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RICK HOWARD JR
Office history
Current office and 2026 campaign
Rick Howard Jr. is the Democratic nominee for Wilson County Commission District 18, unopposed in the May 5, 2026 primary 1. He faces Republican incumbent Lauren Breeze in the August 6, 2026 Wilson County general election 1. His campaign platform centers on education - saying "we can move our community forward" by making sure "our children receive a good education in a safe environment" - along with infrastructure and constituent accessibility; he describes his candidacy as running "with no hidden agendas" 2.
Background and education
In his candidate announcement, Howard says he was raised in Fairmount, Indiana, in a two-parent home, attended Sunday school, and won awards for perfect attendance seven years in a row; he credits that upbringing with teaching him "you always help those who are struggling... no matter what race, sexual orientation or religion" 3. "I'm a fighter and I want to fight for you!" he said announcing his campaign 3.
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 “JR”, 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 (“JR”).
Tennessee — statement of interest
- Required for state and local officials and candidates — Tennessee Ethics Commission Conflict of Interest Search. Enter last name “JR”and, if needed, select the applicable position.