{"biography":"## Background and education\nBlount attended Mitchell High School, graduating in 1978 ([electrodblount.com](https://electrodblount.com/about_us.php)). He earned a Bachelor of Business Administration (BBA) in Accounting from Tennessee State University ([electrodblount.com](https://electrodblount.com/about_us.php)). Additionally, he attended Dartmouth College\u2019s Amos Tuck School of Business Administration for continuing education and obtained a Master's Degree in technology from Strayer University in 2023 ([electrodblount.com](https://electrodblount.com/about_us.php)).\n\n## Career\nRod Blount is a Democratic politician and business professional running for Shelby County Board of Commissioners District 9 in Tennessee ([Ballotpedia](https://ballotpedia.org/Rod_Blount)). He brings accounting and auditing experience to his political career, which he highlighted during interviews with the county commission committee ahead of the 2026 election ([Action News 5](https://www.actionnews5.com/2026/03/05/10-candidates-vie-shelby-county-commission-district-9-seat/)).\n\nAccording to his campaign website, Blount has over 30 years of experience as a business owner ([electrodblount.com](https://electrodblount.com/about_us.php)). His professional history includes founding the Diversity Business Trade Association and serving as a charter member of a credit union ([electrodblount.com](https://electrodblount.com/about_us.php)). He has worked in technology, insurance, and procurement compliance, holding certifications as a Medicare & Medicaid Professional and a Certified Finance Professional ([electrodblount.com](https://electrodblount.com/about_us.php)).\n\nBlount\u2019s political career includes appointments by former Memphis Mayor Willie Herenton to the Center City Commission Revenue Finance Corporation ([electrodblount.com](https://electrodblount.com/about_us.php)). He was also nominated by former U.S. Congressman Harold Ford Sr. for a presidential appointment and served as a Delegate to the White House Conference on Small Business, appointed by President Bill Clinton ([electrodblount.com](https://electrodblount.com/about_us.php)).\n\n## Office history\nBlount has sought elected office at both the state and local levels in Shelby County. In the 2022 Democratic primary for Shelby County Assessor of Property, he received 16.3% of the vote against incumbent Melvin Burgess ([Ballotpedia](https://ballotpedia.org/Rod_Blount)). He later ran in the special Democratic primary for Tennessee House of Representatives District 86 on January 24, 2023, where he received 4.4% of the vote (103 votes) before losing to Justin Pearson ([Ballotpedia](https://ballotpedia.org/Rod_Blount)).\n\nIn March 2026, Blount appeared before a Shelby County Commission committee for the District 9 seat, which had become vacant following the resignation of Edmund Ford Jr. ([Action News 5](https://www.actionnews5.com/2026/03/05/10-candidates-vie-shelby-county-commission-district-9-seat/)). He is currently a candidate in the Democratic primary for Shelby County Board of Commissioners District 9, scheduled for May 5, 2026 ([Ballotpedia](https://ballotpedia.org/Rod_Blount)).\n\n## Business interests and wealth source\nNo statement of interest filing found as of 2026-04-25. Search the [Tennessee Ethics Commission Statement of Interest Search](https://conflict.app.tn.gov/conflict/search.htm).\n\n## Family\nBlount identifies as a community activist and business activist ([electrodblount.com](https://electrodblount.com/about_us.php)). He is an ordained deacon and an active member of Alpha Phi Alpha Fraternity, Inc. ([electrodblount.com](https://electrodblount.com/about_us.php)). Per his campaign site, he is the father of three sons and the son of the late Rev. Walter and Mittie Blount ([electrodblount.com](https://electrodblount.com/about_us.php)). He also describes himself as an amateur coach for basketball and baseball ([electrodblount.com](https://electrodblount.com/about_us.php)).\n","campaigns":[{"contest":"county_commissioner_district_9","county":"shelby","county_count":1,"electiondate":"Tue, 05 May 2026 00:00:00 GMT","pgr":"primary","state":"TN","title":"County Commissioner District 9"}],"cf_filings":[{"county":"shelby","displayname":"Blount, Rod","documents":[{"datesubmitted":"02/02/26","documentid":"FD650E69-8286-4F54-AF91-28E33FBD254D","documentname":"Blount, Rod - CFD Year-End 2025.pdf","documentnameid":["FD650E69-8286-4F54-AF91-28E33FBD254D","Blount, Rod - CFD Year-End 2025.pdf"],"documenttype":"2025 CFD","electionname":null},{"datesubmitted":"07/15/25","documentid":"273C78E6-C692-4EEC-BF12-4FA74BC867FC","documentname":"Blount, Rod - CFD Mid-Year 2025.pdf","documentnameid":["273C78E6-C692-4EEC-BF12-4FA74BC867FC","Blount, Rod - CFD Mid-Year 2025.pdf"],"documenttype":"2025 CFD","electionname":null},{"datesubmitted":"02/07/25","documentid":"45D7B894-FCF6-4A26-AF42-B67D241E5C78","documentname":"Blount, Rod - 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