L. Webb Taylor of Memphis is running for Tennessee governor as an independent candidate in the Nov. 3, 2026, general election. Tennessee Firefly reported it could not source any statement by Taylor explaining why he is running.
The race includes Republican Marsha Blackburn, Democrat Jerri Green and multiple independent candidates.
Candidate information
- Name: L. Webb Taylor
- Party: Independent
- Race: Tennessee governor, 2026 general election
- Election date: Nov. 3, 2026
- Hometown: Memphis, Tennessee (Shelby County)
- Ballot status: Certified for the ballot
Taylor filed his petition for the governor's race on March 10, the qualifying deadline, according to Tennessee Secretary of State records. His signatures were subsequently approved. As an independent candidate, he reached the general election ballot by petition, gathering the required 25 valid voter signatures. He does not appear in a primary election.
On the issues
Tennessee Firefly reported it could not source any public statement from the candidate.
The Franklin Beacon could not locate a campaign website, published platform, questionnaire response or public statement from L. Webb Taylor. This profile will be updated if additional information becomes available. Candidate profiles are AI-curated and human-edited.
