[{"bio_snippet":"Jane Armstrong is listed as a candidate for State Executive Committeewoman in the 11th Republican Primary district according to Tennessee Secretary of State records.","biography":"## Current office and 2026 campaign\n\nJane Armstrong, of Harrison, is a Republican candidate for State Executive Committeewoman, District 11 (covering part of Hamilton County), on the Tennessee Secretary of State's official list of candidates who qualified for the August 6, 2026 primary ballot [1].\n\n## Sources\n[1] [Republican State Executive Committee candidates, filed 2026-03-24 - Tennessee Secretary of State](https://sos-prod.tnsosgovfiles.com/s3fs-public/document/TNGOPSEC_Filed_2026-03-24.pdf) - accessed 2026-07-20","birthdate":null,"firstname":"Jane","fullname":"Jane Armstrong","lastname":"Armstrong","middlename":null,"suffix":null,"summary":"Jane Armstrong is listed as a candidate for State Executive Committeewoman in the 11th Republican Primary district according to Tennessee Secretary of State records.","token":"vs1OWtiHIa"},{"bio_snippet":"","biography":null,"birthdate":null,"firstname":"Richard","fullname":"Richard B. Armstrong Jr","lastname":"Armstrong","middlename":"B.","suffix":"Jr","summary":null,"token":"3nlrsbzJz2"},{"bio_snippet":"Independent candidate for Hawkins County Commission District 2; member of Hawkins County Emergency Medical Services.","biography":"## Current office and 2026 campaign\nSteve Armstrong is an Independent candidate for Hawkins County Commission District 2 on the August 6, 2026 ballot [1].\n\n## Career\nArmstrong is a member of Hawkins County Emergency Medical Services and is challenging for a District 2 seat as an Independent in the August general election [2].\n\n## Sources\n[1] [Hawkins County Sample Ballot, August 6, 2026](https://hawkinscountytn.gov/pdfs/elections/sample_ballot.pdf) \u2014 accessed 2026-07-18\n[2] [Hawkins voters have plenty of options (Rogersville Review)](https://www.therogersvillereview.com/news/article_a72b5833-32a6-408c-84a9-21f45511c5f5.html) \u2014 accessed 2026-07-18","birthdate":null,"firstname":"STEVE","fullname":"STEVE ARMSTRONG","lastname":"ARMSTRONG","middlename":null,"suffix":null,"summary":"Independent candidate for Hawkins County Commission District 2; member of Hawkins County Emergency Medical Services.","token":"mcR33E7Sok"},{"bio_snippet":"Current office and 2026 campaign Willie Duran Armstrong serves as Chief of Police of the Town of Brookford, North Carolina 1 . He ran as a Republican candidate for Catawba County Sheriff in the 2026 elections 2 . Armstrong appeared on the ballot in the March 3, 2026 Republican pr","biography":"## Current office and 2026 campaign\nWillie Duran Armstrong serves as Chief of Police of the Town of Brookford, North Carolina [1]. He ran as a Republican candidate for Catawba County Sheriff in the 2026 elections [2]. Armstrong appeared on the ballot in the March 3, 2026 Republican primary, where he received 1,652 votes; incumbent Sheriff Don Brown won the primary with 12,836 votes [3].\n\n## Background and education\nArmstrong grew up in foster care and group homes; his parents were involved in domestic disputes and struggled with alcohol and drug use [6]. He became an EMT at age 18 before pursuing a career in law enforcement [6].\n\n## Career\nArmstrong began his law enforcement career working for the Lincoln County Sheriff's Office and the Statesville Police Department [4]. In early 2023, he was appointed Chief of Police of Brookford at the age of 24, becoming one of the youngest police chiefs in North Carolina at the time [1][4]. During his candidacy for sheriff, Armstrong was indicted on a felony charge of altering, destroying, or stealing criminal evidence in connection with a decades-old cold-case investigation; the felony charge, along with a related misdemeanor, was dismissed on June 11, 2026, after a judge found prosecutors had not proven their case [5].