Meet our 2026 Democratic Candidates and find out how you can support them by volunteering, donating, or just having conversations with friends and family about them. 2026 marks the fulmination of years of planning and growing the visibility of the Democratic Party here in Montgomery County and we are extremely proud of this group of citizens who have stepped up to run and represent their neighbors in local government. We believe that the time is right for change in our county and that these are the people who will bring that change. We need representatives who listen to residents and focus on issues that affect the people who live in Montgomery County.
This group of candidates is incredibly diverse and is a true reflection of the demographics of our county. The cohort is the largest we have ever assembled and represents a number of firsts in Montgomery County:
– First time with multiple democratic countywide nominees
– First time challenging four school board races
– First time that six of the Democratic commission incumbents have no qualified opponents
Garfield Scott
For County Commission District 1
Garfield is running for State Representative District 68 and
Montgomery County Commissioner for District 1. He is a third
generation Clarksville resident, retired professional truck
driver, and farmer.
Issues:
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Commissioner Rashidah Leverett
Incumbent for County Commission District 5 (Unopposed)
Dr. Leverett currently serves as the County Commissioner for District 5, fulfilling the duties of Chair of the Jail, Juvenile Committee and Chair of the Legislation Liaison Committee.
Issues:
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Rebecca Janssen
For County Commission District 7
Rebecca is running for Montgomery County Commission 7. As a Woodlawn local, mother, and organizer, she wants to focus on “Responsible Growth. Community Values.”
Issues: Kids & Teens, Road Development, Road Safety, Strong Public Schools, Jobs
Commissioner LaTonia Brown
Incumbent for County Commission ,District 8
LaTonia is the current County Commissioner for District 8. She is an army veteran, who has spent time volunteering in Montgomery County with various groups and originations.
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Lekeshia Hicks
County Commission District 9
Lakeshia is a candidate for Montgomery County Commissioner, District 9. She is a retired U.S. Army Major and former U.S. Army Human Resources officer.
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Jeremiah Walker
Incumbent for County Commission District 10
Rev. Walker is running for re-election to the Montgomery County Commissioner, District 10. He serves as the chaplain at the Veteran Treatment Court, the pastor of Lewis/Wimberly Missionary Baptist Church, and he is a veteran.
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Luther Hutchenson
For County Commission District 11
Luther is a candidate for Montgomery County Commissioner, District 11. He was born and raised in Clarksville and currently the leader of Hasan Temple No. 150. He has 20 years of experience from his work with child welfare and serving mandated youth.
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Commissioner Carmelle Chandler
Incumbent for County Commission District 12
Carmelle currently serves at the Montgomery County Commissioner for District 12. As incumbent, she wants to continue her mission of representing every member of the community with dignity and respect.
Issues:
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Commissioner Walker Woodruff
Incumbent for County Commission District 13
Walker is the incumbent for Montgomery County Commissioner, District 13
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Adrian Dailey
For County Commission District 16
Adrian is running for Montgomery County Commissioner, District 14. He is a native of Clarksville, retired U.S. Air Force veteran, and has 24 years of experience in logistics and budgeting.
Issues:
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Commissioner Lisa Pritchard
Incumbent for County Commission District 16
Lisa currently holds the Montgomery County Commission seat for District 16.
Issues:
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Commissioner Chris Rasnic
Incumbent for County Commission District 17
Chris is up for re-election for Montgomery County Commissioner, District 17. As a Montgomery County native, he wants to extend on what he has accomplished such as the wheel tax rebate.
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Tiffany Manning
For County Commission District 18
Tiffany is running for Montgomery County Commissioner, District 18. She wants to be community driven, with safe streets and smart growth.
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Alexander T Pegram
For County Commission District 19
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Renee Bruens
For County Commission District 21
Renee, a wife, veteran, mom, and the current VP of her HOA board, is on the ballot for Montgomery County Commissioner, District 20. She believes together, through service and responsibility, we can build a better future for our next generation.
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Rep. Ronnie Glynn
Incumbent for State Representative, District 67
Ronnie Glynn assumed office on November 8, 2022. Glynn graduated from Halls High School before serving in the U.S. Army from 1990 to 2014. He earned a B.S. in business administration from Trident University International in 2012. Glynn and his wife have four adult children and 11 grandchildren, eight of whom are students in the Clarksville-Montgomery County School System. Glynn is also a small business owner in Clarksville, TN.
Issues: Veterans and Military Families, Affordability, Healthcare, Infrastructure, Jobs, Protecting Voting Rights, Public Safety, Gun Violence, Education
Garfield Scott
For State Representative, District 68
Garfield is running for State Representative District 68 and
Montgomery County Commissioner 1. He is a third
generation Clarksville resident, retired professional truck
driver, and farmer.
Issues:
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Allie Phillips
For State Representative, District 75
Allie is running for House Representative District 75. She
is a mother, union member. She is an active Clarksville
resident who ran for House Representative District 75 in
2024.
Issues: Affordability, Public Education, Unions, Veteran’s Healthcare
Carol Berry
Incumbent for CMCSS School Board, District 1
Carol, the incumbent of the Montgomery County School Board, District 1, is running for re-election. She has been involved with many organizations who focus on low-income housing, children’s research, and drug and alcohol rehabilitation.
Issues:
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Darryl Anderson
For CMCSS School Board, District 3
As a native of Clarksville and an I.T. business administrative lead for the state, Darryl is running for the Clarksville-Montgomery County School Board 3. He wants success for all students and their well-being to come first.
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Jacqueline Burton
For CMCSS School Board, District 5
Jaqueline is running for Clarksville-Montgomery County School Board, District 5. She has 20 years of experience with educational support and has served on the Clarksville Education Association Executive, Tennessee Education and National Education Boards.
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Jimmie Garland
Incumbent for CMCSS School Board, District 5
Jimmie, a retired veteran, former District Director of state school boards association, is running for Clarksville-Montgomery County School Board District 5.
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Dr Duana Hall
For School Board, District 7
Dr. Hall, who has worked on big campaigns in the past, is now a candidate for Clarksville- Montgomery County School Board, District 7. As an active member in the community, a retired veteran, and a mom, her motto is “protect students, pay educators, and fund public schools.”
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