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Cory Martin
Office history
Current office and 2026 campaign
Cory Martin is an independent candidate for the Williamson County Board of Education, District 8, in the August 6, 2026 general election, running against Republican incumbent Donna Clements 12. He runs with no party or PAC backing and says his top priority is teacher recruitment and retention through a respectful culture and adequate funding 13. He opposes voucher programs, arguing "public money should support public schools," supports AI-literacy education for computer science students, and emphasizes transparency and reducing partisan politics in schools 1.
Background and career
Martin is a software developer who has followed the school board's work closely, attending meetings for years and sharing updates on local education policy through a Substack newsletter; he says he wants more residents aware of local elections 13.
Family
Martin has lived in Williamson County for more than 20 years 13. His wife grew up in the county and graduated from Brentwood High School, and their two daughters attend Williamson County Schools; he has volunteered weekly at his older daughter's school since she started kindergarten 13.
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 “Martin”, 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 (“Martin”).
Tennessee — statement of interest
- Required for state and local officials and candidates — Tennessee Ethics Commission Conflict of Interest Search. Enter last name “Martin”and, if needed, select the applicable position.