[{"bio_snippet":"Per the NC voter file: REP voter in Randolph County since 1982.","biography":"According to the North Carolina voter file, Michael Douglas Brown is a registered voter in Randolph County, North Carolina, registered since 1982 (44 years), with party affiliation listed as Republican [1].\n\nThe voter file shows Michael Douglas Brown's year of birth as 1960; 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 16 elections voted in since 2016, 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 Michael Douglas Brown 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":"Michael","fullname":"Michael Douglas Brown","lastname":"Brown","middlename":"Douglas","suffix":null,"summary":"Per the NC voter file: REP voter in Randolph County since 1982.","token":"e7b054ae49487d35"},{"bio_snippet":"","biography":null,"birthdate":null,"firstname":"Paige","fullname":"Paige Brown","lastname":"Brown","middlename":null,"suffix":null,"summary":null,"token":"RAchKtTjUe"},{"bio_snippet":"","biography":null,"birthdate":null,"firstname":"PAMELA","fullname":"PAMELA S. BROWN","lastname":"BROWN","middlename":"S.","suffix":null,"summary":null,"token":"T4k9a2qrud"},{"bio_snippet":"Patrick Chandler Brown, a fourth\u2011generation regenerative farmer and community food\u2011security advocate, is the Democratic candidate for Warren County Board of Commissioners District\u202f04.","biography":"Patrick Chandler Brown is running as the Democratic candidate for the Warren County Board of Commissioners, District\u202f04, in the 2026 election. County commissioners in North Carolina are responsible for setting local policy, approving the county budget, overseeing public services such as roads, public safety, and health programs, and representing the interests of their district\u2019s residents. Brown\u2019s long\u2011standing work as a farmer, community organizer, and nonprofit leader aligns with many of these duties, especially around food security, economic development, and environmental stewardship.\u202f[7][9][11]\n\nBorn in November\u202f1982, Brown inherited a family farm that has been in Warren County since 1865. He grew up on the land, beginning to farm alongside his father at age ten, and later took over operations of Brown Family Farms, a fourth\u2011generation enterprise that now manages roughly 165 owned acres and 385 leased acres of wheat, soybeans, oats, corn, industrial hemp, and a diversified vegetable operation. The farm\u2019s legacy traces back to his great\u2011grandfather Byron, who was enslaved nearby before the Civil War, and Brown\u2019s name\u2014Patrick\u202fChandler\u202fBrown\u2014honors the environmental\u2011justice protest of his father Arthur against PCB\u2011contaminated soil dumping in the 1980s.\u202f[9][12]\n\nBrown is a regenerative farmer who uses cover crops, minimal tillage, and compost to improve soil health and climate resilience. He runs a Community Supported Agriculture (CSA) program that supplies fresh produce to over 100 low\u2011income families in the predominantly Black community of Henderson, North Carolina\u2014an area classified as a food desert with only one grocery store for 14,000 residents. Subscriptions cost $25 per week, and the program accepts SNAP/EBT, making healthy food more affordable. This work has earned him recognition as North Carolina\u2019s Small Farmer of the Year (2024) and highlights his commitment to addressing food insecurity and public health.\u202f[7][9][11]\n\nBeyond farming, Brown operates The Connect Group\u202fLLC, a consulting firm that helps other producers transition to regenerative practices. He serves as director of farmer inclusion for Nature for\u202fJustice (N4J) and leads its Farmer Inclusion Project, which provides technical and financial resources to farmers of color. He also chairs the Eva\u202fClayton Rural Food Institute, sits on the board of Kiss the Ground, and partners with the Southern Piedmont Climate\u2011Smart Project, a USDA\u2011funded initiative promoting climate\u2011smart agriculture in the Southeast. These roles demonstrate experience in policy advocacy, program management, and collaborative leadership\u2014skills directly relevant to a county commissioner\u2019s responsibilities.