[{"bio_snippet":"Per the NC voter file: REP voter in Iredell County since 1986.","biography":"> **Status update.** Jessie Marie Conley lost the Republican primary for North Carolina District Court Judge, District 32, Seat 6 (Unexpired Term), to Martin J. Gottholm, 7,727 votes to 9,158 (March 3, 2026); Gottholm advances to the November 3, 2026 general election [3].\n\nAccording to the North Carolina voter file, Jessie Marie Conley is a registered voter in Iredell County, North Carolina, registered since 1986 (40 years), with party affiliation listed as Republican [1].\n\nThe voter file shows Jessie Marie Conley's year of birth as 1958; 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 8 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 Jessie Marie Conley 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; NC District Court Judge District 32 Seat 06 (Unexpired) (REP): Martin J. Gottholm 9,158, Jessie Conley 7,727.","birthdate":null,"firstname":"Jessie","fullname":"Jessie Marie Conley","lastname":"Conley","middlename":"Marie","suffix":null,"summary":"Per the NC voter file: REP voter in Iredell County since 1986.","token":"20396c47480d41fc"},{"bio_snippet":"Lyle Wilson Conley is a public person who has served as a member of the Arlington School Board since September 2019. She has a Bachelor's degree in Special Education/Elementary Education from the University of Tennessee Knoxville and a Master's degree in Education from the University of Memphis. Lyle has 32 and a half years of experience as a teacher and administrator in Shelby County Schools and Memphis City Schools, retiring as Principal of Kate Bond Elementary. She is actively involved in her community, serving as an EMT IV with Arlington Fire Department, being a member of the APTA, and participating in various civic activities. Lyle is also an active member of her church and has held leadership positions in women's ministries.","biography":"A life-long resident of Arlington, Lyle Conley is blessed and proud to say that she and her husband raised their family in Arlington and had them attend Arlington schools. Lyle's son is an Arlington firefighter, and her daughter works in the ER at LeBonheur Children's Hospital and is also in Paramedic school. Lyle's husband, Bryan, worked for the Town of Arlington for 20 years as a Construction Inspector until his passing in March 2020.\n\nLyle earned a BA in Special Education/Elementary Education at the University of Tennessee Knoxville and a Masters of Education in Leadership and Policy Studies from the University of Memphis. Beginning at Arlington Elementary School,  Lyle served 32 and a half years as a teacher and administrator with Shelby County Schools and Memphis City Schools, retiring as Principal of Kate Bond Elementary.\n\nLyle is involved in civic activities to serve our community. She was an EMT IV with Arlington Fire Department, the past President and member of the APTA (Association of the Preservation of Tennessee Antiquities), and is a member of the Christmas on the Square committee.\n\nAs an active member of her church, Advent Arlington Presbyterian, she has helped with the Relay for Life walk, served as a director of Vacation Bible School, and is a leader in one of the church's women's ministries, the DIVAs.\n\n\"I appreciate the opportunity to serve on my community school board,\" Lyle said. \"As a member of the school board, I will be committed to facilitating a positive learning environment that integrates hands-on experiences with today's technology to provide meaningful learning experiences for all students.\"\n\nLinks:\n\nArlington School Board Site: [Arlington School Board](https://www.townofarlington.org/page/municipal-school-board)\n\nLinkedin: [Linkedin](https://www.linkedin.com/in/lyle-conley-b0420a84/)","birthdate":null,"firstname":"Lyle","fullname":"Lyle Wilson Conley","lastname":"Conley","middlename":"Wilson","suffix":null,"summary":"Lyle Wilson Conley is a public person who has served as a member of the Arlington School Board since September 2019. She has a Bachelor's degree in Special Education/Elementary Education from the University of Tennessee Knoxville and a Master's degree in Education from the University of Memphis. Lyle has 32 and a half years of experience as a teacher and administrator in Shelby County Schools and Memphis City Schools, retiring as Principal of Kate Bond Elementary. She is actively involved in her community, serving as an EMT IV with Arlington Fire Department, being a member of the APTA, and participating in various