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Tennessee Republicans and Democrats both select female gubernatorial in historic first
Summary by The Nashville Editorial Desk Sydney Witte , as published by WSMV 4 News (NBC affiliate)
· August 7, 2026
· 1 min read
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Key takeaway The election is scheduled to take place on November 3, and voters will have the opportunity to choose between the two female candidates and several independent candidates.
A notable milestone has been reached in Tennessee politics. For the first time, both major parties have chosen women to run for governor. This marks a significant development in the state's history.
The candidates will face off in the upcoming election. Details about the candidates and their platforms are available from local news sources. The election is scheduled to take place on November 3, and voters will have the opportunity to choose between the two female candidates and several independent candidates.
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Category: government Published: August 7, 2026 Source: WSMV 4 News (NBC affiliate) Reading time: 1 min
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