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Rutherford County, Tennessee

Rutherford County Commissioner - District 12

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2 candidates are tracked for Rutherford County Commissioner - District 12 on the November 3, 2026 ballot: Carl Boyd and Celest Davis. Candidate information follows official Rutherford County election filings; verify with the official election office linked below.

On Rutherford County's August 6, 2026 county general ballot, per the Election Commission's certified sample ballot. County offices are decided at this election; 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. This seat is elected by district; only your district appears on your printed ballot. Confirm your district with the Rutherford County Election Commission.

Carl Boyd

Republican · Incumbent

Sitting District 12 commissioner from Smyrna, per the county's official roster, seeking re-election.

Celest Davis

Democratic

Democratic nominee challenging the incumbent, per the certified ballot.

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Candidate roster from official Rutherford County Supervisor of Elections filings, last verified 2026-08-07. Bios and priorities carry their attribution inline.
Cross-check with the official Tennessee election office, or see the full Rutherford County sample ballot and your exact ballot by address.