[{"bio_snippet":"","biography":null,"birthdate":null,"firstname":"SUE","fullname":"SUE ANN CHAMBERS-FORD","lastname":"CHAMBERS-FORD","middlename":"ANN","suffix":null,"summary":null,"token":"D8nG2L27Nx"},{"bio_snippet":"","biography":null,"birthdate":null,"firstname":"CHANDLER","fullname":"CHANDLER CHAMBLISS","lastname":"CHAMBLISS","middlename":null,"suffix":null,"summary":null,"token":"1IHO0FwdwL"},{"bio_snippet":"","biography":null,"birthdate":null,"firstname":"Beth","fullname":"Beth Chandler","lastname":"Chandler","middlename":null,"suffix":null,"summary":null,"token":"fclzcbf72a"},{"bio_snippet":"Per the NC voter file: REP voter in Stokes County since 2015.","biography":"According to the North Carolina voter file, Bradley Rena Chandler is a registered voter in Stokes County, North Carolina, registered since 2015 (11 years), with party affiliation listed as Republican [1].\n\nThe voter file shows Bradley Rena Chandler's year of birth as 1959; 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 Bradley Rena Chandler can reach ballotproject.org with corrections or additions.\n\nBradley Rena Chandler was a candidate for the Stokes County Board of Commissioners (a vote-for-3 seat) in the March 3, 2026 Republican primary. He placed sixth of eight candidates with 1,598 votes; the top three \u2014 Mike Marshall (4,568), Ronnie Mendenhall (2,826), and Josh Bohannon (2,184) \u2014 advanced. Chandler did not advance and will not appear on the November 3, 2026 general-election ballot, per certified North Carolina State Board of Elections results [3].\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, certified March 3, 2026 election results (`results_pct_20260303.txt`), https://s3.amazonaws.com/dl.ncsbe.gov/ENRS/2026_03_03/results_pct_20260303.zip \u2014 accessed 2026-07-21","birthdate":null,"firstname":"Bradley","fullname":"Bradley Rena Chandler","lastname":"Chandler","middlename":"Rena","suffix":null,"summary":"Per the NC voter file: REP voter in Stokes County since 2015.","token":"a09dbff21c93186e"},{"bio_snippet":"","biography":null,"birthdate":null,"firstname":"CARMELLE","fullname":"CARMELLE CHANDLER","lastname":"CHANDLER","middlename":null,"suffix":null,"summary":null,"token":"1xu6Nz3hGZ"},{"bio_snippet":"","biography":null,"birthdate":null,"firstname":"David","fullname":"David Chandler","lastname":"Chandler","middlename":null,"suffix":null,"summary":null,"token":"CbpJTHdAIG"},{"bio_snippet":"","biography":null,"birthdate":null,"firstname":"Gary","fullname":"Gary Chandler","lastname":"Chandler","middlename":null,"suffix":null,"summary":null,"token":"cYXDtcqeH7"},{"bio_snippet":"Judge Jayne Chandler is a life long Memphian. She is the daughter of the late Horace Chandler and Dr. Sarah Chandler. She graduated from Hamilton High School, Tennessee State University and The Thurgood Marshall School of Law at Texas Southern University. Judge Chandler has done ","biography":"Judge Jayne Chandler is a life-long Memphian. She is the daughter of the late Horace Chandler and Dr. Sarah Chandler. She graduated from Hamilton High School, Tennessee State University and The Thurgood Marshall School of Law at Texas Southern University. Judge Chandler has done additional studies at Lake Forest College, Howard University and Memphis State University.\n\n Due to the illness of her mother, Judge Chandler returned to Memphis and accepted a position as an Assistant City Prosecutor in 1994. In October of 1995, she was elected to serve as Municipal Court Judge, Division 3. A position she has held for 27 years.  Judge Chandler currently serves as Administrative Judge for the Municipal Courts.   