{"biography":"## Current office and 2026 campaign\nPorter\u2019s campaign platform focuses on four primary areas: Education & Families, Healthcare Access, Safe Neighborhoods, and Economic Power ([Ballotpedia](https://ballotpedia.org/Jevonte_Porter)). His stated goals include fighting for fully funded schools and early childhood education, expanding community clinics and mental health services, investing in youth programs and violence prevention, and creating pathways to living-wage jobs while supporting small and Black-owned businesses ([Ballotpedia](https://ballotpedia.org/Jevonte_Porter)).\n\nBallotpedia notes\n\n## Background and education\nPorter is a native son of Memphis, Tennessee ([porterforthepeople.com/2026/about/](https://porterforthepeople.com/2026/about/)). He graduated as Valedictian from Melrose High School ([porterforthepeople.com/2026/about/](https://porterforthepeople.com/2026/about/)). He later attended the University of Tennessee Knoxville, where he earned a degree in Political Science and Communication Studies ([porterforthepeople.com/2026/about/](https://porterforthepeople.com/2026/about/)).\n\n## Career\nJevonte C. Porter, Sr. is a Democratic candidate running for election to the Shelby County Board of Commissioners to represent District 12 in Tennessee ([Ballotpedia](https://ballotpedia.org/Jevonte_Porter)). Per his campaign website, Porter has built a career focused on community building and public service across both government and nonprofit sectors ([porterforthepeople.com/2026/about/](https://porterforthepeople.com/2026/about/)).\n\nCurrently, he serves as the Director of Community Relations at Youth Villages. In this role, he leads strategic partnerships for Memphis Allies, a violence intervention initiative aimed at saving lives and creating jobs for youth ([porterforthepeople.com/2026/about/](https://porterforthepeople.com/2026/about/)). His team collaborates with schools, courts, hospitals, and community leaders to ensure resources reach those in need ([porterforthepeople.com/2026/about/](https://porterforthepeople.com/2026/about/)).\n\nPreviously, Porter worked as a Development Officer for Regional One Health, where he helped raise critical funds to support healthcare access for local families ([porterforthepeople.com/2026/about/](https://porterforthepeople.com/2026/about/)). He also served as a Community Development Analyst for the City of Memphis, assisting neighborhoods in accessing services, improving infrastructure, and participating in city decisions ([porterforthepeople.com/2026/about/](https://porterforthepeople.com/2026/about/)).\n\nPorter holds several leadership roles within the Memphis community. He serves as Board Chair for City Year Memphis, Co-Chair of the More for Memphis Governing Body, and Community Engagement Chair for the Mayor\u2019s Young Professional Advisory Council ([porterforthepeople.com/2026/about/](https://porterforthepeople.com/2026/about/)). He is a member of the Leadership Memphis Executive Class, an alum of Leadership Tennessee NEXT, and an Urban Fellow of the City of Memphis ([porterforthepeople.com/2026/about/](https://porterforthepeople.com/2026/about/)).\n\nHis community involvement has been recognized through various awards. He was named a Memphis Business Journal Top 40 Under 40, an Urban Elite Top 40 Under 40, and a Shelby County Links Inc. Man of Impact & Inspiration ([porterforthepeople.com/2026/about/](https://porterforthepeople.com/2026/about/)).\n\n## Business interests and wealth source\nNo statement of interest filing found as of 2026-04-25. Search the [Tennessee Ethics Commission Statement of Interest Search](https://conflict.app.tn.gov/conflict/search.htm).\n\n## Family\nPorter identifies as a husband, father, and servant leader ([porterforthepeople.com/2026/about/](https://porterforthepeople.com/2026/about/)). He is married to his wife Shelby, and they have two children, Madison and Jevonte Jr. ([porterforthepeople.com/2026/about/](https://porterforthepeople.com/2026/about/)).\n","campaigns":[{"contest":"county_commissioner_district_12","county":"shelby","county_count":1,"electiondate":"Tue, 05 May 2026 00:00:00 GMT","pgr":"primary","state":"TN","title":"County Commissioner District 12"}],"cf_filings":[{"county":"shelby","displayname":"Porter, Jevonte","documents":[{"datesubmitted":"04/10/26","documentid":"766C6705-11A3-41CF-90CF-0E4676A8A48C","documentname":"Porter, Jevonte -  CFD - 1st Quarter 2026 ","documentnameid":["766C6705-11A3-41CF-90CF-0E4676A8A48C","Porter, Jevonte -  CFD - 1st Quarter 2026 "],"documenttype":"2026 CFD","electionname":null},{"datesubmitted":"02/02/26","documentid":"7AEE59BF-5AEC-4C04-9634-EEF2C87645F0","documentname":"Porter, Jeonte - CFD Year-End 2025","documentnameid":["7AEE59BF-5AEC-4C04-9634-EEF2C87645F0","Porter, Jeonte - CFD Year-End 2025"],"documenttype":"2025 CFD","electionname":null},{"datesubmitted":"08/14/25","documentid":"E8D588D3-06C2-48AF-9CEC-5E56F4511D69","documentname":"Porter, Jevonte - CFD Mid-Year 2025","documentnameid":["E8D588D3-06C2-48AF-9CEC-5E56F4511D69","Porter, Jevonte - CFD Mid-Year 2025"],"documenttype":"2025 CFD","electionname":null},{"datesubmitted":"06/27/25","documentid":"DABB656F-E920-4CDA-B162-8ABD426703F4","documentname":"Porter, Jevonte - Appointment of Treasurer 2026.pdf","documentnameid":["DABB656F-E920-4CDA-B162-8ABD426703F4","Porter, Jevonte - Appointment of Treasurer 2026.pdf"],"documenttype":"Appointment of Treasurer","electionname":null}],"filertype":"Candidate","officename":"Shelby County Commissioner, Dist. 12","source_customer_id":"EE6EBC62-7B7C-432F-869E-4DE111271E07","source_filer_id":"B6BB8F51-6949-40DF-9CCD-EA34E9ED642B","source_system":"easyvote","state":"TN","status":"Active"}],"firstname":"Jevonte","fullname":"Jevonte Porter","lastname":"Porter","office_history":[{"campaigns":[{"contest":"county_commissioner_district_12","contest_title":"County Commissioner District 12","county":"shelby","county_count":1,"electiondate":"2026-05-05","office_county":"shelby","office_key":"county_commission_district_12","office_title":"County Commissioner District 12","party":"D","pgr":"primary","state":"TN"}],"county":"shelby","cycles":[{"general":null,"party":"D","primary":{"contest":"county_commissioner_district_12","contest_title":"County Commissioner District 12","county":"shelby","county_count":1,"electiondate":"2026-05-05","office_county":"shelby","office_key":"county_commission_district_12","office_title":"County Commissioner District 12","party":"D","pgr":"primary","state":"TN"},"term":null,"year":2026}],"office_key":"county_commission_district_12","office_title":"County Commissioner District 12","state":"TN","terms":[]}],"terms":[],"token":"PIUtS7CQIb"}