Hector Graves
Candidate for Alderman, City of Portland
Background
MTSU student government senator who served on Portland's Board of Zoning Appeals from 2023 to 2026 and interned with the City of Portland.
Documented positions
Taxes & budget
Supports careful, explained spending of public money
ReportCampaign announcement: Hector Graves for Portland City CouncilNews coverage · Portland Sun (Main Street Media of Tennessee) · Sep 15, 2026 · mainstreetmediatn.com
“Residents deserve elected officials who carefully consider how public money is spent and who are willing to explain the decisions they make.”
Economy & jobs
Supports local businesses and preserving Portland's character
ReportCampaign announcement: Hector Graves for Portland City CouncilNews coverage · Portland Sun (Main Street Media of Tennessee) · Sep 15, 2026 · mainstreetmediatn.com
“I also believe strongly in supporting our local businesses and preserving the character of Portland.”
Roads & infrastructure
Supports planning so services keep pace with growth
ReportCampaign announcement: Hector Graves for Portland City CouncilNews coverage · Portland Sun (Main Street Media of Tennessee) · Sep 15, 2026 · mainstreetmediatn.com
“we must make sure our infrastructure and public services are capable of keeping pace”
Other issues in this race
Other candidates in this race addressed these topics. We found no documented position from Hector Graves on them.
- HousingNo documented position found.
All sources (5)
- Sample Ballot, State and Federal General Election and City Elections, Robertson County, November 3, 2026
Election filing · Robertson County Election Commission · robertsoncountytn.gov
- November 3, 2026 Federal State General, Sumner County Municipal Candidate Petition Report
Election filing · Sumner County Election Commission · votesumnertn.org
- Federal and State General and Sumner County Municipal Elections, Tuesday, November 03, 2026: Condensed Machine Sample Ballot
Election filing · Sumner County Election Commission · votesumnertn.org
- Callis to be unopposed in Portland mayor's race
News coverage · Portland Sun (Main Street Media of Tennessee) · Aug 25, 2026 · mainstreetmediatn.com
- Campaign announcement: Hector Graves for Portland City Council
News coverage · Portland Sun (Main Street Media of Tennessee) · Sep 15, 2026 · mainstreetmediatn.com
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