\n\n## Sources\n- [1] [He's 24 and the new police chief in Town of Brookford \u2013 Hickory Record](https://hickoryrecord.com/news/local/hes-24-and-the-new-police-chief-in-town-of-brookford-armstrong-we-have-the/article_eec8fd04-ae21-11ed-87ee-1704b6c0cae3.html)\n- [2] [Chief Will Armstrong has been endorsed for North Carolina Catawba County Sheriff \u2013 YourNews](https://yournews.com/2025/08/25/3792157/chief-will-armstrong-has-been-endorsed-for-north-carolina-catawba/)\n- [3] [Current Catawba County sheriff wins primary election with 80% of votes \u2013 Hickory Record](https://hickoryrecord.com/news/local/government-politics/elections/article_93ba1f13-e5a2-4ab5-81bd-42d264650ddf.html)\n- [4] ['It's a blessing': 24-year-old takes helm as N.C. police chief \u2013 Police1](https://www.police1.com/chiefs-sheriffs/articles/its-a-blessing-24-year-old-takes-helm-as-nc-police-chief-M5AVOcn46JZI5W1K/)\n- [5] [Charges dismissed against Brookford Police Chief \u2013 QC News](https://www.qcnews.com/news/u-s/north-carolina/catawba-county/charges-dismissed-against-brookford-police-chief-in-handling-of-92-cold-case-evidence/)\n- [6] [Listen: N.C.'s youngest police chief on how his challenging childhood gave him the wisdom needed to run his own PD \u2013 Police1](https://www.police1.com/chiefs-sheriffs/articles/listen-ncs-youngest-police-chief-on-how-his-challenging-childhood-gave-him-the-wisdom-needed-to-run-his-own-pd-wu4drlnhhN8fXtxm/)\n","birthdate":null,"firstname":"Willie","fullname":"Willie Duran Armstrong","lastname":"Armstrong","middlename":"Duran","suffix":null,"summary":null,"token":"5d5b01f627d3db6e"},{"bio_snippet":"","biography":null,"birthdate":null,"firstname":"SHAUN","fullname":"SHAUN RAY ARNDT","lastname":"ARNDT","middlename":"RAY","suffix":null,"summary":null,"token":"iIIoKXViiH"},{"bio_snippet":"","biography":null,"birthdate":null,"firstname":"GAIL","fullname":"GAIL REED ARNEY","lastname":"ARNEY","middlename":"REED","suffix":null,"summary":null,"token":"ShUKsMxyeu"},{"bio_snippet":"Dean Arnold is an independent author and activist running for Tennessee's 3rd Congressional District in the 2026 election.","biography":"## Current office and 2026 campaign\n\nDean Arnold is an independent candidate running for election to the U.S. House of Representatives to represent Tennessee's 3rd Congressional District [1]. He declared his candidacy for the general election scheduled for November 3, 2026 [1]. The primary election for this race is set to occur on August 6, 2026 [1].\n\nArnold, who identifies as an author, journalist, and local activist, states that he has traditionally been a Republican but is running as an Independent [2]. He describes himself as a \"free thinker\" and asserts that the reason for his campaign is the discord in the country, which he characterizes as insane and confusing to the public [2]. Arnold has stated that he aims to restore \"sanity\" to the nation and is currently working to identify his political base [2].\n\n## Career\n\nBefore entering electoral politics, Dean Arnold established a career as an author, historian, and filmmaker based in Chattanooga [6]. He is known for his work in \"nonfiction novel\" style history, which he describes as \"history with a plot\" where every action and quote is sourced [3]. His bibliography includes *The Cherokee Princes*, *Unknown Empire: The True Story of Mysterious Ethiopia and the Future Ark of Civilization*, and *America's Trail of Tears: A Story of Love and Betrayal* [4][5].\n\nArnold\u2019s professional focus often centers on regional history and culture. He authored *Old Money, New South: The Spirit of Chattanooga*, a work that compiles interviews with over 50 local leaders, public figures, and prominent families to document the city's character and history [6]. In addition to writing, Arnold narrates his own audiobooks and identifies himself as a journalist and local activist [2][4]. He has engaged with community organizations such as the Chattanooga Civitans Club and the Hamilton County Pachyderm Club, where he has spoken on topics ranging from national political discord to local history [2][6].