{"biography":"## Current office and 2026 campaign\nMaria Partin won the Republican nomination for Campbell County Clerk in the May 2026 primary with 2,256 votes (54.92%), defeating Lance J. Wilson (1,852 votes, 45.08%) [1]. She advances to face independent candidate Tyler King in the August 6, 2026 county general election [1].\n\n## Career\nPer her campaign's candidacy announcement, Partin has more than 25 years of experience working in the Campbell County Clerk's office and \"knows how the office should operate efficiently\" [2]. Her campaign described her as having \"comprehensive knowledge, extensive experience, and a proven track record of performing all aspects of the county clerk's office functions,\" and said she would focus on friendly, efficient service, staff retention, and around-the-clock convenience for citizens [2].\n\nAfter her primary win, Partin said: \"I just want to say from the bottom of my heart THANK YOU!!! I know I have THE BEST supporters there is.\" [1]\n\n## Sources\n[1] [Partin wins Republican nomination to be next county clerk - Mountain Press](https://www.themountainpress.com/lafollette/news/partin-wins-republican-nomination-to-be-next-county-clerk/article_51b04839-2563-5a8d-9608-331e799e0109.html) (May 6, 2026)\n[2] [Partin announces candidacy for Campbell County Clerk - WLAF](https://1450wlaf.com/partin-announces-candidacy-for-campbell-county-court-clerk/)\n","campaigns":[{"contest":"county_clerk","county":"Campbell","county_count":1,"electiondate":"Thu, 06 Aug 2026 00:00:00 GMT","pgr":"general","state":"TN","title":"County Clerk"}],"cf_filings":[],"firstname":"Maria","fullname":"Maria Partin","lastname":"Partin","office_history":[{"campaigns":[{"contest":"county_clerk","contest_title":"County Clerk","county":"Campbell","county_count":1,"electiondate":"2026-08-06","office_county":null,"office_key":"county_clerk","office_title":null,"party":"R","pgr":"general","state":"TN"}],"county":null,"cycles":[{"general":{"contest":"county_clerk","contest_title":"County Clerk","county":"Campbell","county_count":1,"electiondate":"2026-08-06","office_county":null,"office_key":"county_clerk","office_title":null,"party":"R","pgr":"general","state":"TN"},"party":"R","primary":null,"term":null,"year":2026}],"office_key":"county_clerk","office_title":"County Clerk","state":"TN","terms":[]}],"summary":"Won the May 2026 Republican primary for Campbell County Clerk with 55% of the vote; more than 25 years in the Clerk's office; faces independent Tyler King on Aug. 6, 2026.","terms":[],"token":"cqEEUI3NzP"}