[{"bio_snippet":"Per the NC voter file: REP voter in Pender County since 2006.","biography":"## Current office and 2026 campaign\n\nJoseph Anthony Cina ran as the Republican candidate for Pender County Board of Commissioners District 01 in the March 3, 2026 primary but did not advance, receiving 1632 votes to Shayne Frey's 4501, per North Carolina State Board of Elections certified primary results [1]. Joseph Anthony Cina will not appear on the November 3, 2026 general-election ballot for this race.\n\nAccording to the North Carolina voter file, Joseph Anthony Cina is a registered voter in Pender County, North Carolina, registered since 2006 (20 years), with party affiliation listed as Republican [2].\n\nThe voter file shows Joseph Anthony Cina's year of birth as 1978; 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 8 elections voted in since 2018, 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 Joseph Anthony Cina can reach ballotproject.org with corrections or additions.\n\n## Sources\n[1] North Carolina State Board of Elections, certified March 3, 2026 primary results, PENDER County precinct-level results (`PENDER_PRECINCT_SORT.txt`), https://s3.amazonaws.com/dl.ncsbe.gov/ENRS/2026_03_03/results_precinct_sort/PENDER_PRECINCT_SORT.txt \u2014 accessed 2026-07-21\n\n[2] [North Carolina State Board of Elections \u2014 Voter Search](https://vt.ncsbe.gov/RegLkup/)\n\n[3] North Carolina State Board of Elections voter history file (`ncvhis_Statewide`), published at [dl.ncsbe.gov](https://dl.ncsbe.gov/)","birthdate":null,"firstname":"Joseph","fullname":"Joseph Anthony Cina","lastname":"Cina","middlename":"Anthony","suffix":null,"summary":"Per the NC voter file: REP voter in Pender County since 2006.","token":"fa4244c65869e421"},{"bio_snippet":"Per the NC voter file: REP voter in Caswell County since 2007.","biography":"## Current office and 2026 campaign\n\nElin Jeannine Armeau Claggett ran as the Republican candidate for Caswell County Board of Commissioners At-Large (Unexpired) in the March 3, 2026 primary but did not advance, receiving 632 votes to Randy D. Simmons's 974, per North Carolina State Board of Elections certified primary results [1]. Elin Jeannine Armeau Claggett will not appear on the November 3, 2026 general-election ballot for this race.\n\nAccording to the North Carolina voter file, Elin Jeannine Armeau Claggett is a registered voter in Caswell County, North Carolina, registered since 2007 (19 years), with party affiliation listed as Republican [2].\n\nThe voter file shows Elin Jeannine Armeau Claggett's year of birth as 1954; NC publishes only the year of birth in its bulk voter export, so day and month are not part of the public record [2].\n\nThe voter history file shows 11 elections voted in since 2016, most recently the 2026-03-03 primary election [3].\n\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 Elin Jeannine Armeau Claggett can reach ballotproject.org with corrections or additions.\n\n## Sources\n[1] North Carolina State Board of Elections, certified March 3, 2026 primary results, CASWELL County precinct-level results (`CASWELL_PRECINCT_SORT.txt`), https://s3.amazonaws.com/dl.ncsbe.gov/ENRS/2026_03_03/results_precinct_sort/CASWELL_PRECINCT_SORT.txt \u2014 accessed 2026-07-21\n\n[2] [North Carolina State Board of Elections \u2014 Voter Search](https://vt.ncsbe.gov/RegLkup/)\n\n[3] North Carolina State Board of Elections voter history file (`ncvhis_Statewide`), published at [dl.ncsbe.gov](https://dl.ncsbe.gov/)","birthdate":null,"firstname":"Elin","fullname":"Elin Jeannine Armeau Claggett","lastname":"Claggett","middlename":"Jeannine Armeau","suffix":null,"summary":"Per the NC voter file: REP voter in Caswell County since 2007.","token":"db27861d686a339e"},{"bio_snippet":"Per the NC voter file: DEM voter in Forsyth County since 1991.","biography":"## Current office and 2026 campaign\nHoward Samuel Claggett ran as a Democratic candidate in the March 3, 2026 primary for Forsyth County Board Of Education District 01, finishing 6th of 6 Democratic candidates with 1,442 votes. The top 2 advanced to the November 3, 2026 general election, and Howard Samuel Claggett was not among them, per the NC State Board of Elections' official precinct-level primary results [1].