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FREDDIE MALONE
Office history
Current office and 2026 campaign
Freddie Malone is the Republican incumbent representing Washington County Commission's 8th District, seeking re-election on August 6, 2026 against Democrat Billy L. Briggs and independent Scott Keith Holly 12.
Background and education
Malone is a graduate of David Crockett High School, a product of the Washington County school system. He earned a BBA in finance, with minors in real estate and management, from East Tennessee State University, and is a graduate of Louisiana State University's Graduate School of Banking 13.
Career
Malone works at HomeTrust Bank 4.
Office history
Malone was elected to his first term on the commission's 8th District seat in the 2018 county general election and was re-elected in 2022, defeating independent Scott Keith Holly 438 votes to 258 35.
Legislative record and accomplishments
The county's official commission bio credits Malone's goals as managing the county's ongoing growth "in a reasonable and responsible way," facilitating efficient and fiscally responsible county operations, continuing the "methodical expansion of public water in the county," and improving communication and transparency between county government and citizens 1. During his first term, the county balanced its budget without a tax increase 5. Malone chairs the Audit, Beer Board, and Rules committees, serves as secretary of the Commerce, Industry & Agriculture and Investment committees, vice chair of Purchasing, and a member of the JCDA, Regional Planning, and WCEDC committees 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 “MALONE”and, if needed, select the applicable position.