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Andy (Andrew) J. Swafford
Office history
Current office and 2026 campaign
Andrew (Andy) J. Swafford announced his candidacy for Tennessee House of Representatives District 31 in the 2026 Republican Primary. He simultaneously ran unopposed as the Republican incumbent for Bledsoe County Commission District 2, Part B.
Background and education
Swafford was born and raised in Bledsoe County, growing up on his family's farm in the Cold Springs community. He earned a Bachelor of Science in Plant Sciences with a concentration in Genetics and Biotechnology and a minor in Entrepreneurship from the University of Tennessee.
Career
Swafford manages a major agricultural operation for Aviagen North America, overseeing the movement of more than three million eggs monthly across North America. He also co-owns and operates a farm and small business with his brother. He serves as Chairman of the Tennessee Young Republicans and represents District 2 on the Bledsoe County Commission.
Family
Swafford and his wife, Maryanne, reside in Pikeville, Tennessee.
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 “Swafford”, 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 (“Swafford”).
Tennessee — statement of interest
- Required for state and local officials and candidates — Tennessee Ethics Commission Conflict of Interest Search. Enter last name “Swafford”and, if needed, select the applicable position.