[{"bio_snippet":"Incumbent Marion County Commissioner for District 2, Seat C (Kimball/Monteagle area); Republican candidate for re-election in 2026.","biography":"## Current office and 2026 campaign\nJimmy Cantrell is the Republican candidate for Marion County Commission, District 2, Seat C, 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 [2].\n\n## Office history\nCantrell currently serves as the District 2, Seat C member of the Marion County Commission. District 2 covers communities including Kimball, Monteagle, Haletown/Ladds, Battle Creek Road, Elder Mountain and Shellmound [3].\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] [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[3] [Leadership (marioncountytn.net)](https://marioncountytn.net/leadership) \u2014 accessed 2026-07-23","birthdate":null,"firstname":"Jimmy","fullname":"Jimmy Cantrell","lastname":"Cantrell","middlename":null,"suffix":null,"summary":"Incumbent Marion County Commissioner for District 2, Seat C (Kimball/Monteagle area); Republican candidate for re-election in 2026.","token":"LxGyKyCPPk"},{"bio_snippet":"Current office and 2026 campaign John Hutcherson Cantrell is a candidate for Alamance County Board Of Commissioners in Polk County, North Carolina in the 2026 election cycle. The North Carolina primary is scheduled for March 3, 2026, with the general election on November 3, 2026.","biography":"## Current office and 2026 campaign\nJohn Hutcherson Cantrell is a candidate for Alamance County Board Of Commissioners in Polk County, North Carolina in the 2026 election cycle. The North Carolina primary is scheduled for March 3, 2026, with the general election on November 3, 2026.\n\nNo additional biographical information is currently available for this candidate. Voters seeking more information are encouraged to contact local news sources, the county Board of Elections, or the candidate's campaign directly.\n","birthdate":null,"firstname":"John","fullname":"John Hutcherson Cantrell","lastname":"Cantrell","middlename":"Hutcherson","suffix":null,"summary":null,"token":"83f2d84bde13bdd4"},{"bio_snippet":"","biography":null,"birthdate":null,"firstname":"Shannon","fullname":"Shannon Cantrell","lastname":"Cantrell","middlename":null,"suffix":null,"summary":null,"token":"wvJsO3haYq"},{"bio_snippet":"","biography":null,"birthdate":null,"firstname":"STEVEN","fullname":"STEVEN A. CANTRELL","lastname":"CANTRELL","middlename":"A.","suffix":null,"summary":null,"token":"3Zx48VwINY"},{"bio_snippet":"Per the NC voter file: REP voter in Onslow County since 2009.","biography":"According to the North Carolina voter file, Whitney Marie Cantrell is a registered voter in Onslow County, North Carolina, registered since 2009 (17 years), with party affiliation listed as Republican [1].\n\nThe voter file shows Whitney Marie Cantrell's year of birth as 1991; 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 12 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 Whitney Marie Cantrell 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":"Whitney","fullname":"Whitney Marie Cantrell","lastname":"Cantrell","middlename":"Marie","suffix":null,"summary":"Per the NC voter file: REP voter in Onslow County since 2009.","token":"b61fad152de83a52"},{"bio_snippet":"","biography":null,"birthdate":null,"firstname":"SAMUEL","fullname":"SAMUEL CAPEHART","lastname":"CAPEHART","middlename":null,"suffix":null,"summary":null,"token":"kOQEnB88Bw"},{"bio_snippet":"Hillary Capes-Gwinn is listed as a candidate for the Tennessee House District 78 Democratic Primary in the 2026 election cycle.","biography":"## Current office and 2026 campaign\n\nHillary Capes-Gwinn, of White Bluff, is a Democratic candidate for Tennessee House of Representatives District 78, which covers Cheatham County and part of Dickson County [1]. She filed the required signatures (2 of 2) by the March 10, 2026 qualifying deadline, and the Tennessee Secretary of State's office listed her signatures as approved in the March 24, 2026 candidate list [1]. The Democratic primary is scheduled for August 6, 2026, with the general election on November 3, 2026 [1].