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Denise Palmer
Office history
Current office and 2026 campaign
Denise Palmer is the incumbent Anderson County Commissioner for District 2 and current Chairman of the Anderson County Commission — the first woman to hold that chairmanship 12. Announcing her campaign for re-election in the Republican primary, Palmer said: "From maintaining fiscal responsibility to strengthening public safety and supporting infrastructure growth, we've accomplished a great deal. I'm excited to seek re-election in the Republican primary on May 5, 2026, so we can continue this important work together" 3.
Career
As Commission Chairman, Palmer says she has emphasized transparent government, teamwork and fiscal stewardship. With nearly all District 2 voters living within the Clinton city limits, she has worked with Clinton city leadership on shared concerns including street safety, road maintenance, and support for local schools and small businesses 12.
Office history
Palmer represents District 2 on the Anderson County Commission and serves on county committees including the Opioid Settlement Committee 4.
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 “Palmer”, 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 (“Palmer”).
Tennessee — statement of interest
- Required for state and local officials and candidates — Tennessee Ethics Commission Conflict of Interest Search. Enter last name “Palmer”and, if needed, select the applicable position.