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Rollen "Buddy" Bradshaw
Office history
Current office and 2026 campaign
Rollen "Buddy" Bradshaw is the incumbent Loudon County Mayor and the Republican nominee for a new term in the August 6, 2026 county general election 13. He was unopposed in the May 5, 2026 Republican primary and faces independent candidate Maureen "Moe" Colvin in the general election 24. His campaign emphasizes managing the county's population growth while preserving what he calls its "quaint, country feel," along with keeping pace on infrastructure and school capacity 2.
Background and education
Bradshaw is 53 years old 2.
Career
Before holding elected office, Bradshaw worked 14 years at TRW/Koyo (now JTEKT) and served 10 years as a patrolman with the Lenoir City Police Department 2.
Office history
Bradshaw became Loudon County Mayor in 2014 and describes 12 years of service 12. He has represented rural counties on the Tennessee Advisory Commission on Intergovernmental Relations (TACIR) and serves on the Tennessee Local Development Authority (TLDA) 21.
Legislative record and accomplishments
Bradshaw cites 8 of 9 clean audits from the Tennessee Comptroller's Office during his tenure, a record county fund balance, and new recycling standards 12. During his administration the county adopted a Second Amendment Sanctuary County resolution 1.
Family
Bradshaw is married to Elizabeth; they have children Ashley, Delan, and Dane, and a grandchild, Shiloh 1.
Sources
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 — 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 “Bradshaw”, 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 (“Bradshaw”).
Tennessee — statement of interest
- Required for state and local officials and candidates — Tennessee Ethics Commission Conflict of Interest Search. Enter last name “Bradshaw”and, if needed, select the applicable position.