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EDGAR A. JEWELL, JR
Office history
Current office and 2026 campaign
Eddie Jewell (Edgar A. Jewell, Jr.) is the incumbent Meigs County Mayor and the sole Democratic candidate seeking re-election on the August 6, 2026 ballot 34. He faces Republican nominee Joe Lawson 4.
Background and career
By his campaign's account, Jewell has 40 years of public service in Meigs County, including 33 years as fire chief and three decades of work serving youth; he previously served as the county's Juvenile Services Director 1.
Office history
Jewell was first elected Meigs County Mayor in 2022, defeating incumbent Bill James, and has served in the office since 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 “JR”, 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 (“JR”).
Tennessee — statement of interest
- Required for state and local officials and candidates — Tennessee Ethics Commission Conflict of Interest Search. Enter last name “JR”and, if needed, select the applicable position.