\n\nAccording to the North Carolina voter file, Howard Samuel Claggett is a registered voter in Forsyth County, North Carolina, registered since 1991 (35 years), with party affiliation listed as Democratic [2].\n\nThe voter file shows Howard Samuel Claggett'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 [2].\n\nThe voter history file shows 8 elections voted in since 2016, 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 Howard Samuel Claggett can reach ballotproject.org with corrections or additions.\n\n## Sources\n[1] [March 3, 2026 primary official precinct-level results \u2014 NC State Board of Elections](https://s3.amazonaws.com/dl.ncsbe.gov/ENRS/2026_03_03/results_precinct_sort/FORSYTH_PRECINCT_SORT.txt) \u2014 accessed 2026-07-23\n\n[2] [North Carolina State Board of Elections \u2014 Voter Search](https://vt.ncsbe.gov/RegLkup/)\n\n[3] North Carolina State Board of Elections voter history file (`ncvhis_Statewide`), published at [dl.ncsbe.gov](https://dl.ncsbe.gov/)","birthdate":null,"firstname":"Howard","fullname":"Howard Samuel Claggett","lastname":"Claggett","middlename":"Samuel","suffix":null,"summary":"Per the NC voter file: DEM voter in Forsyth County since 1991.","token":"19e98b06ca9c94ae"},{"bio_snippet":"Mike Clampitt was a Republican North Carolina state representative for District\u202f119 who served from 2017\u20112019 and 2021\u20112026, focusing on public safety and western\u2011NC issues before his death in March\u202f2026.","biography":"**Passed away 2026-03-18.** Rep. Mike Clampitt died of leukemia at Duke University Hospital on March 18, 2026 [7][14].\n\nJames Michael \"Mike\" Clampitt (February\u202f17,\u202f1955\u202f\u2013\u202fMarch\u202f18,\u202f2026) was a Republican member of the North Carolina House of Representatives for District\u202f119, which covers parts of Swain, Jackson and Transylvania counties in western North Carolina.  As a state representative, he participated in the legislative process, voted on bills, and served on a range of committees that shape state policy, including appropriations, public safety, and tribal affairs [2][7].\n\nClampitt earned an associate degree in fire science and technology from Rowan\u2011Cabarrus Community College in 1976 and began a career in public safety.  He served as a volunteer firefighter, a deputy sheriff in Forsyth County, and then spent 27\u202fyears with the Charlotte Fire Department, rising to the rank of captain before retiring in 2004.  Simultaneously, he directed fire\u2011rescue training at Central Piedmont Community College, where he helped develop a swift\u2011water rescue program for the Nantahala River [14][10].\n\nAfter his fire\u2011service career, Clampitt worked as the House Assistant Sergeant at Arms (2013\u20112014) before first being elected to the North Carolina House in 2016.  He served a term from 2017\u20112019, was defeated, and then won the seat again in 2020, serving from January\u202f1,\u202f2021 until his death in March\u202f2026.  During his tenure he chaired the Families, Children, and Aging Policy Committee and the Federal Relations and American Indian Affairs Committee, and held vice\u2011chair positions on the Appropriations Committee on Justice and Public Safety and the Wildlife Resources Committee.  He also served on the Education\u2011Community Colleges Committee and the Regulatory Reform Committee, among others [2][7].\n\nClampitt was known for his focus on public\u2011safety issues, support for first responders, and advocacy for western\u2011North\u2011Carolina recovery after Hurricane\u202fHelene.  He earned a 90\u202f% rating from the NC Values Coalition and, in a notable bipartisan effort, co\u2011sponsored Governor Roy Cooper\u2019s 2018 budget despite party differences [7].  