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SARAH LAPOSKY
Office history
Current office and 2026 campaign
Sarah Laposky is a Democratic candidate for the Washington County Commission's 9th District seat in the county general election on August 6, 2026, running against Republican incumbent David C. Stout 12. Describing herself as "not a career politician," her campaign says she brings "over a decade" of community involvement and a commitment to being "accessible" to constituents; it describes itself as "grassroots and community-powered," funded through individual ActBlue contributions 1.
Background and education
Laposky grew up in Greeneville, Tennessee, and attended East Tennessee State University in Johnson City, where she has lived for her adult life 1.
Career
She has spent nearly 14 years at Hands On! Discovery Center, where she currently serves as Director of Visitor Communication and Events 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 “LAPOSKY”, 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 (“LAPOSKY”).
Tennessee — statement of interest
- Required for state and local officials and candidates — Tennessee Ethics Commission Conflict of Interest Search. Enter last name “LAPOSKY”and, if needed, select the applicable position.