Rutherford County, Tennessee

Rutherford County Commissioner - District 7

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, Michael Kusch, is on the ballot.

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Decided at the 2026 primary: Michael Kusch won the seat

DECIDED at the August 6, 2026 county general election: Michael Kusch won with 53.8 percent over Catie Beth Thomas (46 percent), per the Rutherford County Election Commission's official results. This office will not appear on the November 3 ballot. On Rutherford County's August 6, 2026 county general ballot, per the Election Commission's certified sample ballot. 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 Rutherford County Election Commission.

Winner

Michael Kusch

Republican Incumbent

Biography

Michael Kusch is the sitting District 7 commissioner, per the county's official roster, seeking re-election.

Also ran in the primary

Catie Beth Thomas

Democratic

Biography

Democratic nominee challenging the incumbent, per the certified ballot.

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Questions about this race

Who is running for Rutherford County Commissioner - District 7 in 2026?

The Rutherford County Commissioner - District 7 race was decided at the 2026 primary - Michael Kusch won the seat - and does not appear on the November 3, 2026 ballot. 2 candidates were on the primary ballot: Michael Kusch and Catie Beth Thomas. Candidate information follows official Rutherford County election filings; verify with the official election office linked below.

When is the Rutherford County Commissioner - District 7 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 Rutherford County ballot?

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Candidate roster from official Rutherford County and state election office filings, last verified September 27, 2026. Bios and priorities carry their attribution inline.

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Candidate profiles

Michael Kusch, full profile Catie Beth Thomas, full profile Official Tennessee election office