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Keenan Sudderth
Office history
Current office and 2026 campaign
Keenan Sudderth is the Republican Party nominee for Blount County Commission District 1, Seat B, on the August 6, 2026 county general election ballot, facing Democratic nominee Terri Klozik for the seat being vacated by retiring incumbent Earl McMahan 12. Sudderth won the May 5, 2026 Republican primary over Andy Stanley by a single vote, 270–269; as of the county's certification of results, no appeal had been filed with the state Republican Party 3.
Background and education
Per his Daily Times "Hats in the Ring" candidate profile — where he is referred to as "Dr. Keenan Sudderth" — he is described as "a lifelong Blount County resident, educator, and community advocate" 1. His LinkedIn profile lists him as "Keenan Sudderth, Ed.S." and identifies him as a marketing educator in the Career and Technical Education program at Alcoa High School 4.
Career
Sudderth's candidate profile describes experience in education, workforce development, and community leadership, including work with Blount County Schools and Alcoa City Schools, industry experience with Clayton Homes, and support for higher education through Pellissippi State Community College and the University of Tennessee. He has also served with the Empty Pantry Fund, the Alcoa/Blount County Jaycees, the Alcoa City Schools Foundation, and as assistant director of Alcoa Youth Sports 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 “Sudderth”, 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 (“Sudderth”).
Tennessee — statement of interest
- Required for state and local officials and candidates — Tennessee Ethics Commission Conflict of Interest Search. Enter last name “Sudderth”and, if needed, select the applicable position.