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DAVID WAYNE SHELTON
Office history
2026
general
Current office and 2026 campaign
David W. Shelton is the incumbent independent Montgomery County Commissioner for District 21 and is running for re-election in the Aug. 6, 2026 election, facing Republican Brad VanKirk 12. He runs on building quality of life in Montgomery County and expanding first-responder services in rural areas 1.
Background and career
Shelton is a community activist, business owner, writer, and columnist; his activism has focused on fairness, justice, and equality, including LGBT+ equality and conversations on race relations 1.
Sources
1. David W. Shelton announces candidacy for County Commission, District 21 — accessed 2026-07-22
2. Who’s on ballot for Montgomery County mayor, sheriff, commission, School Board — accessed 2026-07-22
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 “SHELTON”, 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 (“SHELTON”).
Tennessee — statement of interest
- Required for state and local officials and candidates — Tennessee Ethics Commission Conflict of Interest Search. Enter last name “SHELTON”and, if needed, select the applicable position.
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