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It’s extremely important to hold our local officials accountable for decisions they make. Are their decisions benefiting the majority of Sevier County residents? Are they creating the ideal community in which we want to live? We need people to step up and run for office. You can make a difference in your community. You know your community best and the issues that matter.
The Sevier County Democratic Party will support good, local candidates. Email us at SevierCoTnDemocrats@gmail.com.
FEDERAL- Election November 3, 2026
(First Day to pick up Petitions 1/9/26; Qualifying Deadline 3/10/26, Primary 8/6/26)
US House of Representatives, District 1 (Harshbarger)
US Senate (Hagerty)
STATE- Election November 3, 2026
(First Day to pick up Petitions 1/9/26; Qualifying Deadline 3/10/26, Primary 8/6/26)
TN Governor
TN Senate: District 9- (Southerland) 4-year term
TN House: District 12 (Atchley)/ District 17 (Farmer) 2-year term
STATE- Election August 6, 2026
(First Day to pick up Petitions 1/9/26; Qualifying Deadline 3/10/26)
State (Democratic Party) Executive Committee: 1 Male/1 Female per District
- District 8- Sevier, Jefferson, Grainger, Union, Claiborne, Hancock.
- District 9- Sevier, Cocke, Greene, Hamblin, Unicoi.
SEVIER COUNTY– Election August 6, 2026
(First Day to pick up Petitions 12/22/25; Qualifying Deadline 2/19/26, Primary 5/5/26)
| County Mayor | County School Board- Districts 1, 3 & 5 |
| County Commission- 11 Districts/25 Seats | Trustee |
| Register of Deeds | Circuit Court Clerk |
| County Clerk | General Sessions Court Clerk |
| Assessor of Property | Sheriff |
| County Highway Chief Administrative Officer |
Qualifications for each office can be found at: https://sos.tn.gov/elections/guides/qualifications-for-elected-offices