Joshua James
Republican · Incumbent
Sitting District 9 commissioner, per the county's official roster, seeking re-election in a three-way general.
Rutherford County, Tennessee
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3 candidates are tracked for Rutherford County Commissioner - District 9 on the November 3, 2026 ballot: Joshua James, Jake Malmstrom and Carson Stem. Candidate information follows official Rutherford County election filings; verify with the official election office linked below.
Three-way race: independent Carson Stem prints alongside both party nominees. 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 9 commissioner, per the county's official roster, seeking re-election in a three-way general.
Democratic
Democratic nominee, per the certified ballot.
Independent
Independent candidate, per the certified ballot.