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JIM NELSON, JR.
Office history
Current office and 2026 campaign
Dr. Jim Nelson Jr. is an independent candidate for Overton County School Board, District 4 (Rickman), on the August 6, 2026 county general ballot 12. He argues that "the position of a school board member should not be influenced by a political party" and that board decisions "should...be made in the best interest of the students, guided by Christian values" 1. If elected he pledges to "strengthen the quality of education that our children are receiving, and to support and help retain the excellent teachers and auxiliary staff" 1.
Background and education
Nelson is a licensed physician who states, "I have completed 11 years of formal education since graduation from high school," in addition to "countless hours of continuing education credits" 1.
Career
He is a practicing physician and an honorably discharged U.S. Navy veteran who "proudly served 6 years active duty in the United States Navy" 1.
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 “JR.”, 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 (“JR.”).
Tennessee — statement of interest
- Required for state and local officials and candidates — Tennessee Ethics Commission Conflict of Interest Search. Enter last name “JR.”and, if needed, select the applicable position.