Charles Van Morgan

Charles Van Morgan is an independent candidate seeking the Governor's office in Tennessee for the 2026 general election. Originally from Fort Oglethorpe, Georgia, he is a Knoxville resident. His academic background includes a bachelor's degree from Tennessee Wesleyan College (1996), a graduate degree from the University of Tennessee (2001), and a J.D. from Nashville School of Law (2015). Professionally, Van Morgan has experience as a business owner in logistics and transportation, and previously served as a police officer and trooper. He identifies as Christian. While he has participated in past gubernatorial elections, a detailed public campaign platform for his 2026 bid is not yet available, with his campaign described as a "ballot-only candidacy."