He was a member of the Sons of Confederate Veterans and, according to public records, appeared on the Oath Keepers membership roster from at least 2014, a fact reported by multiple news outlets [7].\n\nIn the 2026 election cycle, Clampitt won the Republican primary for District\u202f119 with 56.8\u202f% of the vote but died of leukemia on March\u202f18,\u202f2026, before the November general election.  His death created a vacancy; local Republican leaders selected Anna Ferguson as his replacement on the ballot, and the governor will appoint a successor to finish the term [2][18][19].\n\nClampitt\u2019s long\u2011standing service\u2014spanning fire\u2011department leadership, legislative work, and community involvement\u2014left a legacy of dedication to his mountain districts and to North Carolina\u2019s public\u2011safety institutions.\n\n## Sources\n- [2] [Mike Clampitt - Ballotpedia](https://ballotpedia.org/Mike_Clampitt)\n- [7] [Mike Clampitt - Wikipedia](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Mike_Clampitt)\n- [10] [Vote Smart | Facts For All](https://justfacts.votesmart.org/candidate/biography/136386/mike-clampitt)\n- [14] [James Clampitt Obituary (2026) - Bryson City, NC - The Smoky Mountain Times](https://www.legacy.com/us/obituaries/thesmokymountaintimes/name/james-clampitt-obituary?id=61159201)\n- [18] [Republicans select replacement for late Rep. Clampitt](https://smokymountainnews.com/news/item/41174-republicans-select-replacement-for-late-rep-clampitt)\n- [19] [Challenger to late state Rep. Clampitt succeeds him in office](https://spectrumlocalnews.com/nc/charlotte/news/2026/04/13/anna-ferguson-nc-rep-clampitt)","birthdate":null,"firstname":"James","fullname":"James Michael Clampitt","lastname":"Clampitt","middlename":"Michael","suffix":null,"summary":"Mike Clampitt was a Republican North Carolina state representative for District\u202f119 who served from 2017\u20112019 and 2021\u20112026, focusing on public safety and western\u2011NC issues before his death in March\u202f2026.","token":"52bbc94ba899f73d"},{"bio_snippet":"","biography":null,"birthdate":null,"firstname":"Ronda","fullname":"Ronda Clanton","lastname":"Clanton","middlename":null,"suffix":null,"summary":null,"token":"ER0oEHldHN"},{"bio_snippet":"","biography":null,"birthdate":null,"firstname":"Jake","fullname":"Jake Clapper","lastname":"Clapper","middlename":null,"suffix":null,"summary":null,"token":"rrnQPPNNcR"},{"bio_snippet":"Links: https://ballotpedia.org/Renarda Clariett https://ballotpedia.org/Renarda Clariett Commercial Appeal Article: Commercial Appeal https://www.commercialappeal.com/story/news/politics/elections/2024/04/16/tennessee elections 2024 memphis primary/73216106007/","biography":"\nLinks:\n\n[https://ballotpedia.org/Renarda_Clariett](https://ballotpedia.org/Renarda_Clariett)\n\nCommercial Appeal Article: [Commercial Appeal](https://www.commercialappeal.com/story/news/politics/elections/2024/04/16/tennessee-elections-2024-memphis-primary/73216106007/)","birthdate":null,"firstname":"Renarda","fullname":"Renarda Renee Clariett","lastname":"Clariett","middlename":"Renee","suffix":null,"summary":null,"token":"RAOJpxJta0"},{"bio_snippet":"","biography":null,"birthdate":null,"firstname":"Chip","fullname":"Chip Clark","lastname":"Clark","middlename":null,"suffix":null,"summary":null,"token":"13Whc7Tleo"},{"bio_snippet":"Republican candidate for Cumberland County Commission District 3; retired civil engineer and executive manager, longtime Homesteads resident, recently appointed to the county Board of Equalization.","biography":"## Current office and 2026 campaign\nCraig Clark is a Republican candidate for the Cumberland County Commission in the 3rd District, which elects two commissioners [1][3]. He advanced from the May 5, 2026 county primary (about 48 percent) to the August 6 general election, along with fellow Republican Karen Shanks (about 50 percent) [3]. His campaign emphasizes disciplined stewardship of tax dollars, open government and \"zero backroom deals,\" and \"sensible\" growth grounded in faith-and-family values; he describes himself as an experienced project manager rather than a politician [1].