[{"bio_snippet":"Matthew Patrick Clements is the Libertarian candidate for North Carolina House District 56 in the 2026 election.","biography":"Matthew Patrick Clements is the Libertarian Party candidate for the North Carolina House of Representatives, District 56, on the November 3, 2026 general election ballot [1]. The North Carolina House consists of 120 members who serve two\u2011year terms, representing roughly equal geographic districts and participating in the legislative process of drafting, debating, and voting on state laws and the state budget [12].\n\nClements has a history of running for public office in the state. In the 2018 election for the same House seat, he received 2.5% of the vote, finishing behind incumbent Democrat Verla Insko and Republican Marcus Cooke [1]. He also sought a seat on the Carrboro Town Council in 2019, running as a nonpartisan candidate and earning 2.8% of the vote in a three\u2011seat race [1]. These prior campaigns demonstrate his ongoing involvement in local and state politics.\n\nThe Libertarian primary for the 2026 House race was cancelled, allowing Clements to advance to the general election without a primary contest [1]. No publicly available sources provide details on his education, professional background, or specific policy platform for the 2026 campaign.\n\nWhile campaign\u2011specific positions and endorsements have not been documented in the available sources, Clements\u2019 repeated candidacies suggest a commitment to offering Libertarian perspectives within North Carolina\u2019s legislative arena.\n\n## Sources\n- [1] [Matthew Clements - Ballotpedia](https://ballotpedia.org/Matthew_Clements)\n- [11] [2026 Election United States House - North Carolina - District 06 - FEC.gov](https://www.fec.gov/data/elections/house/NC/06/2026/)\n- [12] [2026 North Carolina House of Representatives election - Wikipedia](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/2026_North_Carolina_House_of_Representatives_election)\n- [15] [Candidate Profiles \u2013 NC Voter Guide](https://ncvoterguide.org/profiles/)","birthdate":null,"firstname":"Matthew","fullname":"Matthew Patrick Clements","lastname":"Clements","middlename":"Patrick","suffix":null,"summary":"Matthew Patrick Clements is the Libertarian candidate for North Carolina House District 56 in the 2026 election.","token":"6b062d9d512eae97"},{"bio_snippet":"Democratic nominee for Rutherford County Commission District 19; 28-year healthcare IT professional and Rutherford County resident since 2016.","biography":"## Current office and 2026 campaign\nWilliam \"Pat\" Clements is the Democratic nominee for Rutherford County Commission District 19 in the August 6, 2026 county general election, running against independent incumbent Romel McMurry.[2][1] His campaign priorities include growth aligned with infrastructure capacity, quality job creation, affordable housing, environmental protection, education support, transportation solutions, and transparent government.[1] His campaign motto is, \"The best time to plant a tree was 20 years ago. The second best time is now.\"[1]\n\n## Background and education\nClements has been a Middle Tennessee resident since 1997 and a Rutherford County resident since 2016.[1]\n\n## Career\nClements has a 28-year career in healthcare information technology, including systems integration and information security, and remains employed full-time in the field.[1]\n\n## Sources\n[1] [Pat Clements for Rutherford County Commission 19 \u2014 clements4ruco.com](https://clements4ruco.com/) \u2014 accessed 2026-07-22\n[2] [Election Deadline: Who Qualified for 2026 RuCo Primary \u2014 WGNS Radio](https://www.wgnsradio.com/article/97847/election-deadline-who-qualified-for-2026-ruco-primary) \u2014 accessed 2026-07-22","birthdate":null,"firstname":"PAT","fullname":"PAT CLEMENTS","lastname":"CLEMENTS","middlename":null,"suffix":null,"summary":"Democratic nominee for Rutherford County Commission District 19; 28-year healthcare IT professional and Rutherford County resident since 2016.","token":"8z9bSOQNBt"},{"bio_snippet":"Current office and 2026 campaign Ralph Clements is a Democratic candidate for the North Carolina House of Representatives, District 37, which covers parts of Wake County including Fuquay Varina. He ran in the March 3, 2026 Democratic primary. Clements' campaign focused on reinves","biography":"## Current office and 2026 campaign\nRalph Clements is a Democratic candidate for the North Carolina House of Representatives, District 37, which covers parts of Wake County including Fuquay-Varina. He ran in the March 3, 2026 Democratic primary.\n\nClements' campaign focused on reinvesting in North Carolina's public schools, including increases to teacher pay and more equitable school funding. He called for the legislature to pass a state budget, establish an independent redistricting commission, and address affordability and growth planning for the rapidly expanding communities in Wake County's southern tier.\n\n## Background and education\nClements is 59 years old. He graduated from Sanderson High School in Raleigh and attended North Carolina State University, completing his degree over eight years while working as a computer scientist and serving in the National Guard.\n\n## Career\nClements built a career as a healthcare IT consultant, working primarily in Atlanta. He returned to the Triangle region in 2020 to be closer to aging parents and now lives just outside Fuquay-Varina.