[{"bio_snippet":"","biography":null,"birthdate":null,"firstname":"Tony","fullname":"Tony Caldwell","lastname":"Caldwell","middlename":null,"suffix":null,"summary":null,"token":"HyhbtMuxCY"},{"bio_snippet":"Current office and 2026 campaign Derek Lewis Calhoun is a Republican candidate for the Ashe County Board of Commissioners in North Carolina. He is from West Jefferson, Ashe County, and filed his candidacy on December 18, 2025. He competed in the March 3, 2026 Republican primary. ","biography":"## Current office and 2026 campaign\n\nDerek Lewis Calhoun is a Republican candidate for the Ashe County Board of Commissioners in North Carolina. He is from West Jefferson, Ashe County, and filed his candidacy on December 18, 2025. He competed in the March 3, 2026 Republican primary.\n\n## Sources\n- [1] [Derek Calhoun \u2013 Ballotpedia](https://ballotpedia.org/Derek_Calhoun_(Ashe_County_Board_of_Commissioners,_North_Carolina,_candidate_2026))","birthdate":null,"firstname":"Derek","fullname":"Derek Lewis Calhoun","lastname":"Calhoun","middlename":"Lewis","suffix":null,"summary":null,"token":"23ec764c04f21ea8"},{"bio_snippet":"Per the NC voter file: DEM voter in Edgecombe County since 2022.","biography":"## Current office and 2026 campaign\nJewel Jackson Calhoun ran in the nonpartisan election for Edgecombe County Board of Education, District 7, held March 3, 2026. She was narrowly defeated by Crystal Ann Wimes-Anderson, 361 votes (49.3%) to 352 votes (48.1%). North Carolina's nonpartisan county school board elections in Edgecombe County are decided outright at this election with no November continuation, so Calhoun does not appear on the November 3, 2026 general-election ballot [1].\n\n## Background\nAccording to the North Carolina voter file, Jewel Jackson Calhoun is a registered voter in Edgecombe County, North Carolina, registered since 2022 (4 years), with party affiliation listed as Democratic [2].\n\nThe voter file shows Jewel Jackson Calhoun's year of birth as 1973; 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 4 elections voted in since 2022, most recently the 2026-03-03 primary election [3].\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 Jewel Jackson Calhoun can reach ballotproject.org with corrections or additions.\n\n## Sources\n[1] North Carolina State Board of Elections, certified March 3, 2026 primary/election results by precinct (`results_pct_20260303.txt`), published at [dl.ncsbe.gov](https://s3.amazonaws.com/dl.ncsbe.gov/ENRS/2026_03_03/results_pct_20260303.zip) \u2014 accessed 2026-07-24\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/)\n","birthdate":null,"firstname":"Jewel","fullname":"Jewel Jackson Calhoun","lastname":"Calhoun","middlename":"Jackson","suffix":null,"summary":"Per the NC voter file: DEM voter in Edgecombe County since 2022.","token":"371b16d834798937"},{"bio_snippet":"Kendra C. Calico is a public figure who is currently serving as the President of The World Hunger Trust Fund- Global Christian Trust Fund since April 2020. She holds a degree in Psychology from Trevecca Nazarene University, which she obtained in 2020. There is no information available regarding her birthdate or previous work history. She is also listed as a candidate for the position of Memphis Mayor in the upcoming election on October 5, 2023.","biography":"https://www.linkedin.com/in/kendra-calico-5a02611a8/\n\n\nPresident\nThe World Hunger Trust Fund- Global Christian Trust FundThe World Hunger Trust Fund- Global Christian Trust Fund\nApr 2020 - Present\n\nTrevecca Nazarene University\n Psychology\n2019 - 2020","birthdate":null,"firstname":"Kendra","fullname":"Kendra C. Calico","lastname":"Calico","middlename":"C.","suffix":null,"summary":"Kendra C. Calico is a public figure who is currently serving as the President of The World Hunger Trust Fund- Global Christian Trust Fund since April 2020. She holds a degree in Psychology from Trevecca Nazarene University, which she obtained in 2020. There is no information available regarding her birthdate or previous work history. She is also listed as a candidate for the position of Memphis Mayor in the upcoming election on October 5, 2023.","token":"cctzmudrCJ"},{"bio_snippet":"Current office and 2026 campaign Sharon Call Diaz, a Republican from the Millers Creek community in Wilkes County, North Carolina, ran in the 2026 Republican primary for Wilkes County Sheriff, her third campaign for the position. She previously lost to incumbent Chris Shew in 201","biography":"## Current office and 2026 campaign\nSharon Call-Diaz, a Republican from the Millers Creek community in Wilkes County, North Carolina, ran in the 2026 Republican primary for Wilkes County Sheriff, her third campaign for the position. She previously lost to incumbent Chris Shew in 2014 and 2018.