←All People
Ed Holt Jr
Office history
County Clerk
β Shelby, TN
2026
D primary
Current office
- Candidate for Shelby County Clerk in the Democratic primary on May 5, 2026. (Just My Memphis)
2026 Campaign for Shelby County Clerk
- Running under the platform "Clerk Connect," which proposes implementing a Texas-style real-time plate delivery system to eliminate mail delays and fraud. (Just My Memphis)
- Proposes state-level advocacy with the Tennessee General Assembly for dealer-held plate inventory and local infrastructure changes via Clerk Connect. (Just My Memphis)
- Campaign contact: Edward.Holt2026@gmail.com, (901) 491-2027. (Just My Memphis)
- Campaign website
Prior office
- Accountant for the Shelby County Clerkβs Office in 2023. (Just My Memphis)
Education and Professional Background
- Career educator who has taught English Language Arts, Social Studies, and Science to middle schoolers since 2006. (Just My Memphis)
- Returned to teaching in 2024 while launching his campaign. (Just My Memphis)
Military Service
- U.S. Navy veteran who completed his tour of duty in 2002. (Just My Memphis)
Family and Personal Life
- Memphis resident since 2002. (Just My Memphis)
- Wife: Tammy. (Just My Memphis)
- Children: Marvin, Nadia, Sabella, and Ethan. (Just My Memphis)
Community Involvement
- Member of the Memphis Symphony Chorus and the a cappella group DeltaCappella. (Just My Memphis)
- Member of Kappa Alpha Psi Fraternity, Inc. (Just My Memphis)
- Teaches self-defense classes. (Just My Memphis)
Statement of interest (Tennessee Ethics Commission)
- 2026 β County Clerk (SS-8005) β filed as a Shelby County official/candidate
Source: Tennessee Ethics Commission Statement of Interest Search. Scraped 2026-04-25.
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 β search by last name on each.
Tennessee β campaign finance (search)
- State offices (Governor, US Senate, US Rep, TN Senate, TN House, State Executive Committee) β Tennessee Registry of Election Finance. Click Search for Candidates and PACs, enter last name “Holt”, and submit.
- County and municipal offices (County Mayor, Commissioner, Sheriff, School Board, court clerks, municipal alderman, etc.) β most major TN counties use the EasyVote portal. Select the relevant county and search by candidate name (“Holt”).
Tennessee β statement of interest
- Required for state and local officials and candidates β Tennessee Ethics Commission Conflict of Interest Search. Enter last name “Holt”and, if needed, select the applicable position.
Spotted an error or have a citation we should add?
Suggest an edit →