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WILEY POTTER
Office history
Current office and 2026 campaign
Wiley Potter is a Republican member of the Cumberland County Commission representing the 1st District, which elects two commissioners 12. In the May 5, 2026 county primary he advanced to the August 6 general election with about 47 percent of the vote, alongside fellow Republican Sue Ann York (about 52 percent) 3.
Career
Potter worked for many years as a deputy with the Cumberland County Sheriff's Office. He later served as an animal control officer for the county and for several years as animal control officer for the city of Crossville before retiring 1.
Office history
When the 1st District commission seat became vacant in 2024, Potter was the only person to submit his name for consideration for the ballot, and he took the seat effective September 1, 2024 1.
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.
Click Search for Candidates and PACs, enter last name “POTTER”, 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 (“POTTER”).
Tennessee — statement of interest
- Required for state and local officials and candidates — Tennessee Ethics Commission Conflict of Interest Search. Enter last name “POTTER”and, if needed, select the applicable position.