Jonathan "Chip" Blankenship filed a campaign treasurer form on October 27, 2025, and ran unopposed for Blount County Commission District 9, Seat B, succeeding retiring incumbent Steve Mikels 12. No Democrat or independent qualified for the seat, so Blankenship is set to take office in September 2026 1.
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