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Council Member, City of Lawrenceburg

Seat 4, unexpired 2-year term

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Election
Nov 3, 2026

What this office does: A member of the Lawrenceburg City Council, which adopts the city's budget and ordinances.

Nonpartisan. The winner serves the rest of an unexpired term (two years, per the ballot). The seat opened when Darryl Watson resigned to run for mayor; the council appointed Wes Orton to hold it until the election.

Shane Hughes

No party listed

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No documented position found.

Greg Kelso

No party listed

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No documented position found.

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Wes OrtonLawrence County Advocate (City of Lawrenceburg release)

Wes Orton

No party listedIncumbent

Real estate broker; insurance agent

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  • Supports growth that keeps Lawrenceburg a special place.In office

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  1. Supports growth that keeps Lawrenceburg a special place.

    Lawrenceburg City Council Fills Vacancy

    News coverage · Lawrence County Advocate (Main Street Media of Tennessee) · Aug 17, 2026 · mainstreetmediatn.com

    “doing my part to help Lawrenceburg continue to grow while preserving the qualities that make it a special place to call home”

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