civic activities. Lyle is also an active member of her church and has held leadership positions in women's ministries.","token":"29owcgvocZ"},{"bio_snippet":"","biography":null,"birthdate":null,"firstname":"P.","fullname":"P. B. Conley","lastname":"Conley","middlename":"B.","suffix":null,"summary":null,"token":"UQOGbQo09R"},{"bio_snippet":"Sitting Lauderdale County commissioner for District 2 (term 2022-2026), seeking re-election in the August 2026 county general election.","biography":"## Current office and 2026 campaign\nDon Connell is a candidate for the Lauderdale County Commission in District 2 in the August 6, 2026 county general election [1]. Don currently serves as one of three commissioners representing District 2 [2].\n\n## Office history\nDon Connell has served on the Lauderdale County Commission representing District 2 in a term running from September 1, 2022 to September 1, 2026 [2].\n\n## Sources\n[1] [Early Voting Notice: State Primary, County General, City of Ripley | Lauderdale Tennessee Elections](https://www.lauderdaletnelections.com/2026/07/06/early-voting-notice-state-primary-county-general-city-of-ripley/) \u2014 accessed 2026-07-23\n[2] [Government | Lauderdale County, TN](https://lauderdalecountytn.org/our-county/government/) \u2014 accessed 2026-07-23","birthdate":null,"firstname":"DON","fullname":"DON CONNELL","lastname":"CONNELL","middlename":null,"suffix":null,"summary":"Sitting Lauderdale County commissioner for District 2 (term 2022-2026), seeking re-election in the August 2026 county general election.","token":"A9EDeHfS6W"},{"bio_snippet":"","biography":null,"birthdate":null,"firstname":"Mary","fullname":"Mary Connell","lastname":"Connell","middlename":null,"suffix":null,"summary":null,"token":"XDRncnrW60"},{"bio_snippet":"Incumbent Pickett County District 4 commissioner (Republican), first elected in 2022; running unopposed for one of three district seats in 2026.","biography":"## Current office and 2026 campaign\nAndrew Conner is a sitting Pickett County commissioner for District 4 and is seeking re-election on the August 6, 2026 county general ballot as a Republican [1][2]. District 4 elects three commissioners; Conner and the two other incumbents, Darrell Garrett and Tyler Garrett, are the only candidates on the 2026 ballot for the district's three seats [1].\n\n## Office history\nConner was elected to the District 4 seat without opposition in the 2022 county general election, running with the district's two other incumbents [3].\n\n## Sources\n[1] [2026 August Sample Official Ballot, Pickett County](https://www.pickettelection.info/2026AugR&G.pdf) - accessed 2026-07-23\n[2] [Current Elected Office Holders and Dates of Next Elections - Pickett County Election Commission](https://www.pickettelection.info/OfficeHolders.pdf) - accessed 2026-07-23\n[3] [2022 Election Results - Pickett County Election Commission](https://www.pickettelection.info/2022Results.pdf) - accessed 2026-07-23","birthdate":null,"firstname":"Andrew","fullname":"Andrew Conner","lastname":"Conner","middlename":null,"suffix":null,"summary":"Incumbent Pickett County District 4 commissioner (Republican), first elected in 2022; running unopposed for one of three district seats in 2026.","token":"vOiSET2PO7"},{"bio_snippet":"Jimmy Conner is a Republican incumbent running for re-election as Overton County Register of Deeds in Tennessee.","biography":"Jimmy Conner is a Republican candidate seeking re-election as Overton County Register of Deeds in Tennessee [15]. The Register of Deeds is an elected county office responsible for maintaining public records, including deeds, mortgages, and other land-related documents [16]. Conner first won the office in 2022 and was sworn in by Overton County Executive Ben Danner in September 2022 [16]. He is currently serving his term and has announced his intent to seek another four-year term in the 2026 election [15].\n\nConner resides in the Taylor\u2019s Crossroads Community of Monroe, Tennessee, on a family generational farm with his wife, Julie Short Conner, their three children living at home, and his parents, Sandy Padgett Conner and Lonnie (Boots) Conner [13]. He lists his extended family as including his sister Regina Bilbrey and brother Ben Conner [13]. His wife is the daughter of Jewel Lacy Short and Jeff Short [13].