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Nancy Bailey
Office history
Current office and 2026 campaign
Nancy Bailey is a Republican candidate for Williamson County Commission District 7 (Brentwood area), a two-member district 12. In the May 5, 2026 Republican primary she led the field with 38.57% of the vote, ahead of Tom Tunnicliffe (38.16%) and incumbent Christopher Richards (23.27%), and advanced to the August 6 general election 13. Tunnicliffe and Bailey ran an allied campaign, holding a joint kickoff in March 2026 1. Her stated priorities are keeping schools well funded, investing in the sheriff's department, and approaching growth thoughtfully to relieve traffic and preserve community character 1.
Background and family
Bailey describes herself as a Christian, wife, mother of seven, and lifelong conservative Republican 1. She is married to John "Jack" Bailey and has four daughters and three sons 1. She is active at Covenant Presbyterian Church, and her children attended Williamson County Schools, where she has volunteered 1.
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.
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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 (“Bailey”).
Tennessee — statement of interest
- Required for state and local officials and candidates — Tennessee Ethics Commission Conflict of Interest Search. Enter last name “Bailey”and, if needed, select the applicable position.