2026 Rutherford County General & Federal Primaries
The Rutherford County General election, Murfreesboro Municipal election, and the State/Federal Primaries
Circuit Court County Clerk
The Rutherford County Circuit Court Clerk is an elected official who is responsible for all filings, processing and final disposition of cases. 4 year term.
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City School Board
The city board of education directs and maintains the school system of the City and appoints the Director of Schools. The Board consists of seven members elected at-large. 4 year term
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County Clerk
The Rutherford County Clerk issues license plate registrations, business licenses, marriage licenses and county beer permits. They also serve as a notary public at large commissions and handle conservatorships, guardianships and probating of estates. 4 year term.
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County Commission - District 1
The Rutherford County Commission is the chief legislative body for the county. It is responsible for passing the annual budget and provides oversight for the county government. There are 21 Districts represented on the commission. 4 Year Term.
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County Commission - District 2
The Rutherford County Commission is the chief legislative body for the county. It is responsible for passing the annual budget and provides oversight for the county government. There are 21 Districts represented on the commission. 4 Year Term.
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County Commission - District 3
The Rutherford County Commission is the chief legislative body for the county. It is responsible for passing the annual budget and provides oversight for the county government. There are 21 Districts represented on the commission. 4 Year Term.
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County Commission - District 4
The Rutherford County Commission is the chief legislative body for the county. It is responsible for passing the annual budget and provides oversight for the county government. There are 21 Districts represented on the commission. 4 Year Term.
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County Commission - District 5
The Rutherford County Commission is the chief legislative body for the county. It is responsible for passing the annual budget and provides oversight for the county government. There are 21 Districts represented on the commission. 4 Year Term.
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County Commission - District 6
The Rutherford County Commission is the chief legislative body for the county. It is responsible for passing the annual budget and provides oversight for the county government. There are 21 Districts represented on the commission. 4 Year Term.
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County Commission - District 7
The Rutherford County Commission is the chief legislative body for the county. It is responsible for passing the annual budget and provides oversight for the county government. There are 21 Districts represented on the commission. 4 Year Term.
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County Commission - District 8
The Rutherford County Commission is the chief legislative body for the county. It is responsible for passing the annual budget and provides oversight for the county government. There are 21 Districts represented on the commission. 4 Year Term.
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County Commission - District 9
The Rutherford County Commission is the chief legislative body for the county. It is responsible for passing the annual budget and provides oversight for the county government. There are 21 Districts represented on the commission. 4 Year Term.
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County Commission - District 10
The Rutherford County Commission is the chief legislative body for the county. It is responsible for passing the annual budget and provides oversight for the county government. There are 21 Districts represented on the commission. 4 Year Term.
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County Commission - District 11
The Rutherford County Commission is the chief legislative body for the county. It is responsible for passing the annual budget and provides oversight for the county government. There are 21 Districts represented on the commission. 4 Year Term.
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County Commission - District 12
The Rutherford County Commission is the chief legislative body for the county. It is responsible for passing the annual budget and provides oversight for the county government. There are 21 Districts represented on the commission. 4 Year Term.
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County Commission - District 13
The Rutherford County Commission is the chief legislative body for the county. It is responsible for passing the annual budget and provides oversight for the county government. There are 21 Districts represented on the commission. 4 Year Term.
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County Commission - District 14
The Rutherford County Commission is the chief legislative body for the county. It is responsible for passing the annual budget and provides oversight for the county government. There are 21 Districts represented on the commission. 4 Year Term.
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County Commission - District 15
The Rutherford County Commission is the chief legislative body for the county. It is responsible for passing the annual budget and provides oversight for the county government. There are 21 Districts represented on the commission. 4 Year Term.
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County Commission - District 16
The Rutherford County Commission is the chief legislative body for the county. It is responsible for passing the annual budget and provides oversight for the county government. There are 21 Districts represented on the commission. 4 Year Term.