\n\n## Sources\n[1] [Candidates for Tennessee House of Representatives](https://sos-prod.tnsosgovfiles.com/s3fs-public/document/TNHouse_2026.pdf) \u2014 District 78, p.19, accessed 2026-07-20","birthdate":null,"firstname":"Hillary","fullname":"Hillary Capes-Gwinn","lastname":"Capes-Gwinn","middlename":null,"suffix":null,"summary":"Hillary Capes-Gwinn is listed as a candidate for the Tennessee House District 78 Democratic Primary in the 2026 election cycle.","token":"ZFvHrP0wng"},{"bio_snippet":"Louis Capitanio is the Republican candidate for Orange County Board of Commissioners District\u202f2 in the 2026 election, with limited public biographical information available.","biography":"Louis Capitanio is the Republican candidate for the Orange County Board of Commissioners District 2 seat in the 2026 general election, to be held November 3, 2026 [1][2]. The Orange County Board of Commissioners serves as the county's governing body, with commissioners representing individual districts and an at-large seat, and is responsible for setting county policy and approving the budget [1].\n\nPublicly available sources provide no biographical details beyond Capitanio's name and party affiliation. He did not have a campaign website listed as of January 2026, and no education, professional background, or prior elected-office experience is documented in the referenced articles [1][2].\n\nCapitanio will face Beth Bronson, the Democratic nominee, in the general election. Bronson won a contested Democratic primary against four-term incumbent Earl McKee by 25 votes, a margin confirmed by a March 2026 recount [3][4].\n\nA major issue shaping the 2026 commissioner races is property-tax equity. Local forums have highlighted concerns that historically Black neighborhoods in Orange County are over-assessed while wealthier areas are under-assessed, prompting calls for greater accountability and possible personnel changes among county officials [5][6]. Candidates, including those for District 2, have been pressed on their positions regarding reforms to property-tax assessments and the broader impact on long-time homeowners [5][6].\n\n## Sources\n- [1] [Learn who's running for Orange County offices in 2026 \u2013 Daily Tar Heel](https://dailytarheel.com/article/city-2026-local-elections-candidates-20260106)\n- [2] [2026 Candidate Introductions: Democratic Primaries for the Orange County Board of Commissioners \u2013 Chapelboro.com](https://chapelboro.com/local-election-coverage/2026-candidate-introductions-democratic-primaries-for-the-orange-county-board-of-commissioners)\n- [3] [Recount Set for District 2 Commissioner Race in Orange County; 25 Votes Separate Bronson and McKee \u2013 Chapelboro.com](https://chapelboro.com/local-election-coverage/recount-set-for-district-2-commissioner-race-in-orange-county-25-votes-separate-bronson-and-mckee)\n- [4] [Beth Bronson wins Democratic primary for Orange County Board of County Commissioners District 2 seat \u2013 Daily Tar Heel](https://www.dailytarheel.com/article/city-orange-county-board-of-county-commissioners-district-2-2026-primary-election-results-20260304)\n- [5] [Property taxes take center stage in Orange County Commissioners race \u2013 NC Newsline](https://ncnewsline.com/2026/02/16/property-taxes-take-center-stage-in-orange-county-commissioners-race/)\n- [6] [Property Taxes Take Center Stage in Orange County Commissioners Race \u2013 IndyWeek](https://indyweek.com/news/property-taxes-take-center-stage-in-orange-county-commissioners-race/)","birthdate":null,"firstname":"Louis","fullname":"Louis David Capitanio","lastname":"Capitanio","middlename":"David","suffix":null,"summary":"Louis Capitanio is the Republican candidate for Orange County Board of Commissioners District\u202f2 in the 2026 election, with limited public biographical information available.","token":"3ec1819ac71ab18f"},{"bio_snippet":"Kip Capley is a Republican State Representative for Tennessee District 71, born in 1997, who assumed office in November 2022.","biography":"## Current office and 2026 campaign\n\nKip Capley is a Republican member of the Tennessee House of Representatives representing District 71 [1]. He assumed office on November 8, 2022, following his victory in the 2022 general election [1]. As of 2023, he was noted as the youngest member of the State House [3]. His current term is scheduled to end on November 3, 2026 [1].