L. Webb Taylor, an independent candidate from Memphis, is on the ballot for Tennessee governor in the Nov. 3, 2026, general election.

Taylor shares the ballot with Republican Marsha Blackburn, Democrat Jerri Green and a large field of independent candidates, including Charles Van Morgan, Dave Seeman, David Hatley, Dean Brewer, Eddie Lee Murphy, Karl Knox Smithson, Lauren Pinkston, Misam Abidi, Ray Brown, Robert C. Vick, Victor L. Scoggin and Wendell Jackson.

Candidate information

  • Name: L. Webb Taylor
  • Party: Independent
  • Residence: Memphis, Tennessee (Shelby County)
  • Office sought: Tennessee governor
  • Election date: Nov. 3, 2026
  • Ballot status: Certified for the general election ballot

Taylor filed his petition on March 10, 2026, the qualifying deadline, according to Tennessee Secretary of State records. As an independent, he qualified by gathering the required 25 valid voter signatures rather than running in a party primary.

Editor's note: This profile is based on public filings and available candidate-tracking resources. Voters seeking more information may check the Tennessee Secretary of State's website for filing records.