\n\n## Background and education\nClark describes himself as a family man and longtime resident of the Homesteads community in Cumberland County who came from a modest upbringing [1].\n\n## Career\nClark is a retired civil engineer and executive manager with more than 30 years of experience managing teams and solving public-works problems [1].\n\n## Office history\nIn May 2026 the County Commission appointed Clark to the Cumberland County Board of Equalization, a seat added to meet a state requirement that the county's board have six members because of the city of Crossville's population; the appointment runs through April 30, 2028 [2].\n\n## Sources\n[1] [Craig Clark for District 3 \u2014 campaign website](https://craigclark-district3.com/) \u2014 accessed 2026-07-23\n[2] [Craig Clark Appointed to Cumberland County Board of Equalization \u2014 102.5 WOW Country](https://1025wowcountry.com/2026/05/18/craig-clark-appointed-to-cumberland-county-board-of-equalization/) \u2014 accessed 2026-07-23\n[3] [Cumberland County primary results, May 5, 2026 \u2014 The UC Now](https://theucnow.com/2026/05/05/wyatt-trustee-kerley-register-of-deeds-advance-in-cumberland/) \u2014 accessed 2026-07-23","birthdate":null,"firstname":"CRAIG","fullname":"CRAIG CLARK","lastname":"CLARK","middlename":null,"suffix":null,"summary":"Republican candidate for Cumberland County Commission District 3; retired civil engineer and executive manager, longtime Homesteads resident, recently appointed to the county Board of Equalization.","token":"WI1hHI4kqg"},{"bio_snippet":"","biography":null,"birthdate":null,"firstname":"Dennis","fullname":"Dennis Clark","lastname":"Clark","middlename":null,"suffix":null,"summary":null,"token":"Hnd71mXr0t"},{"bio_snippet":"Dennis Clark is an independent candidate for Tennessee's 9th Congressional District and a Chattanooga City Council member.","biography":"## Current office and 2026 campaign\n\nDennis Jeffrey Clark is an independent candidate running for election to the U.S. House of Representatives to represent Tennessee's 9th Congressional District [1]. He declared his candidacy for the general election scheduled for November 3, 2026 [2]. The primary election for this race is set to occur on August 6, 2026 [1].\n\nClark has established a principal campaign committee designated as \"DENNIS CLARK FOR TENNESSEE,\" with its mailing address in Memphis, Tennessee [3]. Another committee, the \"DENNIS CLARK FOR CONGRESS CAMPAIGN COMMITTEE,\" is also active, listing an address in Arlington, Tennessee, and naming Clark himself as treasurer [4]. As of the provided records, the principal campaign committee reported total receipts of $9,990.83 and total individual contributions of $402.00 [3].\n\nClark self-describes as a lifelong resident of Chattanooga, Tennessee, with roots in the East Chattanooga and Brainerd community [6]. He is a graduate of the Chattanooga School for the Arts and Sciences and studied political science at Middle Tennessee State University [6]. Clark has previously served as a candidate for U.S. House in Tennessee's 9th District during the 2022 general election [5].\n\n## Background and education\n\nDennis Clark is a lifelong resident of Chattanooga, Tennessee [6]. He has deep roots in the East Chattanooga and Brainerd community [6].\n\nClark is a graduate of the Chattanooga School for the Arts and Sciences [6]. He studied political science at Middle Tennessee State University [6].\n\n## Career\n\nDennis Clark is a lifelong resident of Chattanooga, Tennessee, with roots in the East Chattanooga and Brainerd community [6]. He is a graduate of the Chattanooga School for the Arts and Sciences and studied political science at Middle Tennessee State University [6]. Over the past 20 years, he has worked in community development, nonprofit management, and business [6].