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Sheila Grooms McMahan
Office history
Current office and 2026 campaign
Sheila Grooms McMahan is running as a Democrat in the August 6, 2026 primary for Tennessee House of Representatives District 11, which covers Cocke County and portions of Hamblen and Jefferson Counties. The district includes the cities of Newport and Cosby. McMahan held a town hall at the Stokely Memorial Library in Newport on January 31, 2026.
Her campaign centers on strengthening public education, expanding healthcare access, and supporting working families across East Tennessee.
Background and education
McMahan was born and raised in Cocke County, Tennessee. She is from Cosby.
Sources
Public filings
Candidates and officeholders are required by law to file campaign finance reports and statements of economic interest. The sites below don't support direct links to an individual record — search by last name on each.
Tennessee — campaign finance (search)
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State offices (Governor, TN Senate, TN House, State Executive Committee, statewide judiciary) —
Tennessee Registry of Election Finance.
Click Search for Candidates and PACs, enter last name “McMahan”, and submit.
US House, US Senate, and Presidential candidates file with the FEC — see the federal section below. - County and municipal offices (County Mayor, Commissioner, Sheriff, School Board, court clerks, municipal alderman, etc.) — most major TN counties use the EasyVote portal. Select the relevant county and search by candidate name (“McMahan”).
Tennessee — statement of interest
- Required for state and local officials and candidates — Tennessee Ethics Commission Conflict of Interest Search. Enter last name “McMahan”and, if needed, select the applicable position.