Claiborne County Mayor (Unexpired Term)

Last updated Sat, Nov 7, 4:07 PM ET

8 candidates · General election, November 3, 2026

What this office does

The county's elected chief executive. Runs county government day to day, proposes the budget, and can veto the commission's decisions.

Candidates

Otis "Mike" Campbell

Independent
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Jack C Daniels

Independent
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J.D. Estep

Independent
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Daniel (Doc) Hurst

Independent
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Danny "Harland Stonewall" Jones

Independent
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Whitt Shuford

Independent
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Randall "O.T." Smith

Independent
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Richard H. Smith

Independent
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Quick answers

Who is running for Claiborne County Mayor (Unexpired Term) in 2026?
Otis "Mike" Campbell (Independent), Jack C Daniels (Independent), J.D. Estep (Independent), Daniel (Doc) Hurst (Independent), Danny "Harland Stonewall" Jones (Independent), Whitt Shuford (Independent), Randall "O.T." Smith (Independent) and Richard H. Smith (Independent).
What does this office do?
The county's elected chief executive. Runs county government day to day, proposes the budget, and can veto the commission's decisions.
Who should I vote for in the Claiborne County Mayor (Unexpired Term) race?
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When is the election?
The general election was Tuesday, November 3, 2026. Counts are unofficial until each state certifies its results over the following weeks; your state or county election office has the official results.

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