[{"bio_snippet":"","biography":null,"birthdate":null,"firstname":"James","fullname":"James Corbitt","lastname":"Corbitt","middlename":null,"suffix":null,"summary":null,"token":"eSCg9fhjCf"},{"bio_snippet":"","biography":null,"birthdate":null,"firstname":"John","fullname":"John Corbitt","lastname":"Corbitt","middlename":null,"suffix":null,"summary":null,"token":"pQZw2EdKKS"},{"bio_snippet":"","biography":null,"birthdate":null,"firstname":"DARIAN","fullname":"DARIAN CORDELL","lastname":"CORDELL","middlename":null,"suffix":null,"summary":null,"token":"2PL7HCoyAI"},{"bio_snippet":"Republican candidate for CMCSS School Board District 1 in 2026; a parent running on school security and learning environments.","biography":"## Current office and 2026 campaign\nKailee Cordell is the Republican candidate for the Clarksville-Montgomery County School Board, District 1, in the Aug. 6, 2026 election, challenging Democratic incumbent Carol Berry [1][2]. She says she is running as a parent invested in the security of children and in ensuring optimal learning environments in partnership with teachers and the community [1].\n\n## Sources\n[1] [Kailee Cordell running for Clarksville-Montgomery County School Board, District 1](https://clarksvillenow.com/local/kailee-cordell-running-for-clarksville-montgomery-county-school-board-district-1/) \u2014 accessed 2026-07-22\n[2] [Who\u2019s on ballot for Montgomery County mayor, sheriff, commission, School Board](https://clarksvillenow.com/local/whos-on-ballot-for-montgomery-county-mayor-sheriff-commission-school-board/) \u2014 accessed 2026-07-22","birthdate":null,"firstname":"KAILEE","fullname":"KAILEE CORDELL","lastname":"CORDELL","middlename":null,"suffix":null,"summary":"Republican candidate for CMCSS School Board District 1 in 2026; a parent running on school security and learning environments.","token":"HY7Bq77OdJ"},{"bio_snippet":"","biography":null,"birthdate":null,"firstname":"MIKE","fullname":"MIKE CORDELL","lastname":"CORDELL","middlename":null,"suffix":null,"summary":null,"token":"BGuHfGgx5V"},{"bio_snippet":"Per the NC voter file: DEM voter in Nash County since 2014.","biography":"Robert Earl Cordell SR was a Democratic candidate for the Nash County Board of Commissioners District 02 in the March 3, 2026 primary election. Robert Earl Cordell SR received 98 votes, finishing behind Quentin T. Sumner's 672 votes; Deborah Joyner Battle: 513 votes [1]. Quentin T. Sumner advanced to the November 3, 2026 general election; Robert Earl Cordell SR does not appear among the candidates certified for that contest on the North Carolina State Board of Elections' 2026 candidate filing list [2].\n\nAccording to the North Carolina voter file, Robert Earl Cordell SR is a registered voter in Nash County, North Carolina, registered since 2014 (12 years), with party affiliation listed as Democratic [3].\n\nThe voter file shows Robert Earl Cordell SR's year of birth as 1950; NC publishes only the year of birth in its bulk voter export, so day and month are not part of the public record [3].\n\nThe voter history file shows 18 elections voted in since 2016, most recently the 2026-03-03 primary election [4].\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 Robert Earl Cordell SR can reach ballotproject.org with corrections or additions.\n\n## Sources\n[1] North Carolina State Board of Elections, certified March 3, 2026 primary election results by precinct (`results_pct_20260303.txt`), published at [dl.ncsbe.gov/ENRS/2026_03_03/](https://dl.ncsbe.gov/ENRS/2026_03_03/) \u2014 accessed 2026-07-21\n\n[2] North Carolina State Board of Elections, 2026 Candidate Filing List (`Candidate_Listing_2026.csv`), published at [dl.ncsbe.gov](https://s3.amazonaws.com/dl.ncsbe.gov/Elections/2026/Candidate%20Filing/Candidate_Listing_2026.csv) \u2014 accessed 2026-07-21\n\n[3] [North Carolina State Board of Elections \u2014 Voter Search](https://vt.ncsbe.gov/RegLkup/)\n\n[4] North Carolina State Board of Elections voter history file (`ncvhis_Statewide`), published at [dl.ncsbe.gov](https://dl.ncsbe.gov/)","birthdate":null,"firstname":"Robert","fullname":"Robert Earl Cordell SR","lastname":"Cordell","middlename":"Earl","suffix":"SR","summary":"Per the NC voter file: DEM voter in Nash County since 2014.","token":"4c855076b6def18b"},{"bio_snippet":"Jorge Enrique\u202fCordova is the Republican candidate for North Carolina House District\u202f39 in the 2026 general election.","biography":"Jorge Enrique Cordova is the Republican nominee for the North Carolina House of Representatives, District 39 (Wake County), on the November 3, 2026 general-election ballot [1][2]. The March 3, 2026 Republican primary for the seat was canceled, so Cordova advanced directly to the general election, where he faces Democratic incumbent James Roberson and Libertarian candidate Wayne Cockrell [1][2].