Fellow residents of TN House District 12 in Sevier County, look at this scorecard from the John Birch Society’s Freedom Index—Rep. Fred Atchley scores a dismal 67% on upholding the U.S. Constitution. He claims to be a conservative, but his voting record tells a different story. We deserve better than someone who silences and censors voters in his own district, hides behind the Nashville establishment and Sevier County’s good old boy network, and even has his spouse stalking social media of those he’s blocked. It’s time to primary him out!
If you’re ready to step up and run in the August 6, 2026 GOP Primary, here’s how to get on the ballot:
1. Ensure you qualify: Be at least 21 years old, a U.S. citizen, a Tennessee resident for 3 years before the election, a resident of Sevier County for 1 year before the election, and a qualified voter in District 12 by Election Day.
2. You must be a bona fide Republican per TN GOP bylaws: Actively involved in the Republican Party (state, county, or recognized auxiliary), registered to vote in Sevier County, and have voted in at least 3 of the 4 most recent statewide Republican primaries.
3. Pick up a nominating petition ASAP from the Sevier County Election Commission.
4. Collect at least 25 signatures from registered voters in District 12.
5. By noon on March 10, 2026: File the original petition with the State Coordinator of Elections in Nashville, a certified duplicate with the Sevier County Election Commission, and another certified duplicate with the Tennessee Republican Party (95 White Bridge Rd, Suite 414, Nashville, TN 37205).
Sevier County deserves a representative who votes constitutionally, engages openly with all voters, and isn’t beholden to special interests, establishment cronies in Nashville, and especially the good old boy network of Sevier County. Let’s make it happen!
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