[{"bio_snippet":"","biography":null,"birthdate":null,"firstname":"Issac","fullname":"Issac Collins","lastname":"Collins","middlename":null,"suffix":null,"summary":null,"token":"vXK3DncFyN"},{"bio_snippet":"James \"Slim\" Collins Jr., Republican incumbent Yadkin County Coroner, is running for re\u2011election in 2026.","biography":"James \"Slim\" Collins Jr., a Republican, is the incumbent Yadkin County Coroner and is seeking re\u2011election in the November\u202f3,\u202f2026 general election. The coroner is an elected county office in North Carolina, and Collins has held the position at least since the 2022 election cycle, when he appeared on the ballot for the office as the Republican candidate\u202f[1].\n\nCollins is the son of the late James \"Jay\" Roy Collins Sr., who passed away in 2018. The obituary for his father lists James \"Slim\" Collins among the surviving children, confirming the familial relationship and the nickname by which he is commonly known\u202f[11].\n\nIn the lead\u2011up to the 2026 elections, local media reported that Collins filed the required paperwork to run for another term as coroner, confirming his status as the current officeholder and his intent to continue in the role\u202f[6]. The same report notes that all the listed county offices, including the coroner\u2019s seat, are presently held by Republicans.\n\nWhile specific policy positions or accomplishments during his tenure are not detailed in the available sources, Collins\u2019s repeated candidacies and incumbency indicate ongoing involvement in the duties of the county coroner, which typically include investigating deaths and issuing death certificates as mandated by state law. His continued presence on the ballot reflects the standard electoral process for this county office.\n\nCollins\u2019s public profile is limited to these election filings and the familial obituary; no campaign website, email address, or phone number is provided in the sources consulted.\n\n## Sources\n- [1] [James Collins (Yadkin County Coroner, North Carolina, candidate 2022) - Ballotpedia](https://ballotpedia.org/James_Collins_(Yadkin_County_Coroner,_North_Carolina,_candidate_2022))\n- [6] [Election filing underway locally | News | yadkinripple.com](https://www.yadkinripple.com/news/election-filing-underway-locally/article_06f53cdb-5a7d-4faa-8248-cdf5560a79dc.html)\n- [11] [James Collins Obituary (1939 - 2018) - East Bend, NC - The Yadkin Ripple](https://www.legacy.com/us/obituaries/yadkinripple/name/james-collins-obituary?id=10828055)","birthdate":null,"firstname":"James","fullname":"James Roy Collins JR","lastname":"Collins","middlename":"Roy","suffix":"JR","summary":"James \"Slim\" Collins Jr., Republican incumbent Yadkin County Coroner, is running for re\u2011election in 2026.","token":"4d3669ad12a54e5d"},{"bio_snippet":"","biography":null,"birthdate":null,"firstname":"Janet","fullname":"Janet Collins","lastname":"Collins","middlename":null,"suffix":null,"summary":null,"token":"PQ7HxPA4j4"},{"bio_snippet":"","biography":null,"birthdate":null,"firstname":"JOSEPH","fullname":"JOSEPH KYLE COLLINS","lastname":"COLLINS","middlename":"KYLE","suffix":null,"summary":null,"token":"eQnNEuCVYR"},{"bio_snippet":"","biography":null,"birthdate":null,"firstname":"Josh","fullname":"Josh Collins","lastname":"Collins","middlename":null,"suffix":null,"summary":null,"token":"b23ej7T8Yy"},{"bio_snippet":"Josh Collins serves as an Alderman for Plainview, Tennessee, and is listed as a member of the Tennessee Republican Party State Executive Committee.","biography":"## Current office and 2026 campaign\n\nJosh Collins of Russellville, Tennessee is a Republican candidate for Tennessee State Executive Committeeman, District 9, which covers Cocke, Greene, Hamblen, and Unicoi counties and part of Sevier County [1]. He met the March 10, 2026 qualifying deadline and was confirmed on the Tennessee Secretary of State's official candidate list as of March 24, 2026 [1]. The Republican primary is scheduled for August 6, 2026 [1].\n\n## Sources\n[1] [Candidates for Republican State Executive Committee as of March 24, 2026](https://sos-prod.tnsosgovfiles.com/s3fs-public/document/TNGOPSEC_Filed_2026-03-24.pdf) (Tennessee Secretary of State, District 9 listing, Russellville, TN, 5/5 signatures, approved) \u2014 accessed 2026-07-20","birthdate":null,"firstname":"Josh","fullname":"Josh Collins","lastname":"Collins","middlename":null,"suffix":null,"summary":"Josh Collins serves as an Alderman for Plainview, Tennessee, and is listed as a member of the Tennessee Republican Party State Executive Committee.","token":"1eHwOBr5Xk"},{"bio_snippet":"","biography":null,"birthdate":null,"firstname":"Luke","fullname":"Luke Collins","lastname":"Collins","middlename":null,"suffix":null,"summary":null,"token":"IIfIa2Ki7w"},{"bio_snippet":"","biography":null,"birthdate":null,"firstname":"Rachel","fullname":"Rachel Collins","lastname":"Collins","middlename":null,"suffix":null,"summary":null,"token":"OIGHbGifAc"},{"bio_snippet":"Per the NC voter file: DEM voter in Mecklenburg County since 1994.","biography":"**Rodney M Collins lost the March 3, 2026 Democratic primary for Mecklenburg County Sheriff to Garry L. McFadden and will not appear on the November 3, 2026 general-election ballot.