Judge Chandler is a member of the American Bar Association; the National Bar Association and the Ben F. Jones chapter of the National Bar Association; the National Association of Women Judges; the Texas Bar Association; the Tennessee Bar Association; the Memphis Bar Association; Memphis Bar Association Fellow; an honorary member of J.U.G.S. International; Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority, Inc.; and Girlfriends, Inc. She is also a 1998 Leadership Memphis graduate. Judge Chandler is licensed to practice law in the states of Texas and Tennessee. Judge Chandler grew up in the Mississippi Boulevard Christian Church. She currently attends St. Andrew AME Church with her family. Judge Chandler is married to Daryl, an aquaponics farmer and they have a daughter, Lia who holds a drone and private pilot license.   \n\nJudge Chandler has compiled a booklet entitled \u201cTRAFFIC COP\u201d (Teenagers Resolved to Avoid Foolishness and Fatalities in Cars Caring Observant Pupils), also an activity book, \u201cIf Judge Jayne can succeed, then you can too!\u2019\n\n Judge Chandler often referred to as \u201cThe Peoples\u2019 Judge\u201d has been the recipient of many honors and awards during her distinguished legal career for her social and civic activism.  Judge Chandler also serves as a motivational speaker.  In her free time she enjoys traveling and spending quality time with her friends and family. ","birthdate":null,"firstname":"Jayne","fullname":"Jayne Chandler","lastname":"Chandler","middlename":null,"suffix":null,"summary":null,"token":"6mJXJwJ4Xl"},{"bio_snippet":"","biography":null,"birthdate":null,"firstname":"MICHAEL","fullname":"MICHAEL CHANDLER","lastname":"CHANDLER","middlename":null,"suffix":null,"summary":null,"token":"gGhpzNpUya"},{"bio_snippet":"","biography":null,"birthdate":null,"firstname":"Shane","fullname":"Shane Chandler","lastname":"Chandler","middlename":null,"suffix":null,"summary":null,"token":"jtaVFe4Wva"},{"bio_snippet":"Tharon Chandler is an independent candidate running for the U.S. Senate in Tennessee in the 2026 election.","biography":"## Current office and 2026 campaign\n\nWilliam Tharon Chandler is an independent candidate running for election to the United States Senate from Tennessee in 2026 [1]. He appears on the ballot for the general election scheduled for November 3, 2026 [1]. The race is part of the broader 2026 United States Senate election in Tennessee, which will also include a primary election on August 6, 2026 [2].\n\nChandler, who identifies as an independent, has filed with the Federal Election Commission under candidate ID S4TN00583 [3]. He is a farmer from Lawrenceburg, Tennessee, and has previously sought statewide office as both an independent and a Democratic candidate [8]. His prior political history includes four runs for the U.S. House of Representatives in Tennessee since 2002, one run in Missouri in 2008, and a bid for the Tennessee House of Representatives in 2000 [6]. In 2016, he ran as a Democrat against Marsha Blackburn for Tennessee\u2019s 7th Congressional District [8].\n\nFor the 2026 Senate race, Chandler has not provided positions on key issues covered by Vote Smart's Political Courage Test [5]. The general election will feature incumbent Senator Bill Hagerty, who is seeking a second term [4].\n\n## Background and education\n\nWilliam Tharon Chandler was born on September 14, 1967, in Lawrenceburg, Tennessee [6]. He identifies as a Baptist [6]. Chandler attended Lawrence County High School, where he earned his high school diploma [1]. He later received a bachelor's degree in German and economics from Memphis State University in 1994 [1][8].\n\nChandler also completed graduate-level coursework in education at the University of Tennessee at Martin, the University of North Alabama, and Middle Tennessee State University [1]. Additionally, he attended the University of North Alabama for his undergraduate studies, where he studied German and economics [6].\n\n## Career\n\nWilliam Tharon Chandler was born in Lawrenceburg, Tennessee [1]. He attended Lawrence County High School and earned a bachelor\u2019s degree from Memphis State University in 1994 with a major in German and economics [1][6]. He also completed graduate-level coursework and studied education at the University of Tennessee at Martin, the University of North Alabama, and Middle Tennessee State University [1].