Past campaign
Governor Tennessee
Primary election
Statewide, TennesseeEnded 8/6/2026
Past campaign details are available on the full race page.
Governor of Tennessee
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Charles Van Morgan
Business ownerIndependent
Knoxville, TN
About
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."
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