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Phil Yager
Office history
Current office and 2026 campaign
Phil Yager is an independent Anderson County Commissioner representing District 8, running for reelection in the county general election on August 6, 2026 12. His campaign emphasizes fiscal responsibility, government efficiency, and taxpayer protection; he says "my focus has always been on making county government work better for the people we serve" 2.
Background and education
Yager is retired; he previously worked as director of mediation and arbitration services for the Better Business Bureau, following roughly 30 years in investment work including stock trading, portfolio management, and corporate and municipal financial analysis 2.
Office history
Yager won a special election for the District 8 seat in August 2016 3 and represents the Emory Valley, Hendrix Creek, and Woodland precincts 2. He chairs the commission's Finance Committee, under which the county has maintained its highest-ever fund balance and an AA bond rating from Standard & Poor's 2. He also serves on the county's Adult Oriented Establishment Board and Employee Insurance Board of Trustees as of the 2025-2026 committee year 4.
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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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 (“Yager”).
Tennessee — statement of interest
- Required for state and local officials and candidates — Tennessee Ethics Commission Conflict of Interest Search. Enter last name “Yager”and, if needed, select the applicable position.