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Ashley R Dillon
born 1989-07-14 (Age 37)
Office history
Current office and 2026 campaign
Ashley R. Dillon ran for Hamilton County, Tennessee, Board of Education District 3 in the August 6, 2024, general election. She ran on a platform she described as "Getting Back to the Basics," emphasizing foundational academic skills and increased transparency between schools and families.
Dillon's campaign centered on returning schools to emphasis on core academic subjects, improving reading and math proficiency, and ensuring parents have greater access to information about curriculum and classroom activities. She also highlighted the importance of mental health support resources within schools.
Background and education
Ashley Dillon earned a Bachelor of Science in Psychology from the University of Tennessee at Chattanooga (UTC) in 2011. She subsequently earned a Master of Science in Professional Counseling from Richmont Graduate University. She holds licensure as a professional counselor in Tennessee.
Career
Dillon has worked as a licensed therapist since approximately 2015, providing mental health counseling services in the Chattanooga area. Her professional background in counseling and child development informed her campaign focus on student mental health and academic readiness.
Dillon has been active in local parent and education advocacy groups in the Chattanooga area.
Family
Ashley Dillon is married and has three children who attend Hamilton County schools.
Sources
Public filings
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Tennessee — Hamilton County campaign finance (County School Board Dist. 3)
- Pre-Primary 2026 — filed 04/27/26
- 1st Qtr 2026 — filed 04/09/26
- Appt of Treasurer 2026 — filed 03/06/26
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 “Dillon”, and submit.
US House, US Senate, and Presidential candidates file with the FEC — see the federal section below.
Tennessee — statement of interest
- Required for state and local officials and candidates — Tennessee Ethics Commission Conflict of Interest Search. Enter last name “Dillon”and, if needed, select the applicable position.