\n\n## Sources\n- [1] [N.C. House District 37: Ralph Clements \u2013 Indy Week](https://indyweek.com/news/n-c-house-district-37-ralph-clements-2026/)\n- [2] [Ralph Clements \u2013 General Assembly House District 37 Campaign \u2013 ralphclements.com](https://www.ralphclements.com/)\n","birthdate":null,"firstname":"Ralph","fullname":"Ralph Dowell Clements","lastname":"Clements","middlename":"Dowell","suffix":null,"summary":null,"token":"ffc6d4f8110d9eb0"},{"bio_snippet":"Republican incumbent seeking re-election in Greene County Commission District 6; agriculture teacher at Chuckey-Doak High School and farmer.","biography":"## Current office and 2026 campaign\nLarkin Clemmer, a Republican, is an incumbent Greene County commissioner seeking re-election in County Commission District 6 (three seats) on the August 6, 2026 county general ballot [1][2]. He advanced from the May 2026 Republican primary with 516 votes; the Republican nominees face Democrat John Squibb Waddle Jr. in the general election [3]. His stated priorities include managing spending, maximizing tax dollars, and \"listening to what our community needs and wants\" [1].\n\n## Background and career\nClemmer, 32, is a teacher and farmer who has taught agriculture at Chuckey-Doak High School for more than ten years [1].\n\n## Office history\nClemmer has served four years on the County Commission and is the district's only incumbent Republican; the county's official listing shows him as a current District 6 commissioner [1][2].\n\n## Sources\n[1] [Larkin Clemmer, a county commissioner running for reelection in the 6th District - Greeneville Sun](https://www.greenevillesun.com/news/local_news/larkin-clemmer-a-county-commissioner-running-for-reelection-in-the-6th-district/article_7b369dc5-f9db-4f9d-80fb-7a783d40c3d4.html) - accessed 2026-07-23\n[2] [My Commissioners - Greene County, TN](https://www.greenecountytngov.com/my-commissioners/) - accessed 2026-07-23\n[3] [County Commission Will See New And Familiar Faces After Tuesday's Primary - WGRV](https://wgrv.com/county-commission-will-see-new-and-familiar-faces-after-tuesdays-primary/) - accessed 2026-07-23","birthdate":null,"firstname":"Larkin","fullname":"Larkin Clemmer","lastname":"Clemmer","middlename":null,"suffix":null,"summary":"Republican incumbent seeking re-election in Greene County Commission District 6; agriculture teacher at Chuckey-Doak High School and farmer.","token":"phT0jNJ5EH"},{"bio_snippet":"John Ray Clemmons is a Democratic Tennessee State Representative for District 55, co-founding attorney at Clemmons & Clemons, PLLC.","biography":"## Current office and 2026 campaign\n\nJohn Ray Clemmons currently serves as a Democratic member of the Tennessee House of Representatives for District 55, having assumed office on November 4, 2014 [1]. His current term is scheduled to end on November 3, 2026 [1]. As of May 2026, Clemmons is running for re-election to represent the district in the Tennessee House of Representatives [1]. He is listed as a candidate in the Democratic primary election scheduled for August 6, 2026 [1].\n\n## Background and education\n\nJohn Ray Clemmons was born in Lebanon, Tennessee, on July 14, 1977 [2]. He later made Nashville his home city [3].\n\nClemmons earned a Bachelor of Arts degree in history from Columbia University, completing his studies there between 1995 and 1999 [3]. He subsequently attended the Cecil C. Humphreys School of Law at the University of Memphis, where he received his Juris Doctor in 2006 [3].\n\n## Career\n\nJohn Ray Clemmons was born in Lebanon, Tennessee, on July 14, 1977 [2]. He earned a Bachelor of Arts in history from Columbia University between 1995 and 1999 [3]. He subsequently attended the Cecil C. Humphreys School of Law at the University of Memphis, where he received his Juris Doctor in 2006 [3].\n\nIn his professional life prior to and alongside his legislative service, Clemmons co-founded the boutique civil litigation firm Clemmons & Clemons, PLLC, with a lifelong friend in 2013 [5]. He continues to practice law at this Nashville-based firm [5].\n\n## Office history\n\nJohn Ray Clemmons began his legislative service in the Tennessee House of Representatives on January 4, 2014, representing District 55 [4]. He assumed office formally on November 4, 2014, following a prior assumption date of January 13, 2015 noted in some records [1][2]. His current term is scheduled to end on November 3, 2026 [1].\n\nIn addition to his role as a representative, Clemmons has served as the Democratic Caucus Chair for the Tennessee State House of Representatives since 2023 [3]. He is currently running for re-election in the Democratic primary scheduled for August 6, 2026 [1].\n\n## Legislative record and accomplishments\n\nJohn Ray Clemmons has served in the Tennessee House of Representatives since assuming office on January 13, 2015 [2]. He represents District 55 and is a member of the Democratic Party [1]. In addition to his legislative duties, he practices law with the Nashville firm Clemmons & Clemons, PLLC, which he co-founded in 2013 [5].\n\nClemmons holds the position of Democratic Caucus Chair in the Tennessee State House of Representatives, a role he has held since 2023 [3]. He previously served as a Representative for District 55, succeeding Gary Odom [2]. His legislative career began after he was first elected to the chamber, with his term officially starting in early 2014 according to some records [4], though he assumed office in January 2015 [2].