\n\nHe previously ran for election to the U.S. House to represent Tennessee's 9th Congressional District in the general election held on November 8, 2022 [5]. In March 2025, Clark defeated incumbent Isiah Hester and other candidates to win a seat on the Chattanooga City Council for District 5 [7].\n\n## Office history\n\nDennis Clark ran as an independent candidate for the U.S. House of Representatives in Tennessee\u2019s 9th Congressional District during the 2022 general election [5]. He established a principal campaign committee, the Dennis Clark for Congress Campaign Committee, to support this bid [4].\n\nClark is currently running as an independent candidate for the same seat in the 2026 general election, which is scheduled for November 3, 2026 [1]. He has formed a new principal campaign committee, Dennis Clark for Tennessee, with Alberteen Young serving as treasurer [3].\n\n## Business interests and wealth source\n\nDennis Clark self-describes as having built a reputation over 20 years in community development, nonprofit management, and business [6]. He is a lifelong resident of Chattanooga, Tennessee, with roots in the East Chattanooga and Brainerd communities [6]. Specific details regarding his ownership stakes, sales of businesses, or the source of family wealth are not provided in available records.\n\nCampaign finance disclosures indicate that Clark has established principal campaign committees to support his candidacy for Tennessee's 9th Congressional District. The committee \"DENNIS CLARK FOR TENNESSEE\" reported total receipts of $9,902.83 and total individual contributions of $402.00 [3]. Another committee, the \"DENNIS CLARK FOR CONGRESS CAMPAIGN COMMITTEE,\" lists Clark as treasurer but does not have financial data available for the 2023\u20132024 cycle in public records [4].\n\n## Sources\n[1] [Dennis Clark (Tennessee congressional candidate) - Ballotpedia](https://ballotpedia.org/Dennis_Clark_(Tennessee_congressional_candidate))\n[2] [Dennis Jeffrey Clark (Tennessee congressional candidate) - Ballotpedia](https://ballotpedia.org/Dennis_Jeffrey_Clark_(Tennessee_congressional_candidate))\n[3] [DENNIS CLARK FOR TENNESSEE - committee overview - FEC.gov](https://www.fec.gov/data/committee/C00749606/)\n[4] [DENNIS CLARK FOR CONGRESS CAMPAIGN COMMITTEE - committee overview - FEC.gov](https://www.fec.gov/data/committee/C00823419/)\n[5] [Vote-USA | Dennis Clark | Candidate for U.S. House 9th District, Tennessee | November 8, 2022 Tennessee General Election](https://vote-usa.org/Intro.aspx?State=TN&Id=TNClarkDennis1)\n[6] [MEET COUNCILMAN CLARK | City Council | D5](https://www.dennisclark.org/meet-dennis)\n[7] [DECISION 2025: Dennis Clark defeats incumbent to win Chattanooga City Council District 5 seat](https://www.local3news.com/local-news/decision-2025-dennis-clark-defeats-incumbent-to-win-chattanooga-city-council-district-5-seat/article_9539667c-e333-11ef-b0f0-8ff27c8b7300.html)","birthdate":null,"firstname":"Dennis","fullname":"Dennis Clark","lastname":"Clark","middlename":null,"suffix":null,"summary":"Dennis Clark is an independent candidate for Tennessee's 9th Congressional District and a Chattanooga City Council member.","token":"2nv2GpUSrL"},{"bio_snippet":"Sitting Unicoi County commissioner for the 3rd District, running for re-election unopposed for one of the district's three seats in 2026.","biography":"## Current office and 2026 campaign\nGina Wilson Clark is a sitting member of the Unicoi County Commission representing the 3rd District and is one of three Republican nominees on the August 6, 2026 county general ballot for the district's three seats, an uncontested race with three candidates for three seats [1][2].\n\n## Office history\nClark is listed among the current Unicoi County commissioners for the 3rd District, with an address in Unicoi [2].\n\n## Sources\n[1] [Official Ballot, State and County General Election, Unicoi County, August 6, 2026](https://unicoivotes.