\n\nThere is no information in the provided sources regarding Arnold\u2019s military service, business ownership, or professional licenses outside of his work as an author and activist.\n\n## Office history\n\nDean Arnold is an independent candidate running for election to the U.S. House of Representatives to represent Tennessee's 3rd Congressional District [1]. He declared his candidacy for the general election scheduled for November 3, 2026, which follows a primary election set for August 6, 2026 [1]. Arnold states that he has traditionally been a Republican but is running as an Independent because of national discord and confusion [2].\n\nThe provided sources do not contain information regarding any other elected or appointed offices held by Dean Arnold, nor do they document any prior races run or lost. Consequently, no further details on his legislative history or previous electoral outcomes can be included from the available evidence.\n\n## Sources\n[1] [Dean Arnold - Ballotpedia](https://ballotpedia.org/Dean_Arnold)\n[2] [Free Thinker And Congressional Candidate Arnold Delivers Sermon To Civitans - Chattanoogan.com](https://www.chattanoogan.com/2026/3/21/516319/Free-Thinker-And-Congressional.aspx)\n[3] [Amazon.com: Dean W. Arnold: books, biography, latest update](https://www.amazon.com/stores/author/B01HBPTLWE)\n[4] [Dean W. Arnold \u2013 Audio Books, Best Sellers, Author Bio | Audible.com](https://www.audible.com/author/Dean-W-Arnold/B01HBPTLWE)\n[5] [America's Trail of Tears: A Story of Love and Betrayal: Arnold, Dean W., Arnold, Dean: 9780974907604: Amazon.com: Books](https://www.amazon.com/Americas-Trail-Tears-Story-Betrayal/dp/097490760X)\n[6] [Dean Arnold Reflects on Chattanooga - WDEF](https://www.wdef.com/dean-arnold-reflects-on-chattanooga/)","birthdate":null,"firstname":"Dean","fullname":"Dean Arnold","lastname":"Arnold","middlename":null,"suffix":null,"summary":"Dean Arnold is an independent author and activist running for Tennessee's 3rd Congressional District in the 2026 election.","token":"a0haNiFBu4"},{"bio_snippet":"Incumbent independent Benton County commissioner for the First District (Holladay area), seeking re-election in 2026.","biography":"## Current office and 2026 campaign\nKeith Arnold is an incumbent Benton County commissioner for the First District (Holladay area) and is seeking re-election in the August 6, 2026 county general election, appearing on the ballot as an independent candidate in the vote-for-three District 1 contest [1][2]. He picked up a qualifying packet as an incumbent seeking another term [3].\n\n## Office history\nArnold is listed among the county's current First District commissioners [2].\n\n## Documented disputes and controversies\nAt the September 16, 2024 commission meeting, Arnold publicly criticized Commissioner Deborah Bain over Facebook comments she made opposing the county's purchase of the former FirstBank building. According to the Camden Chronicle, Arnold said the posts did not show teamwork among the commission and, addressing remarks he said were directed at him, stated: \"I am pissed off. How dare you say those things. Get your facts straight\" [4].\n\n## Sources\n[1] [Official Ballot for Benton County, August 6, 2026 - Benton County Election Commission](https://www.bentoncotnelections.com/) - accessed 2026-07-23\n[2] [County Commission - Benton County, TN](https://bentoncountytn.gov/county_commission.html) - accessed 2026-07-23\n[3] [Incumbents, challengers begin qualifying process for 2026 Benton County elections - The Camden Chronicle](https://thecamdenchronicle.com/stories/incumbents-challengers-begin-qualifying-process-for-2026-benton-county-elections,118215) - accessed 2026-07-23\n[4] [County Commissioners remain at odds over purchase of former FirstBank building - The Camden Chronicle](https://thecamdenchronicle.com/stories/county-commissioners-remain-at-odds-over-purchase-of-former-firstbank-building,49088) - accessed 2026-07-23","birthdate":null,"firstname":"Keith","fullname":"Keith Arnold","lastname":"Arnold","middlename":null,"suffix":null,"summary":"Incumbent independent Benton County commissioner for the First District (Holladay area), seeking re-election in 2026.","token":"iSnF0w0a5v"},{"bio_snippet":"Current office and 2026 campaign Lisa Arnold is a candidate for Shelby County General Sessions Court Clerk 1 . Background and education Arnold earned a Computer Operations degree from State Technical Institute at Memphis and a paralegal certification from Christian Brothers Unive","biography":"## Current office and 2026 campaign\nLisa Arnold is a candidate for Shelby County General Sessions Court Clerk [1].