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AMANDA DODSON
Office history
Current office and 2026 campaign
Amanda Dodson is the Democratic Party nominee for Sumner County Commission District 21, facing Republican incumbent Jerry F. Becker on the August 6, 2026 ballot 1. Her campaign priorities are education ("state-of-the-art classrooms, well-paid teachers, and schools where every" student feels safe), responsible growth that benefits residents rather than developers, and protecting Hendersonville's lake shoreline as a public asset 2.
Background and education
Dodson has lived in Hendersonville since 1988 and is married to a lifelong resident; she holds a master's degree in healthcare administration 2.
Career
She works as a real estate agent and cites a background in leadership, budgeting, strategic planning, and accountability 2. She also fosters dogs and is active with the Gallatin Shalom Zone 2.
Family
Dodson is married and has three children 2.
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 “DODSON”and, if needed, select the applicable position.