{"biography":"## Current office and 2026 campaign\nRay Hagan is the Republican Party nominee for Anderson County School Board, District 1, on the August 6, 2026 county general ballot; the seat is a vote-for-one contest and he faces independent candidate Jo Williams.[3][1] Hagan announced his candidacy in July 2026, saying he is asking for the opportunity to serve the families, students, and schools of District 1.[1][2] He has said his campaign is focused on supporting academic excellence and safe, orderly classrooms, making sure local schools have the tools and leadership they need, staying accessible to District 1 families and listening to parents' concerns, and responsible stewardship of taxpayer funds, with student success central to his decisions.[1][2]\n\n## Background and education\nHagan describes himself as a lifelong resident of Anderson County who has lived in School Board District 1 for 60 years, where he built his life, raised his family, and invested in the community, and where members of the next generation of his family are now settling.[1][2] \"District 1 has always been a wonderful place to live and raise a family. I care deeply about this community,\" he said in announcing his campaign.[1]\n\n## Sources\n[1] [Hagan seeks school board seat - The Courier News](https://mycouriernews.com/articles/2026/07/11263/hagan-seeks-school-board-seat) - accessed 2026-07-23\n[2] [Ray Hagan Announces Candidacy for School board - WYSH AM 1380](https://www.wyshradio.com/2026/07/ray-hagan-announces-candidacy-for-school-board/) - accessed 2026-07-23\n[3] [Official Anderson County Sample Ballot, August 6, 2026 - Anderson County Election Commission](http://www.acelection.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/06/August-2026-Sample-Ballot.pdf) - accessed 2026-07-23","campaigns":[{"contest":"county_school_board_district_1","county":"Anderson","county_count":1,"electiondate":"Thu, 06 Aug 2026 00:00:00 GMT","pgr":"general","state":"TN","title":"School Board District 1"}],"cf_filings":[],"firstname":"Ray","fullname":"Ray Hagan","lastname":"Hagan","office_history":[{"campaigns":[{"contest":"county_school_board_district_1","contest_title":"School Board District 1","county":"Anderson","county_count":1,"electiondate":"2026-08-06","office_county":null,"office_key":"county_school_board_district_1","office_title":null,"party":"R","pgr":"general","state":"TN"}],"county":null,"cycles":[{"general":{"contest":"county_school_board_district_1","contest_title":"School Board District 1","county":"Anderson","county_count":1,"electiondate":"2026-08-06","office_county":null,"office_key":"county_school_board_district_1","office_title":null,"party":"R","pgr":"general","state":"TN"},"party":"R","primary":null,"term":null,"year":2026}],"office_key":"county_school_board_district_1","office_title":"School Board District 1","state":"TN","terms":[]}],"summary":"Republican nominee for Anderson County School Board District 1 (Aug. 6, 2026); a 60-year District 1 resident running on academic excellence, classroom safety, and accessibility to parents.","terms":[],"token":"2BwZL9WVx7"}