Cookeville elections · Candidate listing
Wendell Jackson
Independent
Election day:
Candidate websiteBackground
Local 3 News describes Jackson as a comedian and humanist and says his campaign emphasizes employment, housing stability and healthcare access. Tennessee Firefly lists him as living in Clarksville; neither source establishes how long he has lived there.
Sources: Local 3 News, “DECISION 2026: Tennessee Governor candidates”, Tennessee Firefly, “Wendell Jackson: 2026 TN Governor Race”
What the candidate has said
Statements are attributed to the linked sources.
Employment
His campaign site says he aims to improve employment services, support local businesses and create jobs.
Wendell Jackson for Tennessee Governor 2026Housing and healthcare
He identifies housing stability and healthcare for all as campaign priorities.
Wendell Jackson for Tennessee Governor 2026
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