\n\n## Background and education\nArnold earned a Computer Operations degree from State Technical Institute at Memphis and a paralegal certification from Christian Brothers University [4]. She is also a certified EMT [4]. She participated in the County Officials Training Certificate program at the University of Tennessee [4].\n\n## Career\nArnold has over 33 years of experience in the Criminal and General Sessions Court Clerk offices [4]. She began working in General Sessions at age 15 during the summer, and joined full time after high school graduation [4]. She held positions including Deputy Court Clerk, Chief Principal Clerk, Customer Service Supervisor, Grand Jury Supervisor, Collections Supervisor, Finance Coordinator, and Manager of Finance [4].\n\nArnold served in management roles under both Democratic and Republican clerks, including Minerva Johnican and Edward Stanton [4]. Under Clerk Stanton, she managed the Finance Department at General Sessions Court and was the only Republican serving in an appointed position [4]. She implemented the Garnishment and Bankruptcy departments to collect unpaid court costs and fines [4].\n\n## Family\nArnold is a two-time breast cancer survivor and is now cancer free [4]. She is a member of Christ Church Bartlett [4].\n\n## Sources\n[1] [Wake Up Memphis](https://omny.fm/shows/wake-up-memphis/shelby-county-general-sessions-court-clerk-candida)\n[2] [Facebook](https://www.facebook.com/lisa.arnold.3597)\n[3] [LinkedIn](https://www.linkedin.com/in/lisa-arnold-7954331a1/)\n[4] [Campaign Site](https://lisaarnoldforclerk.com/)\n","birthdate":null,"firstname":"Lisa","fullname":"Lisa Arnold","lastname":"Arnold","middlename":null,"suffix":null,"summary":null,"token":"YN4S4mhwj5"},{"bio_snippet":"","biography":null,"birthdate":null,"firstname":"Shasta","fullname":"Shasta M. Arnold","lastname":"Arnold","middlename":"M.","suffix":null,"summary":null,"token":"UzYXvURnJI"},{"bio_snippet":"Per the NC voter file: REP voter in Alleghany County since 2016.","biography":"**William Brandon Arnold placed first among eight Republican candidates in the March 3, 2026 primary for the Alleghany County Board of Commissioners (a vote-for-3 race), receiving 837 votes, and will appear on the November 3, 2026 general election ballot as one of three Republican nominees, alongside Timmy Evans (835) and Tommy C. McKnight (647) [1].**\n\nAccording to the North Carolina voter file, William Brandon Arnold is a registered voter in Alleghany County, North Carolina, registered since 2016 (10 years), with party affiliation listed as Republican [2].\n\nThe voter file shows William Brandon Arnold's year of birth as 1982; 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 and the state's certified primary results. No additional published biographical information was located. Voters with personal knowledge of William Brandon Arnold 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 by precinct (`results_pct_20260303.txt`), published at [dl.ncsbe.gov](https://s3.amazonaws.com/dl.ncsbe.gov/ENRS/2026_03_03/results_pct_20260303.zip) \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":"William","fullname":"William Brandon Arnold","lastname":"Arnold","middlename":"Brandon","suffix":null,"summary":"Per the NC voter file: REP voter in Alleghany County since 2016.","token":"cf2678dca18c2f6a"},{"bio_snippet":"Larry Dean Arp, Jr. is a Republican NC House member for District\u202f69 seeking re\u2011election in 2026, with a background in civil engineering and extensive legislative leadership.","biography":"Larry Dean Arp, Jr. is the incumbent Republican member of the North Carolina House of Representatives for District 69, a seat he has held since 2013 and for which he is on the ballot again in the 2026 election cycle [11][15].  