville News Sentinel. Retrieved July 21, 2017. Jump up ^ Whetstone, Tyler ( August 2, 2017 ). `` Tim Burchett to run for Congress ''. Knoxville News Sentinel. Retrieved August 8, 2017. Jump up ^ Ebert, Joel ( February 20, 2017 ). `` Joe Carr leaves door open to possible 2018 gubernatorial bid ''. The Tennessean. Retrieved February 26, 2017. ^ Jump up to : Ebert, Joel ( June 14, 2017 ). `` Tennessee 's 2018 governor 's race : Who 's in, out, undecided ''. The Tennessean. Retrieved June 14, 2017. ^ Jump up to : Emily Cahn ( March 5, 2014 ). `` Senate Control Could Decide Opportunities in Tennessee ''. Roll Call. Retrieved November 26, 2014. Jump up ^ `` Tennessee Gov. Bill Haslam Is n't Ruling Out Senate Run ''. WKMS. February 23, 2017. Retrieved February 24, 2017. Jump up ^ Houk, Robert ( June 4, 2017 ). `` Talking Trump with Tennessee 's junior U.S. senator ''. Johnson City Press. Retrieved June 6, 2017. ^ Jump up to : Yusuf, Omer ( August 14, 2017 ). `` Stephen Fincher endorses Diane Black for governor ''. The Jackson Sun. Retrieved August 14, 2017. Jump up ^ Elliott, Stephen ( December 5, 2017 ). `` Former U.S. attorney general endorses Diane Black ''. nashvillepost.com. Retrieved December 14, 2017. Jump up ^ `` Tennessee Secretary of State Tre Hargett wo n't seek governorship in ' 18 ''. Times Free Press. November 22, 2014. Retrieved November 26, 2014. Jump up ^ Stockard, Sam ( June 6, 2017 ). `` Rob Mitchell considers run for governor ''. The Murfreesboro Post. Retrieved June 6, 2017. Jump up ^ `` Rutherford County Property Assessor Rob Mitchell not running for Governor ''. WGNS. July 20, 2017. Retrieved July 21, 2017. Jump up ^ Ebert, Joel ( January 11, 2017 ). `` Mark Norris says he 's moving toward gubernatorial bid ''. The Tennessean. Retrieved February 26, 2017. Jump up ^ `` Trump nominates Senate Leader Mark Norris, three others as federal judges in Tennessee ''. The Tennessean. Retrieved 2017 - 07 - 13. Jump up ^ Erik Schelzig ( November 9, 2014 ). `` Possible Tennessee governor candidates for 2018 ''. The Jackson Sun. Retrieved November 26, 2014. Jump up ^ Hayes, Hank ( August 14, 2017 ). `` Ramsey gets behind Black 's gubernatorial bid ''. Kingsport Times - News. Retrieved August 14, 2017. Jump up ^ `` SBA List Endorses Pro-life Champion Diane Black for Governor of Tennessee ''. Susan B. Anthony List. April 11, 2018. ^ Jump up to : Whetstone, Tyler ( July 31, 2017 ). `` Randy Boyd announces 21 more county mayors endorse campaign ''. Knoxville News Sentinel. Retrieved August 2, 2017. Jump up ^ `` Durrett endorses Boyd for governor ''. The Leaf - Chronicle. June 28, 2017. Retrieved August 2, 2017. Jump up ^ Poe, Ryan ( July 26, 2017 ). `` Shelby County Mayor Luttrell endorses Randy Boyd for governor ''. The Commercial Appeal. Retrieved August 2, 2017. Jump up ^ Garrison, Joey ( February 26, 2017 ). `` Former Nashville Mayor Karl Dean to run for governor of Tennessee ''. The Tennessean. Retrieved February 26, 2017. Jump up ^ Garrison, Joey ( August 6, 2017 ). `` Craig Fitzhugh to run for governor of Tennessee, setting up contested Democratic primary ''. The Tennessean. Retrieved August 8, 2017. ^ Jump up to : Garrison, Joey ( September 27, 2015 ). `` Is Karl Dean 's next move a run for governor ? ''. The Tennessean. Retrieved May 24, 2016. Jump up ^ Sher, Andy ( November 9, 2015 ). `` New names dropped in 2016 Tennessee governor 's race ''. Chattanooga Times Free Press. Retrieved May 24, 2016. Jump up ^ Garrison, Joey ( February 27, 2017 ). `` Fitzhugh leaning toward run against Dean for governor ; Freeman out ''. The Tennessean. Retrieved February 27, 2017. Jump up ^ Let 's turn TN into OK ! ^ Jump up to : ( 1 ) Jump up ^ `` 2018 Governor Race ratings The Cook Political Report ''. The Cook Political Report. Retrieved 2017 - 11 - 15. Jump up ^ `` Gubernatorial Ratings Inside Elections ''. insideelections.com. Retrieved 2017 - 11 - 15. Jump up ^ `` Larry J. Sabato 's Crystal Ball '' 2018 Governor ``. www.centerforpolitics.org. Retrieved 2017 - 11 - 15. 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