\n\nCapley is seeking re-election to the Tennessee House of Representatives for District 71 in the 2026 cycle [1]. He is listed on the ballot for the Republican primary election scheduled for August 6, 2026 [1]. The general election for this seat has not yet occurred as of May 11, 2026, and its outcome remains unknown.\n\nCapley\u2019s campaign website describes him as a seventh-generation Tennessean with conservative values who advocates for lowering taxes to reduce inflation burdens on families and protecting small businesses [4]. He states that he will work to reduce healthcare costs and ensure access to care [4]. The candidate has received endorsements, including support from Chief Beecham, whom he praised for his grace and respect as a civil servant [5].\n\n## Background and education\n\nKip Capley was born on March 18, 1997, in Tennessee [3][12]. He is a seventh-generation Tennessean who was born and raised in Middle Tennessee [4][7]. Capley self-describes as having been raised with Christian and conservative values, noting that his family took important decisions to God in prayer [5]. He is a member of Mars Hill Baptist Church in Lawrenceburg, Tennessee [7].\n\nCapley earned a Bachelor of Science in history and political science from Middle Tennessee State University in Murfreesboro in 2019 [1][3][6][7]. He subsequently received a Master of Business Administration and Healthcare Administration from Trevecca Nazarene University in Nashville in 2021 [1][3][6][7].\n\n## Career\n\nKip Capley earned a Bachelor of Science in political science and history from Middle Tennessee State University in 2019 [1][3][6]. He subsequently obtained a Master of Business Administration in healthcare management from Trevecca Nazarene University in 2021 [1][3][6].\n\nCapley identifies as a business owner and part-time minister, stating that he is not a career politician but has volunteered his time in service [14]. He is a seventh-generation Tennessean born and raised in Middle Tennessee [4][7]. Capley is a member of Mars Hill Baptist Church in Lawrenceburg, Tennessee [7].\n\nRegarding military service and affiliations, sources do not list specific prior military service for Capley [6]. He holds associate membership with the Tennessee Firearms Association and Friends of the NRA, and he was a founding member of the Turning Point USA chapter at Middle Tennessee State University and the National Rifle Association chapter there [6]. He also volunteers with Operation Christmas Child [6].\n\n## Office history\n\nKip Capley first held elected office when he won the Republican primary and general election for Tennessee House District 71 in 2022 [13][14]. He assumed office on November 8, 2022, succeeding David Byrd, who did not seek re-election [3][13]. As a member of the Tennessee House of Representatives, Capley serves two-year terms without term limits [2]. His district covers portions of Hardin, Maury, Wayne, and Lawrence counties [4]. During his tenure, he has served as Secretary for the Tennessee House Republican Caucus [7] and holds membership on the Finance, Ways, and Means Committee; the Health Subcommittee; and the Private Acts Committee [7].\n\nCapley is currently serving his second term, which ends on November 3, 2026 [1]. He is a candidate for re-election in the Republican primary scheduled for August 6, 2026 [1].