The 69th district covers parts of north\u2011western Union County.  In the most recent 2024 general election he won 63.2% of the vote, defeating Democratic challenger Leigh Coulter, and he previously secured re\u2011election in 2022, 2020, 2018, 2016 and 2014, often with margins above 60% [11][10][11][12][13][14][15].\n\nArp earned a Bachelor of Science in civil engineering from The Citadel, The Military College of South Carolina, and a Master of Science in civil/structural engineering from the University of North Carolina at Charlotte, becoming a licensed professional and structural engineer [11][15].  He founded and serves as president of Arp Engineering, Incorporated, based in Monroe, North Carolina, after earlier engineering roles with Duke Energy, ODEL, RTWA Engineers, and Yates/Starnes Engineering Professional Association [11][15].\n\nBefore his legislative career, Arp served on the Union County Public School Board from 2000 to 2011, and he has been active in community service, including volunteer work with Habitat for Humanity, the H.E.L.P. Crisis Pregnancy Center, and Operation Reach Out [15].  In February 2025 he rescued an elderly woman from a burning mobile home along U.S. Route\u202f1, an act that was later recognized by members of the U.S. House of Representatives [11].\n\nWithin the General Assembly, Arp has held several leadership positions.  He is the senior chair of the Appropriations Committee and chairs the Energy and Public Utilities Committee, while also serving on Homeland Security, Military and Veterans Affairs, Judiciary I, and Oversight committees [11].  He previously served as Majority Whip and Freshman Whip, and has chaired subcommittees on capital appropriations and other policy areas.  His legislative focus includes infrastructure, energy policy, and fiscal responsibility, reflecting his professional background in engineering and budgeting.\n\nArp\u2019s professional accolades include the 2013 Legislator of the Year Award from the Professional Engineers of North Carolina and academic honors such as the George W. Walker White Award from The Citadel [15].  He continues to reside in Monroe with his wife Anne and their two children, and remains a member of the advisory board for the William States Lee College of Engineering at UNC Charlotte [15].\n\n## Sources\n- [11] [Dean Arp - Wikipedia](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Dean_Arp)\n- [13] [Larry Arp's Political Summary - The Voter's Self Defense System - Vote Smart](https://votesmart.org/candidate/136300/larry-arp)\n- [14] [Larry Arp's Political Summary - The Voter's Self Defense System - Vote Smart](https://votesmart.org/candidate/136300/larry-arp?categoryId=16&type=V%2CS%2CR%2CE%2CF%2CP)\n- [15] [Larry Arp's Biography - The Voter's Self Defense System - Vote Smart](https://votesmart.org/candidate/biography/136300/larry-arp)","birthdate":null,"firstname":"Larry","fullname":"Larry Dean Arp JR","lastname":"Arp","middlename":"Dean","suffix":"JR","summary":"Larry Dean Arp, Jr. is a Republican NC House member for District\u202f69 seeking re\u2011election in 2026, with a background in civil engineering and extensive legislative leadership.","token":"4c54a8517bdc87ae"},{"bio_snippet":"","biography":null,"birthdate":null,"firstname":"Tim","fullname":"Tim Arrant","lastname":"Arrant","middlename":null,"suffix":null,"summary":null,"token":"gIujiK9ujA"},{"bio_snippet":"Per the NC voter file: REP voter in Randolph County since 1993.","biography":"Avery Brian Arrington was a Republican candidate for the Randolph County Sheriff in the March 3, 2026 primary election. Avery Brian Arrington received 2259 votes, finishing behind Greg Seabolt's 9197 votes; Chris (Taco) Toriello: 1970 votes; Eric Hicks: 1069 votes [1]. Greg Seabolt advanced to the November 3, 2026 general election; Avery Brian Arrington 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, Avery Brian Arrington is a registered voter in Randolph County, North Carolina, registered since 1993 (33 years), with party affiliation listed as Republican [3].