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Jeff Hancock
Office history
Sheriff
— TN
2026
general
Current office and 2026 campaign
Jeff Hancock is an independent candidate for Rhea County Sheriff on the August 6, 2026 county general-election ballot, facing Republican nominee John Argo 12.
Career
Hancock is a lifelong Rhea County resident with 17 years of experience at the Dayton City Police Department 1. Over his career he has served as a patrolman, a sergeant, and a school resource officer for Bryan College, and currently serves as the school resource officer for Dayton City School 1.
Sources
1. Hancock announces bid for Rhea County Sheriff - Rhea Herald-News - accessed 2026-07-24
2. Decision 2026: What's on the ballot in Rhea County - Local 3 News - accessed 2026-07-24
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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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 (“Hancock”).
Tennessee — statement of interest
- Required for state and local officials and candidates — Tennessee Ethics Commission Conflict of Interest Search. Enter last name “Hancock”and, if needed, select the applicable position.
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