Democratic candidate, Jerri Green, said “[she] is not going anywhere” in the aftermath of the 2026 gubernatorial election.
On November 3rd, U.S. Sen. Marsha Blackburn claimed victory as Tennessee’s first woman governor. According to the Tennessee Lookout, Blackburn received 45.6 percent of the vote, with Green receiving 43 percent.
The Memphis City Councilwoman said though the result was not what she wanted, she was “deeply proud” of the work her team did in the past year. She thanked her family, volunteers, and Tennesseans for their commitments.
“While this election has concluded, our work is far from over,” Green said in a statement.
“The challenges facing our state — from defending public education and expanding rural healthcare to addressing the rising cost of living — remain urgent, and lives are on the line.”
Green campaigned for advancements in public education as well as accessible healthcare. The councilwoman also spoke out against political corruption, while helping eliminate $17 million in medical debt for Memphians. She said she won’t stop working for families and marginalized communities in Tennessee, and saw the election as a fight for the future of Tennessee.
“Tomorrow, we get back to work — organizing, holding power accountable, and demanding a Tennessee that works for everyone.”
