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Andre' Darnell
Office history
Current office and 2026 campaign
Andre' Darnell is an incumbent Jackson-Madison County School Board member and an independent candidate for School Board District 6 (Position 2) in the August 6, 2026 election.12 His campaign platform emphasizes transparency and collaboration, expanding universal pre-K and technology resources, and academic and workforce-development programs.1
Background and education
A second-generation Jackson native, Darnell graduated from Jackson Central-Merry High School and attended ITT Technical Institute in Memphis; he has pursued a business degree at Lane College and received a 2019–20 McWherter Scholars Award.13
Career
Darnell works in supply-chain operations, project management, and procurement.1
Office history and accomplishments
Darnell represents District 6 (Zone 6) on the school board. He co-founded the I AM JCM Coalition and led a petition drive of more than 3,000 signatures that helped bring the Early College program to the historic Jackson Central-Merry campus.13 In November 2024 he was appointed an at-large member of the Tennessee School Boards Association board of directors.3
Family
Darnell has been married to his wife, Liakita, for 25 years, and they have three sons; he is active in his church.13
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 “Darnell”, 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 (“Darnell”).
Tennessee — statement of interest
- Required for state and local officials and candidates — Tennessee Ethics Commission Conflict of Interest Search. Enter last name “Darnell”and, if needed, select the applicable position.