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DOUG IBBETSON
Office history
Current office and 2026 campaign
Doug Ibbetson is an incumbent Jefferson County Board of Education member for District 1, where he serves as vice chair, and a Republican nominee for re-election in the August 6, 2026 county general election, which fills two District 1 seats.13 His stated priorities include student achievement, teacher support, keeping education decisions local, electing rather than appointing the director of schools, fiscal responsibility, and financial transparency; he has pledged to limit himself to two consecutive four-year terms.2
Background and education
Ibbetson is a longtime Jefferson County resident who lives in the Indian Creek community; District 1 covers the Dandridge, Chestnut Hill, Indian Creek, Parrots Chapel, Swannsylvania, Oak Grove, Deep Springs, and Piedmont areas.2 Since moving to the county he has organized the "Pickin' and Grinnin' Bluegrass Jam" at Indian Creek, co-founded and taught banjo in the Pee Wee Pickers youth program, and organized "A Day at the Lake" for fatherless children.2
Career
Ibbetson has a background in corporate and independent business, which he says informs his focus on fiscal responsibility and financial transparency for the school district.2
Sources
Public filings
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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.
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Tennessee — statement of interest
- Required for state and local officials and candidates — Tennessee Ethics Commission Conflict of Interest Search. Enter last name “IBBETSON”and, if needed, select the applicable position.