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Craig Garton
Office history
Current office and 2026 campaign
Craig Garton currently serves as Secretary of the Republican Party of Sumner County, a position he was elected to in April 2025 4. He is also a candidate for the Tennessee State Executive Committee, running in the Republican primary for District 18 during the 2026 election cycle 1.
Garton previously announced a bid for Alderman of Ward 5 in Hendersonville, Tennessee, stating that his ambition was to serve the community rather than govern over it 2. He has self-described himself as a Navy veteran who has been part of the Hendersonville community for many years and seeks to make it a better place 3.
Background and education
Craig Garton served in the United States Navy 3. He resides in Hendersonville, Tennessee, and has been a long-time member of that community 3. Garton self-describes as having come home to heal after his military service and expresses a desire to give back by serving the community through local government 2.
Garton attended school in Sumner County, Tennessee. He was elected Secretary of the Republican Party of Sumner County on April 1, 2025 4.
Career
Craig Garton served in the United States Navy 3. He has worked to improve his community and self-describes as having served honorably in the military before returning home 23. Garton is a candidate for Republican State Executive Committee, 18th Representative District Primary, appearing on the official candidate lists released by the Tennessee Secretary of State following the March 10, 2026 qualifying deadline 1.
Prior to his current political activities, Garton served as Secretary of the Republican Party of Sumner County after being elected to the position in April 4. He also previously sought election as Alderman for Ward 5 in Hendersonville, Tennessee, stating that he had been part of the community for many years and worked tirelessly to make it a better place 3.
Office history
Craig Garton served as Secretary of the Republican Party of Sumner County, elected to the position on April 1 4. The party holds executive committee officer elections every odd-numbered year in accordance with Tennessee Republican Party bylaws 4.
Garton announced a bid for the office of Alderman for Ward 5 in Hendersonville, Tennessee 2. In this campaign, he self-describes as a Navy veteran seeking to serve the community through local government 3.
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 “Garton”and, if needed, select the applicable position.