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MIKE OLIVER
Office history
Current office and 2026 campaign
Mike Oliver is the Republican nominee for Montgomery County Sheriff in the Aug. 6, 2026 election, an open seat (Sheriff John Fuson is not seeking re-election) contested with independents Dexter Mines and Johnny Ransdell 12. His platform emphasizes deputy retention and morale, school safety and expanded SRO programs, and rebuilding community trust through transparency 2.
Background and education
Oliver is described as a lifelong Montgomery County resident with more than 32 years in law enforcement 2.
Career
Oliver began with the Tennessee Department of Corrections before joining the Montgomery County Sheriff's Office in 1990 1. He has served as a patrol deputy, drug agent (from 2007), K-9 handler and K-9 division supervisor (from 2012), a member of the 19th Judicial Drug Task Force, and leader of the Special Victims Unit (from 2019), holding the rank of sergeant 2.
Documented disputes and controversies
A ClarksvilleNow review of the three sheriff candidates' personnel records reported seven disciplinary actions in Oliver's file across his career, including a three-day suspension in May 1991 tied to a domestic dispute, a two-day suspension in June 1991 after he injured his hand during an outburst, a 1992 reprimand for a public dispute, a 1993 suspension for misusing a commission card and driving without a license, a ten-day suspension in November 1993 for failing an inmate check and falsifying records, and 2020 counseling; the same review noted three commendations 3.
Family
Oliver is married to a former school resource officer who teaches in CMCSS, and two of his children attend CMCSS schools 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) —
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 “OLIVER”and, if needed, select the applicable position.