
Candidate for Governor
Dave Seeman
Dave Seeman is a Nashville engineer and small business owner running as an independent. He calls climate action his top priority and says he wants to put partisanship behind the state. His platform also includes ending the grocery tax, a 24-month moratorium on new data centers and ranked-choice voting.
- Current or most recent role
- Engineer and small business owner
- Hometown
- Nashville
- Campaign website
- davefortn.com
Why they say you should vote for them
The candidate's own case to voters, summarized from their campaign and public statements.
Where they stand
- Energy & EnvironmentCalls climate action his number one priority, including state-owned renewable power and resilient infrastructure, and proposes a 24-month moratorium on new data centers.[1]
- TaxesWould end the grocery tax and proposes a cannabis tax and new taxes on the wealthiest residents to fund education and care.[1]
- Economy & JobsSupports a livable minimum wage and 12 weeks of family leave.[1]
- EducationProposes smaller class sizes and covering child care for households earning under $99,000.[1]
- Elections & DemocracySupports fair districts, open primaries and ranked-choice voting, plus audits of state programs over $25 million.[1]
Voting record
Dave Seeman has not held an office with a recorded voting record. See Background and Where they stand.
Sources
- Dave Seeman for Tennessee Governor, Seeman campaign
- Candidates for Governor, November 3, 2026 General Election, Tennessee Secretary of State, Invalid Date
- 2026 Tennessee Governor Candidates, Tennessee Firefly, Invalid Date
Photo: Dave Seeman campaign (Campaign photo).
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