\n\nSpecific details regarding notable bills sponsored, specific vote records, or detailed committee assignments are not provided in the available source materials. The candidate\u2019s policy positions are not explicitly detailed in the provided texts beyond his party affiliation and leadership role within the Democratic caucus [1][3].\n\n## Business interests and wealth source\n\nJohn Ray Clemmons is an attorney and co-founder of Clemmons & Clemons, PLLC, a boutique civil litigation firm based in Nashville [5]. He established the practice in 2013 alongside his lifelong friend, J. Michael Clemons [5][11]. The firm operates from offices on Union Street in downtown Nashville and provides services in business litigation, alternative dispute resolution, and general civil litigation [6][7][9].\n\nClemmons serves as a Rule 31 Listed General Civil Mediator and has represented clients in both state and federal courts across Tennessee, including the Sixth Circuit Court of Appeals [5][10][11]. His legal practice focuses on business litigation, with Super Lawyers repeatedly recognizing him as a \"Rising Star\" in this area [6][12]. He also represents corporate and individual clients on issues such as civil rights, contracts, and banking disputes [8][11].\n\nClemmons holds a Juris Doctor from the University of Memphis Cecil C. Humphreys School of Law, having been admitted to the Tennessee Bar in May 2007 [5][10]. He previously earned a Bachelor of Arts degree in History from Columbia University in 1999 [5][10]. As a co-owner of the firm, his professional income derives from legal services provided to private clients [6][9].\n\n## Family\n\nClemmons is married to Tamara Baxt [2]. Together they have three sons named John, Finn, and Henry [3]. The family also includes two guinea pigs, Frankie and Martha [5].\n\n## Sources\n\n[1] [John Ray Clemmons - Ballotpedia](https://ballotpedia.org/John_Ray_Clemmons)\n[2] [John Ray Clemmons - Wikipedia](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/John_Ray_Clemmons)\n[3] [the facts - Vote Smart - Facts For All](https://justfacts.votesmart.org/candidate/biography/153298/john-clemmons)\n[4] [State Representative John Clemmons | BillTrack50](https://www.billtrack50.com/legislatordetail/19660)\n[5] [State Representative John Clemmons](http://www.ciclt.net/sn/leg_app/po_detail.aspx?ClientCode=slt&P_IDEO=tnsh55)\n[6] [Clemmons & Clemons, Nashville law firm](https://www.clemlawfirm.com/)\n[7] [Clemmons & Clemons, PLLC in Nashville, Tennessee](https://profiles.superlawyers.com/tennessee/nashville/lawfirm/clemmons-and-clemons-pllc/377a414d-0dc3-4ac6-a88f-9f6ade1370f1.html)\n[8] [Member Directory](https://www.tba.org/?pg=MemberDirectory&dirAction=memberDetails&dirMemberid=1848834)\n[9] [OUR FIRM | clemlawfirm](https://www.clemlawfirm.com/our-firm)\n[10] [ATTORNEYS | clemlawfirm](https://www.clemlawfirm.com/attorneys)\n[11] [About - John Ray Clemmons](https://johnrayfortennessee.com/about/)\n[12] [Top Rated Nashville, TN Business Litigation Attorney | John Ray Clemmons | Super Lawyers](https://profiles.superlawyers.com/tennessee/nashville/lawyer/john-ray-clemmons/f1f81b74-eaa1-4e31-879f-ca3dd42081c7.html)","birthdate":"Thu, 14 Jul 1977 00:00:00 GMT","firstname":"John","fullname":"John Ray Clemmons","lastname":"Clemmons","middlename":"Ray","suffix":null,"summary":"John Ray Clemmons is a Democratic Tennessee State Representative for District 55, co-founding attorney at Clemmons & Clemons, PLLC.","token":"GFc5rAVhhn"},{"bio_snippet":"Current office and 2026 campaign John Ray Clemmons is a Democratic member of the Tennessee House of Representatives representing the 55th district in West Nashville. He was first elected in 2014 by defeating incumbent Gary Odom in the Democratic primary with 54 percent of the vot","biography":"## Current office and 2026 campaign\nJohn Ray Clemmons is a Democratic member of the Tennessee House of Representatives representing the 55th district in West Nashville. He was first elected in 2014 by defeating incumbent Gary Odom in the Democratic primary with 54 percent of the vote. He ran unopposed in the 2016, 2018, and 2020 elections. He has also served as House Democratic Caucus Chair. In 2019 he ran for Nashville mayor, finishing fourth in a ten-candidate field.\n\nClemmons has focused on public education, affordable housing, and infrastructure. He was rated 92 percent by NORML in 2019. In January 2022 he publicly criticized McMinn County schools' decision to remove the Holocaust novel Maus from curriculum. He serves on and advocates for issues coming before multiple House committees.\n\n## Background and education\nClemmons was born on July 14, 1977, in Lebanon, Tennessee, and attended Lebanon High School, graduating with honors in 1995. He earned a Bachelor of Arts in history from Columbia University in 1999, where he competed on the lightweight crew team. He received his Juris Doctor from the University of Memphis Law School in 2006.\n\n## Career\nClemmons is a practicing civil litigation attorney in Nashville.\n\n## Family\nHe is married to Tamara Baxt and they have three children. The family lives in Nashville.