\n\nPrior to his election, Conner worked at Parker Seals for 16 years while also working on a dairy farm in Monroe [13]. He currently works at the Overton Farmer\u2019s Co-op in Livingston, where he handles inventory, customer service, and deliveries [13]. Conner describes himself as a lifelong resident of Overton County [13].","birthdate":null,"firstname":"JIMMY","fullname":"JIMMY CONNER","lastname":"CONNER","middlename":null,"suffix":null,"summary":"Jimmy Conner is a Republican incumbent running for re-election as Overton County Register of Deeds in Tennessee.","token":"3maZJ096Kp"},{"bio_snippet":"","biography":null,"birthdate":null,"firstname":"ANGELA","fullname":"ANGELA CONNER-MURPHY","lastname":"CONNER-MURPHY","middlename":null,"suffix":null,"summary":null,"token":"3jISTPFTmz"},{"bio_snippet":"Current office and 2026 campaign None; candidate in the Democratic primary on May 5, 2026, for Memphis Shelby County Schools MSCS District 8. Ballotpedia https://ballotpedia.org/Ayleem Connolly Running against fellow Democrat Toshina Williams in the primary; the winner will face ","biography":"## Current office and 2026 campaign\n- None; candidate in the Democratic primary on May 5, 2026, for Memphis-Shelby County Schools (MSCS) District 8. ([Ballotpedia](https://ballotpedia.org/Ayleem_Connolly))\n\n- Running against fellow Democrat Toshina Williams in the primary; the winner will face independent candidate Leigh Ann Scarbrough in the general election on August 6, 2026. ([Ballotpedia](https://ballotpedia.org/Ayleem_Connolly))\n- Campaign website: [voteconnolly.com](https://www.voteconnolly.com/)\n- Endorsed by Shelby County Mayor Lee Harris and the National Women's Political Caucus of West Tennessee. ([Vote Connolly](https://www.voteconnolly.com/); [Ballotpedia](https://ballotpedia.org/Ayleem_Connolly))\n\n## Background and education\n- Holds two master's degrees in education. ([Vote Connolly](https://www.voteconnolly.com/))\n\n## Career\n- Former Spanish teacher and Department Chair at East High School. ([Vote Connolly](https://www.voteconnolly.com/); [Chalkbeat](https://www.chalkbeat.org/tennessee/2026/04/14/voter-guide-memphis-shelby-county-schools-board-election-district-8/))\n- Previously taught at Trezevant High and Oakhaven High schools. ([Vote Connolly](https://www.voteconnolly.com/); [Chalkbeat](https://www.chalkbeat.org/tennessee/2026/04/14/voter-guide-memphis-shelby-county-schools-board-election-district-8/))\n- Currently works as a corporate trainer for a Fortune 500 company and evaluates multi-million dollar projects. ([Vote Connolly](https://www.voteconnolly.com/))\n\n\n\n---\n*Compiled from publicly available web sources on 2026-04-18.*\n\n## Office history\n- No prior elected office held; former teacher in MSCS from 2015 through 2023. ([Chalkbeat](https://www.chalkbeat.org/tennessee/2026/04/14/voter-guide-memphis-shelby-county-schools-board-election-district-8/))\n\n## Business interests and wealth source\n- **2026** \u2014 [School Board (SS-8005)](https://conflict.app.tn.gov/conflict/view_form_8005.htm?name=CONNOLLY&id=103870&f=201068&v=1) \u2014 filed as a Shelby County official/candidate\n\n*Source: [Tennessee Ethics Commission Statement of Interest Search](https://conflict.app.tn.gov/conflict/search.htm). Scraped 2026-04-25.*\n\n## Family\n- Mother, wife, and grew up in the Dominican Republic before moving to Memphis in 2014. ([Vote Connolly](https://www.voteconnolly.com/); [Chalkbeat](https://www.chalkbeat.org/tennessee/2026/04/14/voter-guide-memphis-shelby-county-schools-board-election-district-8/))\n","birthdate":null,"firstname":"Ayleem","fullname":"Ayleem Connolly","lastname":"Connolly","middlename":null,"suffix":null,"summary":null,"token":"LhGxPvXUkC"},{"bio_snippet":"Per the NC voter file: REP voter in Iredell County since 1992.","biography":"## Current office and 2026 campaign\nGurney \"Bert\" G Connolly III won one of three Republican nominations for the Iredell County Board of Commissioners in the March 3, 2026 primary, finishing third among six candidates with 17.64% of the vote (Scottie Brown led with 20.01%, Brent Goddard was second with 18.07%). Connolly advances to the November 3, 2026 general election [1].\n\n## Background\nAccording to the North Carolina voter file, Connolly is a registered voter in Iredell County, North Carolina, registered since 1992 (34 years), with party affiliation listed as Republican [2].\n\nThe voter file shows Connolly's year of birth as 1974; 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 12 elections voted in since 2016, most recently the 2026-03-03 primary election [3].