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HUNTER FOWLER
Office history
Current office and 2026 campaign
Hunter Fowler is the interim Fentress County Sheriff and an independent candidate for the office on the August 6, 2026 county general ballot [1][2]. He is running against Republican nominee Gary "Goose" Ledbetter [2].
Office history
Fowler was serving as chief deputy when the Fentress County Commission voted 8-2 on March 24, 2026 to appoint him interim sheriff, a term running until the August 2026 election [1]. The vacancy followed the resignation of Sheriff Michael Reagon, who stepped down after being charged in connection with falsifying training records [1]. On his appointment Fowler said he was "truly honored and humbled by the trust placed in me" and vowed not to "let this county down" [1].
Documented disputes and controversies
In May 2026, an issue involving inmate absentee ballots at the Fentress County Jail, which the sheriff's office oversees, prompted a review. Fowler said the Fentress County Election Commission identified and corrected the problem following guidance from Tennessee's Division of Elections, adding that he takes "the integrity of our election process very seriously" [2].
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 “FOWLER”, 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 (“FOWLER”).
Tennessee — statement of interest
- Required for state and local officials and candidates — Tennessee Ethics Commission Conflict of Interest Search. Enter last name “FOWLER”and, if needed, select the applicable position.