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Kelly Posey-Chitwood
Office history
Current office and 2026 campaign
Kelly Posey-Chitwood is a Republican member of the Scott County Commission for the 5th District, seeking re-election on August 6, 2026 12. The 5th District elects two commissioners; Posey-Chitwood is on the ballot with independents Zack Strunk and Ralph Trieschmann, with one seat open after incumbent Robyn McBroom chose not to run 1.
Career
In June 2026 Posey-Chitwood - a former principal at Oneida Middle School and the Oneida Special School District's director of coordinated school health and safety - was named interim director of schools for the Oneida Special School District after Dr. Jeanny Phillips stepped down following ten years leading the district 3.
Office history
She has served on the county commission since 2022, sitting on the Intergovernmental and Community Development committees 2.
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) —
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Tennessee — statement of interest
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