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JERRY FRIZZELL JR
Office history
Current office and 2026 campaign
Jerry "Jay" Frizzell Jr. is an independent candidate for Sequatchie County Commission District 9 on the August 6, 2026 ballot, in his first run for office.1 His priorities include tax relief for elderly residents, infrastructure improvements to support growth and housing, affordable homeownership for young people, opposition to unfunded state mandates on counties, and concern about school-enrollment losses tied to state voucher programs.1
Background and education
Frizzell graduated from Sequatchie County High School and trained in carpentry, and served three years in the Army Reserve before returning to construction work.1
Career
He joined the Sequatchie County school system in 2000 as a bus driver, later earned a degree to qualify for teaching, and has taught carpentry and electrical classes at Sequatchie County High School for 15 years; his students have competed in SkillsUSA and completed volunteer projects including flooring work at the Cagle Community Center.1
Family
He and his wife recently celebrated their 33rd wedding anniversary; they have two daughters and two grandchildren.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.
Click Search for Candidates and PACs, enter last name “JR”, and submit.
US House, US Senate, and Presidential candidates file with the FEC — see the federal section below. - County and municipal offices (County Mayor, Commissioner, Sheriff, School Board, court clerks, municipal alderman, etc.) — most major TN counties use the EasyVote portal. Select the relevant county and search by candidate name (“JR”).
Tennessee — statement of interest
- Required for state and local officials and candidates — Tennessee Ethics Commission Conflict of Interest Search. Enter last name “JR”and, if needed, select the applicable position.