CLARKSVILLE, TN (CLARKSVILLE NOW) – The Montgomery County primary for mayor, sheriff, the entire County Commission and part of the School Board is coming up in May, and Thursday was the cutoff for candidates to qualify. The list has narrowed – with about a half-dozen candidates either backing off or failing to qualify since the last update.
Here is the list of candidates as of Feb. 19, with party affiliation, incumbent status and whether they’re running unopposed. While no more can jump in, some candidates could still drop out – the withdrawal deadline is Feb. 26.
Montgomery County Mayor
- Wes Golden, R, incumbent
- Isaac Greenwood, D
- Christine Marie McNemar, I
County Commission
District 1
- John Gannon, R, incumbent
- Garfield Scott, D
District 2
- Teddy Denny, R
- Christina Hardesty, R
- Jason Knight, R, incumbent
District 3
- Joe Smith, R, incumbent, unopposed
District 4
- Rickey Ray, I, incumbent, unopposed
District 5
- Rashidah Leverett, D, incumbent, unopposed
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District 6
- Chris Lancia, R
- Christopher Jones, D (update: withdrawn)
- Clayton Rudder, I, incumbent
District 7
- Nathan Burkholder, R, incumbent
- Rebecca Janssen, D
District 8
- LaTonia Brown, D, incumbent, unopposed
District 9
- Jorge Padro Jr., R, incumbent
- Lekeshia Hicks, D
District 10
- Jeremiah Walker, D, incumbent, unopposed
District 11
- A.C. “Big Sarge” Lopez, R
- David Shively, R
- Luther Hutchenson, D
District 12
- Carmelle Chandler, D, incumbent, unopposed
District 13
- Walker Woodruff, D, incumbent, unopposed
District 14
- Adrian Dailey, D
- Joshua Beal, I, incumbent
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District 15
- David Harper, R, incumbent
- Justin Medearis, I
- Robert Waugh, I
District 16
- Gary Kenney, R
- Lisa Prichard, D, incumbent
District 17
- Chris Rasnic, D, incumbent, unopposed
District 18
- Tiffany Manning, D
- Ryan Gallant, I, incumbent
District 19
- Cydney Daane, R
- Alexander Pegram, D
District 20
- Christopher Carbin, R
- Renee Michelle Bruens, D
District 21
- Brad VanKirk, R
- Marco Lee, R
- David Shelton, I, incumbent
Chancellor, Part II
- Kimberly Lund, R, unopposed
County Trustee
- Kimberly Wiggins, I, incumbent, unopposed
General Sessions Judge, Division V
- Erin Poland Nolder, R, incumbent
- Merriel Bullock Neal, D
Sheriff
- Mike Oliver, R
- Dexter Mines, I
- Johnny Ransdell, I
Circuit Court Clerk
- Wendy Davis, R, incumbent
- Monica Meeks, I
County Clerk
- Teresa Cottrell, R, incumbent, unopposed
Register of Deeds
- Julie Chadwick Runyon, R, incumbent, unopposed
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School Board
District 1
- Kailee Cordell, R
- Carol Berry, D, incumbent
District 3
- Teresa Crosslin, R, incumbent
- Darryl Anderson, D
District 5
- Jessica Meyers Shaffer, R
- Jacqueline Burton, D
- Jimmie Garland, D, incumbent
District 7
- Christina Trawinski, R
- Duana Hall, D
- Driscoll “Cole” Augustine, I
- Hunter Stapp, I
What happens next in Montgomery County elections?
The Montgomery County Republican and Democratic Party primary elections will be May 5. The winners of the party primaries will run against each other, along with any independent candidates, in the county general election on Aug. 6. The voter registration deadline is April 6. Early voting will be April 15-30.
Aug. 6 election: In addition to Aug. 6 being the county general election, it will also be the state primary, with governor, U.S. Senate, U.S. House and all three state House races on the ballot.
Nov. 3 election: In addition to Nov. 3 being the state general election, it will also be the City of Clarksville general election, with the mayor and half the City Council seats on the ballot.
For more information on voting, including registering to vote, go to the Montgomery County Election Commission website, visit their office at 350 Pageant Lane, Suite 404, email vote@mcgtn.net or call 931-648-5707.
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