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JON MATTHEWS
Office history
Current office and 2026 campaign
Jon Matthews is the 7th District member of the Cumberland County Board of Education, running again for the seat in the August 6, 2026 election 14. He is a resident of Bear Creek Road in the 7th District 3.
Office history
Matthews was named the Republican Party's nominee for the 7th District Board of Education vacancy and appeared on the November 2024 ballot for the seat 3.
Legislative record and accomplishments
On January 23, 2025, the Board of Education voted 5-4 against renewing the contract of Director of Schools William Stepp; Matthews was among the five members who voted against renewal, saying teachers felt Stepp was "inaccessible" and telling the board, "they see him there, but they don't have an opportunity to talk to him or have a discussion" 2. He later raised the idea of hiring an interim Director of Schools for board discussion 4.
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 “MATTHEWS”, 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 (“MATTHEWS”).
Tennessee — statement of interest
- Required for state and local officials and candidates — Tennessee Ethics Commission Conflict of Interest Search. Enter last name “MATTHEWS”and, if needed, select the applicable position.