Wilson County School Board, Zone 4
Wilson County School District, Tennessee
My vote power: High
What does this office do?
- Deciding how school district money is spent
- Picking the superintendent
- Choosing curriculum, within state rules
Affects: Government Efficiency, Government Spending Reduction, Public Safety and Crime Control,
Candidates:
Republican · Incumbent
Joseph A. Padilla is the Republican incumbent for Wilson County School Board Zone 4 (Tennessee), seeking re-election in the August 6, 2026 general election. First elected in August 2022, he was chosen as chairman of the Wilson County School Board in 2025.
Democratic
Michael Lynch is the Democratic nominee for Wilson County School Board Zone 4 (Tennessee) in the August 6, 2026 general election, challenging incumbent board chairman Joseph Padilla. He has not previously held elected office.
Source: wilsontnvotes.gov