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EDEN NOKES
Office history
Current office and 2026 campaign
Eden Nokes is an independent candidate for one of two DeKalb County Commission seats in District 3 in the August 6, 2026 general election, running against Republicans Bradley Hendrix and Don Rigsby and Democrats Jack Barton and Ronnie Goodwin 12.
Career
Nokes is a clerk for Town & Lake Realty & Auction and has managed Bell Street Apartments since 2018, work she has described as involving budgets, planning, and public input 3.
Office history
Nokes sought appointment to fill District 3 commission vacancies twice in 2025 — first after the resignation of Susannah Cripps and again in October 2025 after the resignation of Tony Luna — but was not selected 3.
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.
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Tennessee — statement of interest
- Required for state and local officials and candidates — Tennessee Ethics Commission Conflict of Interest Search. Enter last name “NOKES”and, if needed, select the applicable position.