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BRYANT FRANKFORD
Office history
Current office and 2026 campaign
Bryant Frankford is the Democratic candidate for Hamblen County Commission District 12 on the August 6, 2026 county general-election ballot, opposed by Republican nominee Leo Shalhoup 12. On his campaign site he describes healthcare access, economic-justice measures (including closing tax loopholes, raising the minimum wage, and supporting small businesses), and civil-rights protections among his platform priorities 3.
Background and education
Frankford is a Morristown native and a graduate of Morristown-Hamblen High School West (Class of 2007). He attended Walters State Community College, where he studied computer science, and received A+ certification from the Tennessee College of Applied Technology 3.
Career
Frankford describes more than a decade of experience in software development and data analysis, working with local businesses including B.K. Graphics and Cherokee Health Systems on workflow optimization and data analysis 3. He states that he has built several software applications and civic-education tools 3.
Office history
Frankford serves as Chair of the Hamblen County Democratic Party, a role in which he describes managing the party's strategic operations, budgeting, and public-outreach efforts 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 “FRANKFORD”and, if needed, select the applicable position.