\n\n## Sources\n[1] [North Carolina State Board of Elections \u2014 March 3, 2026 primary official precinct-level results](https://s3.amazonaws.com/dl.ncsbe.gov/ENRS/2026_03_03/results_pct_20260303.zip)\n[2] [North Carolina State Board of Elections \u2014 Voter Search](https://vt.ncsbe.gov/RegLkup/)\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":"Gurney","fullname":"Gurney G Connolly III","lastname":"Connolly","middlename":"G","suffix":"III","summary":"Per the NC voter file: REP voter in Iredell County since 1992.","token":"c239cb7fe358c2fc"},{"bio_snippet":"Ben Connor is a Democratic incumbent on the Hamilton County Board of Education representing District 6, first elected in 2022 and seeking re-election in 2026.","biography":"Ben Connor is a Democratic member of the Hamilton County Board of Education in Tennessee, representing District 6 [1]. He assumed office on September 1, 2022, and his current term ends on September 1, 2026 [1]. Connor is running for re-election to this seat in the Democratic primary scheduled for May 5, 2026 [1].\n\nConnor announced his campaign for the District 6 seat in November 2021 as a North Chattanooga resident and parent [10]. He advanced unopposed in the Democratic primary on May 3, 2022, receiving 100% of the vote [1]. In the general election on August 4, 2022, he defeated Republican candidate Jon Baker with 65.4% of the vote (3,755 votes) [1].\n\nA graduate of King University, Connor holds degrees in Communications and Business Administration and previously worked in the restaurant and sales industries [7]. He resides in Chattanooga with his wife, Dr. Shae Connor, and their four daughters [7]. His community involvement includes serving as Chair of the Board of Directors at Northside Learning Center for over four years and volunteering at Normal Park, where he has served as a room parent, coached youth basketball, and helped organize school events [7]. He also serves on the boards of the Women\u2019s Oncology Foundation of Greater Chattanooga and the Nicholas Heart Foundation [7].\n\nDuring his tenure on the School Board, Connor was elected by his colleagues to serve three consecutive terms as Legislative Chair, advocating for rural broadband access and school safety initiatives while reviewing voucher legislation [7]. He currently serves as the board\u2019s Transportation Chair [7]. Locally, he has participated in bipartisan school safety resolutions and system-wide listening sessions that contributed to a long-term facilities plan for Hamilton County Schools [7].\n\n## Sources\n- [1] [Ben Connor - Ballotpedia](https://ballotpedia.org/Ben_Connor)\n- [2] [Jon Baker (Tennessee) - Ballotpedia](https://ballotpedia.org/Jon_Baker_(Tennessee))\n- [3] [Hamilton County School District, Tennessee, elections (2022) - Ballotpedia](https://ballotpedia.org/Hamilton_County_School_District,_Tennessee,_elections_(2022))\n- [4] [Tennessee elections, 2026 - Ballotpedia](https://ballotpedia.org/Tennessee_elections,_2026)\n- [5] [Candidate Lists | Tennessee Secretary of State](https://sos.tn.gov/elections/2026-candidate-lists)\n- [6] [Hamilton County, Tennessee - Wikipedia](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Hamilton_County,_Tennessee)\n- [7] [Meet Ben \u2014 Ben Connor - Hamilton County School Board](https://votebenconnor.com/meet-ben)\n- [9] [Schools in District 6 \u2014 Ben Connor - Hamilton County School Board](https://votebenconnor.com/district-6)\n- [10] [North Chattanooga resident Ben Connor announces campaign for school board seat | Chattanooga Times Free Press](https://www.timesfreepress.com/news/2021/nov/13/ben-connor-school-board/)\n- [11] [Democratic candidates for Hamilton County school board talk teacher retention, community involvement | Chattanooga Times Free Press](https://www.timesfreepress.com/news/2026/mar/18/democratic-candidates-for-hamilton-county-school/)\n- [12] [Guide to the 2022 State and Federal Primary + State and County General Election - NOOGAtoday](https://noogatoday.6amcity.com/2022-state-federal-primary-state-county-general-election-chattanooga)","birthdate":null,"firstname":"Ben","fullname":"Ben Connor","lastname":"Connor","middlename":null,"suffix":null,"summary":"Ben Connor is a Democratic incumbent on the Hamilton County Board of Education representing District 6, first elected in 2022 and seeking re-election in 2026.","token":"RKeV9dX7NR"},{"bio_snippet":"","biography":null,"birthdate":null,"firstname":"CLINT","fullname":"CLINT S. CONRAD","lastname":"CONRAD","middlename":"S.","suffix":null,"summary":null,"token":"A34X16HEwv"},{"bio_snippet":"Per the NC voter file: REP voter in Cabarrus County since 2004.","biography":"## Current office and 2026 campaign\nDavid Matthew Conrad ran in the March 3, 2026 Republican primary for the Cabarrus County Board of Commissioners, one of eight candidates competing for three nominations. He finished seventh with 8.80% of the vote; James N. Bailey (18.02%), Kristel Swayze (15.97%), and Ian Patrick (15.41%) won the three Republican nominations. Conrad will not appear on the November 3, 2026 general-election ballot [1].