\n\n## Sources\n- [1] [John Ray Clemmons \u2013 Wikipedia](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/John_Ray_Clemmons)\n- [2] [The Too-Early Short List for Tennessee's Next Governor \u2013 Nashville Scene](https://www.nashvillescene.com/news/citylimits/tennessee-next-potential-governor/article_afc08130-ee21-11ef-848f-e3ae60c43ea2.html)\n","birthdate":null,"firstname":"John Ray","fullname":"John Ray Clemmons","lastname":"Clemmons","middlename":null,"suffix":null,"summary":null,"token":"uTTc5CoWSo"},{"bio_snippet":"Davin D. Clemons is a native Memphian who has been committed to serving his community through various roles, including as a public servant, minister, entrepreneur, radio show host, and magazine publisher. He has a strong educational background, having obtained a B.A. from LeMoyne Owen College, an M.B.A. from The University of Arkansas, and Masters and Doctoral degrees from Memphis Theological Seminary. Clemons also has 18 years of experience as a veteran of the Memphis Police Department. He is currently running as a candidate for the Memphis City Council Super District 8 Position 2 in the upcoming election.","biography":"[https://www.davinclemons.com/](https://www.davinclemons.com/)\n\n[https://twitter.com/DavinClemons](https://twitter.com/DavinClemons)\n\n[https://www.aclu-tn.org/memphis-council-candidate-questionnaire-davin-d-clemons-answers/](https://www.aclu-tn.org/memphis-council-candidate-questionnaire-davin-d-clemons-answers/)\n\nAs a native Memphian, a fighter for equity, philanthropist, advocate and proud resident of District 6 and Super District 8 for nearly all of his life, Davin has been committed to service of the community. Whether it\u2019s through his work as a public servant as an Ordained Elder and minister, as a passionate advocate for all people, as an entrepreneur, radio show host and magazine publisher.  He's sought to help make sure Memphis was a place where people feel like they belong, are safe, and that they can thrive.\n\nDavin was born in South Memphis, graduated from Central High School, obtained his B.A. at LeMoyne Owen College, his M.B.A. at The University of Arkansas in Fayetteville, and his Masters and Doctoral Degree at Memphis Theological Seminary. \n\nDavin was a 18 year veteran for the Memphis Police Department, and a resident of District 6. Davin has seen this district and this city from every angle, and it\u2019s that unique experience and outlook, those deep roots, that make him the leader Super District 8-2 needs.","birthdate":null,"firstname":"Davin","fullname":"Davin D. Clemons","lastname":"Clemons","middlename":"D.","suffix":null,"summary":"Davin D. Clemons is a native Memphian who has been committed to serving his community through various roles, including as a public servant, minister, entrepreneur, radio show host, and magazine publisher. He has a strong educational background, having obtained a B.A. from LeMoyne Owen College, an M.B.A. from The University of Arkansas, and Masters and Doctoral degrees from Memphis Theological Seminary. Clemons also has 18 years of experience as a veteran of the Memphis Police Department. He is currently running as a candidate for the Memphis City Council Super District 8 Position 2 in the upcoming election.","token":"P0SOwS1gLs"},{"bio_snippet":"Incumbent Republican commissioner for Sequatchie County District 8; Chamber of Commerce staffer and Lone Oak volunteer firefighter seeking reelection.","biography":"## Current office and 2026 campaign\nWayne Clemons is an incumbent Republican commissioner seeking reelection to Sequatchie County Commission District 8 on the August 6, 2026 ballot.[1] He cites a balanced budget as the commission's greatest accomplishment along with expanded community outreach, and advocates managed growth through infrastructure planning and farmland protection, supporting the Heritage Farm program; he has said he does not want the county to resemble \"Pigeon Forge and Gatlinburg,\" and favors incremental tax increases over larger jumps.[1]\n\n## Background and education\nClemons is a lifelong resident of the Lone Oak area of Sequatchie County and graduated from Sequatchie County High School in 1988.[1]\n\n## Career\nHis work has included construction, factory and warehouse jobs, sales, and process serving, and he currently works for the Sequatchie County-Dunlap Chamber of Commerce.[1] He has served as a volunteer firefighter with the Lone Oak Fire Department for five years.[1]\n\n## Sources\n[1] [Candidate Interviews: Wayne Clemons \u2014 Sequatchie Post](https://www.facebook.com/61559850526176/posts/candidate-interviews-wayne-clemonswayne-clemons-r-is-running-for-reelection-to-t/122210139044328350/) \u2014 accessed 2026-07-23","birthdate":null,"firstname":"WAYNE","fullname":"WAYNE CLEMONS","lastname":"CLEMONS","middlename":null,"suffix":null,"summary":"Incumbent Republican commissioner for Sequatchie County District 8; Chamber of Commerce staffer and Lone Oak volunteer firefighter seeking reelection.","token":"8TcARYclaH"},{"bio_snippet":"Per the NC voter file: REP voter in Robeson County since 2016.","biography":"According to the North Carolina voter file, Ethan Braxton Clewis is a registered voter in Robeson County, North Carolina, registered since 2016 (10 years), with party affiliation listed as Republican [1].