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RYAN DALTON
Office history
Current office and 2026 campaign
Ryan Dalton is the Democratic nominee for Putnam County Mayor in the August 6, 2026 general election, opposing Republican incumbent Randy Porter, who is seeking a fourth term 13. Dalton says he is running because he does not believe local leadership should be driven by partisan warfare, and he has centered his campaign on housing affordability and support for working families 2. He has said he is running his campaign "at cost," pricing campaign items at cost and pledging to donate leftover funds to the Putnam County library system 2.
Background
Dalton says he grew up in Putnam County and returned to raise his two daughters 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 “DALTON”and, if needed, select the applicable position.