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Jonathan Bailey
Office history
Current office and 2026 campaign
Jonathan "John" Bailey is an independent candidate for the Lincoln County Commission, District 1, on the August 6, 2026 county general ballot. District 1 is a single "vote for three" contest 12. Bailey describes himself as "not a career politician" but a working professional and family man, and says that if elected he will focus on fiscal responsibility, protecting taxpayers, and making decisions that benefit both current and future residents; his campaign motto is "Less talk, more walk" 3.
Background and education
Bailey and his family moved to Lincoln County about five years ago, and he and his wife are raising five children in the county 3.
Career
Bailey has a background in construction and works at Lee Company as a preconstruction manager, where he evaluates costs, plans projects, and works to complete projects efficiently and within budget 3.
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 “Bailey”, 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 (“Bailey”).
Tennessee — statement of interest
- Required for state and local officials and candidates — Tennessee Ethics Commission Conflict of Interest Search. Enter last name “Bailey”and, if needed, select the applicable position.