Candidates for Town Council
Learn about candidates who have filed to run for Town Council.
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Candidates and elected officials with this symbol took the People First Pledge, promising to serve people first, independent of both major parties and big-money interests.
Who's currently in office
Learn about who represents you in New Tazewell.
What this symbol means
Candidates and elected officials with this symbol took the People First Pledge, promising to serve people first, independent of both major parties and big-money interests.
- View profileJeffrey M. LewisWard 1Nonpartisan · Current term 2025 to 2028
- View profileNita LouthanWard 2Nonpartisan · Current term 2023 to 2026
- View profileFranklin EssaryWard 2Nonpartisan · Current term 2025 to 2028
- View profileCharles DeBuskWard 3Nonpartisan · Current term 2023 to 2026
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Jerry H. BeelerWard 3Nonpartisan · Current term 2025 to 2028
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About Town Council
About this position
- Office level
- City
- Election frequency
- Every 4 years
- Affiliation
- Nonpartisan
- Positions
- 1 open seat
Election type
- Partisan election (party labels appear on ballots)
- Run-off election
How to run for Town Council
- Step 1
Meet eligibility requirements
Candidates must meet the General Qualifications under T.C.A. § 8-18-101, be 18 years of age or older, and must be a resident of the municipality.
- Step 2
File for office
- Filing requirements
- No filing fee. Petition signature requirement of 25 signatures.
- Paperwork instructions
- Submit paperwork to the County Election Commissioner's office.
- Where to file
- 1802 Main Street, Tazewell, TN 37879-0343
- Filing phone
- 423-626-5128
- Step 3
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