[{"bio_snippet":"Marion County Sheriff since 2002; not seeking re-election as sheriff and instead the Republican nominee for County Commission District 3, Seat A.","biography":"## Current office and 2026 campaign\nRonnie \"Bo\" Burnett is the Republican candidate for Marion County Commission, District 3 (Jasper), Seat A, on the August 6, 2026 county general ballot, where he faces independent Brian Gossett [1][2]. He won the May 5, 2026 Republican primary for the seat over Jason Nugent [3].\n\n## Office history\nBurnett is the sitting Marion County Sheriff and has held that office since 2002 [2][4]. He is not seeking re-election as sheriff, and the 2026 sheriff's race is an open contest [5]. He is instead running for a seat on the county commission [1].\n\n## Sources\n[1] [DECISION 2026: What's on the ballot in Marion County? (local3news.com)](https://www.local3news.com/local-news/decision/decision-2026-what-s-on-the-ballot-in-marion-county/article_55cd08e3-a2d9-4e9a-b93c-a85660ea2f05.html) \u2014 accessed 2026-07-23\n[2] [Who is running for Marion County commissioner in the May 2026 primary? (aol.com syndication)](https://www.aol.com/articles/running-marion-county-commissioner-may-230333976.html) \u2014 accessed 2026-07-23\n[3] [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[4] [Office Holders (marioncountytn.net)](https://marioncountytn.net/office-holders) \u2014 accessed 2026-07-23\n[5] [Anthony Gamble Announces Candidacy For Marion County Sheriff (chattanoogan.com)](https://www.chattanoogan.com/2026/1/6/513102/Anthony-Gamble-Announces-Candidacy-For.aspx) \u2014 accessed 2026-07-23","birthdate":null,"firstname":"Ronnie","fullname":"Ronnie \"Bo\" Burnett","lastname":"Burnett","middlename":"\"Bo\"","suffix":null,"summary":"Marion County Sheriff since 2002; not seeking re-election as sheriff and instead the Republican nominee for County Commission District 3, Seat A.","token":"4nVssjDRIv"},{"bio_snippet":"","biography":null,"birthdate":null,"firstname":"Ronnie","fullname":"Ronnie Burnett","lastname":"Burnett","middlename":null,"suffix":null,"summary":null,"token":"bQ08e0uPZL"},{"bio_snippet":"Independent candidate and sitting Cannon County Commissioner for District Five, elected in 2022; previously served as Woodbury Police Chief from 2005 to 2012.","biography":"## Current office and 2026 campaign\nTony R. Burnett is the sitting Cannon County Commissioner for District Five. UT County Technical Assistance Service's roster of commissioners elected since 2022 lists him among that cohort [1], and he is a candidate for re-election to that seat in the 2026-08-06 Tennessee county general election [2]. WBRY's roundup of qualifying candidates listed him without the \"(R)\" marker the outlet uses for Republican candidates, consistent with its convention of marking only Republicans and leaving other candidates unmarked [2].\n\n## Career\nThe Cannon Courier reported in 2009 that Burnett had led the Woodbury Police Department as Chief since January 1, 2005, and that under his leadership the department secured roughly $220,000 in grant funding over four years for patrol vehicles, in-car computers, cameras, radar units, and other safety equipment, and received national recognition from the International Association of Chiefs of Police for highway-safety coordination [3]. The Cannon Courier later reported that the Woodbury Board of Mayor and Aldermen accepted Burnett's resignation as police chief effective March 15, 2012; the notice did not state a reason for his departure [4].\n\n## Sources\n[1] [County Commissioners Elected Since 2022 \u2013 UT County Technical Assistance Service](https://www.ctas.tennessee.edu/county-commissioners-elected-since-2022) \u2014 accessed 2026-07-09\n[2] [2026 Election Field Continues to Grow \u2013 WBRY](https://www.wbry.com/2026-election-field-continues-to-grow/) \u2014 accessed 2026-07-09\n[3] [Public Safety Is Chief Concern For Woodbury's Top Cop \u2013 Cannon Courier](https://www.cannoncourier.com/article/568/public-safety-is-chief-concern-for-woodburys-top-cop) (October 27, 2009) \u2014 accessed 2026-07-09\n[4] [Woodbury To Consider Naming Interim Police Chief \u2013 Cannon Courier](https://www.cannoncourier.com/woodbury-to-consider-naming-interim-police-chief-cms-7551) \u2014 accessed 2026-07-09","birthdate":null,"firstname":"TONY","fullname":"TONY R. BURNETT","lastname":"BURNETT","middlename":"R.","suffix":null,"summary":"Independent candidate and sitting Cannon County Commissioner for District Five, elected in 2022; previously served as Woodbury Police Chief from 2005 to 2012.","token":"jiet6hukmw"},{"bio_snippet":"Per the NC voter file: DEM voter in Vance County since 2001.","biography":"**Update: Burnette lost the March 3, 2026 Democratic primary for Clerk of Superior Court to Eric Burwell, 47.52% to 52.48%, and will not appear on the November 2026 ballot [3].