Flip Seats in 2026!

All twelve local Democratic candidates and four statehouse candidates in Sumner County have received the call that their signatures are accepted and will be on the ballot this fall.


We’ll share more as they get social media, websites, and fundraising links set up – but for now, we’re thrilled to introduce the following candidates!


Our local candidates are:

Shiloh Dillard, Commission 1

Rory Edmonds, Commission 8

Patricia Smith, Commission 11

Sarah Hilton, Commission 12

Kay Lokey, Commission 17

Amanda Dodson, Commission 21

Phil Barnes, Commission 22

Jordan Ring, Commission 23

Jill Fernelius, School Board 1

Chanitta Nealy, School Board 3

Barbara Crawford, School Board 5

Holly Cruz, School Board 9


Our state house candidates are:

Phil Barnes, State House 35

Lance Loftis, State House 35

Latoya Holcomb, State House 44

Mandy Cook, State House 45


While they’re getting things set up, there are two things that you can do to help support them.


First - sign up to volunteer for a campaign. There’s an option to select the campaign you’d like to volunteer with, or you can mark that you’re willing to work for anyone! We’ll make sure you get connected.


Second - DONATE to the party. Right now, all of our resources are being directed to getting these candidates set up for success and that does take money (but we promise it’s worth it).


We’re ready to flip some seats. Are you with us?


Volunteer:

https://sumnerdems.org/candidate-vol-support

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