Judy Bowman Cooley

Judy Bowman Cooley is a candidate for State Executive Committeewoman District 1 Primary Election in 2026 in Tennessee State Senate District 1, Tennessee.

McMinn County Republican Women’s Vice Treasurer and Legislative Chair in TN

Also running: Christine Brady, Emily G. Beaty.

Judy Bowman Cooley is a candidate for Tennessee Republican State Executive Committeewoman for District 1, representing Bradley, McMinn, Meigs, and Rhea Counties. A McMinn County resident with her husband and four children, she attends Clearwater Baptist Church. Cooley is actively involved in the Republican Party, currently serving as McMinn County Republican Women’s vice treasurer and legislative chair. Her extensive background includes five years as President of the McMinn County Republican Women’s Club and various leadership roles on the Tennessee Federation of Republican Women's Executive Committee. She has promoted the Republican Platform through voter canvassing in other states and Tennessee. If elected, Cooley pledges to attend committee meetings, promote conservative values, build the Republican Party, and report back to local county parties.