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Joanne Thompson Skidmore
Office history
Current office and 2026 campaign
Joanne Thompson Skidmore is a candidate for Tennessee Republican Party State Executive Committeewoman for District 14 in the 2026 election 1. She has announced her intention to seek this open seat, which serves Bedford, Lincoln, Marshall, Moore, and parts of Rutherford County 3. The district was newly formed for the 2026 cycle, replacing the former 16th District previously held by Barbara Blanton 3.
Skidmore self-describes as a seventh-generation Tennessean whose family helped shape the state's foundation, emphasizing a commitment to faith, family, and freedom 2. She identifies herself as a proven conservative leader who has served as a Trump delegate and campaign leader at both grassroots and district levels 2. Her campaign platform highlights accountability and transparency in governance 2.
Recent political activity includes her service as the Executive Director of the Rutherford County Republican Party 5. Skidmore previously announced a run for the 15th District Rutherford County Commission seat in May 2014, where she was supported by local GOP officials 5. She also served as president of the Noon Exchange Club in October 2015 4. The qualifying deadline for the 2026 Republican State Executive Committee race was March 10, 2026 1.
Background and education
JoAnne Skidmore is a seventh-generation Tennessean whose family helped shape the foundation of the state 2. She self-describes her values as grounded in faith, family, and freedom 2.
Skidmore has served as the Executive Director of the Rutherford County Republican Party 5. In October 2015, she was installed as President of the Noon Exchange Club 4.
Career
Skidmore operates as a small business owner 5. She previously served as the Executive Director of the Rutherford County Republican Party 5. In the civic sector, she was installed as President of the Noon Exchange Club in October 2015 4.
Office history
JoAnne Skidmore served as Executive Director of the Rutherford County Republican Party 5. In September 2013, she announced a run for the 15th District seat on the Rutherford County Commission in the Republican primary held on May 6, 2014 35.
Skidmore was installed as President of the Noon Exchange Club in October 2015 4. She has also served as a Trump Delegate and Campaign Leader 2.
In the current cycle, Skidmore is a candidate for the 14th District Republican Party State Executive Committeewoman seat, an open position serving Bedford, Lincoln, Marshall, Moore, and parts of Rutherford County 31. This district replaces the former 16th District, which was previously held by Barbara Blanton 3.
Legislative record and accomplishments
JoAnne Thompson Skidmore serves as the Executive Director of the Rutherford County Republican Party and has held leadership roles within local civic organizations, including serving as president of the Noon Exchange Club in 2015 4. She identifies as a seventh-generation Tennessean whose family helped shape the state's foundation, grounding her decisions in faith, family, and freedom 2. As a campaign leader and delegate for Donald Trump, she has engaged in conservative advocacy at both the grassroots and district levels 2.
In terms of legislative history, Skidmore announced her candidacy for the Republican primary for the Rutherford County Commission in the 15th District in May 2014 5. She is currently seeking election to the 14th District Republican Party State Executive Committeewoman seat, an open position serving Bedford, Lincoln, Marshall, Moore, and parts of Rutherford County following redistricting that replaced the former 16th District 3. The qualifying deadline for this race was March 10, 2026, at noon 1. Specific bill sponsorships, votes, or committee assignments are not detailed in the available sources.
Business interests and wealth source
Skidmore identifies herself as a small business owner 5. She self-describes as a seventh-generation Tennessean whose family helped shape the foundation of the state, though specific details regarding family wealth sources or ownership stakes are not provided in available records 2.
Financial disclosure documents filed with the Tennessee Secretary of State list her candidacy for the Republican State Executive Committee seat in District 14, but do not detail specific business assets or income sources beyond confirming her status as a candidate 1.
Family
Joanne Thompson Skidmore self-describes as a seventh-generation Tennessean whose family helped shape the foundation of the state 2. Her campaign platform emphasizes commitments to faith, family, and freedom 2.
The provided sources do not contain specific information regarding her spouse, children, or other family members in politics.
Sources
Public filings
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Tennessee — Rutherford County campaign finance (Republican State Exe. Committeewoman - Dist #14)
- APT Skidmore 2026 — filed 03/24/26
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 “Skidmore”, and submit.
US House, US Senate, and Presidential candidates file with the FEC — see the federal section below.
Tennessee — statement of interest
- Required for state and local officials and candidates — Tennessee Ethics Commission Conflict of Interest Search. Enter last name “Skidmore”and, if needed, select the applicable position.