\n\n## Background\nAccording to the North Carolina voter file, Conrad is a registered voter in Cabarrus County, North Carolina, registered since 2004 (22 years), with party affiliation listed as Republican [2].\n\nThe voter file shows Conrad's year of birth as 1976; 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 12 elections voted in since 2016, most recently the 2026-03-03 primary election [3].\n\n## Sources\n[1] [North Carolina State Board of Elections \u2014 March 3, 2026 primary official precinct-level results](https://s3.amazonaws.com/dl.ncsbe.gov/ENRS/2026_03_03/results_pct_20260303.zip)\n[2] [North Carolina State Board of Elections \u2014 Voter Search](https://vt.ncsbe.gov/RegLkup/)\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":"David","fullname":"David Matthew Conrad","lastname":"Conrad","middlename":"Matthew","suffix":null,"summary":"Per the NC voter file: REP voter in Cabarrus County since 2004.","token":"7960d42d8ac60564"},{"bio_snippet":"","biography":null,"birthdate":null,"firstname":"JUDY","fullname":"JUDY CONRAD","lastname":"CONRAD","middlename":null,"suffix":null,"summary":null,"token":"Iqs4QgdGlM"},{"bio_snippet":"Per the NC voter file: DEM voter in Forsyth County since 2006.","biography":"According to the North Carolina voter file, Susan Beck Conway is a registered voter in Forsyth County, North Carolina, registered since 2006 (20 years), with party affiliation listed as Democratic [1].\n\nThe voter file shows Susan Beck Conway's year of birth as 1971; 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 Susan Beck Conway 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":"Susan","fullname":"Susan Beck Conway","lastname":"Conway","middlename":"Beck","suffix":null,"summary":"Per the NC voter file: DEM voter in Forsyth County since 2006.","token":"d5406013fb7c2fda"},{"bio_snippet":"Mark Conwell is listed as a candidate for the Democratic State Executive Committee in Tennessee's 2026 elections.","biography":"## Current office and 2026 campaign\n\nMark Conwell, of Greenbrier, is a Democratic candidate for Tennessee State Executive Committeeman, District 23, which covers Cheatham, Dickson, Hickman, Humphreys, and Robertson counties and part of Montgomery County [1]. He filed the required signatures (6 of 6) by the March 10, 2026 qualifying deadline, and the Tennessee Secretary of State's office listed his signatures as approved in the March 24, 2026 candidate list [1]. The Democratic primary is scheduled for August 6, 2026 [1].\n\n## Sources\n[1] [Candidates for Democratic State Executive Committee as of March 24, 2026](https://sos-prod.tnsosgovfiles.com/s3fs-public/document/TNDPSEC_Filed_2026-03-24.pdf) \u2014 District 23, p.6, accessed 2026-07-20","birthdate":null,"firstname":"Mark","fullname":"Mark Conwell","lastname":"Conwell","middlename":null,"suffix":null,"summary":"Mark Conwell is listed as a candidate for the Democratic State Executive Committee in Tennessee's 2026 elections.","token":"TzMxMTCNWL"},{"bio_snippet":"","biography":null,"birthdate":null,"firstname":"Melinda","fullname":"Melinda Conwell","lastname":"Conwell","middlename":null,"suffix":null,"summary":null,"token":"Et9xuBnJ6Q"},{"bio_snippet":"Amanda Cook is the Democratic incumbent for North Carolina House District\u202f60, appointed in 2025 and running for re\u2011election in 2026.","biography":"Amanda Parsons Cook is the incumbent Democratic member of the North Carolina House of Representatives for District\u202f60 and is seeking re\u2011election in the November\u202f3,\u202f2026 general election\u202f[1][6]. She was appointed to the seat on November\u202f18,\u202f2025 by Governor Josh Stein after the resignation of Cecil Brockman, and she officially began her term that same day\u202f[1][6]. Cook\u2019s current legislative term runs until January\u202f1,\u202f2027\u202f[1].\n\nBorn on November\u202f2,\u202f1982, Cook earned a Bachelor of Arts in dance education with a minor in communication studies from the University of North Carolina at Greensboro in 2008 and a Master of Arts in Curriculum and Instruction and Teacher Leadership from Gardner\u2011Webb University in July\u202f2021\u202f[8][14].