{"biography":"## Current office and 2026 campaign\n\nTeri Mai is a Democratic candidate running for election to the Tennessee House of Representatives in District 92 [1]. The district encompasses Marshall County and portions of Williamson County, including parts of Spring Hill and Thompson\u2019s Station [7]. Mai is on the ballot for the Democratic primary scheduled for August 6, 2026 [1]. She faces Republican incumbent Todd Warner in the general election contest [7].\n\nMai announced her candidacy for the seat, describing herself as a \"lifelong Democrat\" who was motivated to run by the overturning of *Roe v. Wade* and local mass shootings [9]. She states that she felt compelled to act because she could not allow the current Republican supermajority to govern without opposition [7]. Her campaign platform emphasizes addressing mental health and opioid recovery challenges, as well as opposing measures that would arm school faculty [11][12].\n\nAs of May 11, 2026, Mai has not received endorsements from Democratic or progressive organizations [2]. She maintains an active online presence through her official campaign website and social media accounts to engage with voters in the district [3][4].\n\n## Background and education\n\nTeri Mai was born and raised in Texas [1]. She self-describes as a \"lifelong Democrat\" who has historically engaged in community work, public service, and civic participation [6]. Her early career included working as a secretary for the Harris County (Houston, Texas) Juvenile Probation Department from approximately 1976 to 1979, followed by a role as a substance abuse counselor for the Fort Bend Regional Council on Alcoholism and Drug Abuse in Rosenberg, Texas, from approximately 1988 to 1989 [10].\n\nMai earned a bachelor's degree from St. Edward's University in 1993 [1]. She enrolled in the university's New College Program at age 29 while working full time and balancing her role as a mother, graduating alongside her daughter who completed Pre-K that same month [5]. She later moved to Jacksonville, Florida, at age 55 to attend law school, earning a law degree from the Florida Coastal School of Law in 2014 [1][5].\n\nProfessionally, Mai worked as a legal assistant for 25 years before becoming an associate attorney in the complex litigation group for Morgan & Morgan, P.A. [1]. She also applied for admittance to the Bar of the Supreme Court of Florida [1].\n\n## Career\n\nTeri Mai is a self-described self-made woman who utilized education and a strong work ethic to build her professional life [5]. Born and raised in Texas, she enrolled in the New College Program at St. Edward\u2019s University at age 29 while working full time, eventually graduating with a bachelor's degree in 1993 [1][5]. During this period, she balanced her studies with being a mother and a legal secretary [5].\n\nMai worked as a legal assistant for 25 years before pursuing further legal education [1]. At age 55, she moved to Jacksonville, Florida, and attended the Florida Coastal School of Law, earning a law degree in 2014 [1][5]. Following her graduation, she accepted an associate attorney position in the complex litigation group for Morgan & Morgan, P.A. [1][5]. She also applied for admittance to the Bar of the Supreme Court of Tennessee [1].\n\nHer earlier career included working as a secretary for the Harris County (Houston, Texas) Juvenile Probation Department from approximately 1976 to 1979 [10]. She later served as a substance abuse counselor for the Fort Bend Regional Council on Alcoholism and Drug Abuse in Rosenberg, Texas, for about two years between 1988 and 1989 [10].\n\n## Office history\n\nTeri Mai has not previously held elected or appointed office [1]. She describes herself as a \"political newcomer\" who had not been interested in running for office until recently [7]. Her prior professional experience includes working as a legal assistant for 25 years and serving as an associate attorney in complex litigation [1].\n\nMai announced her candidacy for the Tennessee House of Representatives to represent District 92 in the upcoming 2026 election [7]. The district encompasses Marshall County and a portion of Williamson County, including parts of Thompson\u2019s Station and Spring Hill [7]. She is running in the Democratic primary scheduled for August 6, 2026 [1].\n\nMai states that she was inspired to run following the 2022 overturning of *Roe v. Wade* and mass shootings across the nation, including in Middle Tennessee [9]. She has not yet faced an election outcome for this seat, as the primary is scheduled after the current date [1].\n\n## Legislative record and accomplishments\n\nTeri Mai has not yet served in the Tennessee House of Representatives, as she is a candidate in the August 6, 2026 Democratic primary for District 92 [1]. Consequently, she has no legislative record, sponsored bills, or committee assignments to report. She describes herself as a political newcomer who was inspired to run following the 2022 overturning of *Roe v. Wade* and various mass shootings in Middle Tennessee [9]. Mai states that she entered the race because she could not \"sit back and let the current Republican supermajority continue to run rough-shod over the good people of Middle Tennessee\" [7].