Justin Pinkerton

Justin Pinkerton is an independent candidate running for Hamilton County Commission, District 6 in Tennessee [8]. A lifelong resident of District 6 and native of Red Bank, Pinkerton qualified for the general election ballot by collecting signatures from registered voters within the district, a requirement under Tennessee law [8]. He secured his place on the ballot ahead of the August 6, 2026, primary election [8].

Pinkerton describes himself as a "community-first independent," emphasizing values such as accessibility, transparency, and accountability in county government [8]. Rather than adhering to a predetermined party platform, he has stated his intention to launch a community input process that includes neighborhood listening sessions and public surveys to shape a people-driven agenda based on local priorities [8]. He has expressed concern that decisions at the county level often feel distant or predetermined, aiming instead to involve residents in the process before decisions are finalized [8].

Following his qualification, Pinkerton planned to continue meeting with residents across District 6 through small neighborhood conversations and listening sessions to ensure their voices are heard [8].

Sources

• [1] Tennessee elections, 2026 - Ballotpedia
• [2] Tennessee gubernatorial election, 2026 - Ballotpedia
• [3] United States House of Representatives elections in Tennessee, 2026 - Ballotpedia
• [4] Candidate Lists | Tennessee Secretary of State
• [5] 2026 Election United States Senate - Tennessee - FEC.gov
• [6] Candidate Information | Williamson County, TN - Official Site
• [7] 2026 United States House of Representatives elections in Tennessee - Wikipedia
• [8] Independent Candidate Pinkerton Running For County Commission District 6 - Chattanoogan.com

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

• State offices (Governor, US Senate, US Rep, TN Senate, TN House, State Executive Committee) — Tennessee Registry of Election Finance. Click Search for Candidates and PACs, enter last name “Pinkerton”, and submit.
• Shelby County and municipal offices (County Mayor, Commissioner, Sheriff, School Board, court clerks, municipal alderman, etc.) — Shelby County Public Campaign Finance Portal. Select the election year and search by candidate name (“Pinkerton”).

Tennessee — statement of interest

• Required for state and local officials and candidates — Tennessee Ethics Commission Conflict of Interest Search. Enter last name “Pinkerton”and, if needed, select the applicable position.