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Elliott Franklin
Office history
Current office and 2026 campaign
Elliott Franklin is the Republican nominee for the Williamson County Board of Education, District 10, in the August 6, 2026 general election, facing Democrat Jennifer Parker Konyn 12. His campaign message is "Strong standards, responsible stewardship, and real-world preparation" 3. He says Williamson County Schools perform well overall but points to proficiency gaps — citing data that 31% of students are not proficient in reading and 36% not proficient in math — and supports the Science of Reading (phonics-based instruction), improved math fundamentals, and measurable progress tracking before adopting new programs 13. On funding, he advocates working with state leaders for fairer funding (noting the district receives roughly 33% of its funding from the state) and opposes the Tennessee Education Freedom Scholarship Program as diverting public-school funds 3.
Background
Franklin has lived in Williamson County since 2018 and in District 10 for just over a year 1. He says he was raised by two schoolteachers 1.
Office history
Franklin previously served as an alderman in Texas and on planning and zoning boards, and is serving his second term on the Williamson County Republican Party board 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 “Franklin”and, if needed, select the applicable position.