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Candidate · Governor

David Hatley

What this job does: Runs the state's executive branch and is the only statewide official Tennessee voters elect. The governor proposes the state budget, can veto bills (including single spending lines), can grant pardons, and commands the state's military forces. The Legislature can override a veto with a simple majority. A term is four years, and a governor can serve two terms in a row.

Independent · listed 6 of 15 on the Secretary of State, Division of Elections' list · on the ballot as "David Hatley"

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