Candidates for Town Council
Learn about candidates who have filed to run for Town Council.
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Who's currently in office
Learn about who represents you in Mount Carmel.
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Candidates and elected officials with this symbol took the GoodParty.org Pledge, promising to serve people first, independent of both major parties and big-money interests.
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John Keith GibsonIndependent · Current term 2023 to 2026Has taken the GoodParty.org Pledge - View profileJames L. GilliamIndependent · Current term 2023 to 2026
- View profileJim BareIndependent · Current term 2023 to 2026
- View profileJames E. CrossNonpartisan · Current term 2025 to 2028
- View profilePhillip T. BinstockNonpartisan · Current term 2025 to 2028Has taken the GoodParty.org Pledge
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Darby PatrickNonpartisan · 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
- 3 open seats
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
- 110 East Main Street, Suite 301, Rogersville, TN 37857-3361
- Filing phone
- 423-272-8061
- Step 3
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