\n\nCall-Diaz proposed establishing patrol districts and community policing to improve response times, placing a school resource officer in every school, updating the Wilkes Communications Center, and establishing a civil crimes unit.\n\n## Career\nCall-Diaz completed Basic Law Enforcement Training at Wilkes Community College in July 1991 and was sworn in as a deputy sheriff in 1993. She has worked as a Wilkes County Deputy Sheriff for over 30 years and remains certified. She has served as a Training and Supervising Officer for more than a decade and as a supervisor for nine years. She holds NC Justice Academy certifications as a Field Training Officer and Criminal Investigator and has received SWAT training. Separately, she works as a private investigator.\n\n## Sources\n- [1] [Wilkes Sheriff Candidates Give Responses to Questions \u2013 The Wilkes Record](https://thewilkesrecord.com/wilkes-sheriff-candidates-give-responses-to-questions-p11594-149.htm)\n- [2] [9 file for commissioner, 6 for sheriff \u2013 Journal Patriot](https://www.journalpatriot.com/news/9-file-for-commissioner-6-for-sheriff/article_9f1e5455-b747-5539-a920-ec98611de642.html)\n","birthdate":null,"firstname":"Sharon","fullname":"Sharon Call-Diaz","lastname":"Call-Diaz","middlename":null,"suffix":null,"summary":null,"token":"bbdf4ccd4a390d43"},{"bio_snippet":"The provided source lists candidate filing deadlines and document links for the 2026 Tennessee elections but does not contain specific contact details or URLs for Mike Callahan.","biography":"## Current office and 2026 campaign\nMike Callahan is a Republican candidate for Committeeman on the Tennessee State Executive Committee, District 15, in the August 6, 2026 primary [1]. District 15 covers Cumberland, Jackson, Putnam, Smith, Van Buren, and White counties [1]. He is listed as a Monterey resident and met the March 10, 2026 candidate filing deadline [1].\n\n## Sources\n[1] [Candidates for Republican State Executive Committee as of March 24, 2026](https://sos-prod.tnsosgovfiles.com/s3fs-public/document/TNGOPSEC_Filed_2026-03-24.pdf) \u2014 accessed 2026-07-20 (District 15 listing)","birthdate":null,"firstname":"Mike","fullname":"Mike Callahan","lastname":"Callahan","middlename":null,"suffix":null,"summary":"The provided source lists candidate filing deadlines and document links for the 2026 Tennessee elections but does not contain specific contact details or URLs for Mike Callahan.","token":"30fF4R0OWa"},{"bio_snippet":"","biography":null,"birthdate":null,"firstname":"PATRICK","fullname":"PATRICK CALLAHAN","lastname":"CALLAHAN","middlename":null,"suffix":null,"summary":null,"token":"SO3W7UGQby"},{"bio_snippet":"","biography":null,"birthdate":null,"firstname":"Faye","fullname":"Faye Callaway","lastname":"Callaway","middlename":null,"suffix":null,"summary":null,"token":"Xqw7fUOA9l"},{"bio_snippet":"Per the NC voter file: REP voter in Columbus County since 2004.","biography":"Willie Morris Callihan JR filed as the Republican candidate for NC District Court Judge District 15 Seat 05 (Bladen, Brunswick, and Columbus counties) on December 2, 2025, according to the North Carolina State Board of Elections' 2026 candidate filing list [3].\n\nAccording to the North Carolina voter file, Willie Morris Callihan JR is a registered voter in Columbus County, North Carolina, registered since 2004 (22 years), with party affiliation listed as Republican [1].\n\nThe voter file shows Willie Morris Callihan JR's year of birth as 1979; 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 7 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 and the state's official candidate filing list. No additional published biographical information was located. Voters with personal knowledge of Willie Morris Callihan JR can reach ballotproject.org with corrections or additions.