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/05/COUNTY-GENERAL.pdf) - accessed 2026-07-23\n[2] [Unicoi County Commissioners](https://unicoicountytn.com/county-commissioners/) - accessed 2026-07-23","birthdate":null,"firstname":"GINA","fullname":"GINA WILSON CLARK","lastname":"CLARK","middlename":"WILSON","suffix":null,"summary":"Sitting Unicoi County commissioner for the 3rd District, running for re-election unopposed for one of the district's three seats in 2026.","token":"3OrV8Z7xNW"},{"bio_snippet":"","biography":null,"birthdate":null,"firstname":"JAMES","fullname":"JAMES DARWIN CLARK","lastname":"CLARK","middlename":"DARWIN","suffix":null,"summary":null,"token":"oI6XTHod5k"},{"bio_snippet":"Per the NC voter file: REP voter in Scotland County since 2010.","biography":"According to the North Carolina voter file, Jason Alan Clark is a registered voter in Scotland County, North Carolina, registered since 2010 (16 years), with party affiliation listed as Republican [1].\n\nThe voter file shows Jason Alan Clark's year of birth as 1981; 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 Jason Alan Clark 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":"Jason","fullname":"Jason Alan Clark","lastname":"Clark","middlename":"Alan","suffix":null,"summary":"Per the NC voter file: REP voter in Scotland County since 2010.","token":"ae2402010cd9ae25"},{"bio_snippet":"Per the NC voter file: DEM voter in Richmond County since 2010.","biography":"> **Status update.** Kevin Roy Clark lost the Democratic primary for U.S. House District 8, placing second among three candidates, to Colby Watson, 14,167 votes to 18,272 (March 3, 2026); Watson advances to the November 3, 2026 general election [3].\n\nAccording to the North Carolina voter file, Kevin Roy Clark is a registered voter in Richmond County, North Carolina, registered since 2010 (16 years), with party affiliation listed as Democratic [1].\n\nThe voter file shows Kevin Roy Clark's year of birth as 1954; 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 Kevin Roy Clark 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 primary results by precinct (results_pct_20260303, dl.ncsbe.gov) -- accessed 2026-07-24; US House of Representatives District 08 (DEM): Colby Watson 18,272, Kevin Clark 14,167, Jesse Oppenheim 5,693.","birthdate":null,"firstname":"Kevin","fullname":"Kevin Roy Clark","lastname":"Clark","middlename":"Roy","suffix":null,"summary":"Per the NC voter file: DEM voter in Richmond County since 2010.","token":"ecd390bc0426b70e"},{"bio_snippet":"Democratic nominee for Rutherford County Commission District 21, an educator with a Vanderbilt doctorate and a long career at MTSU.","biography":"## Current office and 2026 campaign\n\nLaura Blackwell Clark is the Democratic nominee for Rutherford County Commission District 21 on the August 6, 2026 county general ballot, running for a seat being vacated by departing incumbent Chantho Sourinho [1][2]. In the May 5, 2026 Democratic primary she defeated Ashley Benkarski, receiving 250 votes to Benkarski's 210, and advances to the general election against Republican Jeff Lloyd [2]. Clark describes her campaign priorities as opposing expansion of Middle Point Landfill, increasing competitive salaries for educators and law enforcement, promoting affordable housing through public-private partnerships, supporting smart-growth initiatives under Plan Rutherford, and strengthening county-city collaboration [1]. She frames her approach as \"listening to the residents of District 21 and then, if elected, being the voice of District 21 on the Rutherford County Commission\" [1].\n\n## Background and education\n\nClark earned a doctorate in educational leadership and policy from Vanderbilt University [1]. She is a native Memphian and has been a Rutherford County resident since 2006 [1].\n\n## Career\n\nClark's professional background spans teaching, school administration, and higher education. She served as a professor and administrator at Middle Tennessee State University (MTSU), where she has led the PK-12 Collaborative professional development program since 2015 [1].