[{"bio_snippet":"Independent candidate for Lincoln County school board District 5; retired teacher with 20+ years across county schools and Huntsville City Schools.","biography":"## Current office and 2026 campaign\nKay L. Campbell is an independent candidate for the Lincoln County Board of Education, District 5, a single-winner (vote for one) seat on the August 6, 2026 county general ballot; her opponent is Brian Curtis [1][2]. Campbell announced her candidacy in June 2026 [3].\n\n## Career\nCampbell is a retired educator with more than 20 years of teaching experience at every grade level. She has taught at private religious schools, Huntland High School, Fayetteville Middle School, Highland Rim, and Lincoln County High School, and spent her last six years teaching -- mostly as an elementary Spanish teacher -- with Huntsville City Schools [3].\n\n## Further candidate material (not accessible for this profile)\n- [Kay Campbell announces candidacy for District 5 Lincoln County School Board - Elk Valley Times](https://www.elkvalleytimes.com/news/2026/06/22/kay-campbell-announces-candidacy-for-district-5-lincoln-county-school-board/) (article is paywalled; career details above drawn from the indexed announcement text)\n\n## Sources\n[1] [List of Candidates, August 6, 2026 (Lincoln County Election Commission)](https://cms2.revize.com/revize/lincolncountynew/Documents/Election%20Commission/2026%20Election/LIST%20OF%20CANDIDATES%205-18-2026.pdf) - accessed 2026-07-23\n[2] [General Sample Ballot, August 6, 2026 (Lincoln County Election Commission)](https://cms2.revize.com/revize/lincolncountynew/Documents/Election%20Commission/2026%20Election/GENERAL%20SAMPLE%20BALLOT.pdf) - accessed 2026-07-23\n[3] [Kay Campbell announces candidacy for District 5 Lincoln County School Board - Elk Valley Times](https://www.elkvalleytimes.com/news/2026/06/22/kay-campbell-announces-candidacy-for-district-5-lincoln-county-school-board/) - accessed 2026-07-23","birthdate":null,"firstname":"Kay","fullname":"Kay L. Campbell","lastname":"Campbell","middlename":"L.","suffix":null,"summary":"Independent candidate for Lincoln County school board District 5; retired teacher with 20+ years across county schools and Huntsville City Schools.","token":"PHO4RV9Hy1"},{"bio_snippet":"Incumbent Marion County Commissioner for District 5, Seat B (Whitwell/Powell's Crossroads); Republican candidate for re-election in 2026.","biography":"## Current office and 2026 campaign\nLogan Campbell is the Republican candidate for Marion County Commission, District 5, Seat B, on the August 6, 2026 county general ballot [1]. He was the only candidate on the May 5, 2026 Republican primary ballot for the seat [1].\n\n## Office history\nCampbell currently serves as the District 5, Seat B member of the Marion County Commission. District 5 covers the Whitwell and Powell's Crossroads area [2].\n\n## Sources\n[1] [Official Ballot for Marion County Primary Election, May 5, 2026 (marionvotes.com)](https://marionvotes.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/04/Marion-2026P-Newspaper.pdf) \u2014 accessed 2026-07-23\n[2] [Leadership (marioncountytn.net)](https://marioncountytn.net/leadership) \u2014 accessed 2026-07-23","birthdate":null,"firstname":"Logan","fullname":"Logan Campbell","lastname":"Campbell","middlename":null,"suffix":null,"summary":"Incumbent Marion County Commissioner for District 5, Seat B (Whitwell/Powell's Crossroads); Republican candidate for re-election in 2026.","token":"QCxOXOlYH6"},{"bio_snippet":"","biography":null,"birthdate":null,"firstname":"MATT","fullname":"MATT CAMPBELL","lastname":"CAMPBELL","middlename":null,"suffix":null,"summary":null,"token":"TJDwV9KKIn"},{"bio_snippet":"Current office and 2026 campaign Pauline Hill Campbell served as a member of the Robeson County Board of Commissioners representing District 2 and ran for re election in the 2026 Democratic primary. She lost to Melvin Ellison on March 3, 2026, receiving 46.12 percent of the vote.","biography":"## Current office and 2026 campaign\nPauline Hill Campbell served as a member of the Robeson County Board of Commissioners representing District 2 and ran for re-election in the 2026 Democratic primary. She lost to Melvin Ellison on March 3, 2026, receiving 46.12 percent of the vote.\n\nUpon taking office, Campbell identified education funding, job creation, quality healthcare access, and drainage infrastructure as her priority issues.\n\n## Career\nCampbell was appointed to the Robeson County Board of Commissioners on February 4, 2019, becoming the first African-American female to serve on that board. She was selected by the Robeson County Democratic Party to fill the seat vacated by the death of her husband, Berlester Campbell, who passed away on September 28, 2018, after winning the District 2 seat. She subsequently sought and won election in her own right.