\u202f[11]\n\nBrown\u2019s agricultural operations generate significant economic activity: grains are sold to regional processors such as Carolina Ground, Bailey Feed Mill, and Perdue, while vegetables reach wholesale distributors including FreshPoint, Sysco, and Keaney Produce. The farm also cultivates industrial hemp for oil and fiber, contributing to emerging markets in sustainable building materials and textiles. His participation in the 2025 RAFI Farmer Infrastructure Grant further expands farm capacity and market access.\u202f[8][11]\n\nThrough public speaking, media appearances, and his podcast interview on \"15 Minutes With a Farmer,\" Brown has communicated the importance of climate\u2011smart farming, food sovereignty, and rural development to broader audiences. His personal narrative\u2014rooted in civil\u2011rights activism, generational stewardship, and innovative agriculture\u2014positions him as a candidate who understands both the historic challenges and future opportunities of Warren County\u2019s rural communities.\n\n## Sources\n- [7] [This N.C. Farm Is Bringing Fresh Food Back to a Black Community - Capital B News](https://capitalbnews.org/north-carolina-black-farmer-regenerative-farming/)\n- [8] [Patrick Brown - RAFI](https://www.rafiusa.org/patrick-brown/)\n- [9] [Black Earth \u2014 THE BITTER SOUTHERNER](https://bittersoutherner.com/feature/2024/black-earth-north-carolina-farmer)\n- [11] [North Carolina Small Farmer of the Year Nourishes his Community, Land, and Legacy](https://www.agriculture.com/15-minutes-with-a-farmer-patrick-brown-hemp-north-carolina-8766880)\n- [12] [Black Earth \u2014 Bunk History](https://www.bunkhistory.org/resources/black-earth)","birthdate":null,"firstname":"Patrick","fullname":"Patrick Chandler Brown","lastname":"Brown","middlename":"Chandler","suffix":null,"summary":"Patrick Chandler Brown, a fourth\u2011generation regenerative farmer and community food\u2011security advocate, is the Democratic candidate for Warren County Board of Commissioners District\u202f04.","token":"48da75c1de08ce65"},{"bio_snippet":"Independent candidate for School Board District 9; nurse anesthetist emphasizing board teamwork and fact-based decisions.","biography":"## Current office and 2026 campaign\nRachel M. Brown is an independent candidate for Sumner County School Board District 9, running in a three-way general election on the August 6, 2026 ballot against Republican incumbent Kathy Stuart and Democrat Holly Cruz [1][2]. Her stated priority is the board's ability to work together and communicate as a team, making decisions \"based on facts rather than emotions,\" with a \"Listen, collaborate, communicate\" approach [2].\n\n## Career\nBrown is a Certified Registered Nurse Anesthetist (CRNA) with decades of professional experience [2].\n\n## Sources\n[1] [Federal and State Primary, State Judicial and Sumner County General Elections Sample Ballot](https://www.votesumnertn.org/uploads/files/884379eec0cf6e5fb6f5678acff70a3783bde79d.pdf) \u2014 accessed 2026-07-22\n[2] [2026 Sumner County School Board District 9 \u2014 VOTE411 Voter Guide](https://onyourballot.vote411.org/candidate-detail.do?id=72170734) \u2014 accessed 2026-07-22","birthdate":null,"firstname":"RACHEL","fullname":"RACHEL M. BROWN","lastname":"BROWN","middlename":"M.","suffix":null,"summary":"Independent candidate for School Board District 9; nurse anesthetist emphasizing board teamwork and fact-based decisions.","token":"OKuB0uw7sc"},{"bio_snippet":"Raymond F. Brown was a Democrat who served in the Tennessee House of Representatives for Shelby County during the 77th and 78th General Assemblies.","biography":"## Current office and 2026 campaign\nRay Brown is an Independent candidate for Governor of Tennessee in the 2026 election, filed as a resident of Oliver Springs, Tennessee, on January 14, 2026 [1].