**[3]\n\nAccording to the North Carolina voter file, Rodney M Collins is a registered voter in Mecklenburg County, North Carolina, registered since 1994 (32 years), with party affiliation listed as Democratic [1].\n\nThe voter file shows Rodney M Collins's year of birth as 1967; NC publishes only the year of birth in its bulk voter export, so day and month are not part of the public record [1].\n\nThe voter history file shows 10 elections voted in since 2016, most recently the 2026-03-03 primary election [2].\n\nThis summary draws only from the public North Carolina voter registration and history records. No additional published biographical information was located. Voters with personal knowledge of Rodney M Collins 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 official 2026 primary election precinct-level results (`results_pct_20260303`), published at [dl.ncsbe.gov](https://dl.ncsbe.gov/)","birthdate":null,"firstname":"Rodney","fullname":"Rodney M Collins","lastname":"Collins","middlename":"M","suffix":null,"summary":"Per the NC voter file: DEM voter in Mecklenburg County since 1994.","token":"674c5d54bae2c747"},{"bio_snippet":"Ryan Collins is a candidate for Pender County Board of Commissioners District 2 in North Carolina, running under the 'Collins for Pender' campaign.","biography":"## Current office and 2026 campaign\n\nRyan Collins is a candidate for Pender County Board of Commissioners District 2 in North Carolina [1]. He announced his campaign on November 1, 2025, stating that he seeks to \"restore leadership, rebuild trust, and renew integrity\" in county government [6]. Collins describes himself as bringing decades of leadership and management experience and a commitment to conservative principles [5]. His campaign website, collinsforpender.com, promotes a mission to restore strong leadership and service that puts the community above politics [4].\n\nThe Republican primary election for Pender County offices is scheduled for March 3, 2026 [5][7]. Collins has participated in local events to introduce himself to voters, including a candidate forum hosted by the Greater Topsail Area Chamber of Commerce on January 29, 2026 [7]. He has also established an early voting presence at the Hampstead Annex Building during the early voting period leading up to the November 3, 2026 general election [4].\n\nThe campaign has faced scrutiny regarding its fundraising operations. In February 2026, the group Educate Pender PAC highlighted that a fundraiser for Collins was charged with multiple offenses, including violent crimes, weapons charges, and writing bad checks [8]. Collins continues to seek voter support in the upcoming general election on November 3, 2026 [4].\n\n## Career\n\nRyan Collins self-describes as having \"decades of leadership and management experience\" [5]. He operates a business in Hampstead, North Carolina, where he has served as a voting day coordinator during early voting periods for upcoming elections [4].\n\nCollins is a candidate for Pender County Board of Commissioners District 2 in the 2026 election cycle [1]. He officially announced his candidacy on November 1, 2025, stating his intention to \"restore leadership, rebuild trust, and renew integrity\" in county government [6]. His campaign focuses on conservative principles and community unity [5], [9]. Collins participated in a candidate forum hosted by the Greater Topsail Area Chamber of Commerce on January 29, 2026 [7].\n\nThe Pender County Board of Elections scheduled a primary election for March 3, 2026, which Collins is contesting [3], [5]. The general election is set for November 3, 2026 [4]. As of May 17, 2026, these elections have not yet occurred.\n\nCollins has filed campaign finance reports with Pender County as required by local regulations [2]. His campaign has faced scrutiny from political opponents; an opposing group reported that a fundraiser associated with his campaign was charged with multiple violent crimes and weapons offenses [8].\n\n## Office history\n\nRyan Collins has served as a member of the Pender County Board of Commissioners for District 2 [1]. He announced his candidacy for re-election to this position in November 2025, stating that he seeks to restore leadership and integrity to the county government [6]. Collins identifies himself as a candidate with decades of leadership and management experience who is committed to conservative principles [5].