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Robbie Bennett

Robbie  Bennett

Office history

Current office and 2026 campaign

Robbie Bennett is the incumbent Republican Blount County Commissioner for District 4, Seat A, and the Republican nominee on the Aug. 6, 2026 general-election ballot, facing Democrat Robin Cox 12. He is seeking a third term 3.

Background and education

Bennett has lived in Blount County his whole life 3.

Career

Bennett has been an educator in Blount County Schools for 26 years, serving as head baseball coach for 25 years and as assistant principal/athletic director for 15 years 3.

Office history

Bennett has served two terms on the Blount County Commission. He currently serves on the Commission's Beer Board, Commission Workshop Committee, and Education Committee, per the county's official commissioners listing 4.

Legislative record and accomplishments

Per his Daily Times candidate profile, during his two terms the county kept its tax rate at $2.47 before lowering it to the certified rate of $1.59 in 2023; he says he voted against cluster housing and for a resolution increasing minimum lot sizes to help control growth 3.

Sources

Public filings

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