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KATHY CARR
Office history
Current office and 2026 campaign
Kathy Carr is the Democratic candidate for Washington County Commissioner, District 1, on the ballot in the August 6, 2026 county general election 1. Her campaign describes its focus as "Trust • Civility • Transparency," aiming to restore confidence in county government 1.
Background and education
Per her campaign site, Carr brings more than 30 years of experience as a teacher and school principal, during which she "managed budgets, led diverse teams, and made decisions with students, families, and staff in mind" 1.
Career
Carr's campaign site states she has attended Washington County Commission meetings and related board and committee sessions since moving to the county, citing that experience as the basis for her positions on land use, growth management, and coordination between the Commission, schools, and libraries 12. She says she opposed the county's rezoning of the BWX Technologies (BWXT) site in Jonesborough and "vocally defended" residents' position on the issue, per her campaign site 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 “CARR”, 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 (“CARR”).
Tennessee — statement of interest
- Required for state and local officials and candidates — Tennessee Ethics Commission Conflict of Interest Search. Enter last name “CARR”and, if needed, select the applicable position.