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Tennessee state representative, candidate for governor plans to ban mosques, non-Christian religions if elected
Summary by The Nashville Editorial Desk Joe Birch, Chasity Maynard , as published by WSMV 4 News (NBC affiliate)
· July 29, 2026
· 1 min read
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Key takeaway The representative's goal is to win the Republican nomination for governor, with the primary election scheduled for August 6.
A Tennessee state representative is running for governor with a proposal to ban non-Christian religions. This plan would impact a significant number of Tennesseans and raises concerns about constitutional protections. The representative's goal is to win the Republican nomination for governor, with the primary election scheduled for August 6.
Early voting is currently underway. Further details about the representative's proposal and its potential implications are available from local news sources, including WSMV 4 News. S.
Constitution, which protects citizens' right to practice their religion.
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Category: local Published: July 29, 2026 Source: WSMV 4 News (NBC affiliate) Reading time: 1 min
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