\n\n## Sources\n[1] [Candidates for Governor, filed as of March 2026](https://sos-prod.tnsosgovfiles.com/s3fs-public/document/Governor_2026.pdf) \u2014 Tennessee Secretary of State, accessed 2026-07-20","birthdate":null,"firstname":"Ray","fullname":"Ray Brown","lastname":"Brown","middlename":null,"suffix":null,"summary":"Raymond F. Brown was a Democrat who served in the Tennessee House of Representatives for Shelby County during the 77th and 78th General Assemblies.","token":"1PH8mqRKFa"},{"bio_snippet":"Current office and 2026 campaign Robert R. Brown serves as County Clerk of Houston County, Tennessee, an office seated in Erin 1 . He is on the Houston County ballot for County Clerk in the county general election scheduled for August 6, 2026. Sources 1 County Clerk Houston Count","biography":"## Current office and 2026 campaign\nRobert R. Brown serves as County Clerk of Houston County, Tennessee, an office seated in Erin [1]. He is on the Houston County ballot for County Clerk in the county general election scheduled for August 6, 2026.\n\n## Sources\n[1] [County Clerk - Houston County, Tennessee](https://www.explorehoustoncountytn.com/government/county-clerk/) - Houston County, Tennessee, accessed 2026-07-30","birthdate":null,"firstname":"Robert","fullname":"Robert Reed Brown","lastname":"Brown","middlename":"Reed","suffix":null,"summary":null,"token":"DGVMjxyhab"},{"bio_snippet":"","biography":null,"birthdate":null,"firstname":"Robert","fullname":"Robert Brown","lastname":"Brown","middlename":null,"suffix":null,"summary":null,"token":"nNj2H0FxAy"},{"bio_snippet":"Per the NC voter file: REP voter in Iredell County since 2011.","biography":"## Current office and 2026 campaign\nRobert \"Scottie\" Scott Brown won the Republican nomination for the Iredell County Board of Commissioners in the March 3, 2026 primary, leading a six-candidate field for three nominations with 20.01% of the vote (Brent Goddard was second with 18.07%, Bert Connolly third with 17.64%). Brown advances to the November 3, 2026 general election [1].\n\n## Background\nAccording to the North Carolina voter file, Brown is a registered voter in Iredell County, North Carolina, registered since 2011 (15 years), with party affiliation listed as Republican [2].\n\nThe voter file shows Brown's year of birth as 1961; NC publishes only the year of birth in its bulk voter export, so day and month are not part of the public record [2].\n\nThe voter history file shows 11 elections voted in since 2016, most recently the 2026-03-03 primary election [3].\n\n## Sources\n[1] [North Carolina State Board of Elections \u2014 March 3, 2026 primary official precinct-level results](https://s3.amazonaws.com/dl.ncsbe.gov/ENRS/2026_03_03/results_pct_20260303.zip)\n[2] [North Carolina State Board of Elections \u2014 Voter Search](https://vt.ncsbe.gov/RegLkup/)\n[3] North Carolina State Board of Elections voter history file (`ncvhis_Statewide`), published at [dl.ncsbe.gov](https://dl.ncsbe.gov/)","birthdate":null,"firstname":"Robert","fullname":"Robert Scott Brown","lastname":"Brown","middlename":"Scott","suffix":null,"summary":"Per the NC voter file: REP voter in Iredell County since 2011.","token":"bc0f66a6a4fba58d"},{"bio_snippet":"Robert Brown is the Swain County Board of Commissioners Chairman in North Carolina and a candidate for the 2026 election.","biography":"## Current office and 2026 campaign\nRobert Thorpe Brown, known as Robbie Brown, is the Republican candidate for Swain County Commission Chairman in the November 2026 general election. He won the 2026 Republican primary with 510 votes and will face Democrat Jeramy Shuler in the fall.\n\nBrown's stated campaign priorities include adequately funding the public school system, collaborating with the Eastern Band of Cherokee Indians and neighboring county boards of commissioners, and improving Swain County's infrastructure and county services.