Mark Billingsley is a Republican candidate seeking re-election to the Shelby County Board of Commissioners for District 4 in the May 5, 2026 primary. He is currently running unopposed. Billingsley previously served on the same commission from 2014 to 2022, where he was re-elected in August 2018 with 68.2% of the vote. During his tenure, he held the position of Chairman, leading the body through the COVID-19 pandemic. His prior local government experience includes serving as a Germantown Alderman and Vice Mayor. Billingsley holds a Master’s degree in Leadership and Public Service from Lipscomb University and a Bachelor’s degree from the University of Memphis. For his 2026 campaign, he has identified public safety, education, workforce readiness, and healthcare—specifically mental health and substance use—as key priorities. He advocates for a unified strategic plan between the county mayor and commissioners. Notably, Billingsley opposes using county funds to support MATA, arguing that transit funding is the responsibility of the City of Memphis. The Tennessee Ethics Commission lists him as a Shelby County official and candidate for the 2026 election cycle.