\n\n## Sources\n- [1] [Campbell makes history, joins county commission \u2013 Robesonian](https://www.robesonian.com/news/119952/campbell-makes-history-joins-county-commission)\n- [2] [Election profile: 2 seek District 2 commissioner seat \u2013 Robesonian](https://www.robesonian.com/news/337638/election-profile-2-seek-district-2-commissioner-seat)\n","birthdate":null,"firstname":"Pauline","fullname":"Pauline Hill Campbell","lastname":"Campbell","middlename":"Hill","suffix":null,"summary":null,"token":"d5cd325659b94d84"},{"bio_snippet":"","biography":null,"birthdate":null,"firstname":"Penny","fullname":"Penny G. Campbell","lastname":"Campbell","middlename":"G.","suffix":null,"summary":null,"token":"x35CaXG0Mz"},{"bio_snippet":"Seth James Campbell is listed as a candidate for the Republican State Executive Committee in Tennessee's 28th District Primary.","biography":"## Current office and 2026 campaign\n\nSeth Campbell serves as a member of the Tennessee Republican State Executive Committee for District 28 [1]. He is running in the 2026 Republican primary for that same district position [1]. The qualifying deadline for this race was March 10, 2026, at noon [1].\n\nCampbell has utilized his platform to discuss political issues and current events. In a column published by Main Street Media of Tennessee, he addressed the political climate under the Trump administration, criticizing what he described as Elon Musk's \"careless slashing\" of institutions since the president was sworn into office roughly a month prior [2]. He stated that while he is not against cutting government operations, he believes there must be protection for vital agencies and experts [2].\n\n## Sources\n[1] [Candidate Lists | Tennessee Secretary of State](https://sos.tn.gov/elections/2026-candidate-lists)\n[2] [Seth Campbell: Elon Musk's careless slashing](https://mainstreetmediatn.com/articles/cce-print/seth-campbell-elon-musks-careless-slashing/?pubid=murfreesboropost)","birthdate":null,"firstname":"Seth","fullname":"Seth James Campbell","lastname":"Campbell","middlename":"James","suffix":null,"summary":"Seth James Campbell is listed as a candidate for the Republican State Executive Committee in Tennessee's 28th District Primary.","token":"YGAglYcV7Y"},{"bio_snippet":"","biography":null,"birthdate":null,"firstname":"Tim","fullname":"Tim Campbell","lastname":"Campbell","middlename":null,"suffix":null,"summary":null,"token":"QlOYMOqLnx"},{"bio_snippet":"Karen Camper is a Democratic Tennessee State Representative for District 87 and former House Minority Leader who served from 2008 to 2026.","biography":"## Current office and 2026 campaign\n\nKaren Camper is a Democratic member of the Tennessee House of Representatives representing District 87, having assumed office in March 2008 [1][4]. Her current term concludes on November 3, 2026 [1]. Camper serves as the Minority Leader of the Tennessee House of Representatives, a position she first assumed in January 2019 [4]. She is also the chairman of the Shelby County legislative delegation [10].\n\nCamper is seeking re-election to the Tennessee House of Representatives for District 87 [1]. She is scheduled to appear on the ballot in the Democratic primary election on August 6, 2026 [1].\n\n## Background and education\n\nKaren Camper was born on January 15, 1958, in Memphis, Tennessee [3][18]. Her family relocated to Chicago, Illinois, shortly after her birth, where she resided for the first ten years of her life before returning to the Memphis area as a teenager [18]. She attended Southside High School in Memphis [6][18].\n\nCamper\u2019s higher education includes attendance at the University of Tennessee at Knoxville and the State University of New York at Albany, where she earned an Associate of Science (A.S.) degree [1][3][4][6][18]. She is also a graduate of the Emerging Leaders Program and the Center for the Advancement of Leadership Skills [3].\n\n## Career\n\nKaren Camper spent 21 years in the U.S. Army, retiring as a Chief Warrant Officer after serving in Intelligence [3][6][11]. Her military service earned her several decorations, including a Meritorious Service Medal with two Oak Leaf Clusters, an Army Commendation Medal with two Oak Leaf Clusters, an Army Achievement Medal, and the National Defense Service Medal [6]. She is also a charter member of Women in Military Service for America [6].\n\nPrior to her legislative career, Camper operated Key II Entertainment as a business owner [3]. She has also worked as a substitute teacher in the Memphis City School system [3].