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WARREN C. BISHOP
Office history
Current office and 2026 campaign
Warren C. Bishop is a Republican candidate for Hawkins County Commission District 4 on the August 6, 2026 general-election ballot, running alongside incumbent Republican Josh Gilliam for the district's two seats 1. When he filed, local coverage described him as a challenger who currently serves as a Surgoinsville alderman 2.
Office history
Bishop serves as an alderman for the Town of Surgoinsville 3. In the November 2024 municipal election he was re-elected to one of three aldermen seats, running unopposed and receiving 520 votes 4. He was sworn in for the new term on December 9, 2024, alongside Vice Mayor Bobby Jarnagin and Alderman Randy Collier 5.
Legislative record and accomplishments
As a Surgoinsville alderman, Bishop made the motion to raise Town Recorder Megan Gentry's hourly pay by $3.50 after she earned her Certified Municipal Finance Officer credential 6. He also participates in community events under the town's banner, appearing as Santa on a Surgoinsville fire truck at the town's Christmas parade on December 12, 2025 7.
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 “BISHOP”, 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 (“BISHOP”).
Tennessee — statement of interest
- Required for state and local officials and candidates — Tennessee Ethics Commission Conflict of Interest Search. Enter last name “BISHOP”and, if needed, select the applicable position.