Tell Governor Lee: "No For Newcomb"
A Decision That Will Impact East Tennessee
Governor Bill Lee will soon appoint the next District Attorney General for Tennessee's Fourth Judicial District, which serves Sevier, Grainger, Cocke, and Jefferson Counties.
Unlike a normal election, this appointment will not be decided by voters. Instead, the Governor will select the individual who will serve as the district's chief prosecutor until the next election cycle.
One of the applicants under consideration is Ron Newcomb, longtime Chief Deputy District Attorney General under Jimmy Dunn.
The No For Newcomb campaign believes this appointment deserves close public attention and encourages citizens to review the available information before the Governor makes his decision.
Why There Is an Appointment Instead of an Election
According to the campaign, the current appointment process began after District Attorney General Jimmy Dunn announced his early retirement before the completion of his elected term.
The campaign notes that Dunn's announcement came shortly after a court questioned statements he made in a sworn affidavit during an ongoing public records dispute.
Because the vacancy occurred after the deadline for candidates to appear on the upcoming election ballot, Governor Bill Lee will appoint a replacement who will serve until voters have the opportunity to elect a District Attorney General in a future election.
According to the campaign, that means citizens will not have the opportunity to vote on this appointment.
The Campaign's Position on Ron Newcomb
The No For Newcomb campaign urges Governor Lee not to appoint Ron Newcomb as the next District Attorney General.
According to the campaign, Newcomb's record includes allegations involving:
Crimes allegedly committed while serving as a public official.
Violations of his Oath of Office.
Litigation that reached the United States Supreme Court concerning alleged misconduct.
Repeated disputes with judges regarding court rulings.
Deception of crime victims.
Violations of citizens' constitutional rights.
The campaign believes these allegations should be carefully considered before any appointment is made.
Why the Appointment Matters
The District Attorney General serves as the chief prosecutor for the Fourth Judicial District and is responsible for making decisions that affect victims, defendants, law enforcement agencies, and the broader justice system.
The No For Newcomb campaign believes the office should be filled by someone who demonstrates:
Integrity
Accountability
Respect for constitutional rights
Professional ethics
Fair and impartial judgment
Public trust
The campaign contends these qualities are essential to maintaining confidence in Tennessee's criminal justice system.
You May Not Get to Vote—But You Can Still Be Heard
Although this appointment will not be decided through an election, Tennessee residents still have an opportunity to participate.
Governor Bill Lee is accepting public comments before making his appointment.
The campaign encourages citizens to review the publicly available information and share their opinions directly with the Governor.
Contact Governor Bill Lee
If you would like to express your opinion regarding the appointment of Tennessee's next District Attorney General, contact Governor Bill Lee today.
Governor Bill Lee
📞 Phone: (615) 741-2001
🌐 Share Your Opinion Online:https://www.tn.gov/governor/contact-us/share-opinion.html
Learn More
Visit NoForNewcomb.com to review campaign updates, publicly available court records, legal filings, timelines, and additional information regarding the appointment process.
Stay Informed
Follow No For Newcomb for campaign updates, publicly available court records, legal filings, timelines, and information related to the appointment of Tennessee's next District Attorney General.
The campaign encourages every citizen to review the available information, remain informed, and respectfully participate in the appointment process by contacting Governor Bill Lee before a final decision is made.
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