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Candidate for Governor
Victor L. Scoggin
Independent
Victor "Capt. Vic" Scoggin of Pegram is a Navy veteran, retired volunteer firefighter and retired Ford/UAW journeyman who founded the river advocacy group Save the Cumberland. He qualified as an independent by petition. His platform includes property tax relief, term limits, opposition to cash bail and opposition to new data centers.
- Hometown
- Pegram
- Campaign website
- captvicscoggin4tngov.us
Background
Where they stand
- TaxesSupports property tax reform, no property tax after retirement and no tax breaks for special interests.[1]
- Public SafetySupports funding law enforcement and speedy trials for violent crimes, opposes cash bail and would restore gun and voting rights to nonviolent felons.[1]
- Elections & DemocracySupports term limits and campaign spending limits and opposes mail-in ballots except for overseas military voters.[1]
- Energy & EnvironmentOpposes data centers and a proposed Duck River dam near Columbia.[1]
- GunsSupports constitutional carry.[1]
Voting record
Victor L. Scoggin has not held an office with a recorded voting record. See Background and Where they stand.
Sources
- Capt Vic Scoggin 4 Tennessee Gov, Scoggin campaign
- Candidates for Governor, November 3, 2026 General Election, Tennessee Secretary of State, Invalid Date
- 2026 Tennessee Governor Candidates, Tennessee Firefly, Invalid Date
Last reviewed October 10, 2026. Spot an error or something missing? Report a correction.
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