{"biography":"## Current office and 2026 campaign\nDavid Shively is the Republican candidate for Montgomery County Commission District 11 in the Aug. 6, 2026 election, facing Democrat Luther Hutchenson; he won the Republican primary for the seat [1][2]. He describes his priorities as responsible government, fiscal discipline, strengthening local infrastructure, supporting small businesses, investing in law enforcement and emergency services, and protecting natural resources [1].\n\n## Background\nShively has volunteered with local nonprofits, taken part in community cleanups, and engaged residents on neighborhood concerns [1].\n\n## Family\nShively is a father of three, one son and two daughters [1].\n\n## Sources\n[1] [David Shively announces candidacy for Montgomery County Commission, District 11](https://clarksvillenow.com/local/david-shively-announces-candidacy-for-montgomery-county-commission-district-11/) \u2014 accessed 2026-07-22\n[2] [Who\u2019s on ballot for Montgomery County mayor, sheriff, commission, School Board](https://clarksvillenow.com/local/whos-on-ballot-for-montgomery-county-mayor-sheriff-commission-school-board/) \u2014 accessed 2026-07-22","campaigns":[{"contest":"county_commission_district_11","county":"Montgomery","county_count":1,"electiondate":"Thu, 06 Aug 2026 00:00:00 GMT","pgr":"general","state":"TN","title":"County Commission District 11"}],"cf_filings":[],"firstname":"DAVID","fullname":"DAVID SHIVELY","lastname":"SHIVELY","office_history":[{"campaigns":[{"contest":"county_commission_district_11","contest_title":"County Commission District 11","county":"Montgomery","county_count":1,"electiondate":"2026-08-06","office_county":null,"office_key":"county_commission_district_11","office_title":null,"party":"R","pgr":"general","state":"TN"}],"county":null,"cycles":[{"general":{"contest":"county_commission_district_11","contest_title":"County Commission District 11","county":"Montgomery","county_count":1,"electiondate":"2026-08-06","office_county":null,"office_key":"county_commission_district_11","office_title":null,"party":"R","pgr":"general","state":"TN"},"party":"R","primary":null,"term":null,"year":2026}],"office_key":"county_commission_district_11","office_title":"County Commission District 11","state":"TN","terms":[]}],"summary":"Republican candidate for Montgomery County Commission District 11 in 2026; community volunteer running on fiscal discipline and infrastructure.","terms":[],"token":"wzlGQjdjoB"}