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Rutherford County, Tennessee

Rutherford County Commissioner - District 5

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2 candidates are tracked for Rutherford County Commissioner - District 5 on the November 3, 2026 ballot: Jeff Crum and Laura Davidson. Candidate information follows official Rutherford County election filings; verify with the official election office linked below.

No Republican prints; the incumbent, Laura Davidson, runs as an independent. 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.

Jeff Crum

Democratic

Democratic nominee in this LaVergne-area district, per the certified ballot.

Laura Davidson

Independent · Incumbent

Sitting District 5 commissioner from LaVergne, per the county's official roster, seeking re-election as an independent.

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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.
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