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James R. Washburn
Office history
Current office and 2026 campaign
James Washburn is one of two Weakley County commissioners representing District 9 and is a candidate on the August 6, 2026 county general ballot 1.
Background and education
Washburn was born and raised in Dresden and graduated from Dresden High School in 2008 1. He served four years in the U.S. Marine Corps infantry from 2009 to 2013, completing two combat deployments to Afghanistan and earning the Purple Heart and Combat Action Ribbon along with two certificates of commendation 1. He holds a bachelor's degree in political science from the University of Louisville and a Doctor of Jurisprudence from the University of Memphis 1.
Career
Washburn works as an assistant district attorney general for Tennessee's 27th Judicial District 1.
Office history
Washburn serves on the commission's Public Safety Committee and has previously served on the Nursing Home Board, the Ethics Committee and the Beer Board 1.
Family
Washburn lives in Dresden with his wife, Audrea, and their son, J. Edgar Washburn 1. He is a deacon at Dresden First Baptist Church and is active in the Dresden Rotary Club and Elks Lodge 1.
Sources
Public filings
Candidates and officeholders are required by law to file campaign finance reports and statements of economic interest. The sites below don't support direct links to an individual record — search by last name on each.
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 “Washburn”, 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 (“Washburn”).
Tennessee — statement of interest
- Required for state and local officials and candidates — Tennessee Ethics Commission Conflict of Interest Search. Enter last name “Washburn”and, if needed, select the applicable position.