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DAVID L. HAMMOND JR
Office history
Current office and 2026 campaign
David Hammond is the Republican incumbent Washington County Board of Education member for District 3, seeking another term in the Aug. 6, 2026 general election 1.
Background and education
Hammond grew up in East Tennessee, attending Johnson City and Unicoi County schools, graduated from Unicoi County High School, attended East Tennessee State University, and graduated from the Gemological Institute of America 1.
Career
Hammond operates Hammond Management, a commercial and apartment rental company, and works as a realtor, auctioneer and farmer. He is involved with the Washington County Cattlemen's Association, the Washington County Agriculture Committee, and the Washington County/UT Extension Agriculture Advisory Board, and is a former Farm Credit advisor 1.
Office history
Hammond was first elected to the board in 2010 and was serving his third term as of his most recent campaign 1.
Legislative record and accomplishments
Hammond says he has worked with fellow board members and the district director to retain teachers, administrators and staff amid teacher-retention pressures facing the school system 1.
Family
Hammond's two children, Jack and Lilly, attend Boones Creek Elementary and Daniel Boone High School, both in the district he represents 1.
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 “JR”, 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 (“JR”).
Tennessee — statement of interest
- Required for state and local officials and candidates — Tennessee Ethics Commission Conflict of Interest Search. Enter last name “JR”and, if needed, select the applicable position.