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Scott Phifer
Office history
County Mayor
— TN
2026
general
Current office and 2026 campaign
Scott Phifer is a candidate for Benton County mayor in the August 6, 2026 county general election, appearing on the ballot as an independent candidate 1. He is one of three independent challengers to incumbent Republican mayor Mark Ward 2.
Background and education
Phifer is from Big Sandy, Tennessee 3.
Career
Phifer told the Benton County Republican Party at a January 2026 meeting that he has 20 years in ambulance service 3.
Sources
1. Official Ballot for Benton County, August 6, 2026 - Benton County Election Commission - accessed 2026-07-23
2. Incumbents, challengers begin qualifying process for 2026 Benton County elections - The Camden Chronicle - accessed 2026-07-23
3. Candidates introduce themselves at the Benton County Republican Party meeting - The Camden Chronicle - accessed 2026-07-23
Further candidate material (not accessible for this profile)
- Scott Phifer for Benton County Mayor - Facebook (campaign Facebook page; content not accessible without login)
Public filings
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Tennessee — statement of interest
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