\n\nThe voter file shows Avery Brian Arrington'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 [3].\n\nThe voter history file shows 12 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 Avery Brian Arrington 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":"Avery","fullname":"Avery Brian Arrington","lastname":"Arrington","middlename":"Brian","suffix":null,"summary":"Per the NC voter file: REP voter in Randolph County since 1993.","token":"4efd3fe445d300c4"},{"bio_snippet":"John S. Arrowood, incumbent NC Court of Appeals Judge (Seat\u202f1), is running for re\u2011election in 2026 as a Democrat.","biography":"John Stanley Arrowood is the incumbent judge for Seat\u202f1 of the North Carolina Court of Appeals and is seeking re\u2011election in the November\u202f3,\u202f2026 general election as a Democrat\u202f[1]. The Court of Appeals is the state\u2019s intermediate appellate court, tasked with reviewing decisions from trial courts and certain administrative agencies to ensure correct application of law and procedural fairness\u202f[1]. Judges on this court must be licensed attorneys, possess substantial legal experience, and demonstrate impartiality and sound judgment; they serve eight\u2011year terms and are elected on a statewide ballot\u202f[1].\n\nArrowood was born in Burnsville, North Carolina, and grew up in Yancey County before moving to Lenoir after his parents\u2019 deaths at age fifteen\u202f[3]. He earned a B.A., magna cum laude, from Catawba College in 1979, receiving the Whitener Award for leadership, scholarship, and service\u202f[11]. He then obtained his J.D. from the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill in 1982\u202f[3].\n\nHis legal career spans more than four decades. After serving as a research assistant and staff attorney for the Court of Appeals in the 1980s\u202f[3], Arrowood entered private practice with James,\u202fMcElroy\u202f&\u202fDiehl, P.A., first as an associate (1989\u20112007) and later as a partner (2009\u20112017)\u202f[3][1]. He was appointed a Special Superior Court Judge in 2007\u202f[3] and first served on the Court of Appeals from 2007\u20112008, appointed by Governor Mike Easley\u202f[1][3]. Governor Roy\u202fCooper re\u2011appointed him in 2017, and he was elected to a full term in 2018, becoming the first openly LGBTQ person elected to statewide office in North Carolina\u202f[12][1]. He was re\u2011elected in 2022 and is now completing a term that ends December\u202f31,\u202f2026\u202f[1].\n\nBeyond the bench, Arrowood has held numerous public\u2011service roles: member of the North Carolina Railroad Board (2001\u20112007), Arts Council (2003\u20112007), Banking Commission (1995\u20112001), Rules Review Commission (1999\u20112001), and Election Law Review Commission (1994\u20111995)\u202f[3]. He serves on the Mint Museum of Art Board of Trustees and the Charlotte Center for Urban Ministries board, and is active in St.\u202fPeter\u2019s Episcopal Church, where he has chaired outreach commissions\u202f[3][11]. He is an American Arbitration Association\u2011accredited arbitrator and certified mediator\u202f[11].\n\nIn his judicial work, Arrowood has authored over 100 appellate opinions, emphasizing clear, timely, and well\u2011reasoned decisions\u202f[7]. He has been endorsed by labor and environmental groups such as the NC AFL\u2011CIO, Sierra Club North Carolina, and Bull City Anna\u202f[1]. His campaign platform stresses impartial administration of justice, equal treatment of litigants, and maintaining the independence of the judiciary\u202f[7][10]. Arrowood\u2019s re\u2011election bid is supported by the North Carolina Democratic Party\u2019s \u201cJudicial Spotlight\u201d series, which highlights his experience and commitment to fairness\u202f[10].