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Tim Simmons
Office history
Current office and 2026 campaign
John T. "Tim" Simmons is an Independent candidate for Bledsoe County Road Superintendent in the August 6, 2026 county general election, challenging incumbent Benny "Tobe" Smith 12. Simmons was approved by the Tennessee Highway Officials Certification Board and cleared by the local election commission to appear on the ballot for the office 2.
Career
Simmons opened his own business in the community in August 1993 2. In his campaign he has emphasized understanding equipment capability, proper maintenance, and the difference experienced operators make in the quality and cost of road work across the county 2.
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 “Simmons”, 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 (“Simmons”).
Tennessee — statement of interest
- Required for state and local officials and candidates — Tennessee Ethics Commission Conflict of Interest Search. Enter last name “Simmons”and, if needed, select the applicable position.