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Chris Gilmore
Office history
Current office and 2026 campaign
Chris Gilmore is the incumbent Cheatham County commissioner for District 3, which covers the Pleasant View area, and one of two Republican nominees on the August 6, 2026 county-general ballot for the district's two seats, alongside fellow Republican BJ Hudspeth and independent Sarah Knack. District 3 is a "Vote For TWO" contest 12.
Background
Gilmore has lived on Substation Road in Pleasant View for more than 45 years 3.
Career
Gilmore has spent his career in law enforcement. He served with the Clarksville City Police for seven years and as a School Resource Supervisor with the Cheatham County Sheriff's Office for ten years, and has worked as a Law Enforcement Liaison for the Tennessee Highway Safety Office 4.
Legislative record and accomplishments
In the June 2026 vote on the county's 2026-2027 fiscal-year budget, Gilmore was among the commissioners who cast a dissenting vote 3.
Further candidate material (not accessible for this profile)
- Chris Gilmore - LinkedIn (Cheatham County Sheriff's Office) (requires login)
Sources
Public filings
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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.
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Tennessee — statement of interest
- Required for state and local officials and candidates — Tennessee Ethics Commission Conflict of Interest Search. Enter last name “Gilmore”and, if needed, select the applicable position.