Stockard on the Stump: Don’t bet your life savings on a gubernatorial debate

Early voting starts in less than a month for Tennessee’s primary election, and we still haven’t seen the top Republican gubernatorial candidates spar together on stage. Will this election be based on policy and ability or endorsements – oops, they’re all waiting and praying for the big one – and online pronouncements. Not surprisingly, Republican [

By: Sam Stockard

Outlets: Tennessee Lookout

Published: June 19, 2026

Words: 1,282

Last Updated: 3 weeks, 1 day ago

Body Text Preview

Early voting starts in less than a month for Tennessee’s primary election, and we still haven’t seen the top Republican gubernatorial candidates spar together on stage.

Will this election be based on policy and ability or endorsements – oops, they’re all waiting and praying for the big one – and online pronouncements.

Not surprisingly, Republican state Rep. Monty Fritts of Kingston re-upped his hopes this week for a debate with U.S. Sen. Marsha Blackburn and …

Create a free account to access this story and more

Join Plucky Wire to access full stories, collaborate with newsrooms, and discover content from networks around the world.

About

FAQ

Email Us