Jerri Green
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.
- Current office
- Memphis City Council, District 2 (since 2024)
- Occupation
- Attorney; Memphis City Council member
- Lives in
- Memphis
Background
- Bachelor's degree from the University of Tennessee, Knoxville (1999) and a law degree from Georgetown University Law Center (2003). source: ballotpedia.org
- Has worked as a public defender and in county government leadership, according to the campaign. source: greenforgovernor.com
- Took office on the Memphis City Council, District 2, on Jan. 1, 2024. source: ballotpedia.org
- Ran for Tennessee House District 83 in 2020 and lost the general election. source: ballotpedia.org
- Won the Aug. 6, 2026 Democratic primary for governor with 69.0% of the vote (unofficial). source: wsmv.com
In their own words
What the candidate says they will work on, from their campaign site or their answers to news-outlet questionnaires. We list it as stated and do not rate it.
- Support working families source: greenforgovernor.com
- Fully fund public schools source: greenforgovernor.com
- Expand access to health care source: greenforgovernor.com
- Protect fundamental freedoms source: greenforgovernor.com
- Use federal TANF family-aid funds to clear the child care waitlist source: wsmv.com
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