\n\nChandler served in the U.S. Army from 1991 to 1991 [1]. Professionally, he self-describes as a farmer based in Lawrenceburg [8][9].\n\n## Office history\n\nTharon Chandler has not held any elected or appointed public office [1]. He served in the U.S. Army from 1991 to 1991 [1].\n\nChandler has run for numerous offices but has not won any elections. In 2000, he was a candidate for the Tennessee House of Representatives, District 70 [6]. In 2002, he ran for the U.S. House of Representatives in Tennessee\u2019s 4th Congressional District [6]. In 2008, he was a candidate for the U.S. House of Representatives in Missouri\u2019s 7th Congressional District [6]. He ran again for the U.S. House of Representatives in Tennessee\u2019s 4th Congressional District in 2022 [6]. In 2016, Chandler ran as a Democrat for the U.S. House of Representatives in Tennessee\u2019s 7th Congressional District [7][8]. He also ran for the U.S. Senate in Tennessee in 2020 and 2024 [6].\n\nChandler is currently an independent candidate for the U.S. Senate (Class 2) in Tennessee [1]. The general election for this seat is scheduled for November 3, 2026 [2][4].\n\n## Business interests and wealth source\n\nTharon Chandler self-describes as a farmer based in Lawrenceburg, Tennessee [8]. He holds a bachelor\u2019s degree in German and economics from Memphis State University, completed in 1994 [6]. Public records indicate he served in the U.S. Army from 1991 to 1991 [1].\n\nSpecific details regarding Chandler's business ownership stakes, sales of agricultural assets, or the specific sources of family wealth are not provided in the available public records [1]. Financial disclosure filings for the 2023\u20132024 period have not been processed or made publicly available by the Federal Election Commission at this time [3].\n\n## Sources\n[1] [Tharon Chandler - Ballotpedia](https://ballotpedia.org/Tharon_Chandler)\n[2] [United States Senate election in Tennessee, 2026 - Ballotpedia](https://ballotpedia.org/United_States_Senate_election_in_Tennessee,_2026)\n[3] [THARON CHANDLER - Candidate overview - FEC.gov](https://www.fec.gov/data/candidate/S4TN00583/)\n[4] [2026 United States Senate election in Tennessee - Wikipedia](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/2026_United_States_Senate_election_in_Tennessee)\n[5] [Vote Smart | Facts For All](https://justfacts.votesmart.org/candidate/political-courage-test/48955/tharon-chandler)\n[6] [Vote Smart | Facts For All](https://justfacts.votesmart.org/candidate/biography/48955/tharon-chandler)\n[7] [Tharon Chandler - Previously held position: 7th Congressional District of Tennessee (2016), Candidate - Biography | LegiStorm](https://www.legistorm.com/person/bio/307069/Tharon_Chandler.html)\n[8] [Tharon Chandler, U.S. Senate candidate in Tennessee - Nashville Banner](https://nashvillebanner.com/2024/07/20/candidate-tharon-chandler-us-senate/)\n[9] [William \u201cTharon\u201d Chandler Archives - Nashville Banner](https://nashvillebanner.com/tag/william-tharon-chandler/)","birthdate":null,"firstname":"Tharon","fullname":"Tharon Chandler","lastname":"Chandler","middlename":null,"suffix":null,"summary":"Tharon Chandler is an independent candidate running for the U.S. Senate in Tennessee in the 2026 election.","token":"Wtft5AHJKX"},{"bio_snippet":"","biography":null,"birthdate":null,"firstname":"Tim","fullname":"Tim Chandler","lastname":"Chandler","middlename":null,"suffix":null,"summary":null,"token":"Yth50arY0F"},{"bio_snippet":"Morristown attorney (Lakeway Family Law, admitted 2009) who filed as an Independent for the Third Judicial District Circuit Court judgeship and withdrew April 8, 2026, citing the compressed timeline; former Hamblen County GOP chair and past president of Legal Aid of East Tennessee.","biography":"## Current office and 2026 campaign\n**Withdrew April 8, 2026.