Wendell Jackson, an independent, is certified for the Nov. 3, 2026, Tennessee governor's race. Williamson County voters will see his name on the ballot alongside candidates from both major parties and more than a dozen other independents, according to BallotReady election data.
Jackson describes his campaign as nonpartisan, constitution-advocating and -upholding, and a "no money" effort, according to his campaign website. He promotes what he calls a T.A.L.K. platform: Transparency, Accountability, Love and Kindness.
On the issues
On policy, Jackson said all Tennesseans need healthcare, both mental and physical, and called secure housing for all a priority. He advocates for a STEAM-rich (science, technology, engineering, arts and mathematics), logic-based education curriculum and workforce training programs with incentives for businesses that hire and train local talent. Jackson's campaign website and BallotReady responses included no specific funding mechanisms or timelines for these proposals.
Jackson declined to answer the Nashville Banner's policy questionnaire, instead referring voters to his YouTube channel.
Other candidates in this race include Marsha Blackburn (Republican), Jerri Green (Democratic), Charles Van Morgan, Dave Seeman, David Hatley, Dean Brewer, Eddie Lee Murphy, Karl Knox Smithson, L. Webb Taylor, Lauren Pinkston, Misam Abidi, Ray Brown, Robert C. Vick and Victor L. Scoggin (all Independent), according to BallotReady.
Editor's note: No biographical information was available for this candidate. Policy positions above are drawn from Jackson's campaign website and BallotReady responses. Content is AI-curated and human-edited.
