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Former ECD commissioner is the second Republican to get in what looks to be a competitive primary

Photo: Randy Boyd for GovernorKnoxville businessman Randy Boyd, the former state Commissioner of Economic and Community Development, is running for governor.

Boyd announced his candidacy in a press release Monday morning, making him the second Republican candidate to enter what is likely to be a competitive primary. State Sen. Mark Green announced his candidacy in January and state House Speaker Beth Harwell and U.S. Rep. Diane Black are thought to be seriously considering runs as well.

There is not a better time to live and work in Tennessee, but not everyone is sharing in that success. So my campaign will be about expanding opportunities for every Tennessee family and community, Boyd says in his announcement. The opportunity for a better education the opportunity for better jobs and a better opportunity for everyone, regardless of where you live, whether youre from rural Tennessee, the inner city, or somewhere in between. Thats how Ive tried to serve in the past, and that is my vision for an even greater, more successful Tennessee.

Boyd touts the fact that he is "not a professional politician." His campaign, though, will be run by veteran Republican operative and former Tennessee Republican Party chairman Chip Saltsman.

On the Democratic side, former Nashville Mayor Karl Dean has announced his candidacy and state House Minority Leader Craig Fitzhugh is expected to do so.

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Republican Randy Boyd Announces Bid for Governor - Nashville Scene