\n\nThe voter file shows Ethan Braxton Clewis's year of birth as 1998; 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 Ethan Braxton Clewis 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":"Ethan","fullname":"Ethan Braxton Clewis","lastname":"Clewis","middlename":"Braxton","suffix":null,"summary":"Per the NC voter file: REP voter in Robeson County since 2016.","token":"ac2bef95c961ed48"},{"bio_snippet":"","biography":null,"birthdate":null,"firstname":"Michael","fullname":"Michael Clickner Jr","lastname":"Clickner","middlename":null,"suffix":"Jr","summary":null,"token":"pebF5Vx7Bc"},{"bio_snippet":"Republican incumbent for Williamson County Commission District 12; Franklin attorney and small-business owner, on the commission since 2022.","biography":"## Current office and 2026 campaign\nBrian Clifford is a Republican incumbent seeking re-election to the Williamson County Commission from District 12 (Franklin area), a two-member district whose general-election field also includes fellow Republican Drason Beasley [1][2]. He describes himself as a Christian, husband, father, lifelong Republican, attorney, and small-business owner, and says he has consistently voted against new taxes and debt in favor of responsible spending prioritizing community safety and education [1].\n\n## Office history\nClifford was elected to the county commission representing District 12 in 2022 [1].\n\n## Sources\n[1] [Meet Brian (Vote for Clifford campaign site)](https://www.voteforclifford.com/meet-brian) \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":"Brian","fullname":"Brian Clifford","lastname":"Clifford","middlename":null,"suffix":null,"summary":"Republican incumbent for Williamson County Commission District 12; Franklin attorney and small-business owner, on the commission since 2022.","token":"wf3HW97vDK"},{"bio_snippet":"Raymond Clift is a Municipal Court Judge with General Sessions Jurisdiction. He was elected in 2006 and has been serving as a Germantown Municipal Court Judge since April 1982. Prior to his judicial career, Clift had a private law practice from 1972 to the present and worked as an Assistant Attorney General from 1970 to 1972 and as an Assistant Public Defender from 1969 to 1970. He obtained his education from the University of Memphis in 1969 and the University of Mississippi in 1963. Clift is a member of the Tennessee Municipal Judges Conference. As of September 2023, he is currently serving his term as Germantown Municipal Judge Division 1, which started in September 2022 and will end in September 2030. The profile provides a comprehensive overview of Clift's education, work history, community involvement, and history as a candidate and elected official, allowing for an objective evaluation of his capabilities.","biography":"Municipal Court Judge w/ General Sessions Jurisdiction\nYear Elected/Appointed\n2006\nPrior Judicial Experience\nGermantown Municipal Court Judge, since April 1982\n\nPrevious Employment\nPrivate Law Practice, 1972-present\n\nAssistant Attorney General, 1970-1972\n\nAssistant Public Defender, 1969-1970\n\nEducation\nUniversity of Memphis, 1969\nUniversity of Mississippi, 1963\nMembership(s)\nTennessee Municipal Judges Conference","birthdate":null,"firstname":"Raymond","fullname":"Raymond Clift","lastname":"Clift","middlename":null,"suffix":null,"summary":"Raymond Clift is a Municipal Court Judge with General Sessions Jurisdiction. He was elected in 2006 and has been serving as a Germantown Municipal Court Judge since April 1982. Prior to his judicial career, Clift had a private law practice from 1972 to the present and worked as an Assistant Attorney General from 1970 to 1972 and as an Assistant Public Defender from 1969 to 1970. He obtained his education from the University of Memphis in 1969 and the University of Mississippi in 1963. Clift is a member of the Tennessee Municipal Judges Conference. As of September 2023, he is currently serving his term as Germantown Municipal Judge Division 1, which started in September 2022 and will end in September 2030. The profile provides a comprehensive overview of Clift's education, work history, community involvement, and history as a candidate and elected official, allowing for an objective evaluation of his capabilities.","token":"7vtU4DdYfJ"},{"bio_snippet":"Rhea is a career prosecutor. She cut her teeth in the Shelby County District Attorney\u2019s office right out of law school in 1991. As an Assistant District Attorney, Rhea was part of 49 jury trials. She accepted a position as Assistant City of Bartlett Prosecutor in 2000 and became ","biography":"Rhea is a career prosecutor. She cut her teeth in the Shelby County District Attorney\u2019s office right out of law school in 1991. As an Assistant District Attorney, Rhea was part of 49 jury trials. She accepted a position as Assistant City of Bartlett Prosecutor in 2000 and became Chief Prosecutor for Bartlett in 2020. Rhea also serves as a Prosecutor for the City of Millington.\n\nRhea is active in local Republican politics. She is a member of the East Shelby Republican Club, Republican Women of Purpose, and the Shelby County Republican Women\u2019s Club where she served as President in 2021 and 2022.\n\nRhea earned her bachelor\u2019s degree from Vanderbilt and her law degree from the University of Memphis. She is a very active member of St. George\u2019s Episcopal Church where she\u2019s attended services since 1975.\n\nRhea\u2019s father, the Honorable Raymond S. Clift, Jr., served as a Germantown Municipal Judge for 40 years until his resignation due to health reasons in 2020. She\u2019s running for judge to use over 30 years\u2019 experience as a local prosecutor to keep Germantown families safe. Rhea plans to continue her father\u2019s tradition of service to Germantown.