{"biography":"## Current office and 2026 campaign\nJohn T. \"Tim\" Simmons is an Independent candidate for Bledsoe County Road Superintendent in the August 6, 2026 county general election, challenging incumbent Benny \"Tobe\" Smith [1][2]. Simmons was approved by the Tennessee Highway Officials Certification Board and cleared by the local election commission to appear on the ballot for the office [2].\n\n## Career\nSimmons opened his own business in the community in August 1993 [2]. In his campaign he has emphasized understanding equipment capability, proper maintenance, and the difference experienced operators make in the quality and cost of road work across the county [2].\n\n## Sources\n[1] [Friday marks beginning of early voting - The Bledsonian-Banner](https://www.thebledsonian-banner.com/2026/07/14/friday-marks-beginning-of-early-voting/) - accessed 2026-07-23\n[2] [Simmons runs for County Road Superintendent - The Bledsonian-Banner](https://www.thebledsonian-banner.com/2026/05/19/simmons-runs-for-county-road-superintendent/) - accessed 2026-07-23","campaigns":[{"contest":"road_superintendent","county":"Bledsoe","county_count":1,"electiondate":"Thu, 06 Aug 2026 00:00:00 GMT","pgr":"primary","state":"TN","title":"Road Superintendent"}],"cf_filings":[],"firstname":"Tim","fullname":"Tim Simmons","lastname":"Simmons","office_history":[{"campaigns":[{"contest":"road_superintendent","contest_title":"Road Superintendent","county":"Bledsoe","county_count":1,"electiondate":"2026-08-06","office_county":null,"office_key":"road_superintendent","office_title":null,"party":"I","pgr":"primary","state":"TN"}],"county":null,"cycles":[{"general":null,"party":"I","primary":{"contest":"road_superintendent","contest_title":"Road Superintendent","county":"Bledsoe","county_count":1,"electiondate":"2026-08-06","office_county":null,"office_key":"road_superintendent","office_title":null,"party":"I","pgr":"primary","state":"TN"},"term":null,"year":2026}],"office_key":"road_superintendent","office_title":"Road Superintendent","state":"TN","terms":[]}],"summary":"Independent challenger for Bledsoe County road superintendent in 2026; local business owner since 1993, state-certified to run, emphasizing equipment and road-maintenance experience.","terms":[],"token":"f70ADeGddZ"}