Event Brief
Retired astronaut Butch Wilmore joins governor race
Filed: Mar 04, 2026 at 11:00 AM ET
Summary: Butch Wilmore, a retired astronaut, is set to enter the Tennessee governor race as a Republican candidate.
WHO: Barry 'Butch' Wilmore
WHAT: Joining the race for governor of Tennessee
WHEN: Mar 03, 2026 at 5:50 PM ET
WHERE: Knoxville, TN
WHY: To become a candidate in the upcoming gubernatorial election
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