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Candidate for Governor

Misam Abidi

Independent

Misam Abidi of Nolensville qualified as an independent by petition, filed March 5, 2026. He describes himself as a businessman focused on financial education and emerging technology. His campaign, under the slogan "People Over Institutions," lists seven platform pillars, including cryptocurrency innovation, a Tennessee Dividend Fund and a skills guarantee for students.

Hometown
Nolensville
Campaign website
misamforgovernor.com

Why they say you should vote for them

The candidate's own case to voters, summarized from their campaign and public statements.

  • Campaigns under the slogan "People Over Institutions."[1],[2]

Background

  • In June 2026 a federal grand jury in the Western District of Tennessee indicted Abidi on 11 counts, including wire fraud and money laundering, tied to a cryptocurrency investment business; the charges are pending and have not been proven in court., U.S. District Court, Western District of Tennessee · 2026[3],[4],[5]

Where they stand

  • Economy & Jobs
    Proposes a Tennessee Dividend Fund to build citizen wealth and policies to encourage cryptocurrency and other emerging-technology businesses.[2]
  • Education
    Proposes a Tennessee Skills Guarantee so students graduate with skills such as financial literacy, trades, technology and apprenticeships.[2]
  • Health Care
    Lists health care affordability and addiction recovery reform among his platform pillars.[2]

Voting record

Misam Abidi has not held an office with a recorded voting record. See Background and Where they stand.

Sources

  1. Misam Abidi for Governor | People Over Institutions, Abidi campaign
  2. Misam Abidi: 2026 Candidate, Tennessee Firefly, Invalid Date
  3. Middle Tennessee man indicted for crypto Ponzi scheme, U.S. Attorney's Office, Western District of Tennessee, June 12, 2026
  4. TN man accused of 'cryptocurrency Ponzi scheme' indicted, WREG News Channel 3, June 12, 2026
  5. Local Candidate For TN Governor Facing Multiple Fraud Charges, NewsTalk 98.9 (WKIM, Memphis), June 12, 2026
  6. Candidates for Governor, November 3, 2026 General Election, Tennessee Secretary of State, Invalid Date

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

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