2026 Elections
Issues Affecting Elections
Democratic Candidates for Local Elections:
Are you the person we've been waiting for?
Now more than ever, we need people to step up and fight for working families. We need to build a movement across the board: City Councils, County Commissions, State Legislatures, School Boards, County Treasurers, the list goes on.
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The election commission told one of the leaders from the Loudon County Democratic Party executive committee that when people request a Democratic ballot, the volunteer is only required to hand them the ballot. As soon as the voter looks at the ballot, a common response is, "Why is there no one to vote for on this ballot?"
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Democrats, that is what we must change! To begin changing the outcome of our elections, we must get a name in every local contest. Will they all win? Probably not. . . but to build trust in Democrats and the Democratic Party, we must be on the ballot.
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This is where YOU, Loudon County Democrat, come in. We are asking you to be brave, and bold, and submit your name for an office. Our goal is to have a candidate in every local contest.
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Maybe you've never considered running for office or seen yourself as a public official. But we need more people like you to step up and run for office. You don't have to be perfect - You just have to care.​
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Loudon County Primary Election - May 5, 2026
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Offices to appear on the ballot:
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County Mayor
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County Commission All Districts and Seats
District 1, seats A & B
District 2, seats A & B
District 3
District 4
District 5, seats A & B
District 6
District 7
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Trustee, Sheriff, Circuit Court Clerk, County Clerk,
Register of Deeds, Road Superintendent
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Loudon County School Board
District 2, seats A & B
District 4​
District 6
Organize Tennessee Offers Democracy Summit
Democracy Summit 2025!
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Saturday, September 13, 2025 - 9am – 4pm CDT
Tennessee State University
Avon Williams Campus
330 10th Ave N, Nashville, TN 37203
Register For The Democracy Summit 2025 Here
Organized by Organize Tennessee, this event brought together students, community leaders, organizers, elected officials, and passionate individuals committed to strengthening democracy in Tennessee.
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Southern Resilience, and Resistance
It is critical that together, we explore critical issues, share innovative solutions, and foster a more inclusive and active democratic process.
Opportunity for Intensive Training for Candidates, Campaign Managers and Staffers, and Field Organizers
Tennessee Advocates for Planned Parenthood (TAPP) is the advocacy and political arm to protect Planned Parenthood of Tennessee. TAPP is thrilled to launch a brand new intensive training program this summer that aims to grow our network of effective campaign teams! Participants will leave with a concrete understanding of how they can lead or support a campaign and a plan for how to do so. Don’t miss this opportunity to build leadership skills, get creative, and learn to train others!
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Campaign Crash Courses are in-person in each major region of Tennessee, and are open to all regardless of experience level. The East Tennessee courses are scheduled for August 1-3 in Knoxville, TN and September 5-7 in Chattanooga, TN.
Registration costs $35. This registration fee will cover the event spaces, supplies, and lunches for participants. Scholarships are available and no one will be turned away due to financial constraints. If you would like to donate extra to help cover the cost of another attendee's scholarship, the registration form has a sponsorship option. We are so grateful for your generosity.
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If you would like to attend a Campaign Crash Course session but need financial assistance, please contact advocacy@pptnm.org.
Registration and information at: https://www.weareplannedparenthoodaction.org/a/campaign-crash-course-2025​​
Contact your Senators and Representative:
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Tim Burchett: https://burchett.house.gov/contact
Phone: ​
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Knoxville - 865-523-3772
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Maryville - 865-984-5464
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Washington, DC - 202-225-5435
Mail:​
Office of Representative Tim Burchett
1122 Longworth HOB
Washington, DC 20515
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Marsha Blackburn: https://www.blackburn.senate.gov/email-me
Phone:
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Chattanooga - 423-541-2939
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Knoxville - 865-540-3781
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Washington, DC - 202-228-0566
​Mail:
Office of Senator Marsha Blackburn
United States Senate
Washington, D.C. 20510
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Bill Hagerty: https://www.hagerty.senate.gov/email-me/
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Chattanooga - 423-752-5337
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Knoxville - 865-545-4253
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Washington, DC - 202-224-4944
​Mail:
Office of Senator Hagerty
United States Senate
Washington, D.C. 20510
2026 Local Elections
May 5 (Tuesday), 2026
Tuesday, March 5, 2024 Loudon County Primary Election (if the local parties call for a primary election)
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County Primary offices on the ballot
Mayor
County Commission
District 1, seat A & B, District 2, seat A & B
District 3, District 4, District 5, seat A & B
District 6, District 7
Trustee
Sheriff
​Circuit Court Clerk
County Clerk
Register of Deeds
Road Superintendent
Loudon County School Board
District 2, Seat A & B
District 4, District 6
August 6 (Thursday), 2026
State of Tennessee, State/Federal Primary Election
Loudon County General Election
Lenoir City School Board Primary
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​On the ballot
Governor
US Senate (1 seat)
US House of Representatives, 2nd District
​Lenoir City - 2 School Board Members
State of Tennessee Senate, 5th District
State of Tennessee House of Representatives, 21st and 32nd District
State Executive Committee Man & Woman, Each Party, 5th Senate District
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November 3 (Tuesday), 2026
State of Tennessee, State/Federal General Election
Municipal Election for: Greenback, Loudon, Lenoir City
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City of Greenback - Mayor & 4 Alderman
City of Lenoir City - City Council- 3 seats
City of Loudon - City Council- 2 seats