\n\n## Sources\n- [1] [John S. Arrowood - Ballotpedia](https://ballotpedia.org/John_S._Arrowood)\n- [3] [John Arrowood | North Carolina Judicial Branch](https://www.nccourts.gov/judicial-directory/john-arrowood)\n- [5] [Appeals court candidate John Arrowood](https://www.tuesdayforumcharlotte.org/2014/10/28/appeals-court-candidate-john-arrowood/)\n- [7] [John Arrowood](https://indyweek.com/news/politics/elections/john-arrowood/)\n- [10] [Judge John Arrowood, A Big, Blown Up Deficit, HB127 | North Carolina Democratic Party](https://www.ncdp.org/content/060425/)\n- [11] [Re-Elect Judge John Arrowood to NC Court of Appeals](https://www.keepjudgearrowood.com)\n- [12] [Equality and justice for all: Judge John Arrowood is a North Carolina trailblazer | North Carolina Lawyers Weekly](https://nclawyersweekly.com/2019/02/07/equality-and-justice-for-all-judge-john-arrowood-is-a-north-carolina-trailblazer/)","birthdate":null,"firstname":"John","fullname":"John Stanley Arrowood","lastname":"Arrowood","middlename":"Stanley","suffix":null,"summary":"John S. Arrowood, incumbent NC Court of Appeals Judge (Seat\u202f1), is running for re\u2011election in 2026 as a Democrat.","token":"51059f174112ab82"},{"bio_snippet":"Independent candidate for Greene County Commission, 2nd District; a South Greene High salutatorian and dual-enrolled college student who turns 18 on Election Day, running on limited government.","biography":"## Current office and 2026 campaign\nReagan Arrowood is an independent candidate for the Greene County Commission in the 2nd District on the August 6, 2026 county general-election ballot [1][2]. She turns 18 on Election Day itself, and would be among the youngest people ever to seek the office [1]. She frames her campaign around a \"fresh generational perspective,\" arguing that longtime officeholders' tenure has coincided with rising taxes, government expansion, and higher housing costs in the county [1].\n\n## Platform\nArrowood campaigns on limited government and individual rights [1]. Her stated priorities include preserving Greene County's rural character through low spending and taxes, attracting jobs and affordable housing for younger residents, and opposing what she characterizes as \"government overreach\" on issues such as monopolies and tiny-home regulations [1]. \"I feel government has specific things it should control and do well,\" she told the Greeneville Sun [1].\n\n## Background and education\nArrowood is a senior at South Greene High School, where she carries a 4.43 GPA and is her class salutatorian [1]. She is simultaneously enrolled as a sophomore at Walters State Community College, pursuing an associate degree in history and education, which she planned to complete before the election [1]. She is a three-sport varsity athlete \u2014 volleyball, basketball, and softball \u2014 and a member of Limestone Freewill Baptist Church, where she takes part in youth programs and competes in National Association of Free Will Baptists Bible memory competitions [1].\n\n## Sources\n[1] [Reagan Arrowood is running as an independent for the County Commission in the 2nd District - Greeneville Sun](https://www.greenevillesun.com/news/local_news/reagan-arrowood-is-running-as-an-independent-for-the-county-commission-in-the-2nd-district/article_0184a6ec-7440-4ec1-ae2e-08e119a2ac44.html) - accessed 2026-07-23\n[2] [Greene County, TN - August 6, 2026 sample ballot](https://www.greenecountytngov.com/) - accessed 2026-07-23","birthdate":null,"firstname":"Reagan","fullname":"Reagan Arrowood","lastname":"Arrowood","middlename":null,"suffix":null,"summary":"Independent candidate for Greene County Commission, 2nd District; a South Greene High salutatorian and dual-enrolled college student who turns 18 on Election Day, running on limited government.","token":"tnNpmAfaNG"},{"bio_snippet":"","biography":null,"birthdate":null,"firstname":"RUSTY","fullname":"RUSTY ASBLE","lastname":"ASBLE","middlename":null,"suffix":null,"summary":null,"token":"kjo01ug1dI"},{"bio_snippet":"Joshua Ray Ashburn is an independent candidate running for Tennessee's 1st Congressional District in the 2026 general election.","biography":"## Current office and 2026 campaign\n\nJoshua Ray Ashburn of Bristol, Tennessee is an independent candidate in Tennessee's 1st Congressional District in 2026, set to appear on the ballot in the November 2026 general election [1]. The 1st Congressional District covers the northeastern corner of Tennessee, including the Tri-Cities region [1].