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DAVID AARON MORGAN
Office history
Current office and 2026 campaign
David Aaron Morgan is the sitting Lawrence County Executive, first elected in August 2022 with 59.14% of the vote (5,640 votes), according to his campaign biography 1. He is seeking a second term in the 2026 election cycle as a Republican, running against fellow Republican Phillip J. Heatherly in the primary; Independent Shane Eaton also appears on the August 6, 2026 county general election ballot for the office 2. As County Executive, Morgan serves as Lawrence County's chief executive and chief financial officer, with duties including budget compilation, payroll, accounting, personnel management, and legal compliance 3.
Background and education
Morgan earned an Associate's degree from Columbia State Community College (2012-2014), a Bachelor of Science in Pastoral Ministries and Counseling Psychology from Nelson University in Waxahachie, Texas (2005), and a Master of Science in Leadership and Public Service from Lipscomb University in Nashville, completed in July 2025 with partial funding from an Ayers Foundation scholarship, per his campaign site 1.
Career
Morgan worked as a general contractor from 2001 to 2019, managing residential, commercial, and industrial electrical and construction projects, according to his campaign biography 1. He has served as lead pastor of United Church since 2013, after eight years as associate pastor; his campaign describes the congregation as drawing more than 550 attendees weekly 1. He founded 8Oaks Recovery Inc., which his campaign site describes as a faith-based clinical substance-abuse treatment nonprofit 1.
Office history
Morgan was elected Lawrence County Executive in August 2022 with 59.14% of the vote 1.
Legislative record and accomplishments
During his term, the county announced in 2023 that Magna International would build a 500,000-square-foot facility in Lawrence County, according to his campaign material 1.
Business interests and wealth source
Morgan owns Morgan Family Farms, described on his campaign site as a regenerative-agriculture operation raising grass-fed cattle, lamb, and pastured pork 1. He also worked as a general contractor for 18 years before taking office 1.
Family
Morgan and his wife, Stephanie, have five children - Payton, Benjamin, Elijah, Eden, and Titus - and a son-in-law, Kendall Franklin, per his campaign biography 1.
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 “MORGAN”and, if needed, select the applicable position.