November 3, 2026 • General election

2026 Tennessee Voter Guide

Where do Tennessee candidates stand on cannabis policy? Compare the positions published by the Marijuana Policy Project, then use official voter tools to prepare for your ballot.

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Adapted with permission from the Marijuana Policy Project's 2026 Tennessee Voter Guide.

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Three dates to know

October 5

Monday, October 5, 2026

Early voting

October 14–29

2026 • No Sunday voting

Election Day

November 3

Tuesday, November 3, 2026

Dates checked against the Davidson County Election Commission's 2026 calendar. Use GoVoteTN and your county election commission to confirm your local locations and hours.

How to read the guide

Four questions about cannabis policy

These summaries explain the issues in MPP's candidate questionnaire. The final question specifically concerns a state response to a change in federal policy.

QUESTION 1

Medical cannabis

A Tennessee program allowing seriously ill patients to safely obtain and use limited amounts of cannabis on a doctor's recommendation.

QUESTION 2

Patient protections

Legal safeguards for registered patients in employment, housing, and child custody.

QUESTION 3

Civil fine for possession

Replacing criminal penalties for possession of modest amounts of cannabis with a civil fine.

QUESTION 4

Regulated legal market

Ending state prohibition and establishing a regulated cannabis market if federal prohibition is removed or substantially reduced, including through rescheduling or descheduling.

Candidate comparison

Explore the published positions

All 23 candidates listed in MPP's guide are included below: two for governor, two for State Senate, and 19 for State House. This is a policy guide, not a complete list of candidates on your ballot.

Ratings below are MPP's published classifications. MPP describes its sources as candidate survey responses, incumbents' voting records, and bill sponsorship. A missing candidate or district does not establish support or opposition. D = Democrat; R = Republican.

Read MPP's full guide for the original questionnaire, candidate comments, and legislative record. Inclusion here is not an endorsement.

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Showing 23 of 23 candidates

Governor

Governor · Statewide

Jerri Green (D)

Medical cannabis: Supports Medical Cannabis
Patient protections: Supports Patient Protections
Civil fine for possession: Supports a Civil Fine for Possession
Regulated legal market: Supports a Regulated Legal Market

Governor · Statewide

Marsha Blackburn (R)

Medical cannabis: Does Not Support Medical Cannabis
Patient protections: Does Not Support Patient Protections
Civil fine for possession: Does Not Support a Civil Fine for Possession
Regulated legal market: Does Not Support a Regulated Legal Market

MPP lists Blackburn as not supporting all four policies. Its profile discusses her public record; the guide does not display survey answers from her.

State Senate

State Senate · District 13

Angela Wynn (D)

Medical cannabis: Supports Medical Cannabis
Patient protections: Supports Patient Protections
Civil fine for possession: Supports a Civil Fine for Possession
Regulated legal market: Supports a Regulated Legal Market

State Senate · District 27

David Hardy (D)

Medical cannabis: Supports Medical Cannabis
Patient protections: Supports Patient Protections
Civil fine for possession: Supports a Civil Fine for Possession
Regulated legal market: Supports a Regulated Legal Market

State House

State House · District 6

Brad Batt (D)

Medical cannabis: Supports Medical Cannabis
Patient protections: Supports Patient Protections
Civil fine for possession: Supports a Civil Fine for Possession
Regulated legal market: Supports a Regulated Legal Market

State House · District 7

Sarah Jayne Della Vecchia (D)

Medical cannabis: Supports Medical Cannabis
Patient protections: Supports Patient Protections
Civil fine for possession: Supports a Civil Fine for Possession
Regulated legal market: Supports a Regulated Legal Market

State House · District 19

Jenny Fowler (D)

Medical cannabis: Supports Medical Cannabis
Patient protections: Supports Patient Protections
Civil fine for possession: Supports a Civil Fine for Possession
Regulated legal market: Maybe Supports a Regulated Legal Market

On a regulated market, Fowler says she would need evidence addressing public safety, addiction, and other harms.

