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MARY GRACE (MG) WOOTEN
Office history
Current office and 2026 campaign
Mary Grace "MG" Wooten is the Democratic candidate for Washington County Board of Education District 1 in the Aug. 6, 2026 general election, running against Republicans Keith Ervin, Annette Buchanan and Vince Walters 1.
Background and education
Wooten has cerebral palsy and communicates using a text-to-speech program 1.
Legislative record and accomplishments
Per her campaign, Wooten says that if elected she will work to increase teacher pay and improve student nutrition, and that her focus is ensuring every child has access to a high-quality education regardless of background 1.
Documented disputes and controversies
Wooten attended the board's April 2026 censure session on member Keith Ervin's remark to a student board member and said afterward she was disappointed Ervin did not apologize or resign at the meeting 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 “WOOTEN”and, if needed, select the applicable position.