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JOSH WALKER
Office history
Current office and 2026 campaign
Josh Walker is the Democratic nominee for Rutherford County Commission District 20 on the August 6, 2026 county general ballot, challenging Republican incumbent Trey Gooch 12. Walker was unopposed in the May 5, 2026 Democratic primary 3. He describes himself as running to advocate for working families, saying he has seen rising living costs affect residents and wants to apply his professional background in problem-solving to community challenges 1. His stated priorities include affordable housing with development constraints, requiring infrastructure such as roads and sewage for new developments, prioritizing public school funding over charter schools, strengthening public services, and protecting civil rights, including opposition to book bans 1. His campaign reports an endorsement from Tennessee Advocates for Planned Parenthood 1.
Background and education
Walker describes himself as a 15-year resident of Rutherford County whose children have attended local schools 1.
Career
Walker describes his professional background as being in data analysis, specializing in "finding and solving problems" 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.
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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 “WALKER”and, if needed, select the applicable position.