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Kenny McCallister
Office history
Current office and 2026 campaign
Kenneth "Kenny" McCallister is the Republican nominee for Dickson County Commission, District 2, on the August 6, 2026 county-general ballot 1. The seat is open because the incumbent, Ray Ledger, ran for county mayor 23. In the May 5, 2026 Republican primary McCallister won with 320 votes (67.8%), defeating Valerie B. Littleton 1. In the general election he faces independents Chad Brown, John Gunn, and Daniel Spencer 2. He describes himself as "not a politician; I am a neighbor," running on conservative principles, fiscal responsibility, and rural representation 3.
Career
McCallister is a lifelong Dickson County resident who serves as a Captain over the Criminal Investigation Division in law enforcement, with about two decades of experience in the field 3. He previously owned a small business in the community and operates a small cattle farm 3.
Family
McCallister was raised in Dickson County and raised his children there; he now has grandchildren growing up in the community 3.
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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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 (“McCallister”).
Tennessee — statement of interest
- Required for state and local officials and candidates — Tennessee Ethics Commission Conflict of Interest Search. Enter last name “McCallister”and, if needed, select the applicable position.