Karl Knox Smithson

Independent

Candidate for Governor

McMinnville, TN

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What is Karl Knox Smithson running for?

Race: Governor of Tennessee
Party: Independent
Location: McMinnville, TN
Current role: Candidate for Governor

Karl Knox Smithson is an independent candidate running for Governor of Tennessee in the 2026 primary election. A resident of McMinnville, Warren County, he is also known simply as Karl Smithson. His candidacy is described as "ballot-only," with no detailed public campaign platform or TREF disclosures on file. He emphasizes running outside the two-party system.

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Past Elections

Past Campaign

Governor Tennessee

Primary election

Statewide, TennesseeEnded 8/6/2026

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