** Aaron J. Chapman is a Morristown attorney who filed as an Independent for the vacant Circuit Court Judge Part II seat in Tennessee's Third Judicial District \u2014 covering Greene, Hamblen, Hancock and Hawkins counties \u2014 on the August 6, 2026 ballot, then withdrew from the race on April 8, 2026, citing the compressed timeline for winding down his practice to accept the potential interim appointment and campaign for the general election [1][2]. The seat had been vacated when Judge William E. Phillips II was elevated to the Tennessee Court of Appeals in March 2026; Chapman was one of three initial candidates alongside Rogersville attorney Mark Stapleton (who was subsequently appointed interim judge by Governor Bill Lee) and Greeneville attorney Crystal Jessee (who remains on the August ballot) [2]. Because the vacancy occurred after the May 2 primary filing deadline, all three candidates ran officially as Independents in the August 6 general election [2]. Chapman said in his withdrawal statement, \"Upon much reconsideration I have found that I simply cannot be in a position to accept a potential appointment to the vacancy, pause my active practice, take further immediate efforts to wind down my practice, and effectively campaign for the August 6 election\" [2].\n\n## Background and education\nChapman has lived in Hamblen County most of his life; he is originally from Russellville and graduated from Morristown East High School with High Honors [1][3]. He earned a B.S. in Business Administration, majoring in Public Administration, from the University of Tennessee, Knoxville, and completed his J.D. at UT's College of Law, where he worked in the Legal Clinic, served as 3rd-year editor for the Tennessee Journal of Law and Policy, received the W.K. McClure Fellowship Award for International Studies, and completed coursework in International Trade Law and International Corporate Governance in Rio de Janeiro [1][3]. He was admitted to the Tennessee bar in 2009 [4].\n\n## Career\nChapman founded Lakeway Family Law in Morristown and has practiced across roughly 19 East Tennessee counties over more than 15 years, handling thousands of matters primarily in family law [1][3]. He is licensed in all Tennessee courts, the U.S. District Court for the Eastern District of Tennessee, the U.S. Court of Appeals for the Sixth Circuit and the U.S. Supreme Court [1][3]. He previously served as City Attorney for Rutledge [1]. Chapman is a Rule 31 civil and family mediator listed with the Tennessee Administrative Office of the Courts [5].\n\n## Office history\nChapman has not held elected office. He chaired the Hamblen County Republican Party from 2017 to 2019 [1]. He served as President of the Hamblen County Bar Association in 2023 and as President of the Board of Directors of Legal Aid of East Tennessee \u2014 which serves 26 East Tennessee counties \u2014 from 2022 to 2024, and currently sits on the Tennessee Bar Association's Board of Governors as the Third Judicial District's representative in the TBA House of Delegates [1][3].\n\n## Family\nChapman has been married to Lindsey since 2011; they have two children and attend First Baptist Church Morristown [1].\n\n## Sources\n[1] [Chapman seeks to succeed Phillips on Circuit Court \u2014 Rogersville Review, Mar 20 2026](https://www.therogersvillereview.com/news/article_8b8ade50-ef96-4f51-bf33-b02e93216239.html) \u2014 accessed 2026-07-18\n[2] [Chapman withdraws from Circuit Court race \u2014 Rogersville Review, Apr 9 2026](https://www.therogersvillereview.com/article_cfd9b6ca-1641-4535-93a3-c5edb9708cf7.html) \u2014 accessed 2026-07-18\n[3] [About \u2014 Aaron J. Chapman Attorney at Law (lakeway.law)](https://lakeway.law/about/) \u2014 accessed 2026-07-18\n[4] [Attorney Details for Aaron Joseph Chapman, BPR #028428 \u2014 TN Board of Professional Responsibility](https://www.tbpr.org/attorneys/028428) \u2014 accessed 2026-07-18\n[5] [Aaron Chapman \u2014 TN Administrative Office of the Courts mediator directory](https://www.tncourts.gov/programs/mediation/find-mediator/aaron-chapman) \u2014 accessed 2026-07-18\n[6] [May and August primary races appear all set \u2014 Rogersville Review, Mar 24 2026](https://www.therogersvillereview.com/news/article_8547d5f1-b98e-4143-b546-0f101d6c342a.html) \u2014 