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CRAIG CLARK
Office history
Current office and 2026 campaign
Craig Clark is a Republican candidate for the Cumberland County Commission in the 3rd District, which elects two commissioners 13. He advanced from the May 5, 2026 county primary (about 48 percent) to the August 6 general election, along with fellow Republican Karen Shanks (about 50 percent) 3. His campaign emphasizes disciplined stewardship of tax dollars, open government and "zero backroom deals," and "sensible" growth grounded in faith-and-family values; he describes himself as an experienced project manager rather than a politician 1.
Background and education
Clark describes himself as a family man and longtime resident of the Homesteads community in Cumberland County who came from a modest upbringing 1.
Career
Clark is a retired civil engineer and executive manager with more than 30 years of experience managing teams and solving public-works problems 1.
Office history
In May 2026 the County Commission appointed Clark to the Cumberland County Board of Equalization, a seat added to meet a state requirement that the county's board have six members because of the city of Crossville's population; the appointment runs through April 30, 2028 2.
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 “CLARK”, 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 (“CLARK”).
Tennessee — statement of interest
- Required for state and local officials and candidates — Tennessee Ethics Commission Conflict of Interest Search. Enter last name “CLARK”and, if needed, select the applicable position.