\n\n## Office history\n\nKaren Camper was first elected to the Tennessee House of Representatives in a special election held on March 31, 2008, succeeding Gary Rowe[4]. She represents District 87, which covers parts of Memphis in Shelby County[1][2]. Members of the Tennessee House serve two-year terms and are not subject to term limits[2]. Camper assumed office on that date and has been re-elected in subsequent general elections to continue representing the district[1][16].\n\nIn 2018, Camper was elected as the Minority Leader of the Tennessee House of Representatives, succeeding Craig Fitzhugh[4]. She became the first African American to serve as a party leader on Tennessee\u2019s Capitol Hill[13]. As Minority Leader, she oversees the Democratic caucus and serves as the chief spokesperson for the minority party in the chamber[4][11]. Her tenure in this leadership role began in January 2019[4].\n\nIn November 2022, Camper announced her candidacy for Mayor of Memphis, launching a bid to succeed the incumbent mayor[7][14]. She campaigned as the sitting State House Minority Leader and District 87 Representative[14]. The sources do not provide information on the outcome of this mayoral race.\n\nIn addition to her legislative service, Camper has held leadership roles within her delegation. In 2025, she was elected chairman of the Shelby County state legislative delegation, succeeding Sen. Reginald Tate[10]. In this capacity, she represents the interests of Memphis-area legislators in Nashville[10].\n\n## Legislative record and accomplishments\n\nKaren Camper has served in the Tennessee House of Representatives since assuming office on March 31, 2008 [1][4]. She represents District 87, which covers parts of Memphis and Shelby County [2]. During her tenure, she became the first African American to serve as a party leader on Tennessee\u2019s Capitol Hill when she began serving as state House minority leader in 2018 [4][11]. Camper succeeded Craig Fitzhugh in this leadership role [4].\n\nAs Minority Leader, Camper has taken prominent positions on key legislative issues. In 2020, she criticized House Speaker Cameron Sexton\u2019s plans to reduce the autonomy of Shelby County\u2019s Health Department during the COVID-19 pandemic [8]. She also protested Republican redistricting efforts that aimed to redraw the state\u2019s congressional map, which would have removed Tennessee\u2019s only Democratic voice in Washington, D.C. [12]. In January 2025, Camper expressed dissatisfaction with a special legislative session called by Governor Bill Lee, arguing that combining school voucher debates with Hurricane Helene disaster relief required a more comprehensive review [9].\n\nCamper has been recognized for her advocacy on behalf of educators and public schools. The Professional Educators of Tennessee maintains a profile for her, noting her engagement with the organization\u2019s legislative priorities [17]. In 2024, she hosted a \"State to the Streets\" event in Memphis to help residents access state resources, including those related to justice and government services [5].\n\nIn addition to her leadership role, Camper serves as chairman of the Shelby County legislative delegation, a position she was elected to by her colleagues within the delegation [10]. She is also a member of the Tennessee Legislative Black Caucus and the Shelby County Delegation [3]. Her committee assignments are not detailed in the provided sources. While she sponsored legislation during her time in office, specific bill numbers for bills she sponsored are not included in the available records [16].\n\n## Documented disputes and controversies\n\nIn April 2020, House Minority Leader Karen Camper publicly criticized House Speaker Cameron Sexton\u2019s proposal to eliminate the independence of Shelby County\u2019s Health Department during the COVID-19 pandemic [8].\n\nIn November 2022, Camper announced her candidacy for Mayor of Memphis, launching her campaign from the front porch of her grandmother\u2019s home in the Longview Heights neighborhood [7][15]. She stated that she sought the office to address local issues such as street maintenance and public safety [7]. Her bid placed her against other candidates including Shelby County Sheriff Jim Strickland, former Judge Joe Brown, and Downtown Memphis Commission President Paul Young [14][15].\n\nIn 2022, Camper joined U.S. Representative Steve Cohen in protesting Republican redistricting plans at the Tennessee State Capitol, actions that effectively removed the state\u2019s sole Democratic voice from the U.S. House of Representatives [12].