{"biography":"## Current office and 2026 campaign\n\nGarfield Scott is a Democratic candidate running for election to the Tennessee House of Representatives to represent District 68 [1]. He is on the ballot in the Democratic primary scheduled for August 6, 2026 [1]. Scott qualified for the ballot by meeting the state's qualifying deadline of March 10, 2026 [2].\n\nScott, a lifelong resident of Clarksville, Tennessee, announced his candidacy for the seat currently held by retiring Republican Representative Curtis Johnson [4]. The District 68 seat covers east and south Clarksville\u2019s diverse rural and suburban areas [5]. Scott states that he was born and raised in the St. Bethlehem area and has lived in District 68 all his life [6].\n\nRegarding his campaign developments, Scott self-describes as a retired truck driver and married father of two grown children with one young grandchild [5]. He is affiliated with Elk's Lodge and Teamsters [1]. As of the available records, Scott does not have any endorsements from Democratic or progressive organizations [3]. The general election for this seat is scheduled to occur on November 3, 2026 [1].\n\n## Background and education\n\nGarfield Scott is a third-generation native of Clarksville, Tennessee, who was born and raised in the St. Bethlehem area [4]. He self-describes as a lifelong resident who has lived in District 68 his entire life [5].\n\nSpecific details regarding his religious affiliation, the schools he attended, or any degrees earned are not provided in the available sources [1].\n\n## Career\n\nGarfield Scott is a third-generation native of Clarksville, Tennessee, having been born and raised in the St. Bethlehem area [4]. He self-describes as a lifelong resident who has lived in District 68 his entire life [5]. Professionally, Scott worked as a truck driver and in the construction industry [1]. He is retired from these roles and is a married father of two grown children with one young grandchild [5].\n\nScott has been affiliated with the Elks Lodge and the Teamsters union [1].\n\n## Office history\n\nGarfield Scott has held no prior elected or appointed public office [1]. His professional background includes work as a truck driver and in construction, and he is affiliated with the Elk's Lodge and Teamsters [1].\n\nScott announced his candidacy for the Tennessee House of Representatives to represent District 68 in 2024 [4]. He was selected as the Democratic candidate for the seat, which covers east and south Clarksville\u2019s diverse rural and suburban areas and is currently held by retiring Republican Representative Curtis Johnson [5]. Scott qualified for the ballot with a filing deadline of March 10, 2026 [2]. He is running in the Democratic primary scheduled for August 6, 2026, with the general election set for November 3, 2026 [1]. As of May 2026, Scott has not received endorsements from Democratic or progressive organizations [3].\n\n## Family\n\nScott is a married father of two grown children [4]. He also has one young grandchild [5].\n\n## Sources\n[1] [Garfield Scott - Ballotpedia](https://ballotpedia.org/Garfield_Scott)\n[2] [Candidate Lists | Tennessee Secretary of State](https://sos.tn.gov/elections/2026-candidate-lists)\n[3] [Endorsements for Garfield Scott - Tennessee Democratic Party Candidate](https://bluevoterguide.org/TN/candidate_Garfield_Scott/548357)\n[4] [Clarksville Native Garfield Scott Runs for District 68 House Seat - Clarksville Online - Clarksville News, Sports, Events and Information](https://www.clarksvilleonline.com/2024/05/20/clarksville-native-garfield-scott-runs-for-district-68-house-seat/)\n[5] [Garfield Scott announces candidacy for Tennessee House, District 68 - ClarksvilleNow.com](https://clarksvillenow.com/local/garfield-scott-announces-candidacy-for-tennessee-house-district-68/)\n[6] [Garfield Scott announces bid for State House in District 68 - Main Street Media of Tennessee](https://mainstreetmediatn.com/articles/mainstreetclarksville/garfield-scott-announces-bid-for-state-house-in-district-68/)","campaigns":[{"contest":"county_commission_district_1","county":"Montgomery","county_count":1,"electiondate":"Thu, 06 Aug 2026 00:00:00 GMT","pgr":"general","state":"TN","title":"County Commission District 1"},{"contest":"state_house_068","county":"Montgomery","county_count":1,"electiondate":"Thu, 06 Aug 2026 00:00:00 GMT","pgr":"primary","state":"TN","title":"TN House District 68"}],"cf_filings":[],"firstname":"Garfield","fullname":"Garfield Scott","lastname":"Scott","office_history":[{"campaigns":[{"contest":"county_commission_district_1","contest_title":"County Commission District 1","county":"Montgomery","county_count":1,"electiondate":"2026-08-06","office_county":null,"office_key":"county_commission_district_1","office_title":null,"party":"D","pgr":"general","state":"TN"}],"county":null,"cycles":[{"general":{"contest":"county_commission_district_1","contest_title":"County Commission District 1","county":"Montgomery","county_count":1,"electiondate":"2026-08-06","office_county":null,"office_key":"county_commission_district_1","office_title":null,"party":"D","pgr":"general","state":"TN"},"party":"D","primary":null,"term":null,"year":2026}],"office_key":"county_commission_district_1","office_title":"County Commission District 1","state":"TN","terms":[]},{"campaigns":[{"contest":"state_house_068","contest_title":"TN House District 68","county":"Montgomery","county_count":1,"electiondate":"2026-08-06","office_county":null,"office_key":"state_house_068","office_title":"State Representative District 68","party":"D","pgr":"primary","state":"TN"}],"county":null,"cycles":[{"general":null,"party":"D","primary":{"contest":"state_house_068","contest_title":"TN House District 68","county":"Montgomery","county_count":1,"electiondate":"2026-08-06","office_county":null,"office_key":"state_house_068","office_title":"State Representative District 68","party":"D","pgr":"primary","state":"TN"},"term":null,"year":2026}],"office_key":"state_house_068","office_title":"State Representative District 68","state":"TN","terms":[]}],"summary":"Garfield Scott is the Democratic candidate for Tennessee House District 68 in the 2026 primary.","terms":[],"token":"i4DzwhV6y6"}