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Candidate for Governor

Dave Seeman

Independent

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.

  • Says he wants to "put partisanship behind us" and challenge the systems that sustain political division.[1]
  • Says he grew up in Tennessee, became an engineer, started a small business and volunteers building benches with To Nashville, With Love.[1]

Where they stand

  • Energy & Environment
    Calls 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]
  • Taxes
    Would end the grocery tax and proposes a cannabis tax and new taxes on the wealthiest residents to fund education and care.[1]
  • Economy & Jobs
    Supports a livable minimum wage and 12 weeks of family leave.[1]
  • Education
    Proposes smaller class sizes and covering child care for households earning under $99,000.[1]
  • Elections & Democracy
    Supports 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

  1. Dave Seeman for Tennessee Governor, Seeman campaign
  2. Candidates for Governor, November 3, 2026 General Election, Tennessee Secretary of State, Invalid Date
  3. 2026 Tennessee Governor Candidates, Tennessee Firefly, Invalid Date

Photo: Dave Seeman campaign (Campaign photo).

Last reviewed October 10, 2026. Spot an error or something missing? Report a correction.

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