\n\n## Sources\n- [1] [Brown, Shuler to advance, compete for chair of Swain commissioners \u2013 Smoky Mountain News](https://smokymountainnews.com/news/item/40977-brown-shuler-to-advance-compete-for-chair-of-swain-commissioners)\n","birthdate":null,"firstname":"Robert","fullname":"Robert Thorpe Brown","lastname":"Brown","middlename":"Thorpe","suffix":null,"summary":"Robert Brown is the Swain County Board of Commissioners Chairman in North Carolina and a candidate for the 2026 election.","token":"3e84951f20137992"},{"bio_snippet":"","biography":null,"birthdate":null,"firstname":"Sara","fullname":"Sara Brown","lastname":"Brown","middlename":null,"suffix":null,"summary":null,"token":"vQphDze25H"},{"bio_snippet":"Republican nominee for Johnson County sheriff in 2026; won the May 5 GOP primary and faces incumbent sheriff Clifton Worley, who is running as an independent.","biography":"## Current office and 2026 campaign\nShawn \"Bit\" Brown is the Republican nominee for Johnson County, Tennessee sheriff in the August 6, 2026 county-general election. He won the Republican primary on May 5, 2026 [1][2]. In the general election he faces the sitting sheriff, Clifton G. Worley Jr., who appears on the ballot as an independent candidate [3].\n\n## Sources\n[1] [Brown wins Johnson County sheriff Republican primary - WJHL](https://www.wjhl.com/news/your-local-election-hq/brown-wins-johnson-county-sheriff-republican-primary/) - accessed 2026-07-23\n[2] [\"Shawn 'Bit' Brown has won the Republican primary for Johnson County sheriff\" - WJHL (Facebook)](https://www.facebook.com/wjhlTV11/posts/1285588360353592/) - accessed 2026-07-23\n[3] [County and City Officials - Johnson County Election Commission](https://jctnvote.com/county-and-city-officials) - accessed 2026-07-23\n\n## Further candidate material (not accessible for this profile)\n- [Shawn Brown - Johnson County Sheriff's Office (LinkedIn)](https://www.linkedin.com/in/shawn-brown-5aa68860/) (requires login; not used to derive facts here)","birthdate":null,"firstname":"SHAWN","fullname":"SHAWN \"BIT\" BROWN","lastname":"BROWN","middlename":"\"BIT\"","suffix":null,"summary":"Republican nominee for Johnson County sheriff in 2026; won the May 5 GOP primary and faces incumbent sheriff Clifton Worley, who is running as an independent.","token":"JLW4AiCDHV"},{"bio_snippet":"","biography":null,"birthdate":null,"firstname":"STEVE","fullname":"STEVE BROWN","lastname":"BROWN","middlename":null,"suffix":null,"summary":null,"token":"loVoVTPWzA"},{"bio_snippet":"","biography":null,"birthdate":null,"firstname":"Steven","fullname":"Steven Brown","lastname":"Brown","middlename":null,"suffix":null,"summary":null,"token":"4q4fgUz1Zf"},{"bio_snippet":"Terry M. Brown\u202fJr. is the Democratic state representative for North Carolina House District\u202f92, running for re\u2011election in 2026.","biography":"Terry M. Brown\u202fJr. is the incumbent Democratic member of the North Carolina House of Representatives for District\u202f92 and is on the ballot for re\u2011election in the November\u202f3,\u202f2026 general election [1]. As a state representative, he participates in drafting, debating, and voting on legislation that affects the entire Commonwealth, serves on standing committees, and advocates for the interests of constituents in Southwest Mecklenburg County [1].\n\nBorn in Fayetteville, North Carolina, Brown grew up as the son of two public\u2011school educators, an experience that shaped his commitment to education and public service. He earned a bachelor\u2019s degree from the University of North Carolina at Charlotte and a Juris Doctor from Campbell University School of Law, after which he began a career as a litigator and political operative, working as a campaign manager and political director before entering elected office [1].