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County Commission - District 17
The Rutherford County Commission is the chief legislative body for the county. It is responsible for passing the annual budget and provides oversight for the county government. There are 21 Districts represented on the commission. 4 Year Term.
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County Commission - District 18
The Rutherford County Commission is the chief legislative body for the county. It is responsible for passing the annual budget and provides oversight for the county government. There are 21 Districts represented on the commission. 4 Year Term.
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County Commission - District 19
The Rutherford County Commission is the chief legislative body for the county. It is responsible for passing the annual budget and provides oversight for the county government. There are 21 Districts represented on the commission. 4 Year Term.
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County Commission - District 20
The Rutherford County Commission is the chief legislative body for the county. It is responsible for passing the annual budget and provides oversight for the county government. There are 21 Districts represented on the commission. 4 Year Term.
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County Commission - District 21
The Rutherford County Commission is the chief legislative body for the county. It is responsible for passing the annual budget and provides oversight for the county government. There are 21 Districts represented on the commission. 4 Year Term.
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County Mayor
The Rutherford County Mayor's Office directs, organizes and coordinates County government activities and oversees the day-to-day operations of the County. The County Mayor is the Chief Executive of the County.
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County Register of Deeds
The Rutherford County Register of Deeds is responsible for recording and maintaining public records related to real estate, including deeds, mortgages, liens, and plats. 4 Year Term.
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County Sheriff
The Rutherford County Sheriff's Office provides law enforcement services for the county, including Patrol, Criminal Investigation and Detention Services.
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County Trustee
The Rutherford County Trustee is responsible for collecting property taxes, managing and investing county funds, and disbursing money to various county departments. 4 Year Term.
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Court of Appeals - Eastern Division
The Tennessee Court of Appeals was created in 1925 by the Tennessee General Assembly as an intermediate appellate court to hear appeals in civil cases from the Tennessee state trial courts. Appeals of judgments made by the Court of Appeals may be made to the Tennessee Supreme Court. In this race, voters are only being asked whether they would like to retain or replace the candidates who are already serving.
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Court of Appeals - Western Division
The Tennessee Court of Appeals was created in 1925 by the Tennessee General Assembly as an intermediate appellate court to hear appeals in civil cases from the Tennessee state trial courts. Appeals of judgments made by the Court of Appeals may be made to the Tennessee Supreme Court. In this race, voters are only being asked whether they would like to retain or replace the candidates who are already serving.
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Court of Criminal Appeals - Eastern Division
The Court of Criminal Appeals was created by the legislature in 1967 to hear trial court appeals in felony and misdemeanor cases, as well as post-conviction petitions. The Tennessee General Assembly increased the membership of the court from nine to 12 on Sept. 1, 1996. In this race, voters are only being asked whether they would like to retain or replace the candidates who are already serving.
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Democratic State Executive Committeeman – District 13
A Democratic State Executive Committeeman is a leadership position within a state Democratic Party, typically serving on the State Executive Committee (or State Leadership Committee). This body is responsible for guiding the party’s strategy, supporting candidates, and ensuring the party’s platform is upheld at the state level.
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Democratic State Executive Committeeman– District 14
A Democratic State Executive Committeeman is a leadership position within a state Democratic Party, typically serving on the State Executive Committee (or State Leadership Committee). This body is responsible for guiding the party’s strategy, supporting candidates, and ensuring the party’s platform is upheld at the state level.
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Democratic State Executive Committeewoman – District 13
A Democratic State Executive Committeewoman is a leadership position within a state Democratic Party, typically serving on the State Executive Committee (or State Leadership Committee). This body is responsible for guiding the party’s strategy, supporting candidates, and ensuring the party’s platform is upheld at the state level.
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Democratic State Executive Committeewoman– District 14
A Democratic State Executive Committeeman is a leadership position within a state Democratic Party, typically serving on the State Executive Committee (or State Leadership Committee). This body is responsible for guiding the party’s strategy, supporting candidates, and ensuring the party’s platform is upheld at the state level.