**\n\nAccording to the North Carolina voter file, Amanda Gill Burnette is a registered voter in Vance County, North Carolina, registered since 2001 (25 years), with party affiliation listed as Democratic [1].\n\nThe voter file shows Amanda Gill Burnette's year of birth as 1982; 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 9 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 Amanda Gill Burnette 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/)\n\n[3] [March 2026 Vance County Election Results \u2014 WIZS](https://wizs.com/march-2026-primary-election-coverage/) \u2014 accessed 2026-07-23","birthdate":null,"firstname":"Amanda","fullname":"Amanda Gill Burnette","lastname":"Burnette","middlename":"Gill","suffix":null,"summary":"Per the NC voter file: DEM voter in Vance County since 2001.","token":"516c1e9a3c1634ee"},{"bio_snippet":"David Burnette, a credit union CEO and current Haywood County Board of Education member, is running as a Republican for the county Board of Commissioners in 2026.","biography":"David Allen Burnette is a Republican candidate for the Haywood County Board of Commissioners in the 2026 election, a three\u2011seat governing body that directs county policy and budgeting in Haywood County, North Carolina [1]. He is currently serving his first full term as a member of the Haywood County Board of Education, having been appointed in 2017; he holds the vice\u2011chair position and chairs the Building and Grounds Committee [12].\n\nBorn and raised in Canton, North Carolina, Burnette graduated from Pisgah High School and attended Haywood Community College [12]. He is married and is active in local community organizations, serving as president of the Pisgah High School boosters club and volunteering as a coach for the Canton Little League, Western North Carolina Little League, and for youth basketball, baseball, and soccer teams [12].\n\nProfessionally, Burnette is the president and chief executive officer of Telco Community Credit Union, and he also teaches blacksmithing at Haywood County Community College [12]. His experience in both the private sector and education informs his public service perspective.\n\nBurnette\u2019s political experience includes his appointment to the Haywood County Board of Education in 2017 and subsequent election to a full term, where he has focused on facilities and resources, supporting continued progress on the Central Office and advocating for the construction of an educational support center to consolidate services [12]. He previously ran for a seat on the Haywood County Schools board representing the Beaverdam District in the 2024 general election, appearing on the ballot as a nonpartisan candidate [2].\n\nIn seeking a seat on the County Board of Commissioners, Burnette aims to bring his background in finance, education, and community involvement to county\u2011wide decision\u2011making, leveraging his experience as a credit union leader and educator to address fiscal responsibility and local development.\n\n## Sources\n- [1] [David Burnette (Haywood County Board of Commissioners, North Carolina, candidate 2026) - Ballotpedia](https://ballotpedia.org/David_Burnette_(Haywood_County_Board_of_Commissioners,_North_Carolina,_candidate_2026))\n- [2] [David Burnette (Haywood County Schools, Beaverdam District, North Carolina, candidate 2024) - Ballotpedia](https://ballotpedia.org/David_Burnette_(Haywood_County_Schools,_Beaverdam_District,_North_Carolina,_candidate_2024))\n- [12] [David Burnette platform & website | Haywood County Board of Education Member](https://branch.vote/races/2024-nc-general-election-nc-state-county-board-of-education-member-nc-county-haywood/candidates/david-burnette)","birthdate":null,"firstname":"David","fullname":"David Allen