{"biography":"## Current office and 2026 campaign\n\nMichael Foster is a Republican candidate for Anderson County Commission District 2 in Tennessee, seeking election on August 6, 2026 [18]. He currently serves as the City Manager of Rocky Top, Tennessee [23]. Foster is a lifelong resident of Anderson County who graduated from Clinton High School in 2002 and received his undergraduate degree from the University of Tennessee in 2006 [23]. He holds certifications as a Certified Public Manager and a Certified Municipal Finance Officer [23].\n\nFoster has been an active member of the Anderson County Commission since at least the 2025-2026 fiscal year, where he is appointed to several standing committees. These include the committee established under the 1981 Financial Management Act, a resolution-based standing committee, and the Opioid Settlement Committee [9][11]. As a candidate, he describes himself as a \"strong conservative\" who prioritizes low taxes and efficient government [23]. He is a member of the Clinton Rotary Club, the Anderson County Chamber of Commerce, the Tennessee Municipal League, and serves on boards for the Boys and Girls Club of North Anderson County, United Way, and Adventure Anderson [23]. Foster was named the 2018 Anderson County Young Professional of the Year and is a 2013 graduate of Leadership Anderson County [23].\n\nFoster resides in Clinton with his wife, Katie, their son Tate, and twin daughters Graylin and Denton. He attends Faith Promise Church [23]. His campaign contact information includes FosterForCommission@gmail.com and the phone number (865) 803-4813 [23].\n\n## Sources\n\n[9] [County Commission Committees and Boards \u2013 Anderson County, Tennessee](https://andersoncountytn.gov/county-commission/county-commission-committees-and-boards/) \u2014 accessed 2026-07-03\n[11] [Opioid Settlement Committee \u2013 Anderson County, Tennessee](https://andersoncountytn.gov/opioid-settlement-committee/) \u2014 accessed 2026-07-03\n[18] [2026 Tennessee county mayoral elections - Wikipedia](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/2026_Tennessee_county_mayoral_elections) \u2014 accessed 2026-07-03\n[23] [County Commission Candidates | Republican Party Of Anderson County Tennessee](https://www.actngop.com/copy-of-district-1-candidates) \u2014 accessed 2026-07-03\n","campaigns":[{"contest":"county_commission_district_2","county":"Anderson","county_count":1,"electiondate":"Thu, 06 Aug 2026 00:00:00 GMT","pgr":"general","state":"TN","title":"County Commission District 2"}],"cf_filings":[],"firstname":"Michael","fullname":"Michael Y. Foster","lastname":"Foster","middlename":"Y.","office_history":[{"campaigns":[{"contest":"county_commission_district_2","contest_title":"County Commission District 2","county":"Anderson","county_count":1,"electiondate":"2026-08-06","office_county":null,"office_key":"county_commission_district_2","office_title":null,"party":"R","pgr":"general","state":"TN"}],"county":null,"cycles":[{"general":{"contest":"county_commission_district_2","contest_title":"County Commission District 2","county":"Anderson","county_count":1,"electiondate":"2026-08-06","office_county":null,"office_key":"county_commission_district_2","office_title":null,"party":"R","pgr":"general","state":"TN"},"party":"R","primary":null,"term":null,"year":2026}],"office_key":"county_commission_district_2","office_title":"County Commission District 2","state":"TN","terms":[]}],"summary":"Anderson County Commissioner for District 2 seeking re-election Aug. 6, 2026; Clinton High School and University of Tennessee graduate with government-finance background.","terms":[],"token":"SA7qx7mamC"}