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Javier Bailey
Office history
Education
Javier Bailey graduated from Memphis Catholic High School before earning a bachelor’s degree from the University of Tennessee Knoxville in 1985 (Ballotpedia). He subsequently obtained his law degree from the University of Memphis School of Law in 1989 (Ballotpedia). His campaign website confirms he is a graduate of both the University of Memphis and the University of Tennessee (baileyassessor2026.com).
Career
Bailey has described himself as a "life long public servant" with experience in property tax assessments and law (Ballotpedia). Per his campaign site, he is an ordained Elder in the Church of God in Christ, a licensed Principal Real Estate Broker, a real estate developer, and a certificated aviation pilot (baileyassessor2026.com. He has served as a consultant and advisor on real estate and property tax issues to corporations and individuals across the nation (baileyassessor2026.com).
Professionally, Bailey practiced law as a trial lawyer for over 20 years (Ballotpedia). He currently serves as the Chief Administrative Officer for the Shelby County Assessor of Property’s office (baileyassessor2026.com. Additionally, he has served as Chief Deputy Assessor and Chief Administrative Officer for eight years (Ballotpedia).
Public Service
Bailey is a member of the Democratic Party and is running for Shelby County Assessor of Property in Tennessee (Ballotpedia). He is on the ballot for the Democratic primary on May 5, 2026, with a general election scheduled for August 6, 2026 (Ballotpedia).
In his campaign materials, Bailey highlights recognition from peers in the field. He states that he was selected by Assessors across the state of Tennessee as "Deputy Assessor of The Year" in 2019 and 2022 (baileyassessor2026.com. He further claims to have been chosen as Chief Deputy Assessor by 95 Assessors in 2019, 2022, and 2025 (Ballotpedia). Bailey emphasizes his long-term involvement in party politics, stating he has served as a leader in the Democratic Party for over 30 years (Ballotpedia.
Notable
Bailey is married with four children and five grandchildren (baileyassessor2026.com. His campaign themes focus on experience, stating that "experience matters" and that he values people over property (Ballotpedia. He positions himself as a public servant rather than a politician, arguing that homeowners should not be entrusted to inexperienced candidates (Ballotpedia.
Endorsements
According to Ballotpedia, Bailey’s campaign has received endorsements from former Congressman Harold Ford, City Councilmember Pearl Walker, and City Councilmember Yolanda Co (Ballotpedia.
Statement of interest (Tennessee Ethics Commission)
No statement of interest filing found as of 2026-04-25. Search the Tennessee Ethics Commission Statement of Interest Search.
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 — Shelby County campaign finance (Assessor of Property)
- Bailey, Javier - CFD - 1st Quarter 2026.pdf — filed 04/27/26
- Bailey, Javier - CFD Year-End 2025.pdf — filed 02/09/26
- Bailey, Javier - CFD Mid-Year 2025.pdf — filed 08/11/25
- Bailey, Javier - Appointment of Treasurer 2026.pdf — filed 04/02/25
Tennessee — campaign finance (search)
- State offices (Governor, US Senate, US Rep, TN Senate, TN House, State Executive Committee) — Tennessee Registry of Election Finance. Click Search for Candidates and PACs, enter last name “Bailey”, and submit.
Tennessee — statement of interest
- Required for state and local officials and candidates — Tennessee Ethics Commission Conflict of Interest Search. Enter last name “Bailey”and, if needed, select the applicable position.