Jay Cooper

Jay Cooper is a Republican candidate for Fayette County Commissioner, District 8, Position 2 in Tennessee, with an election scheduled for May 5, 2026 [1]. The provided source material does not contain a dedicated biography or campaign history for Jay Cooper in this specific race. However, public records identify a Jay Cooper as a member of the team at Driftwood Capital, where he is listed on the firm's website [12]. Additionally, an obituary for Aimee Cherie Joyner lists a Jay Cooper (Amy) as her uncle and an honorary pallbearer, indicating family ties within the Fayette County area [10]. No other professional or political history for this candidate is available in the provided sources.

Sources

• [1] Tennessee elections, 2026 - Ballotpedia
• [2] United States House of Representatives elections in Tennessee, 2026 - Ballotpedia
• [3] Candidate Lists | Tennessee Secretary of State
• [4] Jim Cooper - Wikipedia
• [5] 2026 Tennessee gubernatorial election - Wikipedia
• [6] Jay Cooper | Facebook
• [9] Jay Cooper (@jaycooperart) / Posts / X
• [10] Aimee Cherie Joyner Obituary August 16, 2023 - Peebles Fayette County Funeral Homes and Cremation Center
• [12] Jay Cooper — Driftwood Capital

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

• State offices (Governor, US Senate, US Rep, TN Senate, TN House, State Executive Committee) — Tennessee Registry of Election Finance. Click Search for Candidates and PACs, enter last name “Cooper”, and submit.
• Shelby County and municipal offices (County Mayor, Commissioner, Sheriff, School Board, court clerks, municipal alderman, etc.) — Shelby County Public Campaign Finance Portal. Select the election year and search by candidate name (“Cooper”).

Tennessee — statement of interest

• Required for state and local officials and candidates — Tennessee Ethics Commission Conflict of Interest Search. Enter last name “Cooper”and, if needed, select the applicable position.