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GREG MITCHELL

GREG  MITCHELL

Office history

2026
general

Current office and 2026 campaign

Greg Mitchell is the incumbent Cannon County Executive, first elected in 2022 1. He is running for re-election in the August 6, 2026 Cannon County general election, facing Republican challenger Jim Bush 3.

Background and education

Mitchell was born and raised in Woodbury, Tennessee, and is a graduate of Cannon County High School 1. He resides in the Woodland Community 12.

Career

Mitchell is employed by Woodbury Funeral Home and serves as pastor of Center Hill Baptist Church 12. His campaign site also credits him with recently being named interim director of the Cannon County Substance Abuse Prevention Coalition 2.

Office history

Mitchell served on the Cannon County Commission representing the Third District before becoming County Executive, and has been Commission Chairman since 2019 12. His campaign site states this commission tenure lasted 16 years 2; the county government's official page states 13 years 1. He was elected County Executive in 2022 1.

Sources

3. "2026 Election Field Continues to Grow", WBRY FM 107.1/1540 - accessed 2026-07-06

Public filings

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Tennessee — campaign finance (search)

Tennessee — statement of interest

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