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Dean Brewer

Candidate for Governor

Independent

Background

Lives in
Knoxville

Knoxville resident, originally from Lenoir City, making his first run for public office (per WSMV); his campaign says it is focused on helping veterans.

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Documented positions

Public safety

  • Supports continuing and expanding Gov. Lee's Memphis crime plan.

    VOTE411 Voter Guide: Tennessee Governor 2026 (Dean Brewer)

    Candidate questionnaire · League of Women Voters of Tennessee (VOTE411) · VOTE411 answer: How would you address those challenges? · onyourballot.vote411.org

    “Crime - continue Bill Lee’s plan for the Memphis area and add to that.”
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Education

  • Supports keeping state money in public schools, raising teacher pay.

    VOTE411 Voter Guide: Tennessee Governor 2026 (Dean Brewer)

    Candidate questionnaire · League of Women Voters of Tennessee (VOTE411) · VOTE411 answer: Quality education · onyourballot.vote411.org

    “State money should stay with public schools. ... Strive to give teachers more money to attract quality teachers”
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Roads & infrastructure

  • Supports dedicating more money to infrastructure.

    VOTE411 Voter Guide: Tennessee Governor 2026 (Dean Brewer)

    Candidate questionnaire · League of Women Voters of Tennessee (VOTE411) · VOTE411 answer: How would you address those challenges? · onyourballot.vote411.org

    “Infrastructure- dedicate more money and expand.”
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Environment & parks

Health & human services

Government & transparency

  • Proposes audits in every area to cut red tape.

    VOTE411 Voter Guide: Tennessee Governor 2026 (Dean Brewer)

    Candidate questionnaire · League of Women Voters of Tennessee (VOTE411) · VOTE411 answer: Affordability · onyourballot.vote411.org

    “I would have an audit in every area to eliminate any corruption and to cut any red tape”
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Courts & justice

Other issues in this race

Other candidates in this race addressed these topics. We found no documented position from Dean Brewer on them.

  • Taxes & budgetNo documented position found.
  • HousingNo documented position found.
  • Economy & jobsNo documented position found.

All sources (184)

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