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Todd Fowler

Todd  Fowler

Office history

2026
R primary

Current office and 2026 campaign

Todd Fowler serves as a commissioner for Johnson City 4. In 2026, he is seeking reelection to the Johnson City Commission as a Republican candidate 3. Fowler qualified for the ballot by meeting the March 10, 2026, deadline set by the Tennessee Secretary of State 1.

Fowler has promoted his candidacy through the Johnson City Chamber of Commerce, where he discussed his reasons for running and issues he intends to address in the community 3. He is currently listed on the official candidate lists for the Republican Party in Tennessee 1.

Background and education

Todd Fowler is a resident of Johnson City, Tennessee 4. He serves as a commissioner for the city and previously held the office of mayor 25. In 2026, he qualified as a candidate for the Republican State Executive Committee, District 3, in the primary election 1.

Specific details regarding Fowler’s birth year, place of birth, upbringing, religious affiliation, or formal educational background are not provided in the available sources.

Career

Todd Fowler serves as a commissioner for Johnson City, where he can be contacted at 601 East Main Street or via email at tfowler@johnsoncitytn.org 4. In this capacity, he has participated in civic duties such as presenting the retired Johnson City flag to the family of its designer, Frank Leroy Knisley, Jr. 2.

In February 2024, Fowler was appointed to the National League of Cities (NLC) 2024 Human Development Federal Advoc Committee for a one-year term 5. In this role, he provides strategic direction on policy priorities including workforce development, education, early childhood care, public health care, mental health parity, and immigration reform 5.

Fowler previously won a seat on the Johnson City Commission in an election where he received 11,470 votes 6. He was subsequently sworn into office alongside incumbent commissioners and commissioner-elect Aaron T. Murphy during a virtual inaugural ceremony held on December 7 7.

Office history

Todd Fowler was elected to the Johnson City Commission in a race where he received 11,470 votes 6. He was sworn into office alongside incumbent commissioners and commissioner-elect Aaron T. Murphy on December 7 7. As a commissioner, he serves as a representative for the city, with contact information listed at 601 East Main Street, P.O. Box 2150, Johnson City, TN 37605-2150 4.

Fowler was elected Mayor of Johnson City and served in that capacity alongside Commissioner Jenny Brock 2. In February 2024, Mayor Fowler was appointed to the National League of Cities (NLC) 2024 Human Development Federal Advoc Committee for a one-year term 5. In this role, he provided strategic direction on federal advocacy priorities including workforce development, education, and public health care 5.

Fowler has sought reelection to the Johnson City Commission, stating his desire to continue addressing community issues 3. He is currently a candidate for Johnson City City Commission in the 2026 election cycle 1.

Sources

Public filings

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Tennessee β€” Washington County campaign finance (Johnson City Commission)

Tennessee β€” campaign finance (search)

Tennessee β€” statement of interest

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