Burnette","lastname":"Burnette","middlename":"Allen","suffix":null,"summary":"David Burnette, a credit union CEO and current Haywood County Board of Education member, is running as a Republican for the county Board of Commissioners in 2026.","token":"8c4e22dec23e62d3"},{"bio_snippet":"","biography":null,"birthdate":null,"firstname":"Drew","fullname":"Drew Burnette","lastname":"Burnette","middlename":null,"suffix":null,"summary":null,"token":"FoCMrZ6Trs"},{"bio_snippet":"","biography":null,"birthdate":null,"firstname":"KERI","fullname":"KERI BURNETTE","lastname":"BURNETTE","middlename":null,"suffix":null,"summary":null,"token":"2cirNBUJD3"},{"bio_snippet":"The provided sources discuss North Carolina's 2026 elections but do not contain specific information regarding Lavenia Sue Burnette.","biography":"## Current office and 2026 campaign\nLavenia Sue Burnette, whose registered name is Lavenia Peterson Burnette, is a Democratic candidate for the Yancey County Board of Education in the 2026 election.\n\n## Sources\n- [1] [2026 WNC Local Election Candidates \u2013 NC News Digest](https://ncnewsdigest.substack.com/p/2026-wnc-local-election-candidates)","birthdate":null,"firstname":"Lavenia","fullname":"Lavenia Sue Burnette","lastname":"Burnette","middlename":"Sue","suffix":null,"summary":"The provided sources discuss North Carolina's 2026 elections but do not contain specific information regarding Lavenia Sue Burnette.","token":"63da09ad8fa906b0"},{"bio_snippet":"","biography":null,"birthdate":null,"firstname":"Michael","fullname":"Michael Scott Burnette","lastname":"Burnette","middlename":"Scott","suffix":null,"summary":null,"token":"SKOMXzjvWG"},{"bio_snippet":"","biography":null,"birthdate":null,"firstname":"RICHARD","fullname":"RICHARD G. BURNETTE","lastname":"BURNETTE","middlename":"G.","suffix":null,"summary":null,"token":"Cg7VrnNJy5"},{"bio_snippet":"Tony Burnette is a candidate for Northampton County Sheriff in North Carolina with a background in law enforcement and military service.","biography":"## Current office and 2026 campaign\nTony Anthony Burnette is a candidate for Northampton County Sheriff. He has previously run for the same office in 2002 and 2022.\n\n## Background and education\nBurnette graduated from Southeast Halifax High School in 1983. He earned his Basic Law Enforcement Training (BLET) certification from Halifax Community College.\n\n## Career\nFrom 1987 to 1994 Burnette served in the United States Navy as an Aviation Ordinanceman and is a Gulf War veteran. After military service he pursued a law enforcement career spanning 25 years in both Virginia and Northampton County, NC. He rose to Chief of Police in the towns of Seaboard and Rich Square and served as commander of the Northampton County Sheriff's Office narcotics task force. From 2003 to 2011 he managed a Lowe's distribution center and from 2008 to 2011 owned and operated Burnette's Restaurant.\n\nIn 2015 Burnette was elected president of the Northampton County branch of the NAACP and later became director of the Eleventh District of the NAACP. Through that role he led efforts to pave dirt roads throughout the county, created a scholarship fund for college-bound students, launched Operation Restore Hope to help people with criminal records find employment, organized voter mobilization events, and worked to raise awareness about missing and murdered residents.\n\n## Sources\n- [1] [Burnette, Tony \u2013 NCpedia](https://www.ncpedia.org/biography/burnette-tony)\n- [2] [Northampton County: Candidates for sheriff answer questions \u2013 Roanoke-Chowan Daily Herald](https://www.rrdailyherald.com/news/local/northampton-county-candidates-for-sheriff-answer-questions/article_d2f2bb6f-cc10-50c4-b03c-df40baa228bd.html)\n","birthdate":null,"firstname":"Tony","fullname":"Tony Anthony Burnette","lastname":"Burnette","middlename":"Anthony","suffix":null,"summary":"Tony Burnette is a candidate for Northampton County Sheriff in North Carolina with a background in law enforcement and military service.","token":"f82057f24f9cc5dc"},{"bio_snippet":"","biography":null,"birthdate":null,"firstname":"Cindy","fullname":"Cindy Burney","lastname":"Burney","middlename":null,"suffix":null,"summary":null,"token":"l29TTk7oKK"},{"bio_snippet":"Per the NC voter file: DEM voter in Rutherford County since 2024.","biography":"According to the North Carolina voter file, Phillip  Burney is a registered voter in Rutherford County, North Carolina, registered since 2024 (2 years), with party affiliation listed as Democratic [1].