Eddie Lee Murphy, an independent from Spring Hill, is running for Tennessee governor. The race includes Republican Marsha Blackburn, Democrat Jerri Green and multiple independent candidates, according to Tennessee Firefly.
Candidate information
- Name: Eddie Lee Murphy
- Party: Independent
- Residence: Spring Hill, Maury County, Tennessee
- Office sought: Tennessee governor
- Election date: Nov. 3, 2026
- Ballot status: Certified for the ballot, according to BallotReady
Murphy filed his independent gubernatorial petition with the Tennessee Secretary of State on Feb. 17, 2026. His petition signatures were recorded as approved.
Experience and public service
Murphy was a Republican primary candidate in Tennessee's 7th Congressional District special election, with the primary held Oct. 7, 2025, according to Tennessee Firefly.
The other certified candidates are: Marsha Blackburn (Republican), Jerri Green (Democratic), Charles Van Morgan, Dave Seeman, David Hatley, Dean Brewer, Karl Knox Smithson, L. Webb Taylor, Lauren Pinkston, Misam Abidi, Ray Brown, Robert C. Vick, Victor L. Scoggin and Wendell Jackson (all Independent).
Profile compiled from public records and election data.
