Loudon Police officer, Brian Jenkins, has picked up petitions for 1st district commission for both seat "A" and "B". Seat "A" is currently held by Nancy Marcus and seat "B" is held by David Meers. Cheryl Howard has picked up to run for trustee and one of Lenoir City's court clerks, Jennifer Gambel Jackson has picked up to run for Register of Deeds currently held by Tracie Littleton.

A couple of candidates have officially dropped from the race. Bill Campbell who had picked up to run for 6th district commission has withdrawn and Michelle Tate Castle has withdrawn from the trustee's race.

Still 22 days to the deadline.