Former SNL Star Victoria Jackson Files to Run for County Commission in Tennessee

Former "Saturday Night Live" star turned Tea Party activist Victoria Jackson has filed to run as an Independent candidate for a seat on a county commission outside of Nashville, Tenn.

The conservative, self-described "devout Christain" moved to Thompson Station in Williamson County last year.  Although she was a registered Republican, she now says that the party has lost its way. She told The Tennessean she filed as an Independent because she's "very disappointed with the Republican Party."

"But I just can't do it anymore; they just don't have the values of our founding fathers anymore," said the 54-year-old comedian. "I am sure there are a few Republicans who do. I want less federal government involvement, lower taxes, smaller government, more public involvement, a balanced budget and fiscal responsibility."

If the actress is cleared by the Feb. 20, then her name will appear on the election ballot Aug. 7, which means she would run against the Republican nominee, who will be chosen May 6, for the District 2 seat.

Jackson promises not to be a traditional candidate if she qualifies for the ballot, relying on "word of mouth" rather than actively fundraising, and possibly using her own money to buy campaign stickers and shirts.

From 1986 to 1992, she starred on SNL and was known for her parts in popular skits, such as "Toonces the Driving Cat" and SNL's Weekend Update.

In 2011, she blasted "Glee" for airing a same-sex kiss between two male actors, calling the program "sickening' and "a mockery of Christians," reports the Daily Mail.