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MATTHEW LADD SHOAF
Office history
Current office and 2026 campaign
Matthew Ladd Shoaf is the incumbent Sumner County Commissioner for District 22 (Hendersonville) and the Republican Party nominee seeking re-election on the August 6, 2026 ballot, facing Democrat Phil Barnes 12. His campaign, "Responsible Growth — Responsible Government," emphasizes infrastructure planning and fiscal responsibility for the county 23.
Background
Shoaf describes himself as "a husband, father, US Army veteran, experienced business leader, and long-time Tennessee citizen and community member" 2.
Office history
He was elected to the District 22 commission seat in 2022 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.
Click Search for Candidates and PACs, enter last name “SHOAF”, 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 (“SHOAF”).
Tennessee — statement of interest
- Required for state and local officials and candidates — Tennessee Ethics Commission Conflict of Interest Search. Enter last name “SHOAF”and, if needed, select the applicable position.