County
County Commissioner, Rutherford County
District 05
- Vote for
- 1
- Term
- 4 years
- Candidates
- 2
- Election
- Nov 3, 2026
What this office does: A county commissioner is one of the members of the board that adopts the county budget, sets the property tax rate and oversees county government.
Residency district: every voter in the county votes for this seat (the district is where the member must live; State Board March 3, 2026 primary precinct results).
Economy & jobs
Phil BurneyDemocratic
- Pledges to bring more job and entertainment opportunities
Scott J. HaynesRepublican
No documented position found.
Environment & parks
Phil BurneyDemocratic
- Supports more entertainment, especially for young people
Scott J. HaynesRepublican
No documented position found.
Health & human services
Phil BurneyDemocratic
- Supports letting providers open rehab facilities in the county
Scott J. HaynesRepublican
- Supports opening more substance abuse rehab facilities
Challengers are listed first and incumbents last; otherwise candidates appear in ballot order. The Gist does not rank, rate or endorse candidates. Only positions backed by a cited source are shown; 3 issues covered in this race.