2026 Election

Loudon County Voter Guide

Loudon County, Tennessee - State and County General Election
August 6, 2026

How to vote FOR - not against - your values

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Loudon County Voter Guide 2026

What This Guide Does for You

Helps you vote for—not against—your values in the 2026 Loudon County election based on extensive candidate research.

Provides easy-to-understand star ratings for candidates running for important state, county, school-board, and judicial offices.

Covers major Tennessee races, including Governor, United States Senate, Congress, the Tennessee Senate, and the Tennessee House of Representatives.

Evaluates key Loudon County offices, including County Mayor, County Commission, Sheriff, County Clerk, Trustee, Register of Deeds, and Road Superintendent.

Includes Loudon County School Board and Lenoir City School Board races that can directly affect local families and classrooms.

Reviews judicial retention questions so voters can better understand which judges are being considered for continued service.

Identifies candidates the guide considers aligned with conservative, Republican, Christian, and libertarian values.

Uses candidate questionnaires and locally conducted research to help voters compare candidates beyond campaign advertising and political rhetoric.

Designed to help both early voters and Election Day voters prepare for the August 6, 2026 election.

Lets you quickly review the important races and ratings without spending hours researching every candidate yourself.

★★★★★
Best candidate. Strongest recommendation.
★★★★
Very good.
★★★
Acceptable.
★★
Vote only to prevent a worse candidate from winning.
Not recommended - do not vote for these candidates.

* Candidate refused or failed to fill out the questionnaire.

State Republican Primary

Governor
Marsha Blackburn ★★★★½
Monty Fritts ★★★★½
John Rose ★★★★½

** This year’s Republican primary for Governor presents Tennessee voters with an unusual choice. All three leading candidates are strong conservatives who share the same core principles—something rarely found in other states. Each brings important strengths, and each has areas of weaknesses. Based on intensive research on all, we have assigned all three the same rating. Sen. Marsha Blackburn offers unmatched statewide name recognition and media appearances. Rep. Monty Fritts was the only candidate to complete our questionnaire and is widely recognized for his powerful commitment to Christian values and principles. Rep. John Rose brings extensive experience as a successful businessman and employer, providing executive leadership, budget management, and organizational experience. Tennessee Republicans face the enviable task of choosing among three qualified conservative candidates.
United States Senate Unopposed

Judicial Retention Questions

Shall each judge be retained in office, or be replaced?

Supreme Court, At Large Retain
Court of Appeals, Eastern Division Retain
William E. Phillips II ★★★★
Court of Appeals, Western Division Retain
Steve Maroney ★★★★
Valerie L. Smith ★★★★
Court of Criminal Appeals, Eastern Division Retain
Stacy L. Street ★★★★
Steven W. Sword ★★★★
U.S. House of Representatives - District 2 Unopposed
Tennessee Senate - District 5 Unopposed
TN House of Representatives - District 21 Unopposed
Lowell Russell ★★★½
TN House of Representatives - District 32
Melissa Caldwell Browder ★★★★
Jack L. Stockton *
Paul Suarez *
State Executive Committeeman - District 5
Lucas Heaton ★★★★
State Executive Committeewoman - District 5

City of Lenoir City Primary

School Board Vote for Two
Chris D. Clabough *
Laci Murray *
School Board, Unexpired Term Unopposed
Shelly Henline-Shaver *

State and County General Election

County Mayor
Rollen "Buddy" Bradshaw ★★★★
Maureen "Moe" Colvin ★★½
County Commission - District 1, Seat A
Chase Randolph ★★★★
Brock Bigsby
County Commission - District 1, Seat B
Bob Gross ★★★★
Nikki Calvano
County Commission - District 2, Seat A
William Brad McCall ★★½
County Commission - District 2, Seat B Unopposed
David Cook ★★★★½
County Commission - District 3
Bill D. Satterfield ★★★★
Wendy Tittsworth
County Commission - District 4 Unopposed
Gary Whitfield *
County Commission - District 5, Seat A
Joe Morrison ★★★★½
Matt Gentry
County Commission - District 5, Seat B
Van Shaver ★★★★
Andrew F. Bennett III
County Commission - District 6 Unopposed
Adam Waller *
County Commission - District 7
Mark Gregory
County Trustee Unopposed
George "Chip" Miller II *
Sheriff Unopposed
James "Jimmy" Davis II *
Circuit Court Clerk Unopposed
Steve Harrelson *
County Clerk Unopposed
Riley Wampler *
Register of Deeds Unopposed
Tammy Gallaher *
Road Superintendent Unopposed
Billy Pickel *
County School Board - District 2, Seat A Unopposed
LaVonne Myers Barbour ★★★
County School Board - District 2, Seat B Unopposed
Bobby Johnson ★★★½
County School Board - District 4 Unopposed
Kim Bridges *
County School Board - District 6
Zack Cusick ★★★
Voan Stone
Loudon County, Tennessee 2026 Election Voter Guide