Dakota Galban

Dakota Galban is a candidate for State Executive Committeeman District 21 Primary Election in 2026 in Tennessee State Senate District 21, Tennessee.

Chair, Davidson County Democratic Party in Nashville, TN

Also running: John Summers.

Dakota Galban, 30, is a Nashville resident and a Democrat seeking the position of Democratic State Executive Committeeman for District 21 in the May 2026 primary. He holds a Bachelor of Science in Strategic Communications from Arkansas State University and has a professional background in human resources and organizational strategy, focusing on leadership and building inclusive cultures. Galban brings a real-world perspective to public service, currently serving as a commissioner on the Metro Nashville Human Relations Commission, appointed by Mayor John Cooper. He also chairs the Davidson County Democratic Party, where he is involved in voter registration, turnout, and party organizing. He has called Nashville home for eight years.