\n\nIn January 2025, Camper expressed dissatisfaction with Governor Bill Lee\u2019s call for a special legislative session, arguing that combining discussions on the Education Freedom Act (school vouchers) and immigration policy with Hurricane Helene disaster relief was inappropriate [9].\n\n## Business interests and wealth source\n\nCamper has identified herself as a small business owner [6]. In 2007, she co-founded the Humble Hearts Foundation, Inc., serving as its executive director, and was a co-owner and chief financial officer of Key II Entertainment [19]. The Tennessee General Assembly\u2019s official member profile lists her occupation as \"Business Owner\" [3].\n\nSpecific details regarding her family wealth source, ownership stakes in other entities, sales of businesses, or significant financial-disclosure facts are not provided in the available sources.\n\n## Family\n\nKaren Camper is divorced and has one child, Bruce Jr.[3] She is also a small business owner[6].\n\n## Sources\n[1] [Karen Camper - Ballotpedia](https://ballotpedia.org/Karen_Camper)\n[2] [Tennessee House of Representatives District 87 - Ballotpedia](https://ballotpedia.org/Tennessee_House_of_Representatives_District_87)\n[3] [Rep. Karen D. Camper - Tennessee General Assembly](https://www.capitol.tn.gov/house/archives/108ga/members/h87.html)\n[4] [Karen Camper - Wikipedia](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Karen_Camper)\n[5] [Shelby Co | State to the Streets w/ Rep. Karen Camper - Justice For All TN](https://justiceforalltn.org/event/shelby-co-state-to-the-streets-w-rep-karen-camper/)\n[6] [Karen Camper -Higher Heights for America PAC](https://www.higherheightsforamericapac.org/candidate/karen-camper/)\n[7] [TN House Minority Leader Karen Camper announces run for Memphis mayor](https://www.localmemphis.com/article/news/politics/tennessee-house-minority-leader-represntative-karen-camper-memphis-mayoral-race/522-800464ba-77b4-4994-bb20-1a8373be225d)\n[8] [Camper blasts House Speaker\u2019s move to cut health department autonomy - Memphis Local, Sports, Business & Food News | Daily Memphian](https://dailymemphian.com/section/metro/article/17251/karen-camper-cameron-sexton-shelby-county-health-department)\n[9] [Shelby County delegation bracing for special legislative session on school vouchers, immigration, and Helene Disaster Relief](https://www.actionnews5.com/2025/01/16/shelby-county-delegation-bracing-special-legislative-session-school-vouchers-immigration-helene-disaster-relief/)\n[10] [Shelby legislative delegation elects Rep. Karen Camper as its new chairman](https://archive.commercialappeal.com/news/government/state/shelby-legislative-delegation-elects-rep-karen-camper-as-its-new-chairman-ep-875950058-324491831.html)\n[11] [Tennessee House Minority Leader Karen Camper to run for Memphis mayor | Chattanooga Times Free Press](https://www.timesfreepress.com/news/2022/nov/11/tennessee-house-minority-leader-karen-camper-tfp/)\n[12] [Steve Cohen, Karen Camper protest redistricting at Tennessee Capitol - Memphis Local, Sports, Business & Food News | Daily Memphian](https://dailymemphian.com/article/62621)\n[13] [TN House Democratic Leader, Memphian Karen Camper, Is Ready To Get Down To Business | localmemphis.com](https://www.localmemphis.com/article/news/local/tn-house-democratic-leader-memphian-karen-camper-is-ready-to-get-down-to-business/522-76df1458-a159-4d33-8120-846b59ac0b70)\n[14] [House Minority Leader Karen Camper to run for Memphis mayor | AP News](https://apnews.com/3b0fd04810502f20b69aff96ef60b96b)\n[15] [Rep. Camper Returns to Her Roots and Launches Mayoral Bid - The Tennessee Tribune](https://tntribune.com/rep-camper-returns-to-her-roots-and-launches-mayoral-bid/)\n[16] [State Representative Karen Camper | BillTrack50](https://www.billtrack50.com/legislatordetail/4819)\n[17] [TN Legislators - Rep. Karen Camper](https://www.proedtn.org/page/TNlegCamper)\n[18] [Karen Camper \u2014 Grokipedia](https://grokipedia.com/page/Karen_Camper)\n[19] [Karen Camper](https://www.actionnews5.com/story/6845428/karen-camper/)","birthdate":null,"firstname":"Karen","fullname":"Karen Camper","lastname":"Camper","middlename":null,"suffix":null,"summary":"Karen Camper is a Democratic Tennessee State Representative for District 87 and former House Minority Leader who served from 2008 to 2026.","token":"ApZtC7XiZ1"},{"bio_snippet":"Incumbent Fayette County Commissioner; won the May 5, 2026 Republican primary for District 14, Position 1, unopposed, unopposed again in the August general.","biography":"## Current office and 2026 campaign\nTerrye L. Canady is the incumbent Fayette County Commissioner and a Republican candidate for re-election to County Commission District 14, Position 1 [3]. She won the May 5, 2026 Republican primary unopposed, receiving all 83 votes cast [2]. No Democratic candidate qualified for the race, leaving Canady unopposed for the August 6, 2026 Fayette County general election [2].