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REBECCA JANSSEN
Office history
Current office and 2026 campaign
Rebecca Janssen is the Democratic candidate for Montgomery County Commission District 7 in the Aug. 6, 2026 election, challenging incumbent Republican Nathan Burkholder 12.
Background and education
Janssen holds a degree in modern languages from Liverpool John Moores University and is originally from the United Kingdom; she relocated to the United States in 2001 and has been a Tennessee resident since 2007, moving her family to Woodlawn from Dickson County in 2016 1.
Career
Janssen works as a tax pro, campaign manager, and social media manager, and co-owns a small business coordinating craft shows in Nashville 1. She has been part of the Montgomery County Democratic Party communications team since 2023 and serves as first vice chair of communications 1.
Family
Janssen is a mother of three 1.
Sources
Public filings
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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.
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Tennessee — statement of interest
- Required for state and local officials and candidates — Tennessee Ethics Commission Conflict of Interest Search. Enter last name “JANSSEN”and, if needed, select the applicable position.