State House · District 25

Monica Mowdy (D)

Medical cannabis: Supports Medical Cannabis
Patient protections: Supports Patient Protections
Civil fine for possession: Supports a Civil Fine for Possession
Regulated legal market: Supports a Regulated Legal Market

State House · District 26

Nathan Denton (D)

Medical cannabis: Supports Medical Cannabis
Patient protections: Supports Patient Protections
Civil fine for possession: Supports a Civil Fine for Possession
Regulated legal market: Supports a Regulated Legal Market

State House · District 30

Art Rymer (D)

Medical cannabis: Supports Medical Cannabis
Patient protections: Supports Patient Protections
Civil fine for possession: Supports a Civil Fine for Possession
Regulated legal market: Supports a Regulated Legal Market

State House · District 31

Michael Woodlee (D)

Medical cannabis: Supports Medical Cannabis
Patient protections: Supports Patient Protections
Civil fine for possession: Supports a Civil Fine for Possession
Regulated legal market: Supports a Regulated Legal Market

State House · District 32

Ali Simpson (D)

Medical cannabis: Supports Medical Cannabis
Patient protections: Supports Patient Protections
Civil fine for possession: Supports a Civil Fine for Possession
Regulated legal market: Supports a Regulated Legal Market

State House · District 42

Trenton Strode (D)

Medical cannabis: Supports Medical Cannabis
Patient protections: Supports Patient Protections
Civil fine for possession: Supports a Civil Fine for Possession
Regulated legal market: Supports a Regulated Legal Market

State House · District 45

Mandy Cook (D)

Medical cannabis: Supports Medical Cannabis
Patient protections: Supports Patient Protections
Civil fine for possession: Supports a Civil Fine for Possession
Regulated legal market: Supports a Regulated Legal Market

State House · District 47

Mike Stein (D)

Medical cannabis: Supports Medical Cannabis
Patient protections: Supports Patient Protections
Civil fine for possession: Supports a Civil Fine for Possession
Regulated legal market: Supports a Regulated Legal Market

State House · District 48

Matt Ferry (D)

Medical cannabis: Supports Medical Cannabis
Patient protections: Supports Patient Protections
Civil fine for possession: Supports a Civil Fine for Possession
Regulated legal market: Supports a Regulated Legal Market

State House · District 49

Connie Casha (D)

Medical cannabis: Supports Medical Cannabis
Patient protections: Supports Patient Protections
Civil fine for possession: Supports a Civil Fine for Possession
Regulated legal market: Supports a Regulated Legal Market

State House · District 59

Mark Proctor (D)

Medical cannabis: Supports Medical Cannabis
Patient protections: Supports Patient Protections
Civil fine for possession: Supports a Civil Fine for Possession
Regulated legal market: Supports a Regulated Legal Market

State House · District 64

Craig D'Apolito (D)

Medical cannabis: Supports Medical Cannabis
Patient protections: Supports Patient Protections
Civil fine for possession: Supports a Civil Fine for Possession
Regulated legal market: Supports a Regulated Legal Market

State House · District 65

Julian Pierre-Griffin (D)

Medical cannabis: Supports Medical Cannabis
Patient protections: Needs More Information on Patient Protections
Civil fine for possession: Supports a Civil Fine for Possession
Regulated legal market: Maybe Supports a Regulated Legal Market

Pierre-Griffin says the amount covered by a reduced possession penalty would need to be defined. MPP records a request for more information on patient protections and a maybe on a regulated market.

State House · District 66

Tamara Bavendam (D)

Medical cannabis: Supports Medical Cannabis
Patient protections: Supports Patient Protections
Civil fine for possession: Supports a Civil Fine for Possession
Regulated legal market: Supports a Regulated Legal Market

State House · District 71

Matt Day (D)

Medical cannabis: Supports Medical Cannabis
Patient protections: Supports Patient Protections
Civil fine for possession: Supports a Civil Fine for Possession
Regulated legal market: Supports a Regulated Legal Market

State House · District 83

Margaret Price (D)

Medical cannabis: Supports Medical Cannabis
Patient protections: Supports Patient Protections
Civil fine for possession: Supports a Civil Fine for Possession
Regulated legal market: Supports a Regulated Legal Market

Sources & context

Follow the record back to its source

This Tennessee NORML edition presents MPP's candidate ratings in a searchable format, with original explanatory wording and official voter resources. Candidate classifications were checked against MPP's published guide on September 29, 2026.

MPP's full guide also includes bill sponsorship and legislative outcomes for medical cannabis, possession penalties, and adult-use legalization. Read that record alongside candidate statements when evaluating a position.

Positions and election information can change. For the latest candidate material, consult the source guide; for your registration, sample ballot, polling location, and local voting hours, use official election resources.

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