\n\nNo further biographical details \u2014 education, professional background, or prior public service \u2014 have been documented in the sources available. Cordova's Ballotpedia entry does not include a Candidate Connection survey response, and no campaign website has been located for him.\n\n## Sources\n[1] [Jorge Cordova - Ballotpedia](https://ballotpedia.org/Jorge_Cordova) \u2014 accessed 2026-07-19\n[2] [NC State Board of Elections \u2014 2026 Candidate Listing](https://s3.amazonaws.com/dl.ncsbe.gov/Elections/2026/Candidate%20Filing/Candidate_Listing_2026.csv) \u2014 accessed 2026-07-19","birthdate":null,"firstname":"Jorge","fullname":"Jorge Enrique Cordova","lastname":"Cordova","middlename":"Enrique","suffix":null,"summary":"Jorge Enrique\u202fCordova is the Republican candidate for North Carolina House District\u202f39 in the 2026 general election.","token":"d6675b5af280e766"},{"bio_snippet":"","biography":null,"birthdate":null,"firstname":"PATRICK","fullname":"PATRICK CORENO","lastname":"CORENO","middlename":null,"suffix":null,"summary":null,"token":"Uvr5Lt9zT8"},{"bio_snippet":"Per the NC voter file: DEM voter in Forsyth County since 2018.","biography":"## Current office and 2026 campaign\nAdam Clifford Corey ran as a Democratic candidate in the March 3, 2026 primary for Forsyth County Board Of Education District 02, finishing 7th of 8 Democratic candidates with 7,830 votes. The top 4 advanced to the November 3, 2026 general election, and Adam Clifford Corey was not among them, per the NC State Board of Elections' official precinct-level primary results [1].\n\nAccording to the North Carolina voter file, Adam Clifford Corey is a registered voter in Forsyth County, North Carolina, registered since 2018 (8 years), with party affiliation listed as Democratic [2].\n\nThe voter file shows Adam Clifford Corey's year of birth as 1983; NC publishes only the year of birth in its bulk voter export, so day and month are not part of the public record [2].\n\nThe voter history file shows 8 elections voted in since 2016, most recently the 2026-03-03 primary election [3].\n\nThis summary draws only from the public North Carolina voter registration and history records. No additional published biographical information was located. Voters with personal knowledge of Adam Clifford Corey can reach ballotproject.org with corrections or additions.\n\n## Sources\n[1] [March 3, 2026 primary official precinct-level results \u2014 NC State Board of Elections](https://s3.amazonaws.com/dl.ncsbe.gov/ENRS/2026_03_03/results_precinct_sort/FORSYTH_PRECINCT_SORT.txt) \u2014 accessed 2026-07-23\n\n[2] [North Carolina State Board of Elections \u2014 Voter Search](https://vt.ncsbe.gov/RegLkup/)\n\n[3] North Carolina State Board of Elections voter history file (`ncvhis_Statewide`), published at [dl.ncsbe.gov](https://dl.ncsbe.gov/)","birthdate":null,"firstname":"Adam","fullname":"Adam Clifford Corey","lastname":"Corey","middlename":"Clifford","suffix":null,"summary":"Per the NC voter file: DEM voter in Forsyth County since 2018.","token":"49b54477ef6f0ac6"},{"bio_snippet":"","biography":null,"birthdate":null,"firstname":"Alan","fullname":"Alan Corley","lastname":"Corley","middlename":null,"suffix":null,"summary":null,"token":"dG3R9FNhIj"},{"bio_snippet":"Per the NC voter file: REP voter in Davidson County since 1979.","biography":"According to the North Carolina voter file, Dwight Dawes Cornelison is a registered voter in Davidson County, North Carolina, registered since 1979 (47 years), with party affiliation listed as Republican [1].\n\nThe voter file shows Dwight Dawes Cornelison's year of birth as 1960; NC publishes only the year of birth in its bulk voter export, so day and month are not part of the public record [1].\n\nThe voter history file shows 12 elections voted in since 2016, most recently the 2026-03-03 primary election [2].\n\nThis summary draws only from the public North Carolina voter registration and history records. No additional published biographical information was located. Voters with personal knowledge of Dwight Dawes Cornelison 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":"Dwight","fullname":"Dwight Dawes Cornelison","lastname":"Cornelison","middlename":"Dawes","suffix":null,"summary":"Per the NC voter file: REP voter in Davidson County since 1979.","token":"ec4b5fda1c83c949"},{"bio_snippet":"Per the NC voter file: REP voter in Beaufort County since 1990.","biography":"According to the North Carolina voter file, Jennifer Cox Cornelius is a registered voter in Beaufort County, North Carolina, registered since 1990 (36 years), with party affiliation listed as Republican [1].