accessed 2026-07-18\n","birthdate":null,"firstname":"AARON","fullname":"AARON JOSEPH CHAPMAN","lastname":"CHAPMAN","middlename":"JOSEPH","suffix":null,"summary":"Morristown attorney (Lakeway Family Law, admitted 2009) who filed as an Independent for the Third Judicial District Circuit Court judgeship and withdrew April 8, 2026, citing the compressed timeline; former Hamblen County GOP chair and past president of Legal Aid of East Tennessee.","token":"kqkFafvYkU"},{"bio_snippet":"","biography":null,"birthdate":null,"firstname":"BEN","fullname":"BEN CHAPMAN","lastname":"CHAPMAN","middlename":null,"suffix":null,"summary":null,"token":"jcMQZYmhXA"},{"bio_snippet":"Edwin P. Chapman, a former Democratic clerk who switched to the Republican Party, is running for Alexander County Clerk of Superior Court in 2026.","biography":"Edwin P. Chapman is the Republican candidate for Alexander County Clerk of Superior Court in the 2026 North Carolina primary, appearing on the ballot for the March\u202f3,\u202f2026 Republican primary [1].\n\nChapman first entered county office when he was elected Clerk of Superior Court in November\u202f2020 as a Democrat. In June of an unspecified year, he announced a change of party affiliation, joining the Alexander County Republican Party and declaring his intention to run as a Republican in future elections [12].\n\nSince taking office, Chapman has performed the duties of the Clerk of Superior Court, which include maintaining court records, managing the flow of civil and criminal cases, and providing public access to court documents. Specific accomplishments or policy positions for his 2026 campaign have not been detailed in the available sources.\n\nChapman\u2019s campaign contact information includes an email address for voter outreach: keepchapmancsc@gmail.com, as listed on his Ballotpedia profile [1]. No phone number or dedicated campaign website was identified in the sources reviewed.\n\n## Sources\n- [1] [Edwin P. Chapman (Alexander County Clerk of Superior Court, North Carolina, candidate 2026) - Ballotpedia](https://ballotpedia.org/Edwin_P._Chapman_(Alexander_County_Clerk_of_Superior_Court,_North_Carolina,_candidate_2026))\n- [5] [Candidate Lists | NCSBE](https://www.ncsbe.gov/results-data/candidate-lists)\n- [9] [Candidate Profiles \u2013 NC Voter Guide](https://ncvoterguide.org/profiles/)\n- [12] [Chapman Switches Party Affiliation](https://860wacb.com/chapman-switches-party-affiliation/)","birthdate":null,"firstname":"Edwin","fullname":"Edwin Pope Chapman","lastname":"Chapman","middlename":"Pope","suffix":null,"summary":"Edwin P. Chapman, a former Democratic clerk who switched to the Republican Party, is running for Alexander County Clerk of Superior Court in 2026.","token":"61b52c60178956ab"},{"bio_snippet":"Micah Chapman is a Democratic candidate for Hamilton County School Board District 5, focusing on teacher support and trauma-informed education.","biography":"Micah Chapman is a Democratic candidate running for election to the Hamilton County Board of Education to represent District 5 in Tennessee [1]. He is competing against Thessela White in the Democratic primary scheduled for May 5, 2026 [1]. The district covers the Brainerd and Tyner areas [6]. Chapman resides in Washington Hills and is a lifelong Chattanooga resident [6].\n\nChapman works as the Director of Events and Outreach at The Enterprise Center, where he focuses on digital equity and community engagement [1]. He also serves as the executive pastor of Word Empowerment Church [6]. Professionally, he is a Tennessee-certified public manager and is currently pursuing a doctorate in organizational leadership [6].\n\nHis community service includes serving on the Head Start Governing Board, where he provides oversight for early childhood education programs [1]. He has held various leadership roles, including President of the Urban League of Greater Chattanooga Young Professionals, Board Chair for the City of Chattanooga Office of Family Empowerment, and Chair of the Washington Hills Community Advisory Committee [1]. Additionally, Chapman mentors young people through Project Ready and TN Achieves [1].