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CELEST DAVIS
Office history
Current office and 2026 campaign
Celest Davis is the Democratic candidate for Rutherford County Commission District 12 in 2026, challenging Republican incumbent Carl Boyd in the August 6, 2026 general election 12. Her stated priorities include community transparency — educating residents about county decisions and budgets in accessible formats — civic engagement through regular community presence such as monthly meet-and-greets, school visits, and local events, and representative governance that reflects "the best interests of the ENTIRE community" 1.
Background and education
Davis is a resident of Smyrna. She describes herself as a wife and the mother of two public-school children 1.
Business interests and wealth source
Davis is a small business owner 1.
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 “DAVIS”, 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 (“DAVIS”).
Tennessee — statement of interest
- Required for state and local officials and candidates — Tennessee Ethics Commission Conflict of Interest Search. Enter last name “DAVIS”and, if needed, select the applicable position.