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Aaron Smith
Office history
Current office and 2026 campaign
Aaron Smith is the Democratic nominee for Williamson County Commission District 5 (Arrington/Nolensville/College Grove/Triune area), a two-member district whose general-election field also includes Republicans Greg Sanford and Rob Verell 12. His platform emphasizes teacher retention through improved compensation, efficient land use and revitalization of existing structures, support for first responders paired with transparency and data-driven crime prevention, and a government that serves "for service, safety and equity" 1. He supports the Williamson Health board's decision to sell the hospital to Ascension 1.
Background
Smith describes himself as an eighth-generation Williamson County resident and a lifelong Middle Tennessean 1.
Career and education
He is a licensed Certified Public Accountant (CPA) and works as a financial accounting manager in the private sector 1.
Family
He and his wife, Lynn, have been married 15 years and have two children who attend Williamson County Schools 1.
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 (“Smith”).
Tennessee — statement of interest
- Required for state and local officials and candidates — Tennessee Ethics Commission Conflict of Interest Search. Enter last name “Smith”and, if needed, select the applicable position.