Fran Bush
Fran Bush (Democratic Party) is running for election to the Metropolitan Nashville Board of Education to represent District 6 in Tennessee. She is on the ballot in the Democratic primary on May 5, 2026.[source]
Bush (independent) was a member of the Metropolitan Nashville Board of Education in Tennessee, representing District 6. She assumed office in 2018. She left office on September 1, 2022.
Elections
2026
See also: Metropolitan Nashville Public 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.
The candidate list in this election may not be complete.
Democratic primary
The candidate list in this election may not be complete.
Democratic primary for Metropolitan Nashville Public Schools school board, District 6
Incumbent Cheryl Mayes (D), Fran Bush (D), and Mary Polk (D) are running in the Democratic primary for Metropolitan Nashville Public Schools school board, District 6 on May 5, 2026.
Candidate | ||
 | Cheryl Mayes | |
| Fran Bush | ||
| Mary Polk | ||
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2023
See also: Mayoral election in Nashville, Tennessee (2023)
General runoff election
General runoff election for Mayor of Nashville
Freddie O'Connell defeated Alice Rolli in the general runoff election for Mayor of Nashville on September 14, 2023.
Candidate | % | Votes | ||
| ✔ |  | Freddie O'Connell (Nonpartisan) | 63.8 | 72,989 |
 | Alice Rolli (Nonpartisan) | 36.0 | 41,205 | |
| Other/Write-in votes | 0.1 | 123 | ||
| Total votes: 114,317 | |||
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General election
General election for Mayor of Nashville
The following candidates ran in the general election for Mayor of Nashville on August 3, 2023.
Candidate | % | Votes | ||
| ✔ | | Freddie O'Connell (Nonpartisan) | 27.1 | 27,503 |
| ✔ | | Alice Rolli (Nonpartisan) | 20.2 | 20,472 |
 | Matthew Wiltshire (Nonpartisan) | 17.0 | 17,193 | |
 | Jeff Yarbro (Nonpartisan) | 12.2 | 12,356 | |
 | Heidi Campbell (Nonpartisan) | 8.2 | 8,337 | |
 | Sharon Hurt (Nonpartisan) | 6.0 | 6,104 | |
 | Vivian Wilhoite (Nonpartisan) | 4.7 | 4,758 | |
 | Jim Gingrich (Nonpartisan) (Unofficially withdrew) | 1.6 | 1,668 | |
 | Natisha Brooks (Nonpartisan) | 1.4 | 1,458 | |
 | Stephanie Johnson (Nonpartisan) | 0.6 | 581 | |
| Fran Bush (Nonpartisan) | 0.5 | 503 | ||
 | Bernie Cox (Nonpartisan) | 0.3 | 322 | |
| Other/Write-in votes | 0.1 | 80 | ||
| Total votes: 101,335 | |||
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Withdrawn or disqualified candidates
- William Domann (Nonpartisan)
- Michael Rowan (Nonpartisan)
- Wisdom Zerit Teklay (Nonpartisan)
Endorsements
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2022
See also: Metropolitan Nashville Public Schools, Tennessee, elections (2022)
General election
General election for Metropolitan Nashville Public Schools school board, District 6
Cheryl Mayes defeated incumbent Fran Bush in the general election for Metropolitan Nashville Public Schools school board, District 6 on August 4, 2022.
Candidate | % | Votes | ||
| ✔ | | Cheryl Mayes (D) | 70.3 | 3,368 |
| Fran Bush (Independent) | 29.6 | 1,418 | ||
| Other/Write-in votes | 0.2 | 8 | ||
| Total votes: 4,794 | |||
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Democratic primary election
Democratic primary for Metropolitan Nashville Public Schools school board, District 6
Cheryl Mayes defeated Natalie Martin in the Democratic primary for Metropolitan Nashville Public Schools school board, District 6 on May 3, 2022.
Candidate | % | Votes | ||
| ✔ | | Cheryl Mayes | 51.0 | 1,719 |
| Natalie Martin | 48.8 | 1,644 | ||
| Other/Write-in votes | 0.2 | 8 | ||
| Total votes: 3,371 | |||
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2018
See also: Metropolitan Nashville Public Schools elections (2018)
General election
General election for Metropolitan Nashville Public Schools school board, District 6
Fran Bush defeated incumbent Tyese R. Hunter, Aaron McGee, and Earl Lattimore in the general election for Metropolitan Nashville Public Schools school board, District 6 on August 2, 2018.
Candidate | % | Votes | ||
| ✔ | Fran Bush (Nonpartisan) | 36.1 | 2,531 | |
 | Tyese R. Hunter (Nonpartisan) | 29.6 | 2,078 | |
| Aaron McGee (Nonpartisan) | 25.2 | 1,764 | ||
| Earl Lattimore (Nonpartisan) | 8.8 | 619 | ||
| Other/Write-in votes | 0.2 | 17 | ||
| Total votes: 7,009 | |||
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Campaign themes
2026
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2023
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Campaign website
Bush's campaign website stated the following:
| “ |
FRAN KNOWS NASHVILLE... Nashville native and a graduate of MNPS schools and the illustrious Tennessee State University with a Bachelors of Science and a Graduate Degree in Healthcare Administration & Planning FRAN IS AN ADVOCATE OF EDUCATION... Owner and Director of Model Kids Learning Academy and two satellite campuses where quality childcare services are provided for our neediest families and for our growing community FRAN IS A PROVEN LEADER... Homeowner's Association President for over twenty years and presently of two newly constructed communities A past member of the Metropolitan Nashville School Board for 4 years Worked alongside past, and current, Council Members to support positive changes and growth to avoid any negative impacts that could harm the wellbeing of our community FRAN IS A FAMILY WOMAN... An excited, proud and very busy mom of 5 sons all who have graduated from MNPS schools; with the exception of the youngest son who is currently a Junior at Hillsboro High School. Fran, and her AMAZING husband, Wayne have been together for 30 years[1][2] |
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2022
Fran Bush did not complete Ballotpedia's 2022 Candidate Connection survey.
See also
2026 Elections
External links
Footnotes
- ↑ Fran Bush's campaign website, "About Me," accessed June 30, 2023
- ↑ Note: This text is quoted verbatim from the original source. Any inconsistencies are attributable to the original source.
