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Garfield Scott
Current office and 2026 campaign
Garfield Scott is a Democratic candidate running for election to the Tennessee House of Representatives to represent District 68 1. He is on the ballot in the Democratic primary scheduled for August 6, 2026 1. Scott qualified for the ballot by meeting the state's qualifying deadline of March 10, 2026 2.
Scott, a lifelong resident of Clarksville, Tennessee, announced his candidacy for the seat currently held by retiring Republican Representative Curtis Johnson 4. The District 68 seat covers east and south Clarksville’s diverse rural and suburban areas 5. Scott states that he was born and raised in the St. Bethlehem area and has lived in District 68 all his life 6.
Regarding his campaign developments, Scott self-describes as a retired truck driver and married father of two grown children with one young grandchild 5. He is affiliated with Elk's Lodge and Teamsters 1. As of the available records, Scott does not have any endorsements from Democratic or progressive organizations 3. The general election for this seat is scheduled to occur on November 3, 2026 1.
Background and education
Garfield Scott is a third-generation native of Clarksville, Tennessee, who was born and raised in the St. Bethlehem area 4. He self-describes as a lifelong resident who has lived in District 68 his entire life 5.
Specific details regarding his religious affiliation, the schools he attended, or any degrees earned are not provided in the available sources 1.
Career
Garfield Scott is a third-generation native of Clarksville, Tennessee, having been born and raised in the St. Bethlehem area 4. He self-describes as a lifelong resident who has lived in District 68 his entire life 5. Professionally, Scott worked as a truck driver and in the construction industry 1. He is retired from these roles and is a married father of two grown children with one young grandchild 5.
Scott has been affiliated with the Elks Lodge and the Teamsters union 1.
Office history
Garfield Scott has held no prior elected or appointed public office 1. His professional background includes work as a truck driver and in construction, and he is affiliated with the Elk's Lodge and Teamsters 1.
Scott announced his candidacy for the Tennessee House of Representatives to represent District 68 in 2024 4. He was selected as the Democratic candidate for the seat, which covers east and south Clarksville’s diverse rural and suburban areas and is currently held by retiring Republican Representative Curtis Johnson 5. Scott qualified for the ballot with a filing deadline of March 10, 2026 2. He is running in the Democratic primary scheduled for August 6, 2026, with the general election set for November 3, 2026 1. As of May 2026, Scott has not received endorsements from Democratic or progressive organizations 3.
Family
Scott is a married father of two grown children 4. He also has one young grandchild 5.
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 (“Scott”).
Tennessee — statement of interest
- Required for state and local officials and candidates — Tennessee Ethics Commission Conflict of Interest Search. Enter last name “Scott”and, if needed, select the applicable position.