{"biography":"## Current office and 2026 campaign\n\nCarl Boyd is the incumbent Rutherford County Commissioner for District 12 and is seeking re-election in 2026 as a Republican [1]. The district covers the eastern portion of Smyrna and part of La Vergne [1]. Boyd advanced from the May 5, 2026 primary to face Democrat Celest Davis in the August 6, 2026 general election [2]. He serves on the Public Works & Planning Committee, the Health & Education Committee, and the Purchasing Committee [1]. Boyd, a self-described conservative Republican, says he is running because \"we have to keep our property taxes as low as possible so our residents can afford to live here\" and points to the need to \"continue searching for innovative ways to control costs and growth to maintain our quality of life\" [1].\n\n## Background and education\n\nBoyd has lived in Rutherford County for more than 50 years [1]. He is a graduate of Smyrna High School and attended Middle Tennessee State University [1].\n\n## Career\n\nBoyd is a retired business manager from UPS, where he worked for 37 years [1].\n\n## Office history\n\nAs a sitting commissioner, Boyd has supported increased compensation for first responders and backed capital improvements including additions at Smyrna High School and La Vergne High School, with a focus on reducing portable classrooms [1].\n\n## Family\n\nBoyd is married to his wife, Karen, and they have three children [1]. He is a member of Highland Heights Church of Christ [1].\n\n## Sources\n\n[1] [Carl Boyd Announces Re-Election Bid for Rutherford County Commission District 12](https://www.wgnsradio.com/article/96551/carl-boyd-announces-re-election-bid-for-rutherford-county-commission-district-12) \u2014 accessed 2026-07-22\n[2] [Rutherford County Commission District 12 \u2014 VOTE411 Voter Guide](https://onyourballot.vote411.org/candidate-detail.do?id=71987702) \u2014 accessed 2026-07-22","campaigns":[{"contest":"county_commission_district_12","county":"Rutherford","county_count":1,"electiondate":"Thu, 06 Aug 2026 00:00:00 GMT","pgr":"general","state":"TN","title":"County Commission District 12"}],"cf_filings":[],"firstname":"CARL","fullname":"CARL BOYD","lastname":"BOYD","office_history":[{"campaigns":[{"contest":"county_commission_district_12","contest_title":"County Commission District 12","county":"Rutherford","county_count":1,"electiondate":"2026-08-06","office_county":null,"office_key":"county_commission_district_12","office_title":null,"party":"R","pgr":"general","state":"TN"}],"county":null,"cycles":[{"general":{"contest":"county_commission_district_12","contest_title":"County Commission District 12","county":"Rutherford","county_count":1,"electiondate":"2026-08-06","office_county":null,"office_key":"county_commission_district_12","office_title":null,"party":"R","pgr":"general","state":"TN"},"party":"R","primary":null,"term":null,"year":2026}],"office_key":"county_commission_district_12","office_title":"County Commission District 12","state":"TN","terms":[]}],"summary":"Republican incumbent Rutherford County Commissioner for District 12, a Smyrna native and retired UPS business manager seeking re-election in 2026.","terms":[],"token":"EwbzGzW7xe"}