Montgomery County, Tennessee

County Commission District 21

What this office does

County commissioner. The county board is the county's legislative and, in most states, executive body. Commissioners adopt the county budget and property tax rate, oversee roads, the jail, public health, planning and zoning in unincorporated areas, and appoint or confirm department heads. In counties with an elected county executive or judge, the board's role is mainly the budget and ordinances.

This race. Elected by district: only voters who live in the district see this race on their ballot. The sitting officeholder, David W. Shelton, is on the ballot.

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Decided at the 2026 primary: Brad VanKirk won the seat

DECIDED at the August 6, 2026 county general election: Brad VanKirk won with 56.1 percent over David W. Shelton, per local reporting reporting of the Montgomery County Election Commission's results (re-verify against the commission's certified results). This office will not appear on the November 3 ballot. On Montgomery County's August 6, 2026 county general ballot, per the Election Commission's certified qualified-candidates list. County offices are decided at this election; the printed ballot also provides a write-in line. RESULTS ARE IN: this race was decided on August 6, 2026. Totals from the county Election Commission are unofficial until the county canvass, due no later than Monday, August 24 (Tenn. Code 2-8-101); Tennessee has no automatic recount. This seat is elected by district; only your district appears on your printed ballot. Confirm your district with the Montgomery County Election Commission.

Winner

Brad VanKirk

Republican

Biography

Brad VanKirk is the Republican nominee for County Commission District 21 on Montgomery County's August 6, 2026 ballot, per the Election Commission's certified qualified-candidates list.

Also ran in the primary

David W. Shelton

Independent Incumbent

Biography

David W. Shelton is the incumbent District 21 county commissioner, per the county commission's official roster; running for re-election, per Clarksville Now.

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Questions about this race

Who is running for County Commission District 21 in 2026?

The County Commission District 21 race was decided at the 2026 primary - Brad VanKirk won the seat - and does not appear on the November 3, 2026 ballot. 2 candidates were on the primary ballot: David W. Shelton and Brad VanKirk. Candidate information follows official Montgomery County election filings; verify with the official election office linked below.

When is the County Commission District 21 election in Tennessee?

Election Day is Tuesday, November 3, 2026. Registration deadlines, early voting dates and mail ballot rules for Tennessee are on the Tennessee election hub at theballotbrief.com.

How do I see my exact Montgomery County ballot?

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Candidate roster from official Montgomery County and state election office filings, last verified September 29, 2026. Bios and priorities carry their attribution inline.

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Candidate profiles

Brad VanKirk, full profile David W. Shelton, full profile Official Tennessee election office