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Joe Hallums
Office history
Current office and 2026 campaign
Joe Hallums is an independent candidate for White County Executive in the August 6, 2026 general election, running against Republican nominee Kyle Goff and independent Penny Whaley 32. He previously ran for County Executive about four years earlier and was not successful 2. Hallums describes himself as "a servant by nature and a conservative, and not a politician," and lists his priorities as government transparency, a balanced budget that eliminates "wasteful spending," and workforce development to attract new industry 1.
Background and education
Hallums has lived in White County for nearly 50 years, moving to Sparta in 1977 with his parents, Van and Ruth 1. He graduated from White County High School, where he met his wife of 44 years, Laurainda 1.
Career
Hallums spent more than 35 years in management roles with Thomas Industries (Philips Lighting) and CoLinx, LLC, with responsibilities spanning materials scheduling, inventory control, procurement, purchasing and contract negotiation, and logistics and transportation management 1.
Family
He and Laurainda settled in the Old Zion Community in 1982 and have two children, Nick and April, and four grandchildren 1. Hallums is an ordained deacon at Indian Mound Baptist Church of Christ 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.
Click Search for Candidates and PACs, enter last name “Hallums”, 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 (“Hallums”).
Tennessee — statement of interest
- Required for state and local officials and candidates — Tennessee Ethics Commission Conflict of Interest Search. Enter last name “Hallums”and, if needed, select the applicable position.