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Pickett County Republican Primary Election

Tuesday, May 5, 2026 · Tennessee

How to Vote

Registration Deadlines

Register to vote
Online
Monday, April 6, 20263 days
By Mail
Monday, April 6, 20263 days
In Person
Monday, April 6, 20263 days

Voting

Early Voting Starts
Wednesday, April 15, 20261 week
Early Voting Ends
Thursday, April 30, 20263 weeks

Contests

40 races on the ballot

Local

Shelby County Sheriff

Shelby

5 Candidates

Anthony BucknerDemocratic Party· 3 endorsements
Reginald HubbardDemocratic Party
Ricky PollardDemocratic Party
Michael PopeDemocratic Party
Keisha ScottDemocratic Party· 1 endorsement
Local

Davidson County Trustee

Davidson

Candidate (Uncontested)

Erica GilmoreDemocratic Party
Local

Shelby County Board of Commissioners District 6

Shelby County Commission District 6

Candidate (Uncontested)

Charlie A. Caswell Jr.Democratic Party
Local

Davidson County Register of Deeds

Davidson

Candidate (Uncontested)

Karen JohnsonDemocratic Party
Local

Shelby County Assessor of Property

Shelby

4 Candidates

Javier BaileyDemocratic Party
Michael HarrisDemocratic Party
Daryl LewisDemocratic Party
Sonya MurphyDemocratic Party
Local

Davidson County Criminal Court Clerk

Davidson County Criminal Court, Tennessee

Candidate (Uncontested)

Howard GentryDemocratic Party
Local

Shelby County Clerk

Shelby

11 Candidates

Myra CharlesDemocratic Party
James FullerDemocratic Party
Arriell Gipson-MartinDemocratic Party· 5 endorsements
Bob GreenDemocratic Party
LaSonya HallDemocratic Party
Ed Holt Jr.Democratic Party
Bennie SmithDemocratic Party
William StovallDemocratic Party
George SummersDemocratic Party
Britney ThorntonDemocratic Party
Mike WilliamsDemocratic Party· 1 endorsement
Local

Shelby County Probate Court Clerk

Shelby County Probate Court, Tennessee

2 Candidates

Eddie JonesDemocratic Party
William Chism Jr.Democratic Party
Local

Davidson County Clerk

Davidson

3 Candidates

Sharon HurtDemocratic Party
Pam MurrayDemocratic Party
Freda PlayerDemocratic Party
Local

Davidson County Public Defender

Davidson

Candidate (Uncontested)

Martesha JohnsonDemocratic Party
Local

Shelby County Board of Commissioners District 8

Shelby County Commission District 8

Candidate (Uncontested)

E.J. MurphyRepublican Party
Local

Shelby County Board of Commissioners District 11

Shelby County Commission District 11

Candidate (Uncontested)

Miska Clay-BibbsDemocratic Party
Local

Shelby County Clerk

Shelby

Candidate (Uncontested)

Tina MontgomeryRepublican Party
Local

Shelby County Board of Commissioners District 1

Shelby County Commission District 1

Candidate (Uncontested)

Sade BradleyDemocratic Party· 2 endorsements
Local

Shelby County Circuit Court Clerk

Shelby

Candidate (Uncontested)

Jamita E. SwearengenDemocratic Party
Local

Davidson County Sheriff

Davidson

Candidate (Uncontested)

Daron HallDemocratic Party
Local

Shelby County Juvenile Court Clerk

Shelby County Juvenile Court, Tennessee

3 Candidates

Janeen GordonDemocratic Party· 1 endorsement
Kenny LeeDemocratic Party
Patriece MinnerDemocratic Party
Local

Shelby County Board of Commissioners District 3

Shelby County Commission District 3

Candidate (Uncontested)

Ryan RamkhelawanDemocratic Party
Local

Shelby County Board of Commissioners District 7

Shelby County Commission District 7

Candidate (Uncontested)

Gerald GreenRepublican Party
Local

Shelby County Sheriff

Shelby

2 Candidates

Brad LessRepublican Party
Marco YzaguirreRepublican Party
Local

Shelby County Board of Commissioners District 5

Shelby County Commission District 5

2 Candidates

Shante AvantDemocratic Party
Milton Bonds Jr.Democratic Party
Local

Shelby County Register of Deeds

Shelby

2 Candidates

Willie BrooksDemocratic Party
Shelandra FordDemocratic Party
Local

Shelby County Board of Commissioners District 2

Shelby County Commission District 2

Candidate (Uncontested)

Derek MillsRepublican Party
Local

Shelby County Board of Commissioners District 3

Shelby County Commission District 3

Candidate (Uncontested)

Michele DialRepublican Party
Local

Shelby County Mayor

Shelby

Candidate (Uncontested)

John DeBerry Jr.Republican Party
Local

Shelby County Assessor of Property

Shelby

Candidate (Uncontested)

Thomas LannanRepublican Party
Local

Shelby County Mayor

Shelby

7 Candidates

Melvin BurgessDemocratic Party
Harold CollinsDemocratic Party
Marie FeaginsDemocratic Party
Heidi KuhnDemocratic Party· 1 endorsement
Mickell LoweryDemocratic Party
Rusty QuallsDemocratic Party
JB Smiley Jr.Democratic Party
Local

Davidson County Juvenile Court Clerk

Davidson

Candidate (Uncontested)

Lonnell Matthews Jr.Democratic Party
Local

Shelby County Trustee

Shelby

4 Candidates

M. LaTroy A-WilliamsDemocratic Party
Joseph Lee IIIDemocratic Party
Alexander PerkinsDemocratic Party
Michael WhaleyDemocratic Party
Local

