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Rod Grubbs
Office history
Current office and 2026 campaign
Rod Grubbs is a Republican candidate for the Lincoln County Commission, District 3, on the August 6, 2026 county general ballot. District 3 is a single "vote for three" contest 12. Grubbs says he decided to run after a 2023 county property-tax increase that he felt was enacted without clear justification, and that he received "silence" when he asked commissioners to explain it 34. His stated platform emphasizes transparent leadership and explaining the reasoning behind votes, fiscal responsibility -- his position is that "government should function like a household budget," prioritizing budget cuts and deferrals before new taxes -- managed growth tied to infrastructure such as schools, water, and emergency services, and a "data-driven" approach to decisions 3.
Background and education
Outside his career, Grubbs serves as vice-chair of the Lincoln County Republican Party, volunteers with the Camp Blount Historic Site Association, mentors youth at local high-school career days, and teaches Bible classes at West Fayetteville Church of Christ 3.
Career
Grubbs says he spent 35 years at NASA, where he managed infrastructure projects including NASA Television and the images.nasa.gov site, and now works as a small-business consultant specializing in aerospace imaging 3.
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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Tennessee — statement of interest
- Required for state and local officials and candidates — Tennessee Ethics Commission Conflict of Interest Search. Enter last name “Grubbs”and, if needed, select the applicable position.