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Candidate for Governor
Karl Knox Smithson
Independent
Karl Knox Smithson of McMinnville qualified for the governor's ballot as an independent by petition, filed February 19, 2026. No campaign website or published platform was found.
- Hometown
- McMinnville
Voting record
Karl Knox Smithson has not held an office with a recorded voting record. See Background and Where they stand.
Sources
- Candidates for Governor, November 3, 2026 General Election, Tennessee Secretary of State, Invalid Date
- Karl Knox Smithson: 2026 Candidate, Tennessee Firefly, Invalid Date
Last reviewed October 10, 2026. Spot an error or something missing? Report a correction.
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