What We Stand For
We look out for one another.
We stand united for peace and prosperity for ALL.
We’re better together.
Our Values
- Strong representative Democracy
- Strong public schools
- Data driven policy
- Recognition of human impact on climate change
- Economic and racial equity
- Fairness in the criminal justice system
- End corruption
- Common Sense Gun Control
- Respect the dignity of every human being
- Collective impact & community investment
- Baseline affordable healthcare for all, including reproductive health
- Baseline secure housing for all
- Decent jobs that pay a living wage
Voter Resources
Jackson County Primary
Tuesday, May 5, 2026
Important Dates
Dec 22, 2025 (Mon) – First day to pick up a qualifying petition for office
Feb 4, 2026 (Wed) – First day to request an absentee ballot
Feb 5, 2026 (Thu) – Sheriff post certification deadline
Feb 5, 2026 (Thu) – Road Superintendent certification deadline
Feb 19, 2026 (Thu, Noon) – Candidate qualifying petition deadline
Feb 26, 2026 (Thu, Noon) – Candidate withdrawal deadline
Apr 6, 2026 (Mon) – Last day to register to vote
Apr 15, 2026 (Wed) – First day of early voting
Apr 25, 2026 (Sat) – Last day to request an absentee ballot
Apr 30, 2026 (Thu) – Last day of early voting
Offices on the Ballot
County Mayor
County Commissioners – Districts 1–6 (Vote for 3)
County Trustee
Sheriff
Circuit Court Clerk
County Clerk
Register of Deeds
Road Superintendent
School Board – Districts 1, 4, and 6
Federal & State Primary + Jackson County General
Thursday, August 6, 2026
Important Dates
Jan 9, 2026 (Fri) – First day to pick up a qualifying petition for office
Mar 10, 2026 (Tue, Noon) – Candidate qualifying petition deadline
Mar 17, 2026 (Tue, Noon) – Candidate withdrawal deadline
Jul 7, 2026 (Tue) – Last day to register to vote
Jul 17, 2026 (Fri) – First day of early voting
Jul 27, 2026 (Mon) – Last day to request an absentee ballot
Aug 1, 2026 (Sat) – Last day of early voting
Federal & State Primary Offices
Governor
United States Senate
Tennessee Senate – 15th District
United States House of Representatives – 6th District
Tennessee House of Representatives – 40th District
Party Executive Committee Seats
Republican State Executive Committeeman – 15th District
Republican State Executive Committeewoman – 15th District
Democratic State Executive Committeeman – 15th District
Democratic State Executive Committeewoman – 15th District
Federal & State General Election
Tuesday, November 3, 2026
Important Dates
Jun 22, 2026 (Mon) – First day to pick up a qualifying petition for office
Aug 5, 2026 (Wed) – First day to request an absentee ballot
Aug 20, 2026 (Thu, Noon) – Candidate qualifying petition deadline
Aug 27, 2026 (Thu, Noon) – Candidate withdrawal deadline
Oct 5, 2026 (Mon) – Last day to register to vote
Oct 14, 2026 (Wed) – First day of early voting
Oct 24, 2026 (Sat) – Last day to request an absentee ballot
Oct 29, 2026 (Thu) – Last day of early voting
Offices on the Ballot
Governor
United States Senate
Tennessee Senate – 15th District
United States House of Representatives – 6th District
Tennessee House of Representatives – 40th District
Meet Your Democratic Candidates
Mayor
Aurora Wells
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Aurora Wells is a seasoned accounting and tax professional based in Naples, Florida and Jackson County, Tennessee. She founded and operated an accounting, consulting, and tax preparation firm she established in 1997 to serve nonprofit and for‑profit clients in Southwest Florida for almost three decades. Wells holds Bachelor’s and Master’s degrees from the University of Miami. Her focus in college was accounting and music. Although music became her hobby over the years, she still stays involved through her service at the Gainesboro First United Methodist Church. In 2012, she earned her designation as an Enrolled Agent with the Internal Revenue Service, a credential that authorized her to represent U.S. taxpayers from around the world in IRS tax court. Her experience in tax preparation and tax planning over the years has served countless organizations and individuals through sometimes tough analysis, growth, and positive change. Throughout her career, Aurora has served in financial oversight roles for various nonprofit organizations including the Naples Zoo, Inc., St. Vincent de Paul of Collier County, Naples Therapeutic Riding Center, and the Multiple Sclerosis Center of Southwest Florida among many others. In more recent years, she has taken on executive nonprofit finance roles such as Chief Financial Officer for The Housing Alliance, Inc. and affiliated organizations in Florida. Aurora moved back to Gainesboro, TN after having grown up here as a child. She travels back and forth from Florida to attend to her work there while becoming more and more involved in the community she now calls home in Tennessee. Aurora is particularly passionate about leveraging her financial expertise to support nonprofits, local political organizations, and initiatives addressing affordable housing, senior citizen well‑being, human services for communities in need, and other services for underserved rural communities in Tennessee such as access to technology and online resources to engage everyone’s voice in community.
School Board 1st District
Janet Dudney Meadows
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For more than 50 years, education has been the center of my life.
I am a proud graduate of Jackson County High School and a lifelong educator who has dedicated my career to serving the children and families of Jackson County. I earned three degrees from Tennessee Technological University: a Bachelor of Science, a Master of Arts, and an Education Specialist degree.
Over the years, I have taught in nearly every school in Jackson County, including Gainesboro Elementary, Jackson County Middle School, Jackson County High School, Dodson’s Branch Elementary, and Flynn’s Lick Elementary. I have served as both an elementary and high school teacher, helping students grow and succeed at every stage of their education.
My experience extends beyond the classroom. I worked with the Tennessee Department of Education evaluating teachers across Tennessee, from Memphis to Johnson City, and also worked with Tennessee Technological University evaluating student teachers preparing to enter the profession.
I have also served as Attendance Supervisor in Jackson County, Title I Administrator in Nashville, and Interim Director of Schools in Overton County.
Education is a family tradition for me. My mother, Bonnie, was a teacher at Pacific School on Roaring River. My daughter-in-law, Pam, teaches in Jackson County today. Both of my children graduated from Jackson County High School, and all five of my grandchildren did as well.
One of those grandchildren, Kaitlyn, taught at Gainesboro Elementary before her tragic passing on her way to school. Her legacy continues through Kaitlyn’s Closet, which provides free school supplies to students in need.
Today, I am blessed to have great-grandchildren attending Jackson County schools. Like many families across our county, I care deeply about the future of our schools because my family is part of them every day.
I am proud of our teachers, our staff, and our students. Despite having fewer resources than many larger districts, Jackson County schools continue to achieve and succeed because of the dedication of the people who serve our children.
I still believe there is value in experience, common sense, and listening to others. I am committed to supporting our teachers, helping students succeed, and ensuring that Jackson County schools remain a source of pride for generations to come.
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