{"biography":"## Current office and 2026 campaign\nJerry \"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]\n\n## Background and education\nFrizzell graduated from Sequatchie County High School and trained in carpentry, and served three years in the Army Reserve before returning to construction work.[1]\n\n## Career\nHe 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]\n\n## Family\nHe and his wife recently celebrated their 33rd wedding anniversary; they have two daughters and two grandchildren.[1]\n\n## Sources\n[1] [Candidate interviews: Jay Frizzell \u2014 Sequatchie Post](https://www.facebook.com/61559850526176/posts/candidate-interviews-jay-frizzelljerry-jay-frizzell-jr-i-is-running-for-election/122217958046328350/) \u2014 accessed 2026-07-23","campaigns":[{"contest":"county_commission_district_9","county":"Sequatchie","county_count":1,"electiondate":"Thu, 06 Aug 2026 00:00:00 GMT","pgr":"general","state":"TN","title":"County Commissioner District 9"}],"cf_filings":[],"firstname":"JERRY","fullname":"JERRY FRIZZELL JR","lastname":"JR","middlename":"FRIZZELL","office_history":[{"campaigns":[{"contest":"county_commission_district_9","contest_title":"County Commissioner District 9","county":"Sequatchie","county_count":1,"electiondate":"2026-08-06","office_county":null,"office_key":"county_commission_district_9","office_title":null,"party":"I","pgr":"general","state":"TN"}],"county":null,"cycles":[{"general":{"contest":"county_commission_district_9","contest_title":"County Commissioner District 9","county":"Sequatchie","county_count":1,"electiondate":"2026-08-06","office_county":null,"office_key":"county_commission_district_9","office_title":null,"party":"I","pgr":"general","state":"TN"},"party":"I","primary":null,"term":null,"year":2026}],"office_key":"county_commission_district_9","office_title":"County Commissioner District 9","state":"TN","terms":[]}],"summary":"First-time independent candidate for Sequatchie County Commission District 9; longtime Sequatchie County High School carpentry and electrical teacher.","terms":[],"token":"c9MI89YQVm"}