{"biography":"## Current office and 2026 campaign\nAnthony Gamble is the Democratic candidate for Marion County Sheriff on the August 6, 2026 county general ballot [1][2]. He was the only candidate on the May 5, 2026 Democratic sheriff's primary ballot [3]. He faces Republican Chris Webb and independents Michael \"Scott\" Burnette and Doug \"Moby\" Henderson [1]. The seat is open because incumbent Sheriff Ronnie \"Bo\" Burnett is not seeking re-election [2].\n\n## Career\nGamble is a 32-year law-enforcement veteran. He earned his POST certification at Cleveland State Community College in 1994 and began his career with the Marion County Sheriff's Department in 1996, where he has served for most of his career and currently holds the rank of sergeant [2][4]. He has also worked as a school resource officer and served as a minister at the county jail, and he has owned and operated a local business [2][4].\n\n## Legislative record and accomplishments\nGamble's campaign emphasizes community-focused, accountable leadership, deputy training, and investment in youth programs [2][4]. In the community he has led the Christmas for Kids and Step for Kids programs and helped train youth football programs [2][4].\n\n## Family\nGamble and his wife, Shannon, were both raised in Marion County and have children and grandchildren who attend county schools; he traces family roots to ancestors who farmed and coal-mined the valley. Shannon has taught and coached youth for 30 years [2][4].\n\n## Sources\n[1] [DECISION 2026: What's on the ballot in Marion County? (local3news.com)](https://www.local3news.com/local-news/decision/decision-2026-what-s-on-the-ballot-in-marion-county/article_55cd08e3-a2d9-4e9a-b93c-a85660ea2f05.html) \u2014 accessed 2026-07-23\n[2] [Anthony Gamble Announces Candidacy For Marion County Sheriff (chattanoogan.com)](https://www.chattanoogan.com/2026/1/6/513102/Anthony-Gamble-Announces-Candidacy-For.aspx) \u2014 accessed 2026-07-23\n[3] [Official Ballot for Marion County Primary Election, May 5, 2026 (marionvotes.com)](https://marionvotes.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/04/Marion-2026P-Newspaper.pdf) \u2014 accessed 2026-07-23\n[4] [Meet Anthony (anthonygamblesheriff.com)](https://www.anthonygamblesheriff.com/meet-anthony) \u2014 accessed 2026-07-23","campaigns":[{"contest":"sheriff","county":"Marion","county_count":1,"electiondate":"Thu, 06 Aug 2026 00:00:00 GMT","pgr":"general","state":"TN","title":"Sheriff"}],"cf_filings":[],"firstname":"Anthony","fullname":"Anthony Gamble","lastname":"Gamble","office_history":[{"campaigns":[{"contest":"sheriff","contest_title":"Sheriff","county":"Marion","county_count":1,"electiondate":"2026-08-06","office_county":null,"office_key":"sheriff","office_title":null,"party":"D","pgr":"general","state":"TN"}],"county":null,"cycles":[{"general":{"contest":"sheriff","contest_title":"Sheriff","county":"Marion","county_count":1,"electiondate":"2026-08-06","office_county":null,"office_key":"sheriff","office_title":null,"party":"D","pgr":"general","state":"TN"},"party":"D","primary":null,"term":null,"year":2026}],"office_key":"sheriff","office_title":"Sheriff","state":"TN","terms":[]}],"summary":"32-year Marion County Sheriff's Department veteran, sergeant, and youth-program volunteer; Democratic nominee for Sheriff.","terms":[],"token":"0SWCsFQsUh"}