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Richie Mercado
Office history
Current office and 2026 campaign
Richie Mercado is a candidate for Wilson County District 17 Democratic Executive Committeeman 1. He also states that he is running for Wilson County District 1 County Commission in Tennessee 2. His campaign website describes his vision as one that works for all residents and neighbors, aiming to carry forward the success of recruiting and training candidates locally to the state level 1. Mercado asserts that he possesses the energy to move the party in a new direction, ultimately seeking to flip the state blue 1. He further states that he will use his years of service and leadership to bring accountable and sustainable progress for neighbors, building a stronger, more connected community 2.
Background and education
Richie Mercado is a resident of Wilson County, Tennessee 2. He states that he is running for District 17 Democratic Executive Committeeman and previously ran for District 1 County Commission in Wilson County 12.
The provided sources do not contain information regarding Richie Mercado's birthplace, year of birth, upbringing, religion, schools attended, or degrees earned.
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Career
Richie Mercado is a business owner and operator 2. He states that he has years of service and leadership experience which he intends to apply to his role as a District 1 County Commission candidate in Wilson County, Tennessee 2.
Office history
Richie Mercado is currently a candidate for District 17 Democratic State Executive Committeeman 1. He has also announced his candidacy for District 1 County Commission in Wilson County, Tennessee 2.
The provided sources do not contain information regarding any previously held elected or appointed offices, nor do they specify the outcomes of past races run by Mercado.
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 “Mercado”, 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 (“Mercado”).
Tennessee — statement of interest
- Required for state and local officials and candidates — Tennessee Ethics Commission Conflict of Interest Search. Enter last name “Mercado”and, if needed, select the applicable position.