\n\nChapman is a father of two daughters who attend Hamilton County schools [6]. He launched his campaign on a platform of \"collaboration over control,\" emphasizing transparency, educator support, and trauma-informed school practices [8]. His policy framework, referred to as the \"5T Plan,\" prioritizes transparency and accountability, support for educators through competitive pay and advisory councils, trauma-informed success via mental health resources, community togetherness, and preparing students for future careers [8].\n\nChapman has completed Ballotpedia's Candidate Connection survey for the 2026 election [1]. He participated in a panel discussion hosted by the JFK Luncheon Club alongside other Democratic candidates for the Hamilton County school board [7]. The winner of the Democratic primary is expected to win the general seat, as no Republican or independent candidates have filed to run against him [6].\n\n## Sources\n- [1] [Micah Chapman](https://ballotpedia.org/Micah_Chapman)\n- [2] [Tennessee elections, 2026 - Ballotpedia](https://ballotpedia.org/Tennessee_elections,_2026)\n- [4] [Candidate Lists | Tennessee Secretary of State](https://sos.tn.gov/elections/2026-candidate-lists)\n- [5] [2026 Election United States Senate - Tennessee - FEC.gov](https://www.fec.gov/data/elections/senate/TN/2026/)\n- [6] [School board: Micah Chapman plans to focus on teacher support, trauma-informed schools | Chattanooga Times Free Press](http://www.timesfreepress.com/news/2026/apr/05/school-board-micah-chapman-plans-to-focus-on/)\n- [7] [Democratic candidates for Hamilton County school board talk teacher retention, community involvement | Chattanooga Times Free Press](https://www.timesfreepress.com/news/2026/mar/18/democratic-candidates-for-hamilton-county-school/)\n- [8] [Micah Chapman Announces Run For Hamilton County School Board - Chattanoogan.com](https://www.chattanoogan.com/2026/3/3/515542/Micah-Chapman-Announces-Run-For.aspx)\n- [9] [Why I Support Micah Chapman\u2019s Vision For Stronger Schools In District 5 - Chattanoogan.com](https://www.chattanoogan.com/2026/4/12/517263/Why-I-Support-Micah-Chapmans-Vision.aspx)\n- [10] [School board: Thessela White hopes to support teachers, strengthen community partnerships | Chattanooga Times Free Press](http://www.timesfreepress.com/news/2026/apr/05/school-board-thessela-white-hopes-to-support/)\n- [11] [Times Opinion: Thessela White is the right choice for school board in District 5 | Chattanooga Times Free Press](http://www.timesfreepress.com/news/2026/apr/12/times-opinion-thessela-white-is-the-right-choice/)\n- [12] [15 candidates vying for five Hamilton County school board seats | Chattanooga Times Free Press](https://www.timesfreepress.com/news/2026/feb/19/15-candidates-vying-for-five-hamilton-county/)","birthdate":"Thu, 18 Jul 1991 00:00:00 GMT","firstname":"Micah","fullname":"Micah Chapman","lastname":"Chapman","middlename":null,"suffix":null,"summary":"Micah Chapman is a Democratic candidate for Hamilton County School Board District 5, focusing on teacher support and trauma-informed education.","token":"yabNcmgu6S"},{"bio_snippet":"","biography":null,"birthdate":null,"firstname":"Lisa","fullname":"Lisa Chapman-Fowler","lastname":"Chapman-Fowler","middlename":null,"suffix":null,"summary":null,"token":"nsZ9RwouYk"},{"bio_snippet":"Per the NC voter file: REP voter in Davidson County since 1984.","biography":"According to the North Carolina voter file, Sandie Tysinger Chappell is a registered voter in Davidson County, North Carolina, registered since 1984 (42 years), with party affiliation listed as Republican [1].