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Govenor
The governor of Tennessee is the head of government of the U.S. state of Tennessee and the commander-in-chief of the state's military forces. The governor is the only official in the Tennessee state government who is directly elected by the voters of the entire state.
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Govenor
The governor of Tennessee is the head of government of the U.S. state of Tennessee and the commander-in-chief of the state's military forces. The governor is the only official in the Tennessee state government who is directly elected by the voters of the entire state.
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House of Representatives - 4th District
Members of the House serve a fixed term of two years, with each seat up for election before the start of the next Congress.
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House of Representatives - 4th District
Members of the House serve a fixed term of two years, with each seat up for election before the start of the next Congress.
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House of Representatives - 9th District
Members of the House serve a fixed term of two years, with each seat up for election before the start of the next Congress.
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House of Representatives - 9th District
Members of the House serve a fixed term of two years, with each seat up for election before the start of the next Congress.
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Murfreesboro City Council
The Murfreesboro City Council consist of seven members, including an elected Mayor. Council members serve two staggered terms of four year terms. City elections are held in August, concurrent with the general election, with terms of office beginning on September 1 following the election. In addition to establishing city policy, the City Council appoints the following officials:
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Murfreesboro City Mayor
The Murfreesboro Mayor's Office directs, organizes and coordinates City government activities and oversees the day-to-day operations of the City. The City Mayor is the Chief Executive of the City.
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Republican State Executive Committeeman – District 13
A Republican State Executive Committeeman is a leadership position within a state Republican Party, typically serving on the State Executive Committee (or State Leadership Committee). This body is responsible for guiding the party’s strategy, supporting candidates, and ensuring the party’s platform is upheld at the state level.
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Republican State Executive Committeeman– District 14
A Republican State Executive Committeeman is a leadership position within a state Republican Party, typically serving on the State Executive Committee (or State Leadership Committee). This body is responsible for guiding the party’s strategy, supporting candidates, and ensuring the party’s platform is upheld at the state level.
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Republican State Executive Committeewoman– District 13
A Republican State Executive Committeewoman is a leadership position within a state Republican Party, typically serving on the State Executive Committee (or State Leadership Committee). This body is responsible for guiding the party’s strategy, supporting candidates, and ensuring the party’s platform is upheld at the state level.
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Republican State Executive Committeewoman– District 14
A Republican State Executive Committeewoman is a leadership position within a state Republican Party, typically serving on the State Executive Committee (or State Leadership Committee). This body is responsible for guiding the party’s strategy, supporting candidates, and ensuring the party’s platform is upheld at the state level.
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Road Board Zone 1
The Rutherford County Road Board is a 7-member elected board who represents 3 County Commissioner districts in each zone. Road Board members meet once a month at the office of the Rutherford County Highway Dept., with the exceptions of June (has 2 meetings) and there are no meetings in July. During these meetings the Road Board members approve financials to include the annual operating budget, award bids, approve right-of-way annexations, acceptance of the off-road drainage easements, approve new subdivision roads into the County Road Book, discuss concerns of their constituents with the Highway Dept. and approve the annual Rutherford County Highway Dept. Road Book. 4 Year Terms
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Road Board Zone 4
The Rutherford County Road Board is a 7-member elected board who represents 3 County Commissioner districts in each zone. Road Board members meet once a month at the office of the Rutherford County Highway Dept., with the exceptions of June (has 2 meetings) and there are no meetings in July. During these meetings the Road Board members approve financials to include the annual operating budget, award bids, approve right-of-way annexations, acceptance of the off-road drainage easements, approve new subdivision roads into the County Road Book, discuss concerns of their constituents with the Highway Dept. and approve the annual Rutherford County Highway Dept. Road Book. 4 Year Terms
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Road Board Zone 7
The Rutherford County Road Board is a 7-member elected board who represents 3 County Commissioner districts in each zone. Road Board members meet once a month at the office of the Rutherford County Highway Dept., with the exceptions of June (has 2 meetings) and there are no meetings in July. During these meetings the Road Board members approve financials to include the annual operating budget, award bids, approve right-of-way annexations, acceptance of the off-road drainage easements, approve new subdivision roads into the County Road Book, discuss concerns of their constituents with the Highway Dept. and approve the annual Rutherford County Highway Dept. Road Book. 4 Year Terms
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School Board - Zone 1
The county school board sets policy and budgets for the county school system. Zone 1 is comprised of county commission districts 5,11,12
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School Board - Zone 4
The county school board sets policy and budgets for the county school system. Zone 4 is comprised of county commission districts 8,9,10
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School Board - Zone 7
The county school board sets policy and budgets for the county school system. Zone 7 is comprised of county commission districts 14,19,20
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Senator
Each of the 50 states is represented by two senators who serve staggered six-year terms, for a total of 100 members.
