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Scott Graves
Office history
Current office and 2026 campaign
Scott Graves is the incumbent Blount County Trustee, a position he has held since September 1, 2000 1. He ran unopposed in the May 5, 2026 Republican primary and faces Democrat Lisa Vitale in the August 6, 2026 general election 12.
Background and education
Graves is a lifelong resident of Blount County and holds an MBA from Lincoln Memorial University 1.
Career
Graves has more than 25 years of experience in finance, accounting, and management 1. As trustee, his office collects and accounts for more than $275 million annually in state, federal, and local funds used to operate Blount County government 1. He serves on the board of the County Officials Association of Tennessee 3.
Office history
Graves has served as Blount County Trustee since September 1, 2000, through multiple re-elections 1.
Legislative record and accomplishments
Graves' office has had no audit findings during his tenure, according to his own account in a 2022 Daily Times candidate profile 4.
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 “Graves”, 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 (“Graves”).
Tennessee — statement of interest
- Required for state and local officials and candidates — Tennessee Ethics Commission Conflict of Interest Search. Enter last name “Graves”and, if needed, select the applicable position.