Clarissa Smith

Clarissa Smith

Republican Party

Candidate, Rutherford County Schools school board, Zone 4

Elections and appointments

Next election

May 5, 2026

Clarissa Smith (Republican Party) is running for election to the Rutherford County Schools to represent Zone 4 in Tennessee. Smith declared candidacy for the Republican primary scheduled on May 5, 2026.^[source]

Elections

2026

See also: Rutherford County Schools, Tennessee, elections (2026)

General election

The primary will occur on May 5, 2026. The general election will occur on August 6, 2026. General election candidates will be added here following the primary.

General election for Rutherford County Schools school board, Zone 4

Dayna Nichols (Independent) is running in the general election for Rutherford County Schools school board, Zone 4 on August 6, 2026.

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Democratic primary

Democratic primary for Rutherford County Schools school board, Zone 4

Brian Hall (D) is running in the Democratic primary for Rutherford County Schools school board, Zone 4 on May 5, 2026.

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Republican primary

Republican primary for Rutherford County Schools school board, Zone 4

Incumbent Katie Darby (R) and Clarissa Smith (R) are running in the Republican primary for Rutherford County Schools school board, Zone 4 on May 5, 2026.

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Campaign themes

2026

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