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JACK BARTON
Office history
Current office and 2026 campaign
Jack Barton is a Democratic nominee for one of two DeKalb County Commission seats in District 3 in the August 6, 2026 general election, having been nominated in the May 5, 2026 Democratic primary alongside Ronnie Goodwin 12.
Office history
Barton previously served a total of 12 years on the DeKalb County Commission — two terms representing District 2 and one term in District 3 — spending 10 of those years on the budget committee 34. In October 2025 the county commission appointed him, by a 10-2 vote, to fill the unexpired District 3 term of Tony Luna, who had resigned; he was sworn in by County Mayor Matt Adcock 3. Barton is a citizen member and secretary of the DeKalb County Regional Planning Commission and a citizen member of the county ethics committee 34.
Background
Barton has lived in DeKalb County for about 25 years and is the father of three 3. He served nine years as president and coordinator of the Smithville Fiddlers' Jamboree, stepping down in 2017, and has volunteered with Habitat for Humanity and the Fiddler 5K 3.
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 “BARTON”, 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 (“BARTON”).
Tennessee — statement of interest
- Required for state and local officials and candidates — Tennessee Ethics Commission Conflict of Interest Search. Enter last name “BARTON”and, if needed, select the applicable position.