{"biography":"## Current office and 2026 campaign\nGreg Sanford is a Republican incumbent seeking re-election to the Williamson County Commission from District 5, which includes Arrington, Nolensville, College Grove, Triune, and the Page community [1][2]. The two-member district's general-election field also includes fellow Republican Rob Verell and Democrat Aaron Smith [2]. Sanford says his priorities include evaluating and eliminating wasteful spending, moving toward paid fire service with full-time firefighters, and funding emergency responders first [1].\n\n## Office history\nSanford won his District 5 seat in 2022 [1].\n\n## Community involvement\nHe is a member of Brentwood Baptist Church and has volunteered with the Arrington Volunteer Fire Department for the past 10 years [1].\n\n## Sources\n[1] [Greg Sanford - District 5 County Commission Candidate (Williamson Herald)](https://www.williamsonherald.com/greg-sanford---district-5-county-commission-candidate/article_c466862f-de5f-445a-b57c-8d3848c86728.html) \u2014 accessed 2026-07-22\n[2] [Williamson County Election Commission Candidate List (Rev. Feb. 19, 2026)](https://www.williamsoncounty-tn.gov/DocumentCenter/View/29313/CandidatesMayAugRevFeb19th12NOON) \u2014 accessed 2026-07-22","campaigns":[{"contest":"county_commission_district_5","county":"Williamson","county_count":1,"electiondate":"Thu, 06 Aug 2026 00:00:00 GMT","pgr":"general","state":"TN","title":"County Commission District 5"}],"cf_filings":[],"firstname":"Greg","fullname":"Greg Sanford","lastname":"Sanford","office_history":[{"campaigns":[{"contest":"county_commission_district_5","contest_title":"County Commission District 5","county":"Williamson","county_count":1,"electiondate":"2026-08-06","office_county":null,"office_key":"county_commission_district_5","office_title":null,"party":"R","pgr":"general","state":"TN"}],"county":null,"cycles":[{"general":{"contest":"county_commission_district_5","contest_title":"County Commission District 5","county":"Williamson","county_count":1,"electiondate":"2026-08-06","office_county":null,"office_key":"county_commission_district_5","office_title":null,"party":"R","pgr":"general","state":"TN"},"party":"R","primary":null,"term":null,"year":2026}],"office_key":"county_commission_district_5","office_title":"County Commission District 5","state":"TN","terms":[]}],"summary":"Republican incumbent for Williamson County Commission District 5; won his seat in 2022 and volunteers with the Arrington Volunteer Fire Department.","terms":[],"token":"vU7laRRh3k"}