\n\nThe voter file shows Phillip  Burney's year of birth as 2000; 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 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 Phillip  Burney 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":"Phillip","fullname":"Phillip Burney","lastname":"Burney","middlename":null,"suffix":null,"summary":"Per the NC voter file: DEM voter in Rutherford County since 2024.","token":"76819bbb2c4edd90"},{"bio_snippet":"","biography":null,"birthdate":null,"firstname":"Barker","fullname":"Barker Burnham","lastname":"Burnham","middlename":null,"suffix":null,"summary":null,"token":"tdBg5DBLI3"},{"bio_snippet":"","biography":null,"birthdate":null,"firstname":"CORY","fullname":"CORY BURNS","lastname":"BURNS","middlename":null,"suffix":null,"summary":null,"token":"jkNiPuaypf"},{"bio_snippet":"","biography":null,"birthdate":null,"firstname":"Dane","fullname":"Dane Burns","lastname":"Burns","middlename":null,"suffix":null,"summary":null,"token":"X3LbJDDee0"},{"bio_snippet":"Per the NC voter file: REP voter in Macon County since 1996.","biography":"According to the North Carolina voter file, Kellie Mcconnell Burns is a registered voter in Macon County, North Carolina, registered since 1996 (30 years), with party affiliation listed as Republican [1].\n\nThe voter file shows Kellie Mcconnell Burns's year of birth as 1976; 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 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 Kellie Mcconnell Burns 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":"Kellie","fullname":"Kellie Mcconnell Burns","lastname":"Burns","middlename":"Mcconnell","suffix":null,"summary":"Per the NC voter file: REP voter in Macon County since 1996.","token":"c89b5c00ca0a63cc"},{"bio_snippet":"","biography":null,"birthdate":null,"firstname":"Mike","fullname":"Mike Burns","lastname":"Burns","middlename":null,"suffix":null,"summary":null,"token":"xmhZuofscr"},{"bio_snippet":"Sitting Henry County District 5 commissioner and Republican candidate seeking re-election in 2026.","biography":"## Current office and 2026 campaign\nPatrick Burns is a sitting Henry County commissioner running as a Republican for a District 5 seat in the August 6, 2026 county general election [1][2]. Each of Henry County's five commission districts elects three members [2].\n\n## Office history\nBurns is listed as one of Henry County's District 5 commissioners in the county's official directory of elected officials [2] and appears among county commissioners elected since 2022 [3].\n\n## Sources\n[1] [Henry County Candidates Qualify For August 6 Election - radio NWTN](https://www.radionwtn.com/2026/03/10/henry-county-candidates-qualify-for-august-6-election-three-way-county-mayor-race-set/) - accessed 2026-07-23\n[2] [Henry County Board of Commissioners - Henry County government directory](https://henrycountygovernment.azurewebsites.net/elected-officials/) - accessed 2026-07-23\n[3] [County Commissioners Elected Since 2022 - UT County Technical Assistance Service](https://www.ctas.tennessee.edu/county-commissioners-elected-since-2022) - accessed 2026-07-23","birthdate":null,"firstname":"PATRICK","fullname":"PATRICK BURNS","lastname":"BURNS","middlename":null,"suffix":null,"summary":"Sitting Henry County District 5 commissioner and Republican candidate seeking re-election in 2026.","token":"R8RqeAFGPR"},{"bio_snippet":"Per the NC voter file: REP voter in Burke County since 1983.","biography":"According to the North Carolina voter file, Randall Scott Burns is a registered voter in Burke County, North Carolina, registered since 1983 (43 years), with party affiliation listed as Republican [1].\n\nThe voter file shows Randall Scott Burns's year of birth as 1965; 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 15 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 Randall Scott Burns 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":"Randall","fullname":"Randall Scott Burns","lastname":"Burns","middlename":"Scott","suffix":null,"summary":"Per the NC voter file: REP voter in Burke County since 1983.","token":"bcb3d385f06e7e17"}]