\n\nThe voter file shows Jennifer Cox Cornelius'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 Jennifer Cox Cornelius 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":"Jennifer","fullname":"Jennifer Cox Cornelius","lastname":"Cornelius","middlename":"Cox","suffix":null,"summary":"Per the NC voter file: REP voter in Beaufort County since 1990.","token":"fdaf24625aedec9e"},{"bio_snippet":"Per the NC voter file: REP voter in Caldwell County since 2020.","biography":"## Current office and 2026 campaign\nBrandon Lee Cornett ran in the March 3, 2026 Republican primary for the Caldwell County Board of Education, one of seven candidates competing for four nominations. He finished fifth with 12.82% of the vote; Teresa Branch (20.32%), Joe Sims (17.39%), William \"BJ\" Fore (17.26%), and Lesa Bolick Widener (14.30%) won the four Republican nominations. Cornett will not appear on the November 3, 2026 general-election ballot [1].\n\n## Background\nAccording to the North Carolina voter file, Cornett is a registered voter in Caldwell County, North Carolina, registered since 2020 (6 years), with party affiliation listed as Republican [2].\n\nThe voter file shows Cornett's year of birth as 1993; 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 3 elections voted in since 2020, 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":"Brandon","fullname":"Brandon Lee Cornett","lastname":"Cornett","middlename":"Lee","suffix":null,"summary":"Per the NC voter file: REP voter in Caldwell County since 2020.","token":"c9e6ef685aeb64c2"},{"bio_snippet":"","biography":null,"birthdate":null,"firstname":"KURT","fullname":"KURT CORNETT","lastname":"CORNETT","middlename":null,"suffix":null,"summary":null,"token":"ulg9LRTXLg"},{"bio_snippet":"Phillip Leon Cornett is a North Carolina District Court judge appointed in 2020, with limited public biographical information.","biography":"## Current office and 2026 campaign\nPhillip Leon Cornett filed as the Republican candidate for North Carolina District Court Judge, District 28 Seat 1, covering Montgomery and Stanly counties, for the November 3, 2026 general election [2].\n\n## Office history\nCornett was appointed to the North Carolina District Court for District 20A by Governor Roy Cooper on November 13, 2020 [1].\n\n## Sources\n[1] [Phillip Cornett - Ballotpedia](https://ballotpedia.org/Phillip_Cornett)\n[2] [2026 Candidate Listing \u2013 NC State Board of Elections](https://s3.amazonaws.com/dl.ncsbe.gov/Elections/2026/Candidate%20Filing/Candidate_Listing_2026.csv)","birthdate":null,"firstname":"Phillip","fullname":"Phillip Leon Cornett","lastname":"Cornett","middlename":"Leon","suffix":null,"summary":"Phillip Leon Cornett is a North Carolina District Court judge appointed in 2020, with limited public biographical information.","token":"3e92093c6f512cb4"},{"bio_snippet":"Per the NC voter file: DEM voter in New Hanover County since 2005.","biography":"According to the North Carolina voter file, Katherine Hope Corpening is a registered voter in New Hanover County, North Carolina, registered since 2005 (21 years), with party affiliation listed as Democratic [1].\n\nThe voter file shows Katherine Hope Corpening's year of birth as 1986; 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 14 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 Katherine Hope Corpening 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":"Katherine","fullname":"Katherine Hope Corpening","lastname":"Corpening","middlename":"Hope","suffix":null,"summary":"Per the NC voter file: DEM voter in New Hanover County since 2005.","token":"404da8fc822b9695"},{"bio_snippet":"Per the NC voter file: UNA voter in Perquimans County since 2000.","biography":"**Corprew won the March 3, 2026 election for the Perquimans County Board of Education outright, receiving the most votes (750) of three candidates in this single-round, nonpartisan, one-seat race, ahead of Matt Winslow (670) and Annie White (533). [3]**\n\nAccording to the North Carolina voter file, Kristine James Corprew is a registered voter in Perquimans County, North Carolina, registered since 2000 (26 years), with party affiliation listed as Unaffiliated [1].