\n\nBrown was first elected to the House in 2020 and began his first term on January\u202f1,\u202f2021. He was re\u2011elected in 2022 and again in 2024, winning 100\u202f% of the vote in the 2024 general election with 37,214 votes [1]. In the 2023\u20112024 legislative session he was appointed House Chief Democratic Whip, a leadership position that coordinates the Democratic caucus\u2019s legislative strategy [12][18]. He previously served as the Freshman Chair of the House Democratic Caucus (2021\u20112022) and holds a seat on several key committees, including Appropriations, Energy and Public Utilities, Insurance, Judiciary\u202fIII, and Regulatory Reform, among others [1].\n\nDuring his tenure, Brown has secured notable funding for district projects: $300,000 for the CMPD Cares Mental Health Response Team (HB\u202f802, 2021 budget), $10\u202fmillion for the Sullenberger Aviation Museum (HB\u202f1019, 2022 budget), and multi\u2011million dollars for the National Institute of Minority Economic Development (HB\u202f434, 2023 budget) [18]. He also worked with the NCDOT to rename Exit\u202f4 on I\u2011485 to \u201cSteele Creek Road,\u201d improving local navigation. His legislative focus emphasizes mental\u2011health resources, small\u2011business investment, infrastructure, and education reform.\n\nOutside the legislature, Brown is an accomplished attorney in Charlotte, a former vice\u2011chair of the City of Charlotte Zoning Board of Adjustment, and has held leadership roles with the Mecklenburg County Democratic Party, the John\u202fS.\u202fLeary Association of Black Lawyers, and numerous civic organizations. He has been recognized by the Charlotte Business Journal\u2019s \u201c40 Under\u202f40\u201d (2019), the UNC Charlotte Young Alumni of the Year (2017), and the \u201cSuper Lawyers Rising Star\u201d awards (2018\u20112021) [18][19].\n\nBrown resides in the Steele Creek neighborhood of Charlotte with his wife, Arielle, and continues to serve his district while seeking another term in the 2026 election.\n\n## Sources\n- [1] [Terry Brown Jr. (North Carolina) - Ballotpedia](https://ballotpedia.org/Terry_Brown_Jr._(North_Carolina))\n- [12] [Representative Terry M. Brown Jr. - Biography - North Carolina General Assembly](https://www.ncleg.gov/Members/Biography/H/783)\n- [17] [Brown for NC-Vote Terry Brown NC House District 92](https://www.voteterrybrown.com/)\n- [18] [Meet Terry | Brown for NC](https://www.voteterrybrown.com/meet-terry)\n- [19] [RFS Endorsed Candidate: Terry Brown](https://directory.runforsomething.net/candidate/410/brown-terry/)","birthdate":null,"firstname":"Terry","fullname":"Terry Martin Brown JR","lastname":"Brown","middlename":"Martin","suffix":"JR","summary":"Terry M. Brown\u202fJr. is the Democratic state representative for North Carolina House District\u202f92, running for re\u2011election in 2026.","token":"9f2d40b1d393b681"},{"bio_snippet":"Thomas Brown is a candidate for Clerk of Superior Court in Gaston County, NC, with over a decade of experience in the Magistrate's Office.","biography":"## Current office and 2026 campaign\n\nThomas Ned Brown is a candidate for Gaston County Clerk of Superior Court in the November 3, 2026 general election [1]. His campaign emphasizes service continuity and modernization: he says his work \"has always been focused on providing excellent service to the public while ensuring the integrity of the judicial process,\" and pledges to streamline court operations as North Carolina's court system transitions to the paperless eCourts program [1].\n\n## Background and education\n\nBrown was born and raised in Gastonia, North Carolina. He attended Cramerton Christian Academy from kindergarten through graduation and played baseball at Limestone College [2].\n\n## Career\n\nPer his campaign site, Brown has spent more than 13 years working as a magistrate in the Gaston County court system, which he says has given him experience with North Carolina court procedure and familiarity with the state's eCourts transition [1][2].