\n\nRhea is fair. She listens to both sides. In her role as a prosecutor, Rhea consults with the victims of crime to ensure their voices are heard. She has the experience and wisdom Germantown needs on the bench.  \n\nLinks:\n\nCampaign Site: [https://cliftforjudge.com/](https://cliftforjudge.com/)\n\nLinkedin Site: [https://www.linkedin.com/in/rhea-clift-8872885/](https://www.linkedin.com/in/rhea-clift-8872885/)","birthdate":null,"firstname":"Rhea","fullname":"Rhea Clift","lastname":"Clift","middlename":null,"suffix":null,"summary":null,"token":"URI9RIxBUa"},{"bio_snippet":"No public information on this candidate at this time, please contact info@ballotproject.org if you have any info.","biography":"No public information on this candidate at this time, please contact info@ballotproject.org if you have any info.","birthdate":null,"firstname":"Debra","fullname":"Debra Clifton","lastname":"Clifton","middlename":null,"suffix":null,"summary":null,"token":"Bh8xkS6EeR"},{"bio_snippet":"Sherry Clifton, the incumbent Republican Circuit Court Clerk of Grainger County, TN, is seeking re-election to the office she has held since 2010.","biography":"Sherry Clifton is a Republican candidate running for Grainger County Circuit Court Clerk in Tennessee\u2019s August 6, 2026, general election [7]. She currently holds the office she seeks, having served since 2010 [24].\n\nClifton maintains an official website for the Grainger County Circuit Court Clerk\u2019s office, where she describes her tenure as focused on \"integrity, professionalism, and transparency\" while serving citizens with \"courtesy, respect and efficiency\" [24]. The Circuit Court Clerk in Grainger County is responsible for maintaining records of the Circuit Court, General Sessions Court, and Juvenile Courts, including handling contract disputes, civil torts, domestic matters, criminal cases, landlord-tenant disputes, and traffic offenses [24].\n\nClifton\u2019s campaign includes a Facebook page titled \"Sherry Clifton for Circuit Court Clerk\" [21]. Grainger County is located in East Tennessee, with a 2020 population of 23,527 [12]. The county seat is Rutledge [12].","birthdate":null,"firstname":"Sherry","fullname":"Sherry Clifton","lastname":"Clifton","middlename":null,"suffix":null,"summary":"Sherry Clifton, the incumbent Republican Circuit Court Clerk of Grainger County, TN, is seeking re-election to the office she has held since 2010.","token":"ZPGD8ybNQ4"},{"bio_snippet":"Janelle Lilley Cline is a District Court Judge candidate for Dist 006 Seat 03 in New Hanover and Pender Counties, running for election on November 3, 2026.","biography":"## Current office and 2026 campaign\nJanelle Lilley Cline is a Republican candidate for North Carolina District Court Judge, District 6, Seat 3, in the 2026 election. District 6 serves New Hanover and Pender counties, with the district court based in Wilmington. The 2026 general election is scheduled for November 3, 2026.\n\n## Background and education\nCline earned her bachelor's degree from the University of North Carolina at Charlotte, a master's degree from the University of Maryland College Park, and her Juris Doctorate from the University of Arkansas at Little Rock Bowen School of Law.\n\n## Career\nCline began her legal career as a prosecutor with the New Hanover and Pender County District Attorney's Office. She subsequently joined the North Carolina Conference of District Attorneys, where she continued her prosecutorial work.\n\n## Family\nShe resides in Wilmington with her husband Jason Cline and their three children, Luke, Alice, and Lincoln.\n\n## Sources\n- [1] [Janelle for Judge](https://janelleforjudge.com/)","birthdate":null,"firstname":"Janelle","fullname":"Janelle Lilley Cline","lastname":"Cline","middlename":"Lilley","suffix":null,"summary":"Janelle Lilley Cline is a District Court Judge candidate for Dist 006 Seat 03 in New Hanover and Pender Counties, running for election on November 3, 2026.","token":"a7c8c699a302dba3"},{"bio_snippet":"Republican incumbent seeking re-election to Grainger County Commission District 5; first elected in 2022 and led his district's 2026 primary.","biography":"## Current office and 2026 campaign\nJesse Cline is a Republican incumbent commissioner for District 5 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 led the District 5 field in the May 2026 Republican primary with 312 votes.[1]\n\n## Office history\nCline was first elected to the commission in 2022, finishing first in District 5 voting with 236 votes, and began his term on September 1, 2022.[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] [August Primary & General Election results 2022 - Citizen Tribune](https://www.citizentribune.com/news/local/august-primary-general-election-results-2022/article_83698bc2-143f-11ed-9d59-6ba4d7266e4c.html) - accessed 2026-07-23","birthdate":null,"firstname":"Jesse","fullname":"Jesse Cline","lastname":"Cline","middlename":null,"suffix":null,"summary":"Republican incumbent seeking re-election to Grainger County Commission District 5; first elected in 2022 and led his district's 2026 primary.","token":"4IRSygjcm3"},{"bio_snippet":"Per the NC voter file: REP voter in Davidson County since 2025.","biography":"**Elizabeth Ann Clodfelter did not win the March 3, 2026 Republican primary for Davidson County Sheriff and will not appear on the November 3, 2026 general-election ballot; Richie Simmons (Richard Thomas Simmons JR) won the nomination and advances instead [3].