\n\nThe voter file shows Sandie Tysinger Chappell'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 11 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 Sandie Tysinger Chappell 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":"Sandie","fullname":"Sandie Tysinger Chappell","lastname":"Chappell","middlename":"Tysinger","suffix":null,"summary":"Per the NC voter file: REP voter in Davidson County since 1984.","token":"bd497409e8c0a727"},{"bio_snippet":"Current office and 2026 campaign Myra Charles is a Democratic Party candidate running for Shelby County Clerk in Tennessee. She is seeking the office in the upcoming election cycle, with the primary scheduled for May 5, 2026, and the general election set for August 6, 2026 Ballot","biography":"## Current office and 2026 campaign\n\nMyra Charles is a Democratic Party candidate running for Shelby County Clerk in Tennessee. She is seeking the office in the upcoming election cycle, with the primary scheduled for May 5, 2026, and the general election set for August 6, 2026 ([Ballotpedia](https://ballotpedia.org/Myra_Charles)). Charles is one of several candidates vying for the position in a race where no incumbent is currently serving ([Ballotpedia](https://ballotpedia.org/Myra_Charles)).  Campaign website [https://myracharles.com/](https://myracharles.com/)\n\n### Campaign Themes and Platform\n\nCharles has outlined a platform focused on operational efficiency, transparency, and community service through her campaign website. She describes public office as \"a responsibility to serve, not a position of power,\" emphasizing a commitment to listening to community voices and building relationships across neighborhoods (per Myra Charles' campaign website). Her stated goals include improving customer service by reducing wait times for residents seeking basic services, such as tag renewals, through improved staffing and streamlined processes (per Myra Charles' campaign website).\n\nA significant portion of her platform addresses the need to modernize the Clerk's Office. Charles proposes implementing more kiosks, mobile services, extended hours, and user-friendly technological upgrades to meet contemporary needs (per Myra Charles' campaign website). She also emphasizes expanding access for diverse populations, including seniors, veterans, working families, and the growing Hispanic/Latino community, by providing translation and interpretation services where needed (per Myra Charles' campaign website).\n\n### Accountability and Transparency\n\nCharles asserts that residents should not be left in the dark regarding government operations. Her platform pledges to ensure clear, accessible information about services, fees, and timelines, while publishing regular updates so taxpayers understand how their funds are utilized (per Myra Charles' campaign website). To strengthen accountability, she plans to establish open channels for feedback, set measurable performance goals, and report progress openly, stating that integrity, service, and results will guide every decision (per Myra Charles' campaign website).\n\n### Election Context\n\nMyra Charles is listed on the ballot for the Democratic primary for Shelby County Clerk. She competes against other candidates including James Fuller, Arriell Gipson-Martin, Bob Green, LaSonya Hall, Ed Holt Jr., Bennie Smith, William Stovall, George Summers, Britney Thornton, and Mike Williams ([Ballotpedia](https://ballotpedia.org/Myra_Charles)). As of the available records, Charles has not completed Ballotpedia's Candidate Connection survey for the 2026 election cycle ([Ballotpedia](https://ballotpedia.org/Myra_Charles)). Her campaign contact information is listed as mc@myracharles.com ([Ballotpedia](https://ballotpedia.org/Myra_Charles)).\n\n## Business interests and wealth source\n\nNo statement of interest filing found as of 2026-04-25. Search the [Tennessee Ethics Commission Statement of Interest Search](https://conflict.app.tn.gov/conflict/search.htm).\n","birthdate":null,"firstname":"Myra","fullname":"Myra Charles","lastname":"Charles","middlename":null,"suffix":null,"summary":null,"token":"XoiOde00xf"},{"bio_snippet":"","biography":null,"birthdate":null,"firstname":"Ryle","fullname":"Ryle Chastain","lastname":"Chastain","middlename":null,"suffix":null,"summary":null,"token":"Y148TsPjKm"}]