\n\n## Legislative record and accomplishments\n\nRepresentative Kip Capley serves as Secretary of the Tennessee House Republican Caucus [7]. His committee assignments include the Finance, Ways, and Means Committee, where he also serves on the Health Subcommittee, as well as the Private Acts Committee [7].\n\nCapley has voted in support of legislation to ban state and local government entities from enforcing or recognizing mandates from international organizations such as the World Health Organization, the United Nations, and the World Economic Forum (SB263) [11]. He also supported SB207, which created a $25 million Farmland Preservation Fund managed by the Department of Agriculture [11]. Additionally, Capley voted for HB1237, which ended the ability of state regulatory and health agencies to require race-based membership [11].\n\nCapley self-describes his legislative priorities as lowering taxes to reduce inflation burdens on families, protecting small businesses and entrepreneurs, and reducing healthcare costs to ensure access to care [4]. He has received a lifetime vote score of 89 from the Tennessee Legislative Report Card (TLRC) [8].\n\n## Business interests and wealth source\n\nCapley\u2019s professional background includes an MBA in healthcare management from Trevecca Nazarene University and a B.S. in political science and history from Middle Tennessee State University [1][3]. He self-describes as a business owner and part-time minister [14]. His campaign materials state that he advocates for protecting small businesses and entrepreneurs while working to reduce healthcare costs [4].\n\nCapley does not provide specific details regarding his current employment, ownership stakes, or the sources of his personal wealth in available biographical profiles [6][10]. He is identified as a resident of Summertown, Tennessee [8]. As of 2023, he was noted as the youngest member of the State House [3].\n\n## Family\n\nCapley is a seventh-generation Tennessean who was born and raised in Middle Tennessee [4][7]. He states that he was raised with Christian and conservative values, noting that his family took important decisions to God in prayer [5]. As of 2023, Capley is the youngest member of the State House [3][9].\n\nThe provided sources do not contain information regarding Capley's spouse, children, or other family members in politics.\n\n## Sources\n[1] [Kip Capley - Ballotpedia](https://ballotpedia.org/Kip_Capley)\n[2] [Tennessee House of Representatives District 71 - Ballotpedia](https://ballotpedia.org/Tennessee_House_of_Representatives_District_71)\n[3] [Kip Capley - Wikipedia](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Kip_Capley)\n[4] [Home - Capley for State Representative](https://www.votecapley.com/)\n[5] [ENDORSEMENTS - Capley for State Representative](https://www.votecapley.com/endorsements/)\n[6] [iVoterGuide - Kip Capley iVoterGuide Profile](https://ivoterguide.com/candidate/66011/race/15598/election/979)\n[7] [Representative Kip Capley \u2014 Tennessee House Republican Caucus](https://tnhousegop.org/members/representative-kip-capley/)\n[8] [Tennessee House District 71 - Capley - TLRC](https://tnreportcard.org/representatives/tn-hd71-capley/)\n[9] [Contact Representative Kip Capley \u2013 SenGov](https://sengov.com/states/tennessee/kip-capley/)\n[10] [Tennessee State Rep. Kip Capley - Biography | LegiStorm](https://www.legistorm.com/person/bio/441720/Kip_Capley.html)\n[11] [Kip Capley | House | Freedom Index](https://freedomindex.us/legislator/11050)\n[12] [Kip Capley - Wikidata](https://www.wikidata.org/wiki/Q117354035)\n[13] [Kip Capley stays ahead winning State House 71st District seat](https://www.yahoo.com/news/early-voting-shows-kip-capley-010646696.html)\n[14] [Kip Capley wins State House District 71 race - Main Street Media of Tennessee](https://mainstreetmediatn.com/articles/mainstreetmaury/kip-capley-wins-state-house-district-71-race/)","birthdate":"Tue, 18 Mar 1997 00:00:00 GMT","firstname":"Kip","fullname":"Kip Capley","lastname":"Capley","middlename":null,"suffix":null,"summary":"Kip