Amber Mills

Amber Mills

Republican Party

Candidate, Tennessee House of Representatives District 99

Shelby County Board of Commissioners District 1

Tenure

2018 - Present

Term ends

2026

Years in position

8

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Elections and appointments

Last election

August 4, 2022

Next election

August 6, 2026

Education

High school

Austin High School

Bachelor's

Auburn University, 1997

Personal

Profession

Public service

Contact

Campaign website

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Amber Mills (Republican Party) is a member of the Shelby County Board of Commissioners in Tennessee, representing District 1. She assumed office in 2018. Her current term ends on September 1, 2026.

Mills (Republican Party) is running for election to the Tennessee House of Representatives to represent District 99. She is on the ballot in the Republican primary on August 6, 2026.^[source]

Mills completed Ballotpedia's Candidate Connection survey in 2026. Click here to read the survey answers.

Elections

2026

See also: Tennessee House of Representatives elections, 2026

General election

The primary will occur on August 6, 2026. The general election will occur on November 3, 2026. General election candidates will be added here following the primary.

General election for Tennessee House of Representatives District 99

William Mouzon (Independent) is running in the general election for Tennessee House of Representatives District 99 on November 3, 2026.

		Candidate
		William Mouzon (Independent)

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Republican primary

Republican primary for Tennessee House of Representatives District 99

Incumbent Tom Leatherwood (R) and Amber Mills (R) are running in the Republican primary for Tennessee House of Representatives District 99 on August 6, 2026.

		Candidate
		Tom Leatherwood
		Amber Mills

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2022

See also: Municipal elections in Shelby County, Tennessee (2022)

General election

General election for Shelby County Board of Commissioners District 1

Incumbent Amber Mills defeated Donna McDonald-Martin in the general election for Shelby County Board of Commissioners District 1 on August 4, 2022.

		Candidate	%	Votes
✔		Amber Mills (R)	61.0	6,554
	Submit photo	Donna McDonald-Martin (D)	39.0	4,194

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	Incumbents are bolded and underlined. The results have been certified. Source	Total votes: 10,748
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Democratic primary election

Democratic primary for Shelby County Board of Commissioners District 1

Donna McDonald-Martin advanced from the Democratic primary for Shelby County Board of Commissioners District 1 on May 3, 2022.

		Candidate	%	Votes
✔	Submit photo	Donna McDonald-Martin	99.1	2,053
		Other/Write-in votes	0.9	19

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	There were no incumbents in this race. The results have been certified. Source	Total votes: 2,072
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Republican primary election

Republican primary for Shelby County Board of Commissioners District 1

Incumbent Amber Mills advanced from the Republican primary for Shelby County Board of Commissioners District 1 on May 3, 2022.

		Candidate	%	Votes
✔		Amber Mills	99.6	1,530
		Other/Write-in votes	0.4	6

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	Incumbents are bolded and underlined. The results have been certified. Source	Total votes: 1,536
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2018

See also: Municipal elections in Shelby County, Tennessee (2018)

General election

General election for Shelby County Board of Commissioners District 1

Amber Mills defeated J. Racquel Collins in the general election for Shelby County Board of Commissioners District 1 on August 2, 2018.

		Candidate	%	Votes
✔		Amber Mills (R)	56.1	6,731
		J. Racquel Collins (D)	43.8	5,253
		Other/Write-in votes	0.1	6

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	There were no incumbents in this race. The results have been certified. Source	Total votes: 11,990
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Democratic primary election

Democratic primary for Shelby County Board of Commissioners District 1

J. Racquel Collins advanced from the Democratic primary for Shelby County Board of Commissioners District 1 on May 1, 2018.

		Candidate	%	Votes
✔		J. Racquel Collins	100.0	2,086

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	There were no incumbents in this race. The results have been certified. Source	Total votes: 2,086
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Republican primary election

Republican primary for Shelby County Board of Commissioners District 1

Amber Mills defeated Melody McLeary in the Republican primary for Shelby County Board of Commissioners District 1 on May 1, 2018.

		Candidate	%	Votes
✔		Amber Mills	55.5	1,856
	Submit photo	Melody McLeary	44.5	1,488

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	There were no incumbents in this race. The results have been certified. Source	Total votes: 3,344
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Campaign themes

2026

Ballotpedia survey responses

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Amber Mills completed Ballotpedia's Candidate Connection survey in 2026. The survey questions appear in bold and are followed by Mills' responses.

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Who are you? Tell us about yourself.

Amber Mills is a Principled, Proven, Conservative leader currently serving as the Shelby County Commissioner for District 1. A resident of Arlington for over two decades, Amber has a background that spans both international service and national security, having served 17 years as a Flight Attendant for Delta Air Lines and later as a National Accounts Manager for an anti-terrorism consulting firm. Her tenure on the County Commission has been defined by a "taxpayer first" mentality—she has voted against every tax increase and spearheaded efforts to audit major institutions like Memphis-Shelby County Schools to ensure financial transparency. Amber is running for the Tennessee House of Representatives, District 99, to bring that same accountability to Nashville. She and her husband, Lee, are the proud parents of two sons. They attend Bellevue Baptist Church.

Please list below 3 key messages of your campaign. What are the main points you want voters to remember about your goals for your time in office?

• I don't just talk about conservative values; I have an eight-year voting record to prove them. I have consistently opposed tax hikes, including the wheel tax, and fought for the responsible use of public funds. In Nashville, I will be a firewall against government overreach and a tireless advocate for keeping Tennessee a low-tax state.
• I am a staunch supporter of our first responders and believe that safe neighborhoods are the foundation of a thriving community. I spearheaded the effort to audit Memphis-Shelby County Schools to root out fraud and waste, and I will continue to ensure that taxpayer dollars are used effectively to protect our citizens and prioritize our children’s education.
• I successfully led the expansion of the Shelby County Office of Veterans Services from a single officer to a full team of ten, which earned me the 2024 Commissioner's Eagle Award. I am dedicated to eliminating the bureaucratic hurdles that prevent our heroes from accessing the healthcare and benefits they earned through their sacrifice.

What areas of public policy are you personally passionate about?

I am most passionate about Fiscal Oversight, Public Safety, and Veteran Advocacy. Too often, government growth occurs at the expense of the family budget; I believe in a "zero-based" approach to state spending that requires every dollar to be justified. I am also a fierce advocate for safety and accountability—whether it is supporting our law enforcement or auditing major school districts to ensure that taxpayer dollars reach the classroom rather than being lost to fraud or waste. Finally, I am deeply committed to improving Veteran Services. My work on the Commission—which earned me the 2024 Commissioner's Eagle Award.

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2022

Amber Mills did not complete Ballotpedia's 2022 Candidate Connection survey.

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