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RICH KIENLEN
Office history
Current office and 2026 campaign
Rich Kienlen is a Republican candidate for Bradley County Commission, District 4, Seat B, and won the May 5, 2026, Republican primary in a four-candidate field that also included Debra L. Gleason, Melanie Dale Lawson and David Thomas Ricketts 12.
Background and career
Kienlen has been a Bradley County resident for more than 40 years and serves as director of misdemeanor probation for Bradley County 1. He says he is committed to service, fairness and responsible leadership, and lists fiscal responsibility and listening to residents among his priorities 1.
Sources
Public filings
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Tennessee — statement of interest
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