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TREY GOOCH
Office history
Current office and 2026 campaign
Trey Gooch is the incumbent Rutherford County Commissioner for District 20 and serves as the commission's Chairman Pro Tempore and as a member of the Budget Committee 12. He is the Republican nominee for a full term on the August 6, 2026 county general ballot, where he faces Democrat Josh Walker 23. Gooch was unopposed in the May 5, 2026 Republican primary 3. His stated campaign priorities include completing the new Rutherford County Corrections Complex, improving traffic and transportation planning, developing a more efficient county recycling program, supporting public safety and county infrastructure, and protecting taxpayers through fiscally responsible leadership 1.
Career
Gooch is a retired Walgreens store manager with 27 years of leadership experience, and he is described by the Rutherford County Republican Party as a "longtime public servant" 1.
Office history
Gooch serves on the Rutherford County Commission representing District 20 and holds the role of Chairman Pro Tempore, filling in as chairman when needed 12.
Sources
Public filings
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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.
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Tennessee — statement of interest
- Required for state and local officials and candidates — Tennessee Ethics Commission Conflict of Interest Search. Enter last name “GOOCH”and, if needed, select the applicable position.