Notice of Primary Election
Pursuant to T.C.A. 2-12-111, notice is hereby given that a Republican Primary election will be held in all voting precincts in Overton County on May 5, 2026 for the purpose of selecting nominees for the following offices:
County Executive County Trustee Circuit Court Clerk
Register of Deeds Sheriff County Clerk
County Commission Districts 1-5 (3 from each district)
School Board Districts 1-5 (1 from each district)
Pursuant to T.C.A. 2-12-111, notice is hereby given that a Democratic Primary election will be held in all voting precincts in Overton County on May 5, 2026 for the purpose of selecting nominees for the following offices:
County Executive County Trustee Circuit Court Clerk
Register of Deeds Sheriff County Clerk
County Commission Districts 1-5 (3 from each district)
School Board Districts 1-5 (1 from each district)
The qualifying deadline for candidates is February 19, 2026 at NOON. Candidates who intend to run as Independents on the August 6, 2026 ballot must also file their nominating petitions prior to 12:00 NOON on February 19, 2026.
Candidates for the office of Sheriff must also submit affidavits of qualification with the Tennessee Peace Officer Standards and Training Commission (P.O.S.T.) by February 5, 2026.
Nominating petitions may be obtained from the Overton County Election Commission Office, located at 312 W Broad Street, Suite 2, Livingston, TN 38570. Office hours are Monday – Friday 8:00 AM – 4:30 PM.
The last day to register to vote in the May 5, 2026 election is April 6, 2026. If you have any questions, please contact the Overton County Election Office at 931-823-5985.
Overton County Election Commission
Cathryn McNeely Murphy, Chair
Jack Kirby, Secretary
Sonny Parsons
Beth Cox
Betty Hull
Craig Story, Administrator