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Keisha Scott
Office history
Keisha Scott is a Democratic candidate running for Shelby County Sheriff in Tennessee [1]. She is on the ballot in the Democratic primary scheduled for May 5, 2026 [1]. The general election for this office will occur on August 6, 2026 [1]. Scott is competing against Anthony Buckner, Reginald Hubbard, Ricky Pollard, and Michael Pope in the Democratic primary [1]. Two other candidates, Michael Pryor and Donald Taylor, withdrew or were disqualified from the race [1].
Scott served as an Independent candidate in the 2022 Shelby County Sheriff election [1]. In that general election, she received 7.7% of the vote (9,820 votes), finishing behind incumbent Floyd Bonner and Donald Taylor [1]. She did not advance from the Democratic primary in 2022, where incumbent Floyd Bonner received 99.4% of the vote [1].
In the 2026 race, Scott is identified as a sergeant with the Shelby County Sheriffβs Office (SCSO) and a 27-year veteran of the agency [11], [12]. She has expressed interest in becoming the countyβs first woman sheriff [11]. During a forum hosted by the Shelby County Democratic Party, Scott addressed issues regarding jail conditions, staffing shortages, and community trust [11]. Regarding the future of the Shelby County Jail, Scott stated that both remodeling and building a new facility are necessary, but she opposed locating a new jail near populated neighborhoods [12].
Scott has established a campaign committee titled the "Committee to Elect Keisha Scott for Sheriff" [7]. She has not yet completed Ballotpediaβs 2026 Candidate Connection survey [1].
Sources
- [1] Keisha Scott - Ballotpedia
- [2] Tennessee elections, 2026 - Ballotpedia
- [3] Tennessee gubernatorial election, 2026 - Ballotpedia
- [5] Candidate Lists | Tennessee Secretary of State
- [6] Candidate Information | Williamson County, TN - Official Site
- [7] Shelby County | Committee to Elect Keisha Scott for Sheriff
- [9] Anonymous Democratic Ballot for Memphis, TN on May 5, 2026
- [11] Shelby Co. Democrats host forum for sheriff candidates
- [12] Shelby County sheriff candidates split on need for new jail
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 β search by last name on each.
Tennessee β Shelby County campaign finance (Sheriff)
- Scott, Keisha - CFD 1st Quarter 2026.pdf β filed 04/02/26
- Scott, Keisha - CFD Year-End 2025.pdf β filed 02/03/26
- Scott, Keisha - CFD Mid-Year 2025.pdf β filed 07/07/25
- Scott, Keisha - CFD Year-End 2024.pdf β filed 01/30/25
- Scott, Keisha - CFD Mid-Year 2024.pdf β filed 07/10/24
- Scott, Keisha - CFD Year-End 2023.pdf β filed 01/24/24
- Scott, Keisha - CFD Mid-Term 2023.pdf β filed 07/24/23
- Scott, Keisha - CFD Year-End 2022.pdf β filed 01/31/23
- Scott, Keisha - CFD 4th Quarter 2022.pdf β filed 01/20/23
- Scott, Keisha - CFD 3rd Quarter 2022.pdf β filed 10/04/22
- Scott, Keisha - CFD Pre-General 2022.pdf β filed 07/27/22
- Scott, Keisha - CFD 2nd Quarter 2022.pdf β filed 07/01/22
- Scott, Keisha - Appointment of Treasurer 2022 (3).pdf β filed 06/16/22
- Scott, Keisha - CFD 1st Quarter 2022.pdf β filed 04/05/22
- Scott, Keisha - CFD Year-End 2021.pdf β filed 01/24/22
- Scott, Keisha - Appointment of Treasurer 2022.pdf β filed 12/07/21
- Scott, Keisha - CFD - Mid-Year 2021 β filed 07/06/21
- Scott, Keisha - Appointment of Treasurer 2022.pdf β filed 06/03/21
Tennessee β campaign finance (search)
- State offices (Governor, US Senate, US Rep, TN Senate, TN House, State Executive Committee) β Tennessee Registry of Election Finance. Click Search for Candidates and PACs, enter last name “Scott”, and submit.
Tennessee β statement of interest
- Required for state and local officials and candidates β Tennessee Ethics Commission Conflict of Interest Search. Enter last name “Scott”and, if needed, select the applicable position.