{"biography":"## Current office and 2026 campaign\nChas Morton is a Republican incumbent seeking re-election to the Williamson County Commission from District 9 (Franklin area), a two-member district whose general-election field also includes fellow Republican Matt Williams and Democrat Christine Van Cleave [1][2]. Morton emphasizes keeping public schools strong and supporting teachers and students, and continuing to coordinate growth with cities to promote a \"town and country\" vision [1].\n\n## Office history\nMorton has served as a District 9 county commissioner since 2018 [1].\n\n## Background and education\nHe is 51 and holds a bachelor's degree in public policy from Stanford University and a Juris Doctor from Vanderbilt University [1].\n\n## Career\nMorton is an attorney [1].\n\n## Sources\n[1] [District 9: Chas Morton (Williamson Herald)](https://www.williamsonherald.com/district-9-chas-morton/article_531df644-b22c-11ec-90ef-3b6b7597cbcf.html) \u2014 accessed 2026-07-22\n[2] [Williamson County Election Commission Candidate List (Rev. Feb. 19, 2026)](https://www.williamsoncounty-tn.gov/DocumentCenter/View/29313/CandidatesMayAugRevFeb19th12NOON) \u2014 accessed 2026-07-22","campaigns":[{"contest":"county_commission_district_9","county":"Williamson","county_count":1,"electiondate":"Thu, 06 Aug 2026 00:00:00 GMT","pgr":"general","state":"TN","title":"County Commission District 9"}],"cf_filings":[],"firstname":"Chas","fullname":"Chas Morton","lastname":"Morton","office_history":[{"campaigns":[{"contest":"county_commission_district_9","contest_title":"County Commission District 9","county":"Williamson","county_count":1,"electiondate":"2026-08-06","office_county":null,"office_key":"county_commission_district_9","office_title":null,"party":"R","pgr":"general","state":"TN"}],"county":null,"cycles":[{"general":{"contest":"county_commission_district_9","contest_title":"County Commission District 9","county":"Williamson","county_count":1,"electiondate":"2026-08-06","office_county":null,"office_key":"county_commission_district_9","office_title":null,"party":"R","pgr":"general","state":"TN"},"party":"R","primary":null,"term":null,"year":2026}],"office_key":"county_commission_district_9","office_title":"County Commission District 9","state":"TN","terms":[]}],"summary":"Republican incumbent for Williamson County Commission District 9; Franklin attorney (Stanford, Vanderbilt Law) and a commissioner since 2018.","terms":[],"token":"42orYcvK84"}