\n\n## Office history\nCanady currently serves as a Fayette County Commissioner [3].\n\n## Sources\n[1] [Candidate Lists | Tennessee Secretary of State](https://sos.tn.gov/elections/2026-candidate-lists) - accessed 2026-07-06\n[2] [Fayette County Election Commission, 2026 Primary Election Summary Report](https://fayettetn.us/wp-content/uploads/2026/05/26-5-5-Primary-Totals.pdf) - accessed 2026-07-06\n[3] [Fayette County Chamber of Commerce, Government/Individuals directory](https://business.fayettecountychamber.com/list/ql/government-education-individuals-10.htm) - accessed 2026-07-06","birthdate":"Sun, 09 Oct 1960 00:00:00 GMT","firstname":"Terrye","fullname":"Terrye L. Canady","lastname":"Canady","middlename":"L.","suffix":null,"summary":"Incumbent Fayette County Commissioner; won the May 5, 2026 Republican primary for District 14, Position 1, unopposed, unopposed again in the August general.","token":"9DnQAlzFuv"},{"bio_snippet":"J Ford Canale is a public figure who currently serves as a Councilman for Super District 9, Position 2 in Memphis. He was elected to this position on May 22, 2018, and his term is set to end on December 31, 2023. Canale graduated from Christian Brothers High School and holds a Bachelor of Science Degree in Accounting from the University of Alabama. He is a funeral director at Canale Funeral Directors and also works as a Licensed Insurance Producer. Canale is actively involved in the community and serves on the Boards of Habitat for Humanity of Greater Memphis and Convergence Memphis, Inc. He is married and has two children.","biography":"**J. Ford Canale** was sworn in to serve the citizens of Memphis on May 22, 2018. As the representative of Super District 9, Position 2, Councilman Canale has the privilege of serving more than 300,000 Memphians. A graduate of Christian Brothers High School, the Councilman brings his experience from a small family business and his steadfast commitment to his hometown to this position. His experience in service and leadership are an asset to this Council and to our city. Councilman Canale earned a Bachelor of Science Degree in Accounting from the University of Alabama. He is a funeral director at Canale Funeral Directors. He is also a Licensed Insurance Producer and a member of the Boards of Habitat for Humanity of Greater Memphis and Convergence Memphis, Inc.\n\nCurrently, Councilman Canale serves as the Chair of the Transportation Committee and the Vice-Chair of the Audit Committee. He also serves as the City Council Liaison for the Memphis Convention & Visitors Bureau and the Memphis Area Transit Authority (MATA).\n\nCouncilman J. Ford Canale and his wife, Sophie have two children, Joseph Ford Canale, Jr. and Rollins Canale. The Canale family attends St. Michael Catholic Church.","birthdate":null,"firstname":"J","fullname":"J Ford Canale","lastname":"Canale","middlename":"Ford","suffix":null,"summary":"J Ford Canale is a public figure who currently serves as a Councilman for Super District 9, Position 2 in Memphis. He was elected to this position on May 22, 2018, and his term is set to end on December 31, 2023. Canale graduated from Christian Brothers High School and holds a Bachelor of Science Degree in Accounting from the University of Alabama. He is a funeral director at Canale Funeral Directors and also works as a Licensed Insurance Producer. Canale is actively involved in the community and serves on the Boards of Habitat for Humanity of Greater Memphis and Convergence Memphis, Inc. He is married and has two children.","token":"asdf11"},{"bio_snippet":"","biography":null,"birthdate":null,"firstname":"Independent","fullname":"Independent Candidate","lastname":"Candidate","middlename":null,"suffix":null,"summary":null,"token":"VJLkcC03Ga"},{"bio_snippet":"Per the NC voter file: REP voter in Cleveland County since 2022.","biography":"According to the North Carolina voter file, Shelia Diana Canipe is a registered voter in Cleveland County, North Carolina, registered since 2022 (4 years), with party affiliation listed as Republican [1].\n\nThe voter file shows Shelia Diana Canipe's year of birth as 1962; NC publishes only the year of birth in its bulk voter export, so day and month are not part of the public record [1].\n\nThe voter history file shows 6 elections voted in since 2022, most recently the 2026-03-03 primary election [2].