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Circuit Court Candidate Highlights Legal Experience, Court Priorities

Posted by: Azya Thornton on Jul 24, 2026

Crystal Jessee, a Republican candidate for Circuit Court judge in Tennessee's 3rd Judicial District, says she is seeking the seat to give voters a voice in selecting judges and cites 22 years of legal experience focused primarily on domestic law, the Greenville Sun reports. According to a candidate questionnaire, Jessee said her priorities, if elected, would include ensuring fair and respectful treatment for everyone appearing in court and expanding the district's veterans drug court and felony drug court programs. Jessee said her practice has centered on divorce, child custody, adoption and other family law matters that make up much of the court's caseload, while also handling personal injury, environmental and complex opioid litigation. Opponent Mark Stephen Stapleton did not respond to the questionnaire by the publication's deadline. The 3rd Judicial District covers Greene, Hamblen, Hancock and Hawkins counties.