\n\n## Office history\n\nClark serves on the state board of Tennessee Teachers of English to Speakers of Other Languages, and as a board member of MTSU's American Democracy Project she has conducted voter-registration drives and trained students in advocacy [1]. She joined the Rutherford Neighborhood Alliance in 2024 [1].\n\n## Family\n\nClark is a mother and grandmother and a member of St. Rose of Lima Catholic Church in Murfreesboro [1].\n\n## Sources\n\n[1] [Home \u2014 Laura Clark for Rutherford County (campaign site)](https://lauraclark4ruco.com/) \u2014 accessed 2026-07-22\n[2] [Rutherford County Voters Shake Up Local Leadership In Primary Election \u2014 WGNS Radio](https://www.wgnsradio.com/article/99257/live-may-5th-rutherford-county-primary-election-results-and-coverage-tonight-beginning-at-7pm) \u2014 accessed 2026-07-22","birthdate":null,"firstname":"LAURA","fullname":"LAURA BLACKWELL CLARK","lastname":"CLARK","middlename":"BLACKWELL","suffix":null,"summary":"Democratic nominee for Rutherford County Commission District 21, an educator with a Vanderbilt doctorate and a long career at MTSU.","token":"ptZVXuMIsL"},{"bio_snippet":"Linda Clark is a candidate for Republican State Executive Committeewoman in Tennessee.","biography":"## Current office and 2026 campaign\n\nLinda Clark is a Republican candidate for Tennessee State Executive Committeewoman in District 15 [1]. She has filed to run in the 2026 Republican primary for this office, with the qualifying deadline occurring on March 10, 2026 [1]. On her campaign website, Clark self-describes as a supporter of the Republican Party platform, which she states is centered on stimulating economic growth, protecting constitutionally-guaranteed freedoms, ensuring election integrity, and maintaining national security [2].\n\n## Sources\n[1] [Candidate Lists | Tennessee Secretary of State](https://sos.tn.gov/elections/2026-candidate-lists)\n[2] [Linda Clark \u2013 TN GOP State Executive Committeewoman ...](https://lkclark.com/)","birthdate":null,"firstname":"Linda","fullname":"Linda Clark","lastname":"Clark","middlename":null,"suffix":null,"summary":"Linda Clark is a candidate for Republican State Executive Committeewoman in Tennessee.","token":"7D7ylm0MVS"},{"bio_snippet":"Lois Andrea Clark is listed as a candidate for County School Board District 02 in the 2026 North Carolina elections.","biography":"## Current office and 2026 campaign\nLois Andrea Clark is the Democratic candidate for Washington County Board of Education, District 2, in the 2026 election. She won her primary and is running unopposed in the November general election.\n\n## Sources\n- [1] [Meet your Washington County Candidates for the 2026 Election \u2013 WCTI12](https://wcti12.com/elections/local/meet-your-washington-county-candidates-for-the-2026-election)","birthdate":null,"firstname":"Lois","fullname":"Lois Andrea Clark","lastname":"Clark","middlename":"Andrea","suffix":null,"summary":"Lois Andrea Clark is listed as a candidate for County School Board District 02 in the 2026 North Carolina elections.","token":"45eb0f9e3186d3d5"},{"bio_snippet":"Terence William Clark served on the County Commission; however, provided sources refer to unrelated individuals named Terrence Clarke or Terence Clark.","biography":"Terence William Clark is a Democratic candidate for the Iredell County Board of Commissioners in the 2026 general election.","birthdate":null,"firstname":"Terence","fullname":"Terence William Clark","lastname":"Clark","middlename":"William","suffix":null,"summary":"Terence William Clark served on the County Commission; however, provided sources refer to unrelated individuals named Terrence Clarke or Terence Clark.","token":"b70a2f405d3f75d7"},{"bio_snippet":"","biography":null,"birthdate":null,"firstname":"Timothy","fullname":"Timothy A. Clark","lastname":"Clark","middlename":"A.","suffix":null,"summary":null,"token":"M9Ypio7EMD"}]