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Jonesborough Today
By the People, for the People
Candidates File Petitions for Washington County, TN Offices
Races for county mayor, sheriff, commission, and school board on the ballot
Published on Feb. 21, 2026
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Candidates in Washington County, Tennessee had until noon on Thursday to submit petitions to run for county offices including mayor, sheriff, county commission, and school board. The deadline to withdraw is February 26. Incumbent Republican Mayor Joe Grandy will face independent challenger James Reeves, while most county commission races are contested with Democratic candidates fielding candidates in nearly every race.
Why it matters
The upcoming elections in Washington County will determine the leadership and policies for the county government and school system. With a mix of incumbent and challenger candidates, as well as partisan and independent races, the results could significantly impact the direction of the county.
The details
The Washington County Election Commission released a list of all the candidates who filed petitions to run for office. Key races include the county mayor contest between incumbent Republican Joe Grandy and independent challenger James Reeves, as well as numerous county commission and school board seats that are being contested. Many of the commission races feature both Republican and Democratic candidates.
- Candidates had until noon on Thursday, February 21, 2026 to submit petitions.
- The deadline to withdraw from the race is noon on February 26, 2026.
- The May 5 primaries and August 6 general election will determine the winners.
The players
Joe Grandy
Republican incumbent county mayor.
James W. Reeves
Independent candidate for county mayor.
Washington County Democratic Party
Has fielded candidates in nearly every county commission race, a shift from the 2022 election when there were only two Democratic candidates.
What’s next
The judge in the case will decide on Tuesday whether or not to allow Walker Reed Quinn out on bail.
The takeaway
The upcoming Washington County elections will be closely watched, with a mix of incumbent and challenger candidates as well as partisan and independent races. The results could significantly impact the direction of county government and schools.
