{"biography":"## Current office and 2026 campaign\nFuller\u2019s platform for the Shelby County Clerk office focuses on \"modern solutions\" and restoring integrity to the office. His stated mission is to build a government that prioritizes customer service over bureaucratic delays ([jfjfuller1.com](https://www.jfjfuller1.com/)). Key policy proposals include:\n\n*   **Enhanced Accessibility:** Implementing dedicated seating and service areas specifically designed for customers with disabilities and mobility needs ([jfjfuller1.com](https://www.jfjfuller1.com/)).\n*   **Financial Responsibility:** Capturing tag decal revenue from non-residents to reinvest in local Shelby County infrastructure without increasing the tax burden on residents ([jfjfuller1.com](https://www.jfjfuller1.com/)).\n*   **Operational Efficiency:** Introducing a modernized online system for prescheduled appointments to eliminate long wait times and establishing a new full-service hub, referred to as the \"Southwest Super Center,\" in Southwest Shelby County to reduce branch congestion ([jfjfuller1.com](https://www.jfjfuller1.com/)).\n*   **Extended Hours:** Offering flexible scheduling and extended service windows to accommodate working families ([jfjfuller1.com](https://www.jfjfuller1.com/)).\n\nThe campaign highlights support from local residents, including small business owner Sarah Jenkins and community advocate Marcus Thompson. These supporters cite Fuller\u2019s focus on efficiency for working families and his attention to the needs of seniors and people with disabilities as key reasons for their backing ([jfjfuller1.com](https://www.jfjfuller1.com/)).\n\n## Career\nJames \"Jeff\" Fuller Sr. is a small business owner and an employee of FedEx ([Daily Memphian](https://dailymemphian.com/article/60691/shelby-county-primary-ejections-tennessee-iran-air-strikes-votes)). He identifies as a candidate for Shelby County Clerk, positioning his campaign around the themes of modernization and efficiency in local government ([jfjfuller1.com](https://www.jfjfuller1.com/)).\n\n## Office history\nFuller was one of eight candidates removed from the May 5 Democratic primary ballot for Shelby County Clerk by the Tennessee Democratic Party after failing to meet filing requirements by the February 20 deadline. However, he successfully appealed this decision and returned to the ballot ([Daily Memphian](https://dailymemphian.com/article/60691/shelby-county-primary-ejections-tennessee-iran-air-strikes-votes)). His return placed him in the largest field of contenders for the position on that ballot ([Daily Memphian](https://dailymemphian.com/article/60691/shelby-county-primary-ejections-tennessee-iran-air-strikes-votes)).\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","campaigns":[{"contest":"county_clerk","county":"shelby","county_count":1,"electiondate":"Tue, 05 May 2026 00:00:00 GMT","pgr":"primary","state":"TN","title":"County Clerk"}],"cf_filings":[],"firstname":"James","fullname":"James Fuller","lastname":"Fuller","office_history":[{"campaigns":[{"contest":"county_clerk","contest_title":"County Clerk","county":"shelby","county_count":1,"electiondate":"2026-05-05","office_county":"shelby","office_key":"county_clerk","office_title":"County Clerk","party":"D","pgr":"primary","state":"TN"}],"county":"shelby","cycles":[{"general":null,"party":"D","primary":{"contest":"county_clerk","contest_title":"County Clerk","county":"shelby","county_count":1,"electiondate":"2026-05-05","office_county":"shelby","office_key":"county_clerk","office_title":"County Clerk","party":"D","pgr":"primary","state":"TN"},"term":null,"year":2026}],"office_key":"county_clerk","office_title":"County Clerk","state":"TN","terms":[]}],"terms":[],"token":"ZaZGathssY"}