Candidates for the offices that represent Sumner County in Nashville and Washington — Governor, U.S. Senate, U.S. House, the Tennessee House, and party committee seats.
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Local elections shape your daily life, from schools and roads to public safety and taxes. Taking time to research candidates helps you make choices that align with your values and your community's needs.
Governor, U.S. Senate, and the State Executive Committee are on every Sumner County ballot. Choose your U.S. House and Tennessee House districts to narrow the rest to your ballot.
On August 6, 2026, in addition to the County General election, voters choose one party's primary ballot for state and federal offices. Governor and U.S. Senate are statewide; your U.S. House and Tennessee House races depend on your district. Use the lookup tool above to confirm your districts.
Independent candidates do not appear on the August 6 primary ballot. They qualify directly for the November 3, 2026 general election, where they appear alongside the winners of each party primary.
Once you know your districts, review the Sumner County Election Commission sample ballot. Sample ballots are typically posted by the end of February before each election.
Visit Sumner County Election Commission →Most candidates will have a campaign Facebook account and/or website. Our local newspapers share candidate survey responses before early voting.
Main Street Media of Tennessee →Look for candidate forums hosted by neutral organizations such as our area chambers of commerce or Main Street Media. These events allow you to hear directly from candidates.
Check local event listings closer to election seasonUse the TN Voter Lookup to find which district you're in for county commission and school board races.
Gallatin News, Hendersonville Standard, and Portland Sun cover local candidates and issues.
Candidate forums and town halls give you a chance to ask questions directly.
Review candidate websites, social media, and news coverage to get a complete picture.
Make sure you're registered and know where to vote.
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