\n\nThis summary draws only from the public North Carolina voter registration and history records. No additional published biographical information was located. Voters with personal knowledge of Shelia Diana Canipe can reach ballotproject.org with corrections or additions.\n\n## Sources\n[1] [North Carolina State Board of Elections \u2014 Voter Search](https://vt.ncsbe.gov/RegLkup/)\n\n[2] North Carolina State Board of Elections voter history file (`ncvhis_Statewide`), published at [dl.ncsbe.gov](https://dl.ncsbe.gov/)","birthdate":null,"firstname":"Shelia","fullname":"Shelia Diana Canipe","lastname":"Canipe","middlename":"Diana","suffix":null,"summary":"Per the NC voter file: REP voter in Cleveland County since 2022.","token":"a53762f4129f0552"},{"bio_snippet":"Former Carter County commissioner for District 3, running again in 2026 as an independent.","biography":"## Current office and 2026 campaign\nCharles D. Von Cannon is a candidate for a District 3 seat on the Carter County Commission in the August 6, 2026 county general election, running as an independent [2]. Each of Carter County's commission districts elects three members [1].\n\n## Office history\nVon Cannon previously served as a District 3 county commissioner; he was reported as an incumbent District 3 commissioner facing challengers in the 2022 election cycle [3].\n\n## Sources\n[1] [Board of Commissioners \u2014 Carter County TN](https://www.cartercountytn.gov/government/commissioners.php) \u2014 accessed 2026-07-23\n[2] [Carter County Election Office (Aug 6, 2026 sample ballot) \u2014 Carter County TN](https://cartercountytn.gov/services/election_office.php) \u2014 accessed 2026-07-23\n[3] [Carter County Commission to have new look after Tuesday results \u2014 Elizabethton Star (2022)](https://www.elizabethton.com/2022/05/04/carter-county-commission-to-have-new-look-after-tuesday-results/) \u2014 accessed 2026-07-23","birthdate":null,"firstname":"CHARLES","fullname":"CHARLES D. VON CANNON","lastname":"CANNON","middlename":"D. VON","suffix":null,"summary":"Former Carter County commissioner for District 3, running again in 2026 as an independent.","token":"Me0qVkCRdk"},{"bio_snippet":"Current office and 2026 campaign Gerald Fitzpatrick Cannon Sr. ran in the 2026 Democratic primary for Sheriff of Anson County, North Carolina. Career Cannon is a 21 year veteran of the Wadesboro Police Department, where he served as a sergeant. In December 2022, the Anson County ","biography":"## Current office and 2026 campaign\n\nGerald Fitzpatrick Cannon Sr. ran in the 2026 Democratic primary for Sheriff of Anson County, North Carolina.\n\n## Career\n\nCannon is a 21-year veteran of the Wadesboro Police Department, where he served as a sergeant. In December 2022, the Anson County Democratic Party selected him to serve as sheriff following the death of incumbent Sheriff Landric Reid, but the appointment became the subject of significant legal dispute. County commissioners subsequently reversed the appointment, and the North Carolina Court of Appeals determined that Cannon had not been lawfully appointed to the position.\n\n## Sources\n- [1] [Sgt. Gerald Cannon selected for Sheriff \u2013 Anson Record](https://ansonrecord.com/news/14698/sgt-gerald-cannon-selected-for-sheriff)\n- [2] [Anson Sheriff controversy awaits judgment from NC Court of Appeals \u2013 Richmond County Daily Journal](https://www.yourdailyjournal.com/news/193964/anson-sheriff-controversy-awaits-judgment-from-nc-court-of-appeals)","birthdate":null,"firstname":"Gerald","fullname":"Gerald Fitzpatrick Cannon","lastname":"Cannon","middlename":"Fitzpatrick","suffix":null,"summary":null,"token":"0035653a0870e59f"},{"bio_snippet":"Per the NC voter file: DEM voter in Mecklenburg County since 2018.","biography":"According to the North Carolina voter file, Habekah Brittion Cannon is a registered voter in Mecklenburg County, North Carolina, registered since 2018 (8 years), with party affiliation listed as Democratic [1].\n\nThe voter file shows Habekah Brittion Cannon's year of birth as 1993; NC publishes only the year of birth in its bulk voter export, so day and month are not part of the public record [1].\n\nThe voter history file shows 10 elections voted in since 2018, most recently the 2026-03-03 primary election [2].\n\nThis summary draws only from the public North Carolina voter registration and history records. No additional published biographical information was located. Voters with personal knowledge of Habekah Brittion Cannon can reach ballotproject.org with corrections or additions.