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David Miller
Office history
Current office and 2026 campaign
David Miller is a Democratic candidate for the Tennessee State Senate District 5, which represents Anderson and Loudon Counties and part of Knox County. He is competing in the August 6, 2026 Democratic primary for the seat being vacated by retiring Republican Senate Speaker Randy McNally.
Miller's campaign priorities are affordability, public education, healthcare access, and responsive representation for families in Anderson, Loudon, and Knox Counties.
Career
Miller is a retired educator with more than 35 years in education, public service, and community leadership. He has taught in public schools, correctional facilities, and a drug-abuse prevention center. He created hands-on vocational and drug education programs, served as chair of a Special Education Department, and taught English as a Second Language. He currently serves on the Anderson County School Board, representing District 8 (term through August 2028).
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 “Miller”, 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 (“Miller”).
Tennessee — statement of interest
- Required for state and local officials and candidates — Tennessee Ethics Commission Conflict of Interest Search. Enter last name “Miller”and, if needed, select the applicable position.