{"biography":"## Current office and 2026 campaign\n\nMichael Woodlee has announced his candidacy for the Tennessee House of Representatives District 31 seat in the Democratic primary [1]. The district is currently held by Republican Representative Ron Travis, who recently announced plans to run for Rhea County executive [1]. Woodlee, a veteran and father of seven, stated that he aims to amplify the voices of District 31 residents in Nashville and move away from political games [1]. As of May 2026, the outcome of the upcoming election remains unknown.\n\n## Background and education\n\nMichael Woodlee self-describes as a Christian and a veteran [1]. He is a father to seven children [1]. Specific details regarding his birthplace, year of birth, upbringing, religious affiliation beyond this self-description, schools attended, or degrees earned are not provided in the available sources.\n\n## Career\n\nMichael Woodlee is a veteran and father of seven children [1]. He identifies as a Christian and has stated that he is passionate about serving his community in District 31 [1].\n\nWoodlee resides at 10056 Woodlee Cv in Cordova, Tennessee [2].\n\n## Family\n\nMichael Woodlee self-describes as a father to seven children [1].\n\n## Sources\n[1] [Michael Woodlee To Run For House District 31 Seat - Chattanoogan.com](https://www.chattanoogan.com/2025/9/11/508368/Michael-Woodlee-To-Run-For-House.aspx)\n[2] [10056 Woodlee Cv Cordova, TN 38016 | Progress Residential](https://rentprogress.com/property-details/10056-woodlee-cv/cordova/tn/38016/310055)","campaigns":[{"contest":"county_commission_district_5","county":"Vanburen","county_count":1,"electiondate":"Thu, 06 Aug 2026 00:00:00 GMT","pgr":"general","state":"TN","title":"County Commissioner District 5"},{"contest":"state_house_031","county":"Bledsoe","county_count":4,"electiondate":"Thu, 06 Aug 2026 00:00:00 GMT","pgr":"primary","state":"TN","title":"TN State House District 31"}],"cf_filings":[],"firstname":"Michael","fullname":"Michael Woodlee","lastname":"Woodlee","office_history":[{"campaigns":[{"contest":"county_commission_district_5","contest_title":"County Commissioner District 5","county":"Vanburen","county_count":1,"electiondate":"2026-08-06","office_county":null,"office_key":"county_commission_district_5","office_title":null,"party":"D","pgr":"general","state":"TN"}],"county":null,"cycles":[{"general":{"contest":"county_commission_district_5","contest_title":"County Commissioner District 5","county":"Vanburen","county_count":1,"electiondate":"2026-08-06","office_county":null,"office_key":"county_commission_district_5","office_title":null,"party":"D","pgr":"general","state":"TN"},"party":"D","primary":null,"term":null,"year":2026}],"office_key":"county_commission_district_5","office_title":"County Commissioner District 5","state":"TN","terms":[]},{"campaigns":[{"contest":"state_house_031","contest_title":"TN State House District 31","county":"Bledsoe","county_count":4,"electiondate":"2026-08-06","office_county":null,"office_key":"state_house_031","office_title":"State Representative District 31","party":"D","pgr":"primary","state":"TN"}],"county":null,"cycles":[{"general":null,"party":"D","primary":{"contest":"state_house_031","contest_title":"TN State House District 31","county":"Bledsoe","county_count":4,"electiondate":"2026-08-06","office_county":null,"office_key":"state_house_031","office_title":"State Representative District 31","party":"D","pgr":"primary","state":"TN"},"term":null,"year":2026}],"office_key":"state_house_031","office_title":"State Representative District 31","state":"TN","terms":[]}],"summary":"Michael Woodlee announced his candidacy for Tennessee House District 31, succeeding Rep. Ron Travis.","terms":[],"token":"M0JoXlvsJe"}