{"biography":"## Current office and 2026 campaign\nDaniel Keith is a Republican candidate for White County Commission in District 1 in the August 6, 2026 general election. He was one of two Republicans (with Cain Rogers) who advanced from the May 5 primary \u2014 Rogers took 63% and Keith 36% \u2014 to face independent Chris Brewington in the two-seat district [2][3]. He describes his platform as focused on transparency, responsible fiscal management, support for public safety, and stronger communication between the county and its citizens [1].\n\n## Background and education\nKeith, 40, has lived in White County for more than 22 years and is married to his high-school sweetheart [1].\n\n## Career\nKeith works as a lab technician for Bridgestone Americas and additionally owns and operates a property-services business [1].\n\n## Sources\n[1] [County Commission Candidate: Daniel Keith - Main Street Journal](https://www.mainstreetjournal.llc/county-commission-candidate-daniel-keith-election-2026/) - accessed 2026-07-23\n[2] [Austin, Templeton Face Independents For White County Commission - The UC Now](https://theucnow.com/2026/05/05/austin-templeton-face-independents-for-white-county/) - accessed 2026-07-23\n[3] [White County Election Guide: Who's Running in August - Main Street Journal](https://www.mainstreetjournal.llc/white-county-august-election-candidates-guide/) - accessed 2026-07-23","campaigns":[{"contest":"county_commission_district_1","county":"White","county_count":1,"electiondate":"Thu, 06 Aug 2026 00:00:00 GMT","pgr":"general","state":"TN","title":"County Commission District 1"}],"cf_filings":[],"firstname":"Daniel","fullname":"Daniel Keith","lastname":"Keith","office_history":[{"campaigns":[{"contest":"county_commission_district_1","contest_title":"County Commission District 1","county":"White","county_count":1,"electiondate":"2026-08-06","office_county":null,"office_key":"county_commission_district_1","office_title":null,"party":"R","pgr":"general","state":"TN"}],"county":null,"cycles":[{"general":{"contest":"county_commission_district_1","contest_title":"County Commission District 1","county":"White","county_count":1,"electiondate":"2026-08-06","office_county":null,"office_key":"county_commission_district_1","office_title":null,"party":"R","pgr":"general","state":"TN"},"party":"R","primary":null,"term":null,"year":2026}],"office_key":"county_commission_district_1","office_title":"County Commission District 1","state":"TN","terms":[]}],"summary":"Republican candidate for White County Commission District 1; Bridgestone lab technician and small-business owner running on transparency and fiscal management.","terms":[],"token":"K9kaypNCsp"}