\n\nCollins is currently seeking re-election in the upcoming 2026 Pender County Commissioner District 2 race. He qualified for the March 3, 2026, Republican primary election [5]. The general election for this office is scheduled for November 3, 2026 [4]. As of May 17, 2026, the outcome of these elections remains unknown.\n\n## Sources\n[1] [Ryan Collins (Pender County Board of Commissioners District 2 ...](https://ballotpedia.org/Ryan_Collins_(Pender_County_Board_of_Commissioners_District_2,_North_Carolina,_candidate_2026))\n[2] [Campaign Finance Reports | Pender County, NC](https://www.pendercountync.gov/1962/Campaign-Finance-Reports)\n[3] [Pender County Board of Elections Announces Primary Election ...](https://www.pendercountync.gov/CivicAlerts.aspx?AID=219)\n[4] [Collins for Pender: Local Elections in Pender County](https://collinsforpender.com/)\n[5] [Ryan Collins for Pender County](https://www.facebook.com/61582699473316/posts/vote-ryan-collins-in-the-march-3rd-gop-primary-for-pender-county-commissioner-di/122119788369089982/)\n[6] [Ryan Collins runs for Pender County Commissioner District 2](https://www.facebook.com/61582699473316/posts/it-was-a-wonderful-evening-to-share-some-exciting-news-im-officially-running-for/122102609145089982/)\n[7] [\u201cI'm Ryan Collins and I am running for County Commissioner of ...](https://www.instagram.com/reel/DUJvxLdDqrj/)\n[8] [RYAN COLLINS FUNDRAISER CHARGED WITH ...](https://www.facebook.com/educatependerpac/posts/ryan-collins-fundraiser-charged-with-multiple-violent-crimes-weapons-charges-wri/122181339842865252/)\n[9] [I'm running for County Commissioner because Pender ...](https://www.facebook.com/61582699473316/posts/im-running-for-county-commissioner-because-pender-county-deserves-leadership-tha/122106255129089982/)","birthdate":null,"firstname":"Ryan","fullname":"Ryan Christopher Collins","lastname":"Collins","middlename":"Christopher","suffix":null,"summary":"Ryan Collins is a candidate for Pender County Board of Commissioners District 2 in North Carolina, running under the 'Collins for Pender' campaign.","token":"f52b98e331f4b48b"},{"bio_snippet":"","biography":null,"birthdate":null,"firstname":"Scott","fullname":"Scott F. Collins","lastname":"Collins","middlename":"F.","suffix":null,"summary":null,"token":"fLVvaOt9NN"},{"bio_snippet":"","biography":null,"birthdate":null,"firstname":"Terry","fullname":"Terry Collins","lastname":"Collins","middlename":null,"suffix":null,"summary":null,"token":"HyFMtfGYnk"},{"bio_snippet":"","biography":null,"birthdate":null,"firstname":"Terry","fullname":"Terry Collins","lastname":"Collins","middlename":null,"suffix":null,"summary":null,"token":"aEsHBof5wL"},{"bio_snippet":"Per the NC voter file: REP voter in Yadkin County since 2006.","biography":"**Collins lost the Republican primary for the Yadkin County Board of Commissioners on March 3, 2026, placing fourth of four candidates with 3,654 votes; the top three finishers \u2014 Todd Martin (4,293), Ricky Oliver (3,682), and Frank C. Zachary (3,662) \u2014 advanced to the November 3, 2026 general election. He will not appear on the November ballot. [3]**\n\nAccording to the North Carolina voter file, Thomas Clifton Collins is a registered voter in Yadkin County, North Carolina, registered since 2006 (20 years), with party affiliation listed as Republican [1].\n\nThe voter file shows Thomas Clifton Collins's year of birth as 1987; NC publishes only the year of birth in its bulk voter export, so day and month are not part of the public record [1].\n\nThe voter history file shows 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 Thomas Clifton Collins 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/election precinct-level results (`results_pct_20260303.txt`) \u2014 https://s3.amazonaws.com/dl.ncsbe.gov/ENRS/2026_03_03/results_pct_20260303.zip \u2014 accessed 2026-07-23","birthdate":null,"firstname":"Thomas","fullname":"Thomas Clifton Collins","lastname":"Collins","middlename":"Clifton","suffix":null,"summary":"Per the NC voter file: REP voter in Yadkin County since 2006.","token":"8a7cf8feb9534df0"},{"bio_snippet":"Per the NC voter file: REP voter in Haywood County since 2021.","biography":"## Current office and 2026 campaign\n\nTiffany Marie Collins ran as the Republican candidate for Haywood County Board of Commissioners in the March 3, 2026 primary but did not advance, receiving 2533 votes; the top three finishers (David Burnette, Tommy Long, and Jeff Stines) advanced to the November 3, 2026 general election, per North Carolina State Board of Elections certified primary results [1]. Tiffany Marie Collins will not appear on the November ballot for this race.\n\nAccording to the North Carolina voter file, Tiffany Marie Collins is a registered voter in Haywood County, North Carolina, registered since 2021 (5 years), with party affiliation listed as Republican [2].\n\nThe voter file shows Tiffany Marie Collins's year of birth as 1988; NC publishes only the year of birth in its bulk voter export, so day and month are not part of the public record [2].