\n\nThe voter file shows Kristine James Corprew's year of birth as 1970; 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 Kristine James Corprew 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":"Kristine","fullname":"Kristine James Corprew","lastname":"Corprew","middlename":"James","suffix":null,"summary":"Per the NC voter file: UNA voter in Perquimans County since 2000.","token":"6a3cdf703b72ca8f"},{"bio_snippet":"Per the NC voter file: REP voter in Perquimans County since 1992.","biography":"According to the North Carolina voter file, Timothy John Corprew is a registered voter in Perquimans County, North Carolina, registered since 1992 (34 years), with party affiliation listed as Republican [1].\n\nThe voter file shows Timothy John Corprew'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 12 elections voted in since 2016, most recently the 2026-03-03 primary election [2].\n\nThis summary draws only from the public North Carolina voter registration and history records. No additional published biographical information was located. Voters with personal knowledge of Timothy John Corprew 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":"Timothy","fullname":"Timothy John Corprew","lastname":"Corprew","middlename":"John","suffix":null,"summary":"Per the NC voter file: REP voter in Perquimans County since 1992.","token":"c064e9acc03d0792"},{"bio_snippet":"","biography":null,"birthdate":null,"firstname":"Mandy","fullname":"Mandy Correa","lastname":"Correa","middlename":null,"suffix":null,"summary":null,"token":"lrOPidjynh"},{"bio_snippet":"Mike Cortese, a Nashville Metro Council member, is running in the 2026 Democratic primary for Tennessee's 4th Congressional District.","biography":"## Current office and 2026 campaign\n\nMike Cortese currently serves as a member of the Nashville Metro Council for District 4, having assumed office on September 30, 2023 [1]. His term in this local position is scheduled to end in 2027 [1]. In the 2026 election cycle, Cortese is seeking election to the U.S. House of Representatives as a Democrat in Tennessee's 5th Congressional District [1][3]. He formally declared his candidacy for the Democratic primary, which is scheduled to take place on August 6, 2026 [1].\n\nCortese announced his congressional campaign at the Tennessee Democratic Party\u2019s annual Three Star Dinner [8]. His platform centers on opposing what he describes as \"Big Money in politics\" and \"failed leadership,\" arguing that these factors are pushing families out of their neighborhoods and the middle class [4]. He states that he aims to stand up to powerful special interests, reduce the cost of living, and prioritize community needs over political headlines [4][8]. Campaign materials describe him as an underdog leader who has faced tough odds throughout his career in the music industry and public service [5].\n\nFinancial data filed with the Federal Election Commission indicates that Cortese\u2019s campaign raised a total of $533,689.47 through receipts, with the majority coming from individual contributions [3]. The filing deadline for the primary was originally March 10, 2026, but was reopened to May 15, 2026, due to redistricting [2]. The general election for this seat is scheduled for November 3, 2026 [2].\n\n## Background and education\n\nMike Cortese is a music industry veteran and public servant who has called Nashville home for more than 20 years [7]. He self-describes as having arrived in town with no car, no computer, and no connections, subsequently building a career in the entertainment industry by working on Grammy-nominated albums and world tours [7]. His professional background includes work as an adjunct professor and in sales and business development [10].\n\nSpecific details regarding his birthplace, year of birth, upbringing, religion, schools attended, or degrees earned are not provided in the available sources.\n\n## Career\n\nCortese describes himself as a music industry veteran who built his career in the entertainment sector after arriving in Nashville with no car, computer, or connections [7]. His professional work includes producing Grammy-nominated albums and managing world tours [7]. He also works as an adjunct professor and in sales and business development [10].\n\nHe has volunteered with several community organizations, including the Second Harvest Food Bank of Middle Tennessee, the Nashville Rescue Mission, The Word Wagon, the St. Jude Room in the Inn, and the Belmont University Auxiliary Partners [10].\n\n## Office history\n\nMike Cortese was elected to the Nashville Metro Council representing District 4 in 2023 and assumed office on September 30, 2023 [1]. His current term is scheduled to end in 2027 [1]. As a council member, he has focused on priorities such as keeping Nashville affordable and reinvesting downtown revenue into communities [10].