Who’s Running. What’s Open. How to Step Up.
A snapshot of county-level races, declared candidates, and open ballot positions.
Why Run for Office?
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- Make a Local Impact
- Serve Your Community
- Shape County Policy
- Save Democracy
Meet Your Candidates!
| Position | Primary Date | General Date | # of Seats Open | Declared Democratic Candidate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| County Mayor | Tuesday, May 5, 2026 | Thursday, August 6, 2026 | 1 | none |
| County Clerk | Tuesday, May 5, 2026 | Thursday, August 6, 2026 | 1 | none |
| Register of Deeds | Tuesday, May 5, 2026 | Thursday, August 6, 2026 | 1 | none |
| Trustee | Tuesday, May 5, 2026 | Thursday, August 6, 2026 | 1 | none |
| Circuit Court Clerk | Tuesday, May 5, 2026 | Thursday, August 6, 2026 | 1 | none |
| Sheriff | Tuesday, May 5, 2026 | Thursday, August 6, 2026 | 1 | none |
| County Commissioner - District 1 | Tuesday, May 5, 2026 | Thursday, August 6, 2026 | 1 | Kathy Carr |
| County Commissioner - District 2 | Tuesday, May 5, 2026 | Thursday, August 6, 2026 | 1 | Kitty Allen |
| County Commissioner - District 3 | Tuesday, May 5, 2026 | Thursday, August 6, 2026 | 1 | Ashley Cavender |
| County Commissioner - District 4 | Tuesday, May 5, 2026 | Thursday, August 6, 2026 | 1 | Shelley Van Camp |
| County Commissioner - District 5 | Tuesday, May 5, 2026 | Thursday, August 6, 2026 | 1 | Jessica Fuller |
| County Commissioner - District 6 | Tuesday, May 5, 2026 | Thursday, August 6, 2026 | 1 | Brian Wyatt |
| County Commissioner - District 7 | Tuesday, May 5, 2026 | Thursday, August 6, 2026 | 1 | Emily Hand |
| County Commissioner - District 8 | Tuesday, May 5, 2026 | Thursday, August 6, 2026 | 1 | Billy Briggs |
| County Commissioner - District 9 | Tuesday, May 5, 2026 | Thursday, August 6, 2026 | 1 | Sarah Laposky |
| County Commissioner - District 10 | Tuesday, May 5, 2026 | Thursday, August 6, 2026 | 1 | Lori Sukel |
| County Commissioner - District 11 | Tuesday, May 5, 2026 | Thursday, August 6, 2026 | 1 | Jodi Jones |
| County Commissioner - District 12 | Tuesday, May 5, 2026 | Thursday, August 6, 2026 | 1 | Daniel Cutshall |
| County Commissioner - District 13 | Tuesday, May 5, 2026 | Thursday, August 6, 2026 | 1 | Cynthia "Cindy" Humphrey |
| County Commissioner - District 14 | Tuesday, May 5, 2026 | Thursday, August 6, 2026 | 1 | Amanda Bacon |
| County Commissioner - District 15 | Tuesday, May 5, 2026 | Thursday, August 6, 2026 | 1 | none |
| County School Board Member - District 1 | Tuesday, May 5, 2026 | Thursday, August 6, 2026 | 3 | Mary Grace "MG" Wooten |
| County School Board Member - District 3 | Tuesday, May 5, 2026 | Thursday, August 6, 2026 | 3 | none |
| General Sessions Judge Part 1 (Unexpired) | Tuesday, May 5, 2026 | Thursday, August 6, 2026 | 1 | none |
| Public Defender | Tuesday, May 5, 2026 | Thursday, August 6, 2026 | 1 | none |