[{"bio_snippet":"Republican nominee and incumbent DeKalb County commissioner for District 1, seeking re-election in 2026.","biography":"## Current office and 2026 campaign\nDaniel D. Cripps is a Republican nominee for one of two DeKalb County Commission seats in District 1 in the August 6, 2026 general election, running with fellow Republican Randy Slager and independents Matthew Antoniak and Ceylon Taylor Jr. [1]. He and Slager were unopposed in the May 5, 2026 Republican primary, where Cripps received 113 votes [2][3].\n\n## Office history\nCripps currently represents District 1 on the DeKalb County Commission, holding a 2022-2026 term [4].\n\n## Sources\n[1] [New County Mayor and Sheriff to be Elected August 6 \u2014 WJLE Radio](https://www.wjle.com/new-county-mayor-and-sheriff-to-be-elected-august-6-early-voting-begins-friday-july-17/) \u2014 accessed 2026-07-23\n[2] [Hale and Green Unseat Merriman in Tuesday GOP Primary \u2014 WJLE Radio](https://www.wjle.com/hale-and-green-unseat-merriman-in-tuesday-gop-primary-to-win-nomination-for-county-commission-district-5/) \u2014 accessed 2026-07-23\n[3] [Stage Set for May 5th DeKalb Republican and Democratic Primaries \u2014 WJLE Radio](https://www.wjle.com/stage-set-for-may-5th-dekalb-republican-and-democratic-primaries-with-only-one-contested-district-race/) \u2014 accessed 2026-07-23\n[4] [DeKalb County Election Commission \u2014 Elected Officials](https://www.dekalbelections.com/elected-officials/) \u2014 accessed 2026-07-23\n","birthdate":null,"firstname":"DANIEL","fullname":"DANIEL D. CRIPPS","lastname":"CRIPPS","middlename":"D.","suffix":null,"summary":"Republican nominee and incumbent DeKalb County commissioner for District 1, seeking re-election in 2026.","token":"wZ9nKOETgc"},{"bio_snippet":"","biography":null,"birthdate":null,"firstname":"David","fullname":"David Cripps","lastname":"Cripps","middlename":null,"suffix":null,"summary":null,"token":"Jk2z7jSUEd"},{"bio_snippet":"Per the NC voter file: REP voter in Stanly County since 1994.","biography":"According to the North Carolina voter file, Jeffrey Allen Crisco is a registered voter in Stanly County, North Carolina, registered since 1994 (32 years), with party affiliation listed as Republican [1].\n\nThe voter file shows Jeffrey Allen Crisco'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 Jeffrey Allen Crisco 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":"Jeffrey","fullname":"Jeffrey Allen Crisco","lastname":"Crisco","middlename":"Allen","suffix":null,"summary":"Per the NC voter file: REP voter in Stanly County since 1994.","token":"012f52e5ffae437f"},{"bio_snippet":"Per the NC voter file: REP voter in Montgomery County since 1982.","biography":"## Current office and 2026 campaign\nMichael Kevin Criscoe won one of two Republican nominations for the Montgomery County Board of Commissioners, At-Large, in the March 3, 2026 primary, placing second among four candidates with 659 votes (24.7%), behind Steve Hair (1,047 votes, 39.2%). He will appear on the November 3, 2026 general-election ballot against Democratic nominee Alan Parker [1].\n\n## Background\nAccording to the North Carolina voter file, Michael Kevin Criscoe is a registered voter in Montgomery County, North Carolina, registered since 1982 (44 years), with party affiliation listed