A comprehensive guide on Tennessee governor candidates, positions

Tennessee elects a new governor on Nov. 3, and for the first time in the state’s 230 years, it may be a woman. Both major political parties selected women as their gubernatorial nominees, and a third, independent woman's campaign for the role has some momentum. In August, Republicans chose U.S. Sen.

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Tennessee elects a new governor on Nov. 3, and for the first time in the state’s 230 years, it may be a woman. Both major political parties selected women as their gubernatorial nominees, and a third, independent woman's campaign for the role has some momentum.

In August, Republicans chose U.S. Sen. Marsha Blackburn as their nominee. Blackburn won a three-way Republican primary with 43.6% of the vote.

Memphis Councilwoman Jerri Green is the Democrats’ candidate, having earned 69% of the vote in the Democratic primary.

Also for the first time, an independent woman has gained significant support. Columbia businesswoman Lauren Pinkston has been endorsed by the Forward Party and earned grassroots support across the state.

Self-funded independent David

Hatley, a spa manufacturer, is also in the mix. A September poll put Hatley at 10% of the vote, with Pinkston at 2% and 7% of voters undecided.

Meanwhile a new independent poll found a plurality of voters don’t support any of those four candidates when forced to choose. Thirty percent said they support “someone else.”

So where do the candidates stand on the issues? The Tennessean delved into nine top issues of the day. Click below for the specifics.