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William Stovall
Office history
Career and Professional Background
William Stovall is a Democratic Party candidate seeking the office of Shelby County Clerk in Tennessee. He has established a professional background in the insurance industry, specifically within the field of workers' compensation. Per his campaign website, Stovall served as a senior adjuster for over 15 years, managing complex claims and overseeing teams of junior adjusters (William Stovall Campaign Site). His professional experience includes roles at various insurance firms where he was responsible for evaluating liability and facilitating settlements.
Education
Stovall holds a Bachelor of Arts degree in Political Science from the University of Memphis. He has also completed additional coursework in business administration, focusing on management and organizational leadership (William Stovall Campaign Site).
Public Service and Electoral History
Stovall first ran for Shelby County Clerk in the 2022 election cycle. In the Democratic primary held on May 3, 2022, he received 11.6% of the vote (5,434 votes), finishing second among the Democratic candidates behind incumbent Wanda Halbert, who won with 72.2% (Ballotpedia). The general election was subsequently won by Halbert.
Stovall is running again for Shelby County Clerk in the 2026 election. He is listed as a candidate in the Democratic primary scheduled for May 5, 2026 (Ballotpedia). The Greater Memphis Chamber has included Stovall in its "Meet the Candidates" video series for the Shelby County Clerk race, allowing voters to hear his background and priorities directly (Greater Memphis Chamber).
Campaign Themes
In his 2026 campaign, Stovall emphasizes transparency, efficiency, and modernization of county services. He has stated that his goal is to streamline processes for vehicle registration, business licensing, and vital records, making them more accessible to residents and businesses (William Stovall Campaign Site). He highlights his private sector experience in claims management as relevant to the administrative duties of the Clerk's office, arguing that his background will help reduce wait times and improve customer service for Shelby County citizens.
Statement of interest (Tennessee Ethics Commission)
No statement of interest filing found as of 2026-04-25. Search the Tennessee Ethics Commission Statement of Interest Search.
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 — Shelby County campaign finance (County Clerk)
- Stovall, William - CFD - 1st Quarter 2026.pdf — filed 04/27/26
- Stovall, William - CFD Year-End 2025.pdf — filed 02/06/26
- Stovall, William - Appointment of Treasurer 2026.pdf — filed 11/12/25
Tennessee — campaign finance (search)
- State offices (Governor, US Senate, US Rep, TN Senate, TN House, State Executive Committee) — Tennessee Registry of Election Finance. Click Search for Candidates and PACs, enter last name “Stovall”, and submit.
Tennessee — statement of interest
- Required for state and local officials and candidates — Tennessee Ethics Commission Conflict of Interest Search. Enter last name “Stovall”and, if needed, select the applicable position.