\n\n## Sources\n[1] [North Carolina State Board of Elections \u2014 Voter Search](https://vt.ncsbe.gov/RegLkup/)\n\n[2] North Carolina State Board of Elections voter history file (`ncvhis_Statewide`), published at [dl.ncsbe.gov](https://dl.ncsbe.gov/)","birthdate":null,"firstname":"Habekah","fullname":"Habekah Brittion Cannon","lastname":"Cannon","middlename":"Brittion","suffix":null,"summary":"Per the NC voter file: DEM voter in Mecklenburg County since 2018.","token":"c6db03d00634249e"},{"bio_snippet":"Jeff Cannon is a Republican candidate for North Carolina\u2019s 9th Prosecutorial District Attorney, emphasizing efficiency and a tough\u2011on\u2011crime platform.","biography":"## Current office and 2026 campaign\n\nJeffrey Melvin Cannon, who appears on the ballot as Jeff Cannon, is the Republican candidate for District Attorney of North Carolina's 9th Prosecutorial District - Greene, Lenoir and Wayne counties - in the November 3, 2026 general election, a four-year term [1]. He filed on December 1, 2025 and won the March 3, 2026 Republican primary over Mike Muskus of Kinston, 7,347 votes to 5,314 [1][2]. He is the only candidate recorded as having filed for the office in the general election [1], and the Goldsboro News-Argus reported before the primary that \"the winner of the Republican primary will have no competition in the November general election\" [4].\n\nThe News-Argus reported that \"District Attorney Matthew Delbridge did not file for reelection\" [4]. The North Carolina Conference of District Attorneys lists Delbridge as the district attorney for District 9, covering Greene, Lenoir and Wayne counties [7].\n\nCannon told the News-Argus that, if elected, he would provide \"common sense justice\" to the residents of Wayne, Greene and Lenoir counties. \"With common sense, the goal is to keep the hardened criminals off the street, to be tough on crime but fair to everybody,\" he said. \"Use common sense to make courts more efficient. You don't want to create a legal log jam.\" He said he would keep the office organized and efficient, work on the office's relationship with local law enforcement, and make himself available to crime victims [4].\n\n## Background and education\n\nCannon earned a Bachelor of Arts from the University of North Carolina at Charlotte, and worked in the Pitt County District Attorney's office while studying for his law degree at the Jones School of Law at Faulkner University; he received his Juris Doctor in 2010 [4]. He is an active member of the North Carolina State Bar (bar ID 41147), listed in the State Bar's membership directory in Judicial District 9 (Greene, Lenoir, Wayne) and returned by that directory's search for lawyers board-certified in State Criminal Law [6]. He lives in Lenoir County [4].\n\n## Career\n\nCannon was an assistant district attorney in the 3rd Prosecutorial District from 2011 to 2017 and a criminal legal services attorney with the North Carolina Department of Insurance from 2017 to 2019, and has been an assistant district attorney in the 9th Prosecutorial District since May 2019 [4]. The North Carolina Judicial Branch's judicial directory lists him as an Assistant District Attorney in the Wayne County District Attorney's office [3].\n\nHe told the News-Argus that his cases have included \"homicide, sexual assault, attempted murder and felony larcenies\" - \"I've tried them all and handled them all in those 15 years\" - and that he has more recently worked in Lenoir County on special victims' cases [4].\n\nA campaign announcement issued when he filed, carried by Goldsboro Daily News, described him as \"one of fewer than 4% of North Carolina attorneys certified as a Board Specialist in State Criminal Law\" and said that outside the courtroom he \"coaches youth sports, mentors Mock Trial teams, and is active in his church.\" It quoted him saying, \"I'm running because families in our district deserve a District Attorney with real experience, integrity, and a commitment to being available to the community\" [5].\n\n## Sources\n\n[1] [2026 Candidate Listing (Candidate_Listing_2026.csv)](https://s3.amazonaws.com/dl.ncsbe.gov/Elections/2026/Candidate%20Filing/Candidate_Listing_2026.csv) - North Carolina State Board of Elections, accessed 2026-07-31\n[2] [March 3, 2026 primary precinct results (results_pct_20260303)](https://s3.amazonaws.com/dl.ncsbe.gov/ENRS/2026_03_03/results_pct_20260303.zip) - North Carolina State Board of Elections, accessed 2026-07-31\n[3] [Jeffrey Cannon | North Carolina Judicial Branch](https://www.nccourts.gov/judicial-directory/jeffrey-cannon) - North Carolina Judicial Branch, accessed 2026-07-31\n[4] [2 vie for district attorney post in primary](https://www.newsargus.com/news/local/2-vie-for-district-attorney-post-in-primary/article_e4308a95-67b6-5c6b-9ff7-a87bcb8894c7.html) - Goldsboro News-Argus, accessed 2026-07-31\n[5] [Jeff Cannon Files for District Attorney in District 