\n\nCortese declared his candidacy for the Democratic primary for Tennessee's 5th Congressional District in the upcoming 2026 election [1][3]. The primary is scheduled for August 6, 2026, with a general election on November 3, 2026 [2]. As of May 2026, he has raised $533,689.47 for his campaign [3]. He describes himself as an underdog and states that he is running to stand up to special interests and lower the cost of living [4].\n\n## Legislative record and accomplishments\n\nMike Cortese has not served in the U.S. House of Representatives; he is currently a member of the Nashville Metro Council representing District 4, having assumed office on September 30, 2023 [1]. As a council member, his stated priorities include keeping Nashville affordable and reinvesting revenue from downtown back into communities to improve residents' quality of life [10]. He has not sponsored notable federal bills or held congressional committee assignments.\n\nRegarding policy positions, Cortese states that he aims to stand up to powerful special interests and bring down the cost of living, arguing that Big Money in politics is pushing families out of the middle class [4]. He self-describes as a leader who will put neighbors first and fight for communities rather than chasing headlines [4]. His campaign narrative emphasizes his background as a music industry veteran and public servant, framing his candidacy around restoring government for families [7].\n\nCortese has not released specific voting records on federal issues such as marijuana legislation, as he has not held federal office; Vote Smart lists him as \"Running, Democratic for U.S. House (TN) - District 5\" without providing historical congressional votes on this topic [6]. He is currently running in the Democratic primary for Tennessee's 5th Congressional District, with the primary scheduled for August 6, 2026 [1][3]. As of May 11, 2026, this election has not yet occurred.\n\n## Business interests and wealth source\n\nCortese self-describes as a \"music industry veteran\" who built his career from scratch after arriving in Nashville with no car, computer, or connections [7]. He worked on Grammy-nominated albums and world tours before entering public service [7]. In 2023, he listed his occupation as an adjunct professor and professional in sales and business development [10].\n\nRegarding his wealth source, Cortese states that he has spent 24 years building his life in Nashville and views himself as an underdog who rose above tough odds [8][9]. He characterizes his political motivation around fighting \"Big Money\" and corporate greed, which he argues are pushing families out of the middle class [4][8].\n\nFinancial disclosure data for his 2026 congressional campaign shows total receipts of $533,689.47 as of the reporting period covered by available records [3]. The vast majority of these funds came from individual contributions, totaling $529,810.80, with $257,928.22 itemized and $271,882.58 unitemized [3]. He received no party committee contributions or loans, and contributed only $0.67 of his own money to the campaign [3].\n\n## Family\n\nCortese is a father of two [7]. He has stated that he and his family have called Nashville home for more than 20 years [7].\n\n## Sources\n[1] [Mike Cortese - Ballotpedia](https://ballotpedia.org/Mike_Cortese)\n[2] [United States House of Representatives elections in Tennessee, 2026 - Ballotpedia](https://ballotpedia.org/United_States_House_of_Representatives_elections_in_Tennessee,_2026)\n[3] [CORTESE, MIKE - Candidate overview - FEC.gov](https://www.fec.gov/data/candidate/H6TN05371/)\n[4] [Mike Cortese for Tennessee | Hometown Over Headlines](https://mikefortennessee.com/)\n[5] [Ki Form test - Mike Cortese for Tennessee](https://mikefortennessee.com/ki-form-test/)\n[6] [Mike Cortese's Voting Records on Issue: Marijuana](https://justfacts.votesmart.org/candidate/key-votes/217491/mike-cortese/101/marijuana)\n[7] [Mike Cortese \u2013 The Bench](https://www.thebench.org/candidates/mike-cortese/)\n[8] [Council member Cortese runs for Congress - Main Street Media of Tennessee](https://mainstreetmediatn.com/articles/mainstreetnashville/council-member-cortese-runs-for-congress/)\n[10] [District 4: Mike Cortese - Nashville Banner](https://nashvillebanner.com/2023/06/28/district-4-mike-cortese/)","birthdate":null,"firstname":"Mike","fullname":"Mike Cortese","lastname":"Cortese","middlename":null,"suffix":null,"summary":"Mike Cortese, a Nashville Metro Council member, is running in the 2026 Democratic primary for Tennessee's 4th Congressional District.","token":"j9eN3TmOk5"}]