\n\nThe voter history file shows 4 elections voted in since 2022, most recently the 2026-03-03 primary election [3].\n\nThis summary draws only from the public North Carolina voter registration and history records. No additional published biographical information was located. Voters with personal knowledge of Tiffany Marie Collins 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, HAYWOOD County precinct-level results (`HAYWOOD_PRECINCT_SORT.txt`), https://s3.amazonaws.com/dl.ncsbe.gov/ENRS/2026_03_03/results_precinct_sort/HAYWOOD_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":"Tiffany","fullname":"Tiffany Marie Collins","lastname":"Collins","middlename":"Marie","suffix":null,"summary":"Per the NC voter file: REP voter in Haywood County since 2021.","token":"83ad80441ed460ba"},{"bio_snippet":"","biography":null,"birthdate":null,"firstname":"TOM","fullname":"TOM COLLINS","lastname":"COLLINS","middlename":null,"suffix":null,"summary":null,"token":"tULy1t10gc"},{"bio_snippet":"Greene County Circuit Court Clerk Whitney Collins, a Republican, seeks reelection in 2026 after serving one term since 2022.","biography":"Whitney R. Collins is a Republican candidate seeking reelection as Greene County Circuit Court Clerk in Tennessee, with the general election scheduled for August 6, 2026 [18]. She was certified by the Election Commission to seek a second term after first winning the office in 2022 [18]. A self-described \"proud Greene County native,\" Collins officially announced her reelection campaign in January 2026, stating that serving the community is her passion and highlighting her long tenure with the office [18].\n\nCollins has worked within the Circuit Court Clerk\u2019s office for nearly 25 years, beginning her career there at age 18 [18]. She currently oversees thirteen employees who assist in managing the various criminal and civil courts under the clerk\u2019s jurisdiction [17]. A key initiative she began early in her first term involves the internal recovery of delinquent fines and costs. Prior to this effort, computer records indicated over $27 million in unpaid costs; following a 2021 statute allowing for such collection, Collins reports that her office has recovered over $2.5 million [17]. Half of these recovered funds have been directed to the county general fund, while the other half goes to the agencies originally owed [17]. Although the total outstanding balance remains around $25 million, Collins\u2019 office continues to pursue daily internal collection efforts rather than hiring an outside firm [17].\n\nIn August 2023, local coverage highlighted Collins\u2019 emphasis on office efficiency and customer-friendly operations within the Greene County Courthouse [19]. During her public appearances, she is often accompanied by Chief Deputy Circuit Court Clerk Braiden King [17].","birthdate":null,"firstname":"Whitney","fullname":"Whitney R. Collins","lastname":"Collins","middlename":"R.","suffix":null,"summary":"Greene County Circuit Court Clerk Whitney Collins, a Republican, seeks reelection in 2026 after serving one term since 2022.","token":"eM1X6izpvi"},{"bio_snippet":"","biography":null,"birthdate":null,"firstname":"Will","fullname":"Will Collins","lastname":"Collins","middlename":null,"suffix":null,"summary":null,"token":"OjWEHdhU0P"},{"bio_snippet":"","biography":null,"birthdate":null,"firstname":"Jeff","fullname":"Jeff Coln","lastname":"Coln","middlename":null,"suffix":null,"summary":null,"token":"o2xtSjohVA"},{"bio_snippet":"Current office and 2026 campaign Robert Colon is a Democratic candidate for the U.S. Senate seat in North Carolina. He ran in the March 3, 2026 Democratic primary against former Governor Roy Cooper and other candidates. He is based in Rocky Point, in Pender County. Colon's campai","biography":"## Current office and 2026 campaign\nRobert Colon is a Democratic candidate for the U.S. Senate seat in North Carolina. He ran in the March 3, 2026 Democratic primary against former Governor Roy Cooper and other candidates. He is based in Rocky Point, in Pender County.\n\nColon's campaign emphasized public safety, immigration law enforcement, peace, and tax reform. He expressed the view that the country had become overly bureaucratic and that elected leaders should represent the interest of ordinary people.\n\n## Career\nColon is a family caregiver. He has run for federal office on multiple prior occasions, including a 2020 Democratic primary for North Carolina's 7th Congressional District. He is a civic volunteer and has served as an Eagle Scout, Assistant Scoutmaster, and USO member. He has received the Governor's Award for Volunteer Service.\n\n## Sources\n- [1] [Robert Colon for U.S. Senate \u2013 robertcolonforsenate.com](https://robertcolonforsenate.com/)\n","birthdate":null,"firstname":"Robert","fullname":"Robert John Colon","lastname":"Colon","middlename":"John","suffix":null,"summary":null,"token":"2fbe9d3d90945454"}]