\n\nAs a candidate, Mai has outlined specific policy positions rather than legislative accomplishments. She advocates for improved access to mental health services and recovery resources, noting that these services are often limited in rural areas of District 92 [11]. Regarding gun safety, she opposes arming faculty and staff in schools, arguing that it increases the risk of injury or death during active shooter events [12]. Mai also supports labor unions, disagreeing with Governor Bill Lee\u2019s stance on unionization at the Volkswagen plant in Chattanooga [8]. She has not received endorsements from Democratic or progressive organizations as of her campaign launch [2].\n\n## Business interests and wealth source\n\nTeri Mai describes herself as a \"self-made woman\" who built her life through education and work ethic [5]. She worked full-time while enrolled in the New College Program at St. Edward\u2019s University, graduating with a bachelor's degree in 1993 [1]. During this period, she balanced being a mother, a legal secretary, and a student; her daughter graduated from Pre-K in the same month Mai graduated from university [5]. At age 55, Mai moved to Jacksonville, Florida, and attended law school at the Florida Coastal School of Law, earning her law degree in 2014 [1][5].\n\nMai\u2019s professional background includes 25 years of experience as a legal assistant [1]. She has worked as a secretary for the Harris County (Houston, Texas) Juvenile Probation Department and as a substance abuse counselor for the Fort Bend Regional Council on Alcoholism and Drug Abuse in Texas [10]. More recently, she worked in the complex litigation group for Morgan & Morgan, P.A. [1].\n\nThe provided sources do not contain specific details regarding Mai's current business ownership stakes, sales of businesses, or detailed financial disclosure statements beyond her self-description as self-made.\n\n## Family\n\nMai has a daughter who graduated from pre-kindergarten in the same month that Mai graduated from St. Edward\u2019s University [5]. She describes herself as a self-made woman who balanced being a mother and a legal secretary while earning her bachelor's degree [5].\n\n## Sources\n[1] [Teri Mai - Ballotpedia](https://ballotpedia.org/Teri_Mai)\n[2] [Endorsements for Teri Mai - Tennessee Democratic Party Candidate](https://bluevoterguide.org/TN/candidate_Teri_Mai/534207)\n[3] [Teri Mai for Tennessee House District 92](https://www.facebook.com/TeriMai4TN/)\n[4] [Teri Mai for Tennessee House District 92 (@TeriMai4TN) / X](https://x.com/TeriMai4TN)\n[5] [About Teri Mai - Teri Mai for Tennessee House District 92](https://www.terimai4tn.com/about-teri-mai/)\n[6] [Teri Mai for Tennessee House District 92 Teri Mai for Tennessee House District 92 Home - Teri Mai for Tennessee House District 92, Teri Mai, TeriMai4TN, Teri Mai 4 TN, TeriMai4TN, terimai](https://www.terimai4tn.com/)\n[7] [Teri Mai announces bid for Tennessee House of Representatives - Teri Mai for Tennessee House District 92](https://www.terimai4tn.com/campaign-announcement/)\n[8] [Teri Mai | Teri Mai for Tennessee House District 92](https://www.terimai4tn.com/author/terimai4tn_l47b4c/)\n[9] [Democrat Teri Mai challenging Warner for House District 92 seat | News | williamsonscene.com](https://www.williamsonscene.com/news/democrat-teri-mai-challenging-warner-for-house-district-92-seat/article_221158bc-d803-11ee-97c3-fb28e673eb07.html)\n[10] [Q&A with Spring Hill Ward 1 Candidates: Teri Mai | News | williamsonscene.com](https://www.williamsonscene.com/news/q-a-with-spring-hill-ward-1-candidates-teri-mai/article_774b902a-04c8-11f0-baa1-db29458a592f.html)\n[11] [Mental Health & Opioid Recovery - Teri Mai for Tennessee House District 92](https://www.terimai4tn.com/minimum-wage/)\n[12] [Campaign News - Teri Mai for Tennessee House District 92](https://www.terimai4tn.com/news/)","campaigns":[{"contest":"state_house_092","county":"Marshall","county_count":2,"electiondate":"Thu, 06 Aug 2026 00:00:00 GMT","pgr":"primary","state":"TN","title":"TN House District 92"}],"cf_filings":[],"firstname":"Teri","fullname":"Teri Mai","lastname":"Mai","office_history":[{"campaigns":[{"contest":"state_house_092","contest_title":"TN House District 92","county":"Marshall","county_count":2,"electiondate":"2026-08-06","office_county":null,"office_key":"state_house_092","office_title":"State Representative District 92","party":"D","pgr":"primary","state":"TN"}],"county":null,"cycles":[{"general":null,"party":"D","primary":{"contest":"state_house_092","contest_title":"TN House District 92","county":"Marshall","county_count":2,"electiondate":"2026-08-06","office_county":null,"office_key":"state_house_092","office_title":"State Representative District 92","party":"D","pgr":"primary","state":"TN"},"term":null,"year":2026}],"office_key":"state_house_092","office_title":"State Representative District 92","state":"TN","terms":[]}],"summary":"Teri Mai is a Democratic candidate challenging incumbent Todd Warner for Tennessee House District 92 in the 2026 primary.","terms":[],"token":"WXMJ1lykFd"}