Shelby County Board of Commissioners District 8

Shelby County Commission District 8

2 Candidates

Jerred PriceDemocratic Party
Will RichardsonDemocratic Party· 1 endorsement
Local

Davidson County Circuit Court Clerk

Davidson

2 Candidates

Joseph DayDemocratic Party
Howard JonesDemocratic Party
Local

Shelby County Board of Commissioners District 4

Shelby County Commission District 4

Candidate (Uncontested)

Mark BillingsleyRepublican Party
Local

Shelby County Board of Commissioners District 12

Shelby County Commission District 12

2 Candidates

Erika SugarmonDemocratic Party· 1 endorsement
Jevonte PorterDemocratic Party
Local

Shelby County Board of Commissioners District 7

Shelby County Commission District 7

6 Candidates

Henri E. BrooksDemocratic Party
Josh MohundroDemocratic Party
Ester MooreDemocratic Party· 1 endorsement
Kevin MoralesDemocratic Party
Jamie NaylorDemocratic Party
Dedriene RogersDemocratic Party
Local

Shelby County Board of Commissioners District 9

Shelby County Commission District 9

6 Candidates

Rod BlountDemocratic Party
Ricky DixonDemocratic Party
Sam D. Echols IVDemocratic Party
Jonathan LewisDemocratic Party
Kharl-Ray MasseyDemocratic Party
Karen StreeterDemocratic Party
Local

Shelby County Board of Commissioners District 10

Shelby County Commission District 10

5 Candidates

John BradleyDemocratic Party
Rebecca EdwardsDemocratic Party
Samuel NelsonDemocratic Party
Lashanta RuddDemocratic Party
Brandon WashingtonDemocratic Party
Local

Shelby County Board of Commissioners District 13

Shelby County Commission District 13

Candidate (Uncontested)

Ed AppleRepublican Party
Local

Davidson County General Sessions Court Division VI

Davidson

2 Candidates

Jodie BellDemocratic Party
Michael RobinsonDemocratic Party
Local

Shelby County Board of Commissioners District 13

Shelby County Commission District 13

3 Candidates

Lena ChipmanDemocratic Party· 5 endorsements
Amber Huett-GarciaDemocratic Party· 3 endorsements
LaGina Mitchell-ScottDemocratic Party
Local

Shelby County Board of Commissioners District 1

Shelby County Commission District 1

Candidate (Uncontested)

Rhonda O'DellRepublican Party

Voter FAQ

Can I register to vote on Election Day?
No, this election does not offer in-person registration on Election Day.
Can I register to vote online?
Tennessee offers online voter registration.To register online in Tennessee, you need your Social Security number and ONE of the following: Tennessee driver's license or Tennessee Department of Safety and Homeland Security ID. If you submit a voter registration application online and are registering for the first time in your county, you must vote in person the first time after registering. If you enrolled in the Safe At Home program or permanent absentee voting, you are not required to vote in person for the first time. Watch this video about online voter registration from the Tennessee Secretary of State.
How do I vote in a primary?
You may cast a ballot in Tennessee primary elections in person on Election Day, in person at an early voting location, or by absentee ballot if you are eligible. You must select a party ballot when voting in a primary election.Can I still vote in a primary election if I do not register with a party?Tennessee does not offer voter registration by party, but you must select a party ballot when voting in a primary election.
Can I submit voter registration forms in person?
You can complete a voter registration application in person. Contact your local election office for information on when and where to register to vote.Learn more by visiting the Tennessee Secretary of State website or contacting your local election office. Watch this video about in person registration from the Tennessee Secretary of State.
Do I need to bring an ID to vote in person?
You will need to show photo ID to vote in Tennessee. Acceptable forms include (can be expired): Tennessee driver's license US passport photo ID issued by the Tennessee Department of Safety and Homeland Security photo ID issued by the federal or Tennessee state government US military photo ID Tennessee handgun carry permit with your photoCollege student IDs, photo ID issued by the county or city, such as library cards, and photo IDs issued by other states are not acceptable.If you're a first-time voter who registered by mail or online and your ID is expired, you will also need to show proof of residence to vote. Acceptable forms include: copy of a current utility bill, bank statement, government check, or paycheck other government document that shows your name and addressVoters without ID: If you are unable to provide ID, you will be able to vote a provisional ballot. You will then have two (2) business days after Election Day to return to the election commission office to show a valid photo ID. Upon returning to the election commission office, you will sign an affidavit and a copy of your photo ID will be made to be reviewed by the counting board.For more information, please visit the Tennessee Secretary of State's website.
How do I contact my local election office?
Visit your state’s site to find your local election office.
How do I vote by mail?
Tennessee allows eligible voters to request a mail ballot. All other voters are expected to vote in person. Check to see if you’re eligible to vote by mail on Tennessee's site. How do I get my ballot? Request your mail-in ballot with a mail ballot application.What should I do if I don’t get my ballot? If you don’t receive your ballot in the mail, then contact your local election office. How do I return my ballot? Read the instructions carefully on how to mark and return your ballot. You can return your ballot by mail. Find a USPS location near you.USPS recommends that voters mail their completed ballots at least one week before the due date.What do I need to do if I’ve moved? What’s on your ballot depends on where you live, so your voter registration is tied to your exact address. If you’ve moved, you need to re-register with your new address.
Who can register to vote?
To register in Tennessee you must: be a United States citizenbe a Tennessee residentbe at least 18 years old on or before the next election have not been convicted of a felony, or if you have a felony conviction that caused you to lose your voting rights, you must have had your conviction expunged or had your voting rights restored, unless you were convicted of a crime that rendered you permanently ineligible to voteYou can find more information on voting rights restoration here