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In 2026, District 3 voters sent two PCYD members to the Putnam County Commission. Here’s who they are, what they work on, and how to reach them.
Elected 2026
A lifelong Putnam Countian raised in Monterey, Shayne is the first in his family to graduate from college (Tennessee Tech, 2019) and has lived in District 3 since 2017. He also serves as PCYD’s Treasurer.
Elected 2026
Brendan brings a young voice to the Planning Committee, where decisions about how Putnam County grows get made.
District 3 is the University District. It takes in Tennessee Tech University, Cookeville Regional Medical Center and parts of downtown Cookeville.
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Five PCYD members put their names on the ballot in 2026, in local and state races.
| Candidate | Race | Result |
|---|---|---|
| Shayne Bilbrey | Putnam County Commission, District 3 | Elected |
| Brendan Laney | Putnam County Commission, District 3 | Elected |
| Morgan Franklin | Putnam County Commission, District 1 | Ran in 2026 |
| Aaron Cofer | Putnam County Commission, District 9 | Ran in 2026 |
| Trenton Strode | Putnam County Commission, District 11; Cookeville City Council; Tennessee House District 42 | Ran in 2026 |
Every one of these candidates started with a conversation. PCYD helps members file, fundraise, build a campaign team and knock doors. Tell us you’re interested and we’ll reach out.