Capley is a Republican State Representative for Tennessee District 71, born in 1997, who assumed office in November 2022.","token":"qcjLCZNmVd"},{"bio_snippet":"","biography":null,"birthdate":null,"firstname":"Woody","fullname":"Woody Capley","lastname":"Capley","middlename":null,"suffix":null,"summary":null,"token":"2MF4tgLAIY"},{"bio_snippet":"","biography":null,"birthdate":null,"firstname":"Clay","fullname":"Clay Capp","lastname":"Capp","middlename":null,"suffix":null,"summary":null,"token":"Vhy028KiKG"},{"bio_snippet":"Incumbent Anderson County Commissioner, District 6, since her election after a 2018 trustee run; Certified Pharmacy Technician; seeking re-election as a Democrat, Aug. 6, 2026.","biography":"## Current office and 2026 campaign\nEbony M. Capshaw is the incumbent Anderson County Commissioner for District 6, seeking re-election as a Democrat in the August 6, 2026 county general election, against Republican incumbent Anthony Allen and Republican challenger Aaron Wells, alongside fellow Democratic challenger Derek Guy, for two available District 6 seats [1]. Her campaign states: \"The work we started isn't finished and the progress we've made is worth protecting\" [2].\n\n## Background and education\nCapshaw is a 36-year Anderson County resident active in Oak Ridge civic life, per her campaign biography [2]. She is a graduate of Oak Ridge High School and holds a bachelor of science in biology from Clark Atlanta University, and later earned a pharmacy technician certificate from Roane State Community College [3].\n\n## Career\nCapshaw works as a Certified Pharmacy Technician and previously worked as a quality auditor at the CVS Health Knoxville Distribution Center [3][4]. She is active with Altrusa International of Oak Ridge, the Roane State Community College Pharmacy Technician Program Advisory Board, and the Knoxville Area Urban League, and serves the Tennessee State Conference NAACP as an Executive Committee Member-At-Large; she was selected for the NAACP's inaugural Next Generation leadership class in 2018 [3].\n\n## Office history\nCapshaw ran for Anderson County Trustee as the Democratic nominee in 2018, losing the August 2 general election to Republican Regina Copeland, 8,981 votes to 3,987 (69.7% to 30.3%) [4]. She was subsequently elected Anderson County Commissioner for District 6, the seat she now holds [1][5].\n\n## Sources\n[1] [Anderson County commission candidates and field for the Aug. 6, 2026 general election](https://www.mycouriernews.com/articles/2026/04/10957/early-voting-begins-today) \u2014 Courier News, accessed 2026-07-06\n[2] [Anderson County Tennessee Election Ballot (August 2026) \u2013 County Commission Candidates](https://www.andersoncountydemocraticparty.com/august2026) \u2014 Anderson County Democratic Party, accessed 2026-07-06\n[3] [Ebony Capshaw](https://www.ctas.tennessee.edu/official/ebony-capshaw) \u2014 UT County Technical Assistance Service official directory, accessed 2026-07-06\n[4] [Ebony Capshaw running for Anderson County trustee](https://oakridgetoday.com/2018/04/18/ebony-capshaw-running-anderson-county-trustee/) \u2014 Oak Ridge Today, 2018-04-18, accessed 2026-07-06\n[5] [Anderson County Officials](https://www.acelection.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/10/Website-version-Newest-UpdatedAnderson-County-Officials1.pdf) \u2014 Anderson County Election Commission, revised 10/21/2025, accessed 2026-07-06","birthdate":null,"firstname":"Ebony","fullname":"Ebony Capshaw","lastname":"Capshaw","middlename":null,"suffix":null,"summary":"Incumbent Anderson County Commissioner, District 6, since her election after a 2018 trustee run; Certified Pharmacy Technician; seeking re-election as a Democrat, Aug. 6, 2026.","token":"sLB1095JeS"},{"bio_snippet":"Democratic candidate for Anderson County Commission District 7 in the Aug. 6, 2026 election; retired in 2025 after 20 years at Oak Ridge National Laboratory.","biography":"## Current office and 2026 campaign\n\nSharon