\n\n## Sources\n[1] [North Carolina State Board of Elections -- 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] [North Carolina State Board of Elections -- 2026 Candidate Filing List](https://s3.amazonaws.com/dl.ncsbe.gov/Elections/2026/Candidate%20Filing/Candidate_Listing_2026.csv), accessed 2026-07-21","birthdate":null,"firstname":"Willie","fullname":"Willie Morris Callihan JR","lastname":"Callihan","middlename":"Morris","suffix":"JR","summary":"Per the NC voter file: REP voter in Columbus County since 2004.","token":"0a1c46d4775cd5d4"},{"bio_snippet":"","biography":null,"birthdate":null,"firstname":"Mike","fullname":"Mike Callis","lastname":"Callis","middlename":null,"suffix":null,"summary":null,"token":"YOlbLeB560"},{"bio_snippet":"","biography":null,"birthdate":null,"firstname":"Sheila","fullname":"Sheila D.J. Calloway","lastname":"Calloway","middlename":"D.J.","suffix":null,"summary":null,"token":"PCJFWy6523"},{"bio_snippet":"","biography":null,"birthdate":null,"firstname":"Cameron","fullname":"Cameron Calvert","lastname":"Calvert","middlename":null,"suffix":null,"summary":null,"token":"EutRIYwXTZ"},{"bio_snippet":"Per the NC voter file: REP voter in Mcdowell County since 2006.","biography":"**Calvert did not advance past the March 3, 2026 Republican primary for McDowell County Sheriff, placing third of four candidates with 1,145 votes; Nathan Mace won the Republican nomination with 2,617 votes** [3]\n\nAccording to the North Carolina voter file, Jacob Sawyer Calvert is a registered voter in Mcdowell County, North Carolina, registered since 2006 (20 years), with party affiliation listed as Republican [1].\n\nThe voter file shows Jacob Sawyer Calvert's year of birth as 1987; 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 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 Jacob Sawyer Calvert 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] North Carolina State Board of Elections, March 3, 2026 certified primary precinct-level results (`results_pct_20260303.txt`), McDowell County, Sheriff (REP) contest, published at [dl.ncsbe.gov](https://dl.ncsbe.gov/ENRS/2026_03_03/results_pct_20260303.zip)","birthdate":null,"firstname":"Jacob","fullname":"Jacob Sawyer Calvert","lastname":"Calvert","middlename":"Sawyer","suffix":null,"summary":"Per the NC voter file: REP voter in Mcdowell County since 2006.","token":"553799e4b45f363d"},{"bio_snippet":"Mauricio Calvo, appointed by the Shelby County Commission in July 2023, represents District 5 Cordova for the Shelby County Board of Education. With MSCS being the largest school district in Tennessee and one of the largest urban districts in the nation, with 200+ schools and mor","biography":"Mauricio Calvo, appointed by the Shelby County Commission in July 2023, represents District 5 (Cordova) for the Shelby County Board of Education. With MSCS being the largest school district in Tennessee and one of the largest urban districts in the nation, with 200+ schools and more than 110,000 students, Calvo knows that the success of our students is one of the most critical issues impacting Memphis today and tomorrow.\n\nMexican by birth and Memphian by heart, Calvo leads Latino Memphis, an organization that ignites and accelerates upward mobility and opportunities for the Latinx community through social and legal services. He knows Shelby County will achieve collective success only when all community members move up. His impact model includes providing direct services, addressing systemic issues, and collaborating with cross-sector partners.\n\nHis proudest and most important role is being dad to Anna, Carolina, and Santiago\u2014three leaders in the making.\n\nMauricio understands and lives diversity and representation as a Mexican-American and a member of the LGBTQA+ community. He attributes his passion and interest in many different things to his ADHD, learning that it can be a challenge but also a superpower. Normalizing and embracing these differences has allowed him to hyperfocus on multiple tasks at the same time.\n\nHe serves as a critical friend and thoughtful partner on the Board of UnidosUS, Hope Credit Union, Shelby Farms Conservancy, WeAreMemphis and many others. Mauricio is also a frequent media contributor on Latinx issues. His academic journey includes CBU, Lipscomb University, Boston College, and Georgetown. He is a Leadership Tennessee alumni, a Mosaic fellow and a graduate of the ProInspire Catalyst Collective.\n\nLinks:\n\nSchool Board Link: [School Board](https://www.scsk12.org/board/?PN=44&MID=15&M=5)\n\nLinkedin: [Linkedin](https://www.linkedin.com/in/mauriciocalvo/)\n\nLatino Memphis Link: [Latino Memphis](https://latinomemphis.org/es/our-story/president-and-ceo/)","birthdate":null,"firstname":"Mauricio","fullname":"Mauricio Calvo","lastname":"Calvo","middlename":null,"suffix":null,"summary":null,"token":"dvZTvxSbdx"},{"bio_snippet":"Republican incumbent seeking re-election to Grainger County Commission District 3; re-elected in 2022.","biography":"## Current office and 2026 campaign\nAndy Cameron is a Republican incumbent commissioner for District 3 of the Grainger County Commission, which elects three members, and is seeking re-election on the August 6, 2026 county general ballot.