The Ballot Brief
Davidson County, Tennessee

Davidson County Criminal Court Clerk

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One candidate is tracked for Davidson County Criminal Court Clerk on the November 3, 2026 ballot: Howard Gentry. Candidate information follows official Davidson County election filings; verify with the official election office linked below.

On Davidson County's August 6, 2026 county general ballot, per the Election Commission's certified sample ballot. The listed nominee won the May 5 county primary; the printed ballot also provides a write-in line. RESULTS ARE IN: this race was decided on August 6, 2026. Totals from the county Election Commission are unofficial until the county canvass, due no later than Monday, August 24 (Tenn. Code 2-8-101); Tennessee has no automatic recount.

Howard Gentry

Democratic · Incumbent

Howard Gentry is Davidson County's sitting Criminal Court Clerk and the Democratic nominee on the August 6, 2026 county general ballot, per the Election Commission's certified sample ballot. He previously served as Metro Nashville's vice mayor.

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Candidate roster from official Davidson County Supervisor of Elections filings. Bios and priorities carry their attribution inline.
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