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J. Nathan Higdon
Office history
Current office and 2026 campaign
J. Nathan Higdon is a candidate for Tennessee State Senate District 2 in the Democratic Party 1. He is running as a write-in candidate in the August 2, 2026, primary election for Blount and Sevier counties, which comprise District 2 2. Higdon filed a certificate of write-in candidacy after missing the standard qualifying deadline, stating that he aims to raise the profile of write-in candidates and encourage others who missed deadlines to consider similar paths 2.
Background and education
J. Nathan Higdon is a native of Maryville, Tennessee 2. He has self-describes as a community activist 2. Specific details regarding his upbringing, religious affiliation, or formal educational background are not provided in the available sources.
Office history
J. Nathan Higdon has held no elected or appointed public office 1. He self-describes as a community activist and has launched a write-in campaign for Tennessee State Senate District 2 in the August 2 Democratic Primary 2. This race covers Blount and Sevier counties, which comprise District 2 2. Higdon states that his goal is to raise the profile of write-in candidates and encourage others who missed filing deadlines to consider similar paths 2.
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 “Higdon”, 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 (“Higdon”).
Tennessee — statement of interest
- Required for state and local officials and candidates — Tennessee Ethics Commission Conflict of Interest Search. Enter last name “Higdon”and, if needed, select the applicable position.