Bill Lee — Governor of Tennessee
| Party | Republican |
|---|---|
| State | Tennessee |
| Age | 65 |
| Term Start | 2019 |
| Approval Rating | 20.0% |
| People's Champion Score | 60.5 / 100 (Rank #33 of 50) |
| Hawk Index | 73.5 / 100 (Rank #14 of 50) |
| Estimated Net Worth | ~$10M+ |
Key Policy Positions
- School choice
- Anti-abortion
- Business development
- No income tax
Biography
William Byron Lee is an American businessman and politician who has served as the 50th governor of Tennessee since 2019. A member of the Republican Party, Lee was president and chief executive officer (CEO) of the Lee Company, a business operated by his family, from 1992 to 2016.
People's Champion Rationale
Growth-minded, but lighter on universal-service emphasis.
Scores based on publicly available executive actions, bills signed or vetoed, budgets, executive orders, approval trends, and administrative priorities. Data as of March 2026. Not editorial opinion.