Bill Tollett
Republican
Won the May Republican primary over John Gaessler for the open seat, per WGNS.
Rutherford County, Tennessee
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2 candidates are tracked for Rutherford County Commissioner - District 8 on the November 3, 2026 ballot: Bill Tollett and Jennifer Burke. Candidate information follows official Rutherford County election filings; verify with the official election office linked below.
Open seat: incumbent Pettus Read is stepping down, per WGNS. 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
Won the May Republican primary over John Gaessler for the open seat, per WGNS.
Democratic
Democratic nominee for the open seat, per the certified ballot.