\n\nCook spent more than a decade as a classroom teacher. From 2008 to 2017 she taught dance for Winston\u2011Salem/Forsyth County Schools, then moved to Guilford County Schools where she taught at Southwest Guilford High School from 2017 to 2021, eventually serving as department chair and coach of several extracurricular teams\u202f[14][8]. In 2020 she founded The Teacher\u2019s Edge, a 501(c)(3) nonprofit that provides professional development and leadership resources for public\u2011school educators\u202f[14][8].\n\nHer first foray into elected office was a 2022 campaign for the Guilford County School Board (District\u202f2), where she was defeated by Republican Chrissy Pratt\u202f[1][8]. In November\u202f2023 she won an at\u2011large seat on the High Point City Council, placing second with 26.3\u202f% of the vote\u202f[8][14]. While on council she served on the Community Development, Transparency\u2011Engagement\u2011Communication, and several advisory boards, and she championed initiatives such as expanding childcare options, solar integration for residents, and increased arts funding\u202f[14][19].\n\nSince joining the General Assembly, Cook has said education will be a top priority, advocating for a comprehensive state budget and teacher salary increases\u202f[19]. She has also pledged to address healthcare funding, including support for Medicaid budget shortfalls\u202f[19]. Her legislative office lists her occupation as Founder of The Teacher\u2019s Edge\u202f[6].\n\nIn the 2026 election cycle, Cook advanced from the Democratic primary with 42.5\u202f% of the vote, defeating three intra\u2011party challengers\u202f[1]. She will face Republican Joseph Perrotta in the November general election\u202f[1]. Endorsements for her 2026 campaign include State Rep. Tracy Clark, the Carolina Federation PAC, the Center for Freethought Equality, and Work\u202fFor\u202fDemocracy\u202f[1].\n\n## Sources\n- [1] [Amanda Cook (North Carolina) - Ballotpedia](https://ballotpedia.org/Amanda_Cook_(North_Carolina))\n- [6] [Representative Amanda P. Cook - Biography - North Carolina General Assembly](https://www.ncleg.gov/Members/Biography/H/1002)\n- [8] [Amanda Cook (politician) - Wikipedia](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Amanda_Cook_(politician))\n- [9] [Vote Amanda Cook - NC House 60](https://voteamandacook.com/)\n- [13] [Amanda Cook - Run For Something](https://directory.runforsomething.net/candidate/2842/cook-amanda/)\n- [14] [Vote Amanda Cook - High Point, City Council](https://voteamandacook.com/about-amanda-cook-1)\n- [16] [Contact Amanda - Vote Amanda Cook](https://voteamandacook.com/contact-us)\n- [18] [Vote Amanda Cook for NC House](https://www.facebook.com/VoteAmandaCook/posts/im-amanda-cook-and-im-thrilled-to-announce-my-run-for-nc-house-district-60-its-t/638730728775446/)\n- [19] [High Point city councilwoman to replace Brockman in NC House \u2022 NC Newsline](https://ncnewsline.com/briefs/high-point-city-councilwoman-to-replace-brockman-in-nc-house/)\n- [20] [Cook to challenge Brockman | News | hpenews.com](https://www.hpenews.com/news/cook-to-challenge-brockman/article_3d8cdbb0-2fd0-522a-85dd-a795d27d3f28.html)","birthdate":null,"firstname":"Amanda","fullname":"Amanda Parsons Cook","lastname":"Cook","middlename":"Parsons","suffix":null,"summary":"Amanda Cook is the Democratic incumbent for North Carolina House District\u202f60, appointed in 2025 and running for re\u2011election in 2026.","token":"6672faca40de4d28"},{"bio_snippet":"April Cook is the Democratic candidate for North Carolina State Senate District 34, a health\u2011care executive leading the state's free clinic network.","biography":"April Reynolds Cook is the Democratic candidate for North Carolina State Senate District 34 in the 2026 election, with the general election scheduled for November 3, 2026. The North Carolina Senate, the upper chamber of the General Assembly, consists of 50 members who serve two\u2011year terms and are responsible for crafting state law, approving the budget, and representing the interests of their districts.\n\nCook currently serves as the Chief Executive Officer of the North Carolina Association of Free and Charitable Clinics, a statewide network of 62 clinics that provide primary and preventive care to uninsured and underinsured families. In this role she oversees clinical operations, advocacy, and funding efforts for the network, positioning her as a leading voice on healthcare access in the state [12]. Her career spans more than two decades in the health\u2011care sector, during which she helped build a free clinic from the ground up and has worked directly with underserved populations across North Carolina [19].