[1][2] He received 345 votes in the May 2026 District 3 Republican primary.[1]\n\n## Office history\nCameron was re-elected to the District 3 commission seat in the 2022 election cycle.[3]\n\n## Sources\n[1] [Grainger Road Superintendent fends off primary challenge - Citizen Tribune](https://www.citizentribune.com/news/local/grainger-road-superintendent-fends-off-primary-challenge/article_67d994fe-3821-4eb5-854b-adb7492c245a.html) - accessed 2026-07-23\n[2] [County Commission - Grainger County Tennessee](https://www.graingercountytn.com/county-commission/) - accessed 2026-07-23\n[3] [Two longtime commissioners lose bid for reelection - Grainger Today](https://www.graingertoday.com/news/two-longtime-commissioners-lose-bid-for-reelection/article_12a2f79a-1848-11ed-b5a5-fb339b1cb63a.html) - accessed 2026-07-23","birthdate":null,"firstname":"Andy","fullname":"Andy Cameron","lastname":"Cameron","middlename":null,"suffix":null,"summary":"Republican incumbent seeking re-election to Grainger County Commission District 3; re-elected in 2022.","token":"9x179FKsnm"},{"bio_snippet":"Longtime referee of the Shelby County Environmental Court (since 2007); candidate for Shelby County General Sessions Civil Court Judge, Division 2 on the August 6, 2026 ballot.","biography":"## Current office and 2026 campaign\nJohn Cameron is a candidate for Shelby County General Sessions Civil Court Judge, Division 2, on the August 6, 2026 ballot [1].\n\n## Career\nPer WREG's 2026 voter guide, Cameron has served as the first referee of the Shelby County Environmental Court since 2007, presiding for nearly two decades over cases involving \"traffic violations, animal welfare, vacant properties, substandard housing\" and related matters [1].\n\n## Sources\n[1] [Election Guide for Aug. 6, 2026 \u2014 WREG](https://wreg.com/news/your-local-election-headquarters/election-guide-for-aug-6-2026/) \u2014 accessed 2026-08-01","birthdate":null,"firstname":"John","fullname":"John Cameron","lastname":"Cameron","middlename":null,"suffix":null,"summary":"Longtime referee of the Shelby County Environmental Court (since 2007); candidate for Shelby County General Sessions Civil Court Judge, Division 2 on the August 6, 2026 ballot.","token":"UEsSpZuyvi"},{"bio_snippet":"Independent candidate for Sequatchie County sheriff; Whitwell police patrol officer with nine years in law enforcement.","biography":"## Current office and 2026 campaign\nClifford Camp is an independent candidate for Sequatchie County Sheriff on the August 6, 2026 ballot.[1] He has proposed dividing the county into three sectors with a deputy patrolling each at all times to reduce traffic accidents, and says he would work closely with the drug task force and the district attorney's office.[1]\n\n## Career\nCamp is a patrol officer with the Whitwell Police Department and has nine years of law-enforcement experience.[1]\n\n## Sources\n[1] [Sheriff candidates field questions as election day is closer \u2014 The Dunlap-Tribune](https://www.thedunlap-tribune.com/2026/07/21/sheriff-candidates-fi-eld-questions-as-election-day-is-closer/) \u2014 accessed 2026-07-23","birthdate":null,"firstname":"CLIFFORD","fullname":"CLIFFORD CAMP","lastname":"CAMP","middlename":null,"suffix":null,"summary":"Independent candidate for Sequatchie County sheriff; Whitwell police patrol officer with nine years in law enforcement.","token":"AGccnX1tBq"},{"bio_snippet":"","biography":null,"birthdate":null,"firstname":"DARRELL","fullname":"DARRELL CAMP","lastname":"CAMP","middlename":null,"suffix":null,"summary":null,"token":"uubfvqfptN"},{"bio_snippet":"","biography":null,"birthdate":null,"firstname":"SHELLEY","fullname":"SHELLEY VAN CAMP","lastname":"CAMP","middlename":"VAN","suffix":null,"summary":null,"token":"rwUCdeL3hA"},{"bio_snippet":"Per the NC voter file: REP voter in Gates County since 1980.","biography":"According to the North Carolina voter file, Alton Ray Campbell is a registered voter in Gates County, North Carolina, registered since 1980 (46 years), with party affiliation listed as Republican [1].\n\nThe voter file shows Alton Ray Campbell'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 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 Alton Ray Campbell 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":"Alton","fullname":"Alton Ray Campbell","lastname":"Campbell","middlename":"Ray","suffix":null,"summary":"Per the NC voter file: REP voter in Gates County since 1980.","token":"56a761eb130ba2f7"}]