{"biography":"## Current office and 2026 campaign\n\nJennifer J. Barton is a Republican candidate running for election to the Tennessee House of Representatives to represent District 44 [1]. She is on the ballot in the Republican primary scheduled for August 6, 2026 [1]. Barton completed Ballotpedia's Candidate Connection survey in 2026 [1].\n\n## Background and education\n\nJennifer Barton earned a bachelor's degree from Jackson State University, a graduate degree from Strayer University, and another graduate degree from Freed-Hardeman University [1]. Her career experience includes working in education [1].\n\n## Career\n\nJennifer Barton\u2019s professional background includes experience in the education sector [1]. She holds a bachelor's degree from Jackson State University, as well as graduate degrees from Strayer University and Freed-Hardeman University [1].\n\n## Office history\n\nJennifer Barton has not previously held elected or appointed office [1]. She is running for election to the Tennessee House of Representatives to represent District 44 in the Republican primary on August 6, 2026 [1].\n\n## Sources\n\n[1] [Jennifer Barton - Ballotpedia](https://ballotpedia.org/Jennifer_Barton)","campaigns":[],"cf_filings":[],"firstname":"Jennifer","fullname":"Jennifer Janay Barton","lastname":"Barton","middlename":"Janay","office_history":[],"summary":"Jennifer J. Barton is a Republican candidate for Tennessee House District 44 in the 2026 primary, holding degrees from Jackson State, Strayer, and Freed-Hardeman Universities.","terms":[],"token":"Lorr7N2jX7"}