\n\n## Sources\n- [1] [Tennessee's redrawn congressional districts: A full guide to every candidate running in 2026 \u2013 NewsChannel 5](https://www.newschannel5.com/news/tennessees-redrawn-congressional-districts-a-full-guide-to-every-candidate-running-in-2026) \u2014 accessed 2026-07-20","birthdate":null,"firstname":"Joshua","fullname":"Joshua Ray Ashburn","lastname":"Ashburn","middlename":"Ray","suffix":null,"summary":"Joshua Ray Ashburn is an independent candidate running for Tennessee's 1st Congressional District in the 2026 general election.","token":"u9gfxCbYvE"},{"bio_snippet":"Per the NC voter file: REP voter in Polk County since 2010.","biography":"According to the North Carolina voter file, Michael Keith Ashworth is a registered voter in Polk County, North Carolina, registered since 2010 (16 years), with party affiliation listed as Republican [1].\n\nThe voter file shows Michael Keith Ashworth's year of birth as 1975; 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 Michael Keith Ashworth 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":"Michael","fullname":"Michael Keith Ashworth","lastname":"Ashworth","middlename":"Keith","suffix":null,"summary":"Per the NC voter file: REP voter in Polk County since 2010.","token":"b151c69679565081"},{"bio_snippet":"Fred A. Atchley is a Republican State Representative for Tennessee District 12, assuming office in November 2024 after defeating Leslie Braddock.","biography":"## Current office and 2026 campaign\n\nFred A. Atchley is a Republican member of the Tennessee House of Representatives representing District 12, a seat he has held since his election on November 5, 2024 [1][2]. District 12 is located entirely within Sevier County and includes Gatlinburg, Pigeon Forge, Pittman Center, Seymour, Wears Valley, and part of Sevierville [1][2]. Atchley is seeking re-election in the Republican primary scheduled for August 6, 2026 [1]. His stated legislative priorities include upgrading local infrastructure, enhancing public schools, strengthening public safety, and preserving conservative values [2][3].\n\n## Career\n\nAtchley's career in public service spanned several decades before his election to the state legislature. He began at the Sevier County Sheriff's Office and later joined the City of Sevierville Fire Department, where he rose to the rank of Battalion Chief before retiring in 2019 [2][3]. Concurrently, he served for more than 25 years as a County Commissioner representing Sevier County's fifth district, during which time he chaired the Budget Committee and served as Vice-Chair of the E911 Board [2][3]. He was elected to the Tennessee General Assembly in November 2024 [1][4].\n\n## Family\n\nAtchley is married to Angela. They have four children and two grandchildren [2].\n\n## Sources\n- [1] [About Fred Atchley \u2013 fredatchley.com](https://www.fredatchley.com/about)\n- [2] [Representative Fred Atchley \u2013 Tennessee House Republican Caucus](https://tnhousegop.org/members/representative-fred-archly/)\n- [3] [Atchley wins 12th district race \u2013 Mountain Press](https://www.themountainpress.com/news/atchley-wins-12th-district-race/article_c75d0d5e-5459-51f0-b7d0-cbb7069ef9f7.html)","birthdate":null,"firstname":"Fred","fullname":"Fred A. Atchley","lastname":"Atchley","middlename":"A.","suffix":null,"summary":"Fred A. Atchley is a Republican State Representative for Tennessee District 12, assuming office in November 2024 after defeating Leslie Braddock.","token":"iVbJmp6CIA"}]