9](https://www.goldsborodailynews.com/2025/12/03/jeff-cannon-files-for-district-attorney-in-district-9/) - Goldsboro Daily News, accessed 2026-07-31\n[6] [Membership Directory - Search for a North Carolina Lawyer](https://portal.ncbar.gov/verification/search.aspx) - North Carolina State Bar, accessed 2026-07-31\n[7] [Find Your District Attorney](https://www.ncdistrictattorney.org/citizens/find-your-da/) - North Carolina Conference of District Attorneys, accessed 2026-07-31","birthdate":null,"firstname":"Jeffrey","fullname":"Jeffrey Melvin Cannon","lastname":"Cannon","middlename":"Melvin","suffix":null,"summary":"Jeff Cannon is a Republican candidate for North Carolina\u2019s 9th Prosecutorial District Attorney, emphasizing efficiency and a tough\u2011on\u2011crime platform.","token":"1f7c136a33dbf234"},{"bio_snippet":"","biography":null,"birthdate":null,"firstname":"JUSTIN","fullname":"JUSTIN CANNON","lastname":"CANNON","middlename":null,"suffix":null,"summary":null,"token":"Sip7fEMgjE"},{"bio_snippet":"Republican candidate for Greene County Commission District 5; retired Greeneville police chief with a 42-year law-enforcement career.","biography":"## Current office and 2026 campaign\nTerry Cannon, a Republican, is a candidate for Greene County Commission District 5 (three seats) on the August 6, 2026 county general ballot, having received 917 votes to advance from the May 2026 Republican primary [1][2]. Because no Democratic or independent candidates filed in District 5, the three Republican nominees are effectively unopposed in the general election [2].\n\n## Background and career\nCannon, 74, is a retired Greeneville police chief [1]. He began his 42-year career with the Greeneville Police Department in 1976, was named chief in 2008, and retired in 2018 [1]. He is a lifetime member of the Tennessee Association of Chiefs of Police and has served as firing-range master at the Greene County Range and Firearms Sporting Complex [1][3].\n\n## Sources\n[1] [Terry Cannon, a candidate for the county commission in the 5th District - Greeneville Sun](https://www.greenevillesun.com/news/local_news/terry-cannon-a-candidate-for-the-county-commission-in-the-5th-district/article_00cc1565-d0aa-4cda-87d5-a84f894c1290.html) - accessed 2026-07-23\n[2] [County Commission Will See New And Familiar Faces After Tuesday's Primary - WGRV](https://wgrv.com/county-commission-will-see-new-and-familiar-faces-after-tuesdays-primary/) - accessed 2026-07-23\n[3] [Former Police Chief Cannon Honored At Range And Firearms Sports Complex - WGRV](https://wgrv.com/2025/03/19/former-police-chief-cannon-honored-at-range-and-firearms-sports-complex/) - accessed 2026-07-23","birthdate":null,"firstname":"Terry","fullname":"Terry Cannon","lastname":"Cannon","middlename":null,"suffix":null,"summary":"Republican candidate for Greene County Commission District 5; retired Greeneville police chief with a 42-year law-enforcement career.","token":"jmij5ypBpL"},{"bio_snippet":"Jennifer Lynne Canrobert is a Republican candidate for the Newton-Conover City Schools Board of Education, Newton District, in the 2026 election.","biography":"## Current office and 2026 campaign\n\nJennifer Lynne Canrobert is a Republican candidate for the Newton-Conover City Schools Board of Education, Newton District, in the November 3, 2026 general election. She filed to run on December 1, 2025 [1]. The Newton District seat is a \"vote for two\" race; Canrobert is running against incumbent Tim Hayes and fellow candidates Joyce H. Ackerman and Brad Scott for the two available seats [1]. Two sitting Newton-Conover board members published a letter endorsing Hayes, Robert (\"Robbie\") Gonzalez, and Canrobert as their preferred candidates in the 2026 races [2].\n\n## Sources\n[1] [Filing Period For 2026 Election Concludes, Numerous Candidates Enter Catawba County Contests \u2013 WHKY](https://whky.com/filing-period-for-2026-election-concludes-numerous-candidates-enter-catawba-county-contests/)\n\n[2] [Letter: 2 Newton-Conover school board members throw support behind Hayes, Gonzalez, Canrobert \u2013 Hickory Record](https://hickoryrecord.com/opinion/letters/article_35a216f6-cb8e-405f-8a92-a59f026bbad0.html)","birthdate":null,"firstname":"Jennifer","fullname":"Jennifer Lynne Canrobert","lastname":"Canrobert","middlename":"Lynne","suffix":null,"summary":"Jennifer Lynne Canrobert is a Republican candidate for the Newton-Conover City Schools Board of Education, Newton District, in the 2026 election.","token":"3b7e43d5f3dc0b5f"},{"bio_snippet":"","biography":null,"birthdate":null,"firstname":"CASI","fullname":"CASI POWELL CANTRELL","lastname":"CANTRELL","middlename":"POWELL","suffix":null,"summary":null,"token":"diTudp6wiY"}]