\n\nThe Democratic primary for Senate District 34 was canceled, allowing Cook to advance to the general election without appearing on the ballot, where she will face Republican nominee Kevin\u202fCrutchfield [1]. In addition to her professional background, Cook publicly disclosed a breast\u2011cancer diagnosis in early 2026, noting that the disease was caught early and affirming her commitment to continue campaigning despite the personal health challenge [17].\n\nCook\u2019s campaign platform emphasizes five key areas. First, she argues that access to health care should not depend on a person\u2019s bank account, proposing to strengthen and expand community\u2011based clinics, support early\u2011intervention policies, and reduce cost\u2011shifting that drives medical debt [19]. Second, she advocates for robust public\u2011school funding, competitive teacher pay, and policies that recognize the realities faced by public schools [19]. Third, she focuses on affordability in Cabarrus County, seeking policies that address housing stability, child\u2011care costs, and other financial pressures on working families [19]. Fourth, she calls for efficient, evidence\u2011based government that treats taxpayer dollars responsibly and prioritizes accountability [19]. Finally, she champions women\u2019s health autonomy, asserting that reproductive decisions belong between women and their doctors [19].\n\nIf elected, Cook would bring her extensive health\u2011care leadership experience to the Senate, aiming to translate her on\u2011the\u2011ground knowledge of clinic operations into state\u2011wide policy solutions that improve health outcomes, education, and economic stability for North Carolinians.\n\n## Sources\n- [1] [April Cook - Ballotpedia](https://ballotpedia.org/April_Cook)\n- [12] [Join April Cook for NC for her fundraising event TONIGHT ...](https://www.facebook.com/cabarrusdemocrats/posts/join-april-cook-for-nc-for-her-fundraising-event-tonight-april-24-2026-at-730-pm/1445593774275870/)\n- [17] [April Cook reveals breast cancer diagnosis, vows to continue N.C. Senate campaign](https://cabarruscompass.com/p/april-cook-reveals-breast-cancer)\n- [18] [April Cook for NC Senate District 34 (@aprilcookfornc) \u2022 Threads, Say more](https://www.threads.com/@aprilcookfornc)\n- [19] [Platform | April Cook for NC Senate 34](https://www.aprilcook.com/platform)","birthdate":null,"firstname":"April","fullname":"April Reynolds Cook","lastname":"Cook","middlename":"Reynolds","suffix":null,"summary":"April Cook is the Democratic candidate for North Carolina State Senate District 34, a health\u2011care executive leading the state's free clinic network.","token":"5fc973c2fbb5bcc8"},{"bio_snippet":"Brandy Cook is the District Attorney for North Carolina's 27th Prosecutorial District (Rowan County), first elected in 2010 and re-elected through 2018.","biography":"## Current office and 2026 campaign\n\nBrandy Cook serves as the District Attorney for North Carolina\u2019s 27th Prosecutorial District, which comprises Rowan County in Central North Carolina [2]. She is a candidate for re-election to this office in the 2026 cycle [1]. Cook initially won the position in 2010 as Rowan County\u2019s first female District Attorney and has since been re-elected in 2014 and 2018, entering her fourth term in office [2].\n\nIn the previous 2022 election, Cook secured her third consecutive term after fending off a challenge from Paxton Butler [4][9]. Her campaign during that cycle was supported by financial contributions tracked by Transparency USA [8]. While Cook has been honored for her professionalism and service on a professionalism commission [5][7], she has also faced public criticism, including a Change.org petition demanding her removal following a controversial plea deal in a high-profile murder case [6].\n\n## Background and education\n\nBrandy Cook was elected in 2010 as Rowan County\u2019s first female District Attorney [2]. She earned her law degree from Ohio Northern University [2]. Cook has served Prosecutorial District 27, which is comprised of Rowan County located in Central North Carolina, since 2011 [2].\n\n## Career\n\nBrandy Cook earned her law degree from Ohio Northern University [2]. She has served as the District Attorney for Prosecutorial District 27, which comprises Rowan County in Central North Carolina, since 2011 [2]. In 2010, she was elected as Rowan County\u2019s first female District Attorney [2].