Ed Holt Jr

Current office

• Candidate for Shelby County Clerk in the Democratic primary on May 5, 2026. (Just My Memphis)

2026 Campaign for Shelby County Clerk

• Running under the platform "Clerk Connect," which proposes implementing a Texas-style real-time plate delivery system to eliminate mail delays and fraud. (Just My Memphis)
• Proposes state-level advocacy with the Tennessee General Assembly for dealer-held plate inventory and local infrastructure changes via Clerk Connect. (Just My Memphis)
• Campaign contact: Edward.Holt2026@gmail.com, (901) 491-2027. (Just My Memphis)

Prior office

• Accountant for the Shelby County Clerk’s Office in 2023. (Just My Memphis)

Education and Professional Background

• Career educator who has taught English Language Arts, Social Studies, and Science to middle schoolers since 2006. (Just My Memphis)
• Returned to teaching in 2024 while launching his campaign. (Just My Memphis)

Military Service

• U.S. Navy veteran who completed his tour of duty in 2002. (Just My Memphis)

Family and Personal Life

• Memphis resident since 2002. (Just My Memphis)
• Wife: Tammy. (Just My Memphis)
• Children: Marvin, Nadia, Sabella, and Ethan. (Just My Memphis)

Community Involvement

• Member of the Memphis Symphony Chorus and the a cappella group DeltaCappella. (Just My Memphis)
• Member of Kappa Alpha Psi Fraternity, Inc. (Just My Memphis)
• Teaches self-defense classes. (Just My Memphis)

Public filings

Tennessee law requires candidates and officeholders to file campaign finance reports and a statement of interest. None of the state or county sites below supports direct links to an individual record — you'll need to search by last name on each.

Campaign finance

• State offices (Governor, US Senate, US Rep, TN Senate, TN House, State Executive Committee) — Tennessee Registry of Election Finance . Click Search for Candidates and PACs, enter last name “Holt”, and submit.
• Shelby County and municipal offices (County Mayor, Commissioner, Sheriff, School Board, court clerks, municipal alderman, etc.) — Shelby County Public Campaign Finance Portal . Select the election year and search by candidate name (“Holt”).

Statement of interest (conflict of interest)

• Required for state and local officials and candidates — Tennessee Ethics Commission Conflict of Interest Search . Enter last name “Holt”and, if needed, select the applicable position from the dropdown.