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Butch Wilmore Won't Run for Tennessee Governor
Filed: Mar 09, 2026 at 11:00 AM ET
Summary: Retired astronaut Butch Wilmore confirms he won't run for governor, stating his candidacy was never official.
WHO: Butch Wilmore
WHAT: Announced decision not to run for governor
WHEN: Mar 09, 2026 at 10:31 AM ET
WHERE: Knoxville, TN
WHY: Decided against submitting paperwork for candidacy
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