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Senator
Each of the 50 states is represented by two senators who serve staggered six-year terms, for a total of 100 members.
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Smyrna Town Clerk
A town clerk is responsible for administrative functions of local government, responsible for maintaining official records, running elections, issuing licenses, and serving as the public’s main point of contact with their municipality
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State House of Representatives – 13th District
The Tennessee House of Representatives is the lower house of the Tennessee General Assembly, the state legislature of the U.S. state of Tennessee. Members elected for 2 year terms
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State House of Representatives – 13th District
The Tennessee House of Representatives is the lower house of the Tennessee General Assembly, the state legislature of the U.S. state of Tennessee. Members elected for 2 year terms
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State House of Representatives – 34th District
The Tennessee House of Representatives is the lower house of the Tennessee General Assembly, the state legislature of the U.S. state of Tennessee. Members elected for 2 year terms
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State House of Representatives – 34th District
The Tennessee House of Representatives is the lower house of the Tennessee General Assembly, the state legislature of the U.S. state of Tennessee. Members elected for 2 year terms
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State House of Representatives – 37th District
The Tennessee House of Representatives is the lower house of the Tennessee General Assembly, the state legislature of the U.S. state of Tennessee. Members elected for 2 year terms
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State House of Representatives – 37th District
The Tennessee House of Representatives is the lower house of the Tennessee General Assembly, the state legislature of the U.S. state of Tennessee. Members elected for 2 year terms
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State House of Representatives – 48th District
The Tennessee House of Representatives is the lower house of the Tennessee General Assembly, the state legislature of the U.S. state of Tennessee. Members elected for 2 year terms
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State House of Representatives – 48th District
The Tennessee House of Representatives is the lower house of the Tennessee General Assembly, the state legislature of the U.S. state of Tennessee. Members elected for 2 year terms
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State House of Representatives – 49th District
The Tennessee House of Representatives is the lower house of the Tennessee General Assembly, the state legislature of the U.S. state of Tennessee. Members elected for 2 year terms
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State House of Representatives – 49th District
The Tennessee House of Representatives is the lower house of the Tennessee General Assembly, the state legislature of the U.S. state of Tennessee. Members elected for 2 year terms
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State Senate - District 13
The Tennessee Senate has the power to pass resolutions concerning essentially any issue regarding the state, country, or world. State Senators are elected for 4 year terms
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State Senate - District 13
The Tennessee Senate has the power to pass resolutions concerning essentially any issue regarding the state, country, or world. State Senators are elected for 4 year terms
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Supreme Court, At Large
The Tennessee Supreme Court is the state’s court of last resort. The five Supreme Court justices may accept appeals of civil and criminal cases from lower state courts. They also interpret the laws and constitutions of Tennessee and the United States. The Supreme Court may assume jurisdiction over undecided cases in the Court of Appeals or Court of Criminal Appeals when there is special need for an expedited decision. In this race, voters are only being asked whether they would like to retain or replace the candidates who are already serving.
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