\n\n## Family\n\nBrown's father, Larry Brown, served as Gaston County Clerk of Court from 2006 to 2020 \u2014 the same office Thomas Brown is now seeking. Brown's campaign material also cites a great-grandfather (Lawrence Brown, mayor of Belmont), a great-uncle (Joe Brown, district attorney), and a great-aunt (Joyce Brown, district court judge) as earlier generations of family public service in the county [2].\n\n## Sources\n[1] [Thomas Brown for Clerk of Court \u2014 campaign site](https://thomasbrownforclerkofcourt.com/) \u2014 accessed 2026-07-19\n[2] [About \u2014 Thomas Brown for Clerk of Court](https://thomasbrownforclerkofcourt.com/about) \u2014 accessed 2026-07-19","birthdate":null,"firstname":"Thomas","fullname":"Thomas Ned Brown","lastname":"Brown","middlename":"Ned","suffix":null,"summary":"Thomas Brown is a candidate for Clerk of Superior Court in Gaston County, NC, with over a decade of experience in the Magistrate's Office.","token":"ac70cbc0d41ef479"},{"bio_snippet":"Sitting Coffee County commissioner for District 4 and Republican nominee seeking re-election in 2026.","biography":"## Current office and 2026 campaign\nTim Brown is a Republican nominee for Coffee County Commission, District 4, in the August 6, 2026 county general election; the district elects two commissioners, and the ballot also lists Republican Mark T. Brothers, Democrat Marlene Genesio, and independents Dan Johnson and Sam Myers [1].\n\n## Office history\nBrown is a current member of the Coffee County Board of Commissioners representing District 4 [2].\n\n## Sources\n[1] [Coffee County Official Sample Ballot, August 6, 2026](https://coffeecountytn.gov/DocumentCenter/View/6811/August-6-2026-Republican-Ballot) \u2014 accessed 2026-07-22\n[2] [Coffee County Commission \u2014 current members](https://www.coffeecountytn.gov/213/County-Commission) \u2014 accessed 2026-07-22","birthdate":null,"firstname":"Tim","fullname":"Tim Brown","lastname":"Brown","middlename":null,"suffix":null,"summary":"Sitting Coffee County commissioner for District 4 and Republican nominee seeking re-election in 2026.","token":"qh1bSwl5eq"},{"bio_snippet":"","biography":null,"birthdate":null,"firstname":"Todd","fullname":"Todd Brown","lastname":"Brown","middlename":null,"suffix":null,"summary":null,"token":"78CMuWw7T9"},{"bio_snippet":"","biography":null,"birthdate":null,"firstname":"Tony","fullname":"Tony Brown","lastname":"Brown","middlename":null,"suffix":null,"summary":null,"token":"KjuugINN0W"},{"bio_snippet":"Tony Brown and Tony G. Brown are listed as candidates for the McDowell County Board of Commissioners in North Carolina.","biography":"## Current office and 2026 campaign\n\nTony G. Brown is a candidate for the McDowell County Board of Commissioners in North Carolina [2]. He is running in the 2026 election cycle for this office [2]. Ballotpedia lists him as a candidate for this specific race, distinguishing his current campaign from previous political activities [1].\n\n## Office history\n\nTony Brown served on the McDowell County Board of Commissioners in North Carolina [1]. He ran for re-election to this seat in 2022 [1].\n\nBrown is a candidate for the McDowell County Board of Commissioners in North Carolina in 2026 [2].\n\n## Sources\n[1] [Tony Brown (McDowell County Board of Commissioners, North ...](https://ballotpedia.org/Tony_Brown_(McDowell_County_Board_of_Commissioners,_North_Carolina,_candidate_2022))\n[2] [Tony G. Brown (McDowell County Board of Commissioners, North ...](https://ballotpedia.org/Tony_G._Brown_(McDowell_County_Board_of_Commissioners,_North_Carolina,_candidate_2026))","birthdate":null,"firstname":"Tony","fullname":"Tony Garrett Brown","lastname":"Brown","middlename":"Garrett","suffix":null,"summary":"Tony Brown and Tony G. Brown are listed as candidates for the McDowell County Board of Commissioners in North Carolina.","token":"f145cdbc1892418f"}]