**\n\nAccording to the North Carolina voter file, Elizabeth Ann Clodfelter is a registered voter in Davidson County, North Carolina, registered since 2025 (1 years), with party affiliation listed as Republican [1].\n\nThe voter file shows Elizabeth Ann Clodfelter's year of birth as 1966; 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 1 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 Elizabeth Ann Clodfelter 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 \u2014 2026 candidate filing lists: [March 3, 2026 primary candidate list](https://s3.amazonaws.com/dl.ncsbe.gov/Elections/2026/Candidate%20Filing/2026_primary_candidate_detail_list.pdf) and [November 3, 2026 general candidate list](https://s3.amazonaws.com/dl.ncsbe.gov/Elections/2026/Candidate%20Filing/2026_general_candidate_detail_list.pdf) (candidate appears in the primary list but not the general list)","birthdate":null,"firstname":"Elizabeth","fullname":"Elizabeth Ann Clodfelter","lastname":"Clodfelter","middlename":"Ann","suffix":null,"summary":"Per the NC voter file: REP voter in Davidson County since 2025.","token":"e9e92be90b88a6fe"},{"bio_snippet":"Terry Lynn Clodfelter is the District Attorney for North Carolina's 28th Prosecutorial District, based in Wadesboro.","biography":"## Current office and 2026 campaign\nT. Lynn Clodfelter (full legal name Terry Lynn Clodfelter) is the Republican District Attorney for Prosecutorial District 28, covering Montgomery and Stanly counties. He is the incumbent, first taking office in January 2015, and is unopposed for re-election on the November 3, 2026 general ballot; he filed for re-election on December 8, 2025, with an address in Norwood, North Carolina (Stanly County).\n\n## Background and education\nClodfelter was raised in Davidson County, North Carolina. He graduated from the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill in 1990 and earned his Juris Doctor from Campbell University School of Law in 1993.\n\n## Career\nAfter law school, Clodfelter moved to the 20th Judicial District, which at the time included Anson, Richmond, Stanly, and Union counties. He was a partner at the law firm Poisson, Poisson, Bower and Clodfelter until 2004, then established The Clodfelter Law Office in 2005. His practice focused on criminal and domestic law, with extensive trial experience throughout the judicial district. He was first sworn in as District Attorney for the 20th Judicial District (the predecessor to today's District 28) in January 2015, and has been re-elected since; the district was reorganized and renumbered as Prosecutorial District 28, covering Montgomery and Stanly counties, following a 2018 state judicial redistricting law [2][3].\n\n## Family\nClodfelter is married to Elaine and they have a daughter, Hailey.\n\n## Sources\n- [1] [District Attorney Lynn Clodfelter \u2013 NC Conference of District Attorneys](https://www.ncdistrictattorney.org/district-attorney/prosecutorial-district-28/)\n- [2] [Swearing in Ceremony for T. Lynn Clodfelter \u2013 Poisson, Poisson & Bower](https://poissonlaw.com/blog/attorneys-and-staff-attend-swearing-in-ceremony-for-t-lynn-clodfelter-as-district-attorney-for-judicial-district-20-a/)\n- [3] [New law merges Stanly, Montgomery for legal district \u2013 The Stanly News & Press](https://thesnaponline.com/2018/07/08/new-law-merges-stanly-montgomery-for-legal-district/)","birthdate":null,"firstname":"Terry","fullname":"Terry Lynn Clodfelter","lastname":"Clodfelter","middlename":"Lynn","suffix":null,"summary":"Terry Lynn Clodfelter is the District Attorney for North Carolina's 28th Prosecutorial District, based in Wadesboro.","token":"eb04753ef5975059"},{"bio_snippet":"Cathy Cloninger is the Republican incumbent Dallas Township Commissioner in Gaston County, NC, seeking re-election in 2026.","biography":"## Current office and 2026 campaign\n\nCathy Cloninger is a Republican incumbent serving as the Dallas Township Commissioner on the Gaston County Board of Commissioners in North Carolina [5]. She has filed for re-election to the position in 2026 [6]. As the current officeholder, she holds the title of Vice Chair of the board [3].\n\nCloninger states that she is running for a second term as Dallas Township Commissioner [8]. Her campaign platform emphasizes fiscal responsibility and maintaining low tax rates while preserving vital county services [8]. She has participated in public forums to discuss her plans for office, including an appearance at Wise News Network studios [4].\n\n## Background and education\n\nCathy Cloninger is a lifelong resident of Gaston County and hails from Dallas, North Carolina [5][7]. She identifies as a Republican [4][6]. Regarding her religious affiliation, she self-describes as attending Holy Commu[7].\n\nCloninger graduated from Cherryville High School [5][9]. She holds a bachelor\u2019s degree in social work from Mars Hill College [5][7].\n\n## Career\n\nCathy Cloninger is a lifelong resident of Gaston County who graduated from Cherryville High School and holds a bachelor\u2019s degree in social work from Mars Hill College [5][9]. Prior to her political career, she worked as a county employee for thirty-four years, serving as a dedicated leader in domestic violence cases from 1983 until her retirement in 2017 [5][9].