Phil Dodd
Republican · Incumbent
Sitting District 16 commissioner, per the county's official roster, seeking re-election.
Rutherford County, Tennessee
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2 candidates are tracked for Rutherford County Commissioner - District 16 on the November 3, 2026 ballot: Phil Dodd and Cathy Watts. 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.
Republican · Incumbent
Sitting District 16 commissioner, per the county's official roster, seeking re-election.
Democratic
Democratic nominee challenging the incumbent, per the certified ballot.