\n\nCook was re-elected to the position in 2014 and again in 2018, serving her third term as District Attorney by March 2022 [2]. She successfully fended off a challenge in the 2022 election cycle, anticipating a fourth term in office [4]. Her professional conduct has been recognized through honors for professionalism, including service on a professionalism commission [5][7].\n\n## Office history\n\nBrandy Cook was elected in 2010 as Rowan County\u2019s first female District Attorney for Prosecutorial District 27 [2]. She served her first term and was subsequently re-elected in 2014 and again in 2018, serving a third term by 2022 [2]. In the 2022 general election, Cook defeated challenger Paxton Butler to secure a fourth term as District Attorney for District 27 [4].\n\nCook\u2019s prior professional experience includes service on the North Carolina Professionalism Commission, for which she was honored in 2017 [7]. She has also received recognition for her professionalism in other contexts during her tenure [5].\n\n## Documented disputes and controversies\n\nIn May 2021, District Attorney Brandy Cook addressed public criticism regarding the plea agreement in the murder case of the Tutterow couple, stating that the victims' families preferred to resolve the matter without a second jury trial [3]. The controversy was further amplified by an online petition titled \"District Attorney of Rowan County Brandy Cook must go!\" which accused Cook of allowing a defendant who pled guilty to two counts of murder to avoid a life sentence in exchange for a 99-month prison term [6].\n\nCook faced a primary challenge from Paxton Butler in the 2022 election cycle, with local media reporting on his decision to run against her [9]. Despite the challenge, Cook defeated Butler and secured her fourth term as district attorney [4].\n\n## Family\n\nThe provided sources do not contain information regarding Brandy L Cook's spouse, children, or other family members in politics. The available texts focus exclusively on her professional career, electoral history, and public service record [1], [2], [4]. Therefore, no content can be included for this section based on the strict requirement to only include publicly notable family details when they are explicitly documented.\n\nNO_CONTENT\n\n## Sources\n[1] [Brandy Cook (North Carolina 27th Prosecutorial District Attorney, North Carolina, candidate 2022) - Ballotpedia](https://ballotpedia.org/Brandy_Cook_(North_Carolina_27th_Prosecutorial_District_Attorney,_North_Carolina,_candidate_2022))\n[2] [Women's History Month District Attorney Brandy Cook ...](https://www.facebook.com/nccda1983/posts/womens-history-monthdistrict-attorney-brandy-cook-has-served-prosecutorial-distr/1377831292690466/)\n[3] [District Attorney Brandy Cook said the... - Salisbury Post](https://www.facebook.com/SalisburyPost/posts/district-attorney-brandy-cook-said-the-family-of-the-tutterows-wanted-to-have-th/10158997057403503/)\n[4] [Cook fends off challenge, anticipates fourth term as district attorney | Salisbury Post](https://www.salisburypost.com/2022/05/17/cook-fends-off-challenge-anticipates-fourth-term-as-district-attorney/)\n[5] [Rowan District Attorney Cook honored for professionalism](https://www.wbtv.com/story/36718912/rowan-district-attorney-cook-honored-professionalism/)\n[6] [Petition \u00b7 District Attorney of Rowan County Brandy Cook must go! - United States \u00b7 Change.org](https://www.change.org/p/rowan-county-district-attorney-of-rowan-county-brandy-cook-must-go)\n[7] [Rowan District Attorney Brandy Cook honored for service on professionalism commission - Salisbury Post | Salisbury Post](https://www.salisburypost.com/2017/10/30/rowan-district-attorney-brandy-cook-honored-for-service-on-professionalism-commission/)\n[8] [Brandy Cook - North Carolina Candidate - Transparency USA](https://www.transparencyusa.org/nc/candidate/brandy-cook?cycle=2022-election-cycle)\n[9] [Paxton Butler plans to challenge Brandy Cook in 2022 district attorney race - Salisbury Post | Salisbury Post](https://www.salisburypost.com/2021/09/07/i-feel-a-responsibility-to-the-community-paxton-butler-plans-run-for-district-attorney/)","birthdate":null,"firstname":"Brandy","fullname":"Brandy L Cook","lastname":"Cook","middlename":"L","suffix":null,"summary":"Brandy Cook is the District Attorney for North Carolina's 27th Prosecutorial District (Rowan County), first elected in 2010 and re-elected through 2018.","token":"dd22643a8941f41e"}]