Updated Oct 16, 2026, 2:28 PM ET
Jerri Green
Democratic · 3 November 2026

Jerri Green

Memphis City Council member, 2nd district (since 2024)

Jerri Green, a Memphis city councilor representing the 2nd district since 2024, is the Democratic nominee for governor of Tennessee in 2026.

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Recent media coverage for Jerri Green.

  1. West Tennessee voters share mixed views on 2026 gubernatorial race | Local News

    Jerri Green is the Democratic candidate for the governorship

    nbc39.comBlackburn
  2. Tennessee is likely about to elect its first woman governor | Video

    Marsha Blackburn (R-TN) and Jerri Green (D-TN) are racing for their state's governor's seat, meaning whoever wins the race will be Tennessee's first woman governor.

    nbc39.com
  3. Jerri Green says Tennessee families deserve a stronger voice

    That is the standard our democracy deserves. And it is the standard every one of us should demand.

    The Tennessean
  4. Early voting begins in Tennessee; Marsha Blackburn casts her ballot

    Marsha Blackburn is actively campaigning for Tennessee governor, encouraging early voting as the election period begins.

    WKRN Nashville NewsBlackburn
  5. DECISION 2026: The two leading gubernatorial candidates’ message to voters as early voting starts | Local News

    The article covers the 2026 Tennessee gubernatorial race, highlighting the two leading candidates and their messaging as early voting begins.

    local3news.com
More coverage 3
  1. The race begins: Early voting brings out governor candidates, what you need to know before hitting the polls

    The article covers early voting in Tennessee as candidates campaign, including U.S. Senator Marsha Blackburn (Republican) and Democrat Jerri Green.

    WSMVBlackburn
  2. Election 2026: Early voting for Tennessee’s November 3 general election is underway

    The page covers Tennessee’s 2026 gubernatorial race and notes that early voting for the November 3 general election is underway.

    WSMVHagerty
  3. Tennessee Governor candidates address safety, affordability, schools, and more

    Revenue and budgeting: Green argues localities have limited revenue levers (relying on wheel tax; no state income tax; state property tax not issued for 70+ years).

    WZTV

Biography & Campaign Analysis

Career

Jerri Green has represented the 2nd district on the Memphis City Council since 2024.

2026 race

Green is the Democratic nominee for governor of Tennessee, an office held by Republican Bill Lee, who is term-limited after two consecutive terms. She won the nomination in the primary elections held on August 6, 2026. Her Republican opponent in the general election on November 3, 2026, is U.S. Senator Marsha Blackburn. Either major party nominee would become the first woman to serve as governor of Tennessee.