{"age":29,"biography":"Brandon Huckaby is a Republican candidate running for Knox County Commission District 3 in Tennessee [5]. He describes himself as an East Tennessee native raised by a single mother in Jacksboro, and he identifies his professional background as that of a \"trusted banker\" and nonprofit leader [5]. Specifically, Huckaby serves as the Vice President of Mortgage Lending at Rate, Inc., where he has over a decade of experience in banking, finance, and operations [8]. He holds the designation of Certified Community Lender (CCL\u00ae) and specializes in working with first-time homebuyers and self-employed borrowers [8].\n\nIn addition to his financial career, Huckaby holds leadership positions in local organizations. He serves as Vice President for both the Knoxville Chapter of NAMMBA and Keep Knoxville Beautiful [5], [8]. His campaign website highlights his commitment to helping families achieve homeownership and expand opportunity across Knox County [5].\n\nHuckaby is running in the Republican Primary for County Commission District 3, which covers the Cedar Bluff, Amherst, and Ball Camp areas of Knox County [5]. The primary election is scheduled for May 5, 2026, with early voting occurring from April 15 to April 30 [5]. He lists his priorities as responsible growth, smart investment, and steady leadership, aiming to address housing costs, infrastructure, and support for local businesses [7]. Huckaby has stated that he is conducting a listening tour across the district to engage with neighbors regarding their needs [5].\n\n## Sources\n- [1] [Tennessee elections, 2026 - Ballotpedia](https://ballotpedia.org/Tennessee_elections,_2026)\n- [2] [Candidate Lists | Tennessee Secretary of State](https://sos.tn.gov/elections/2026-candidate-lists)\n- [3] [2026 Tennessee gubernatorial election - Wikipedia](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/2026_Tennessee_gubernatorial_election)\n- [4] [2026 United States House of Representatives elections in Tennessee - Wikipedia](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/2026_United_States_House_of_Representatives_elections_in_Tennessee)\n- [5] [Brandon Huckaby for Knox County Commission - District 3](https://www.huckabyforknox.com/)\n- [7] [Meet Knox County Commission candidates for District 3 and 7 - Knox TN Today](https://www.knoxtntoday.com/meet-knox-county-commission-candidates-for-district-3-and-7/)\n- [8] [Brandon Huckaby - VP of Mortgage Lending in Knoxville, TN](https://www.rate.com/loan-officers/brandon-huckaby-2362629)\n- [12] [Brandon Huckaby at Rate (NMLS #2362629) - 34 Reviews - Mortgage Lenders in Knoxville, TN - Birdeye](https://birdeye.com/brandon-huckaby-at-rate-nmls-2362629-175129728874519)","birthdate":"Thu, 28 Nov 1996 00:00:00 GMT","campaigns":[{"contest":"county_commission_district_3","county":"Knox","county_count":1,"electiondate":"Thu, 06 Aug 2026 00:00:00 GMT","pgr":"general","state":"TN","title":"County Commission District 3"},{"contest":"county_commission_district_3","county":"Knox","county_count":1,"electiondate":"Tue, 05 May 2026 00:00:00 GMT","pgr":"primary","state":"TN","title":"county_commission_district_3"}],"cf_filings":[],"firstname":"Brandon","fullname":"Brandon Huckaby","lastname":"Huckaby","office_history":[{"campaigns":[{"contest":"county_commission_district_3","contest_title":"County Commission District 3","county":"Knox","county_count":1,"electiondate":"2026-08-06","office_county":"knox","office_key":"county_commission_district_3","office_title":"County Commission District 3","party":"D","pgr":"general","state":"TN"},{"contest":"county_commission_district_3","contest_title":"county_commission_district_3","county":"Knox","county_count":1,"electiondate":"2026-05-05","office_county":"knox","office_key":"county_commission_district_3","office_title":"County Commission District 3","party":"R","pgr":"primary","state":"TN"}],"county":"knox","cycles":[{"general":{"contest":"county_commission_district_3","contest_title":"County Commission District 3","county":"Knox","county_count":1,"electiondate":"2026-08-06","office_county":"knox","office_key":"county_commission_district_3","office_title":"County Commission District 3","party":"D","pgr":"general","state":"TN"},"party":"D","primary":{"contest":"county_commission_district_3","contest_title":"county_commission_district_3","county":"Knox","county_count":1,"electiondate":"2026-05-05","office_county":"knox","office_key":"county_commission_district_3","office_title":"County Commission District 3","party":"R","pgr":"primary","state":"TN"},"term":null,"year":2026}],"office_key":"county_commission_district_3","office_title":"County Commission District 3","state":"TN","terms":[]}],"summary":"Brandon Huckaby, a mortgage lending executive and nonprofit leader, is running as a Republican candidate for Knox County Commission District 3 in Tennessee.","terms":[],"token":"C7Jw0X2EYl"}