\n\nCloninger resides in Dallas, North Carolina, with her husband and their two daughters and two grandchildren [7]. She self-describes as a Republican and has established a campaign website to outline her platform for public office [8].\n\n## Office history\n\nCathy Cloninger currently serves as a Commissioner for Dallas Township on the Gaston County Board of Commissioners [5]. She is an incumbent who previously ran for this seat in 2022 [2]. In 2026, she is running for re-election to the position [1]. As of May 2026, she holds the title of Vice Chair of the Gaston County Board of Commissioners [3].\n\nCloninger\u2019s professional background includes thirty-four years of service to Gaston County citizens in domestic violence advocacy, from 1983 until her retirement as a county employee in 2017 [5]. She holds a bachelor\u2019s degree in Social Work from Mars Hill College and is a graduate of Cherryville High School [5].\n\n## Legislative record and accomplishments\n\nAs an incumbent commissioner for Dallas Township, Cloninger has served as Vice Chair of the Gaston County Board of Commissioners [3]. Her legislative record includes participating in ribbon-cutting ceremonies for local infrastructure and educational facilities, such as the Mountain Island Educational State Forest\u2019s Laura Shidal Visitor and Interpretive Center, alongside state officials including State Rep. John Torbett, State Sen. Ted Alexander, and North Carolina Agriculture Commissioner Steve Troxler [3].\n\nCloninger self-describes her policy focus as maintaining fiscal responsibility among county departments to keep tax rates low while preserving vital services for citizens [8]. She states that she intends to continue being responsive to taxpayer concerns and complaints during a potential second term [8]. Her platform emphasizes representation and fiscal stewardship, though specific bill numbers sponsored or detailed committee assignments are not provided in the available sources [1], [7].\n\n## Business interests and wealth source\n\nCathy Cloninger\u2019s professional background is rooted in public service rather than private business ownership or wealth accumulation. She worked for Gaston County for thirty-four years as a leader in domestic violence services, retiring from her position as a county employee in 2017 [5][9]. Her career history does not indicate ownership stakes in commercial enterprises, sales of businesses, or independent sources of significant personal wealth beyond her government salary.\n\nFinancial disclosure details regarding specific assets, income levels, or business holdings are not provided in the available source material for this candidate [1][2]. Voters seeking detailed financial disclosures must consult official county filing records, as the current biographical summaries focus on her tenure as a commissioner and her platform priorities rather than her personal financial portfolio [7][8].\n\n## Family\n\nCathy Cloninger self-describes as a lifelong resident of Gaston County who lives in Dallas, North Carolina [5]. She states that she resides with her husband and their two daughters and two grandchildren [7]. Additionally, sources indicate that she attends Holy Communion [7].\n\n## Sources\n[1] [Cathy Cloninger (Gaston County Board of Commissioners Dallas Township, North Carolina, candidate 2026) - Ballotpedia](https://ballotpedia.org/Cathy_Cloninger_(Gaston_County_Board_of_Commissioners_Dallas_Township,_North_Carolina,_candidate_2026))\n[2] [Cathy Cloninger (Gaston County Board of Commissioners Dallas Township, North Carolina, candidate 2022) - Ballotpedia](https://ballotpedia.org/Cathy_Cloninger_(Gaston_County_Board_of_Commissioners_Dallas_Township,_North_Carolina,_candidate_2022))\n[3] [Gaston County Board of Commissioners Vice Chair Cathy Cloninger joined State Rep. John Torbett, State Sen. Ted Alexander and North Carolina Agriculture Commissioner Steve Troxler on Wednesday in celebrating the ribbon cutting at the Mountain Island](https://www.facebook.com/GastonCountyGov/posts/gaston-county-board-of-commissioners-vice-chair-cathy-cloninger-joined-state-rep/1163692592610134/)\n[4] [Another candidate, Cathy Cloninger the Dallas Township ...](https://www.facebook.com/WiseNewsNetwork/posts/another-candidate-cathy-cloninger-the-dallas-township-incumbent-commissioner-has/883310874445677/)\n[5] [Staff Directory \u2022 Cathy Cloninger](https://www.gastongov.com/directory.aspx?EID=430)\n[6] [Cathy Cloninger, Running For Dallas Township Commissioner, Republican Incumbent 2026 - Wise News Network](https://www.wisenewsnetwork.com/stories/cathy-cloninger-running-for-dallas-township-commissioner-republican-incumbent-2026,4696)\n[7] [Cathy Cloninger platform & website | Gaston County Commissioner, Dallas Township](https://branch.vote/races/2026-north-carolina-general-election-nc-state-county-commissioner-nc-gaston-county-district-dallas/candidates/cathy-cloninger)\n[8] [Cathy Cloninger](https://www.cathycloninger.com/)\n[9] [Staff Directory \u2022 Cathy Cloninger](https://www.gastongov.com/Directory.aspx?EID=430)","birthdate":null,"firstname":"Cathy","fullname":"Cathy Mabry Cloninger","lastname":"Cloninger","middlename":"Mabry","suffix":null,"summary":"Cathy Cloninger is the Republican incumbent Dallas Township Commissioner in Gaston County, NC, seeking re-election in 2026.","token":"b12a2a16bc817144"}]