Derek Truelove

Derek Truelove is a Republican candidate running for State Executive Committeeman District 17 in Wilson County, Tennessee, during the August 6, 2026 primary election [1]. He is a resident of Lebanon, Tennessee, where he has lived for more than 20 years [11]. Truelove is married to Kristen, and they have five children [11].

Professionally, Truelove has over 25 years of business experience ranging from Fortune 100 companies to startups [11]. He serves as the President of Citizens Academy for the Wilson County Sheriff Alumni Association and is associated with Living Sent Ministries, where he has been involved since meeting Jerry Moll over 15 years ago [11]. He is also a board member of Living Sent Ministries and a member of the Wilson County Fair Board and the Lebanon-Wilson County Chamber of Commerce [11].

Truelove’s community service includes membership at Joy Church for over a decade and involvement with Business by the Book at the Mount Juliet Chamber [11]. He was a member of Leadership Wilson, graduating in the Class of 2019 [12]. His personal interests include traveling with his wife, hiking, cycling, reading, and spending time with his family [11].

Sources

• [1] Tennessee elections, 2026 - Ballotpedia
• [2] United States House of Representatives elections in Tennessee, 2026 - Ballotpedia
• [3] Candidate Lists | Tennessee Secretary of State
• [4] Candidate Information | Williamson County, TN - Official Site
• [5] Elections Calendar | Tennessee Secretary of State
• [6] 2026 United States House of Representatives elections in Tennessee - Wikipedia
• [7] 2026 Tennessee gubernatorial election - Wikipedia
• [11] Derek Truelove – Living Sent Ministries
• [12] Alumni — Leadership Wilson - Squarespace

Public filings

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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 “Truelove”, 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 (“Truelove”).

Tennessee — statement of interest

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