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Hi there! It’s hard to believe that the election for Tennessee’s next governor is only a couple months away.
In early August, primary voters chose Republican U.S. Sen. Marsha Blackburn and Democratic Memphis City Councilmember Jerri Green to face off in November.
The winner of that race will take the reins on statewide education policy from Gov. Bill Lee, who ushered in a new era of Tennessee education over the last eight years.
How would the two hopeful state leaders address pivotal issues like teacher recruitment, public education funding, and school vouchers?
We asked, and they answered. Read more on their stances here.
Plus, RSVP to our live virtual event on Aug. 31 where we’ll be talking about what Memphis schools need to help students succeed.
A new school year needs strong local reporting. Help Chalkbeat’s reporters keep asking the questions that matter.
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Where the 2026 Tennessee gubernatorial candidates stand on education issues
Blackburn and Green will face off in the Tennessee governor’s race. Where do they stand on education policies like vouchers and school funding?
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