Bourgeois Capshaw is a Democratic candidate for Anderson County Commission District 7 in Tennessee, running in the August 6, 2026 general election [103]. She is a first-time candidate for the seat, not an incumbent; District 7's incumbent commissioner is Steve Verran, whom she and other Democratic primary candidates faced in the May 5, 2026 primary [101]. The district covers Oak Ridge, and Bourgeois Capshaw has focused her campaign on accessibility and representation for Oak Ridge residents [101]. Her stated priorities include protecting library access and free speech, improving ADA infrastructure, and increasing transparency and follow-through in county leadership [101]. She describes herself as having advisory and committee experience [101].\n\n## Sources\n\n[101] [Anderson County Tennessee Election Ballot (August 2026) \u2013 County Commission Candidates \u2014 Anderson County Democratic Party](https://www.andersoncountydemocraticparty.com/august2026) \u2014 accessed 2026-07-03\n[103] [Early voting begins today](https://www.mycouriernews.com/articles/2026/04/10957/early-voting-begins-today) \u2014 accessed 2026-07-03","birthdate":null,"firstname":"Sharon","fullname":"Sharon Bourgeois Capshaw","lastname":"Capshaw","middlename":"Bourgeois","suffix":null,"summary":"Democratic candidate for Anderson County Commission District 7 in the Aug. 6, 2026 election; retired in 2025 after 20 years at Oak Ridge National Laboratory.","token":"uIGyQpQkqc"},{"bio_snippet":"Republican candidate for Montgomery County Commission District 20 in 2026; Army veteran, CMCSS teacher, and youth coach.","biography":"## Current office and 2026 campaign\nChristopher Carbin is the Republican candidate for Montgomery County Commission District 20 in the Aug. 6, 2026 election, running against Democrat Renee Bruens [1][2]. He has called Montgomery County home for a combined 25-plus years and District 20 for 14 years [1].\n\n## Background and career\nCarbin served in the U.S. Army from 2006 to 2013, with duty stations including Fort Leonard Wood, Korea, Fort Lee, and Fort Campbell, and deployed to Afghanistan with the 723rd EOD [1]. After the Army he became a CMCSS teacher with more than 11 years of service and has coached high school football, wrestling, and cross country as well as youth teams [1].\n\n## Family\nCarbin and his wife, Nikki, have raised five children and attend Hilldale Baptist Church [1].\n\n## Sources\n[1] [Chris Carbin announces campaign for Montgomery County Commission, District 20](https://clarksvillenow.com/local/chris-carbin-announces-campaign-for-montgomery-county-commission-district-20/) \u2014 accessed 2026-07-22\n[2] [Who\u2019s on ballot for Montgomery County mayor, sheriff, commission, School Board](https://clarksvillenow.com/local/whos-on-ballot-for-montgomery-county-mayor-sheriff-commission-school-board/) \u2014 accessed 2026-07-22","birthdate":null,"firstname":"CHRIS","fullname":"CHRIS CARBIN","lastname":"CARBIN","middlename":null,"suffix":null,"summary":"Republican candidate for Montgomery County Commission District 20 in 2026; Army veteran, CMCSS teacher, and youth coach.","token":"j5ne9pZk7k"},{"bio_snippet":"","biography":null,"birthdate":null,"firstname":"Becky","fullname":"Becky Card","lastname":"Card","middlename":null,"suffix":null,"summary":null,"token":"RS5jMzNPzT"},{"bio_snippet":"Republican incumbent for Williamson County Commission District 3 (Spring Hill area); appointed to succeed retiring commissioner Jeff Graves.","biography":"## Current office and 2026 campaign\nGuy Walker Carden II is a Republican incumbent seeking a full term on the Williamson County Commission from District 3 (Spring Hill area), a two-member district whose general-election field also includes fellow Republican Jennifer Mason and Democrats Christina Rosato and Christine Vertucci [1][2].\n\n## Office history\nCarden was appointed to the District 3 seat to succeed Jeff Graves after Graves' retirement, and was sworn in by County Mayor Rogers Anderson to serve the unexpired term [1].\n\n## Sources\n[1] [Carden sworn in as county commissioner at Monday meeting (Williamson Herald)](https://www.williamsonherald.com/communities/carden-sworn-in-as-county-commissioner-at-monday-meeting/article_832535cf-ab6b-45c7-b2b5-c502980b12b8.html) \u2014 accessed 2026-07-22\n[2] [Williamson County Election Commission Candidate List (Rev. Feb. 19, 2026)](https://www.williamsoncounty-tn.gov/DocumentCenter/View/29313/CandidatesMayAugRevFeb19th12NOON) \u2014 accessed 2026-07-22","birthdate":null,"firstname":"Guy","fullname":"Guy W. Carden","lastname":"Carden","middlename":"W.","suffix":null,"summary":"Republican incumbent for Williamson County Commission District 3 (Spring Hill area); appointed to succeed retiring commissioner Jeff Graves.","token":"peA9glnlYw"},{"bio_snippet":"Republican incumbent for Hamblen County Commission District 9; Whitesburg resident, former Russellville-Whitesburg Utility District general manager, and part-owner of a Tennessee employer.","biography":"## Current office and 2026 campaign\nJamie Carden is the incumbent Hamblen County Commissioner for District 9 and is the Republican nominee for the seat on the August 6, 2026 county general-election ballot, opposed by independent candidate Johnny Walker [1][2]. Carden won the Republican primary on May 5, 2026, defeating Kimberly Coffey by 425 votes to 237 [3].\n\n## Background and education\nCarden has lived in Whitesburg since 2001 [4].\n\n## Career\nCarden worked with the City of Morristown engineering department and served as general manager of the Russellville-Whitesburg Utility District from February 2009 through January 2016, a tenure of about seven years [4]. He is part-owner of a company that employs about 180 people across Tennessee [4].\n\n## Office history\nCarden was appointed by the Hamblen County Commission to fill a vacancy in the District 9 seat, receiving nine of thirteen votes from sitting commissioners; he subsequently won the Republican primary for a full term [3][4].\n\n## Business interests and wealth source\nCarden is part-owner of a company that employs roughly 180 people across Tennessee and previously held a long-term management position with the Russellville-Whitesburg Utility District [4].\n\n## Sources\n[1] [County Commission - Hamblen County Government](https://www.hamblencountytn.gov/county-commission/) - accessed 2026-07-23\n[2] [Election 2026: Things You Need to Know - Citizen Tribune](https://www.citizentribune.com/election-2026-things-you-need-to-know/article_ba462df5-06e6-4d24-a33e-ca1793b8bbcb.html) - accessed 2026-07-23\n[3] [RESULTS: Hamblen County, TN May 2026 primary election results - WATE](https://www.wate.com/news/hamblen-county-news/may-2026-hamblen-county-primary-election-results/) - accessed 2026-07-23\n[4] [Carden appointed 9th district Hamblen County Commissioner - Citizen Tribune](https://www.citizentribune.com/news/local/carden-appointed-9th-district-hamblen-county-commissioner/article_4449b9b3-8b21-43b2-aef8-837ee9a730df.html) - accessed 2026-07-23","birthdate":null,"firstname":"JAMIE","fullname":"JAMIE CARDEN","lastname":"CARDEN","middlename":null,"suffix":null,"summary":"Republican incumbent for Hamblen County Commission District 9; Whitesburg resident, former Russellville-Whitesburg Utility District general manager, and part-owner of a Tennessee employer.","token":"ks7dvwPU7p"},{"bio_snippet":"","biography":null,"birthdate":null,"firstname":"MADISON","fullname":"MADISON STINER CARDEN","lastname":"CARDEN","middlename":"STINER","suffix":null,"summary":null,"token":"u66XHnXxfd"},{"bio_snippet":"","biography":null,"birthdate":null,"firstname":"Madison","fullname":"Madison Carden","lastname":"Carden","middlename":null,"suffix":null,"summary":null,"token":"veCJ9yXyzk"},{"bio_snippet":"","biography":null,"birthdate":null,"firstname":"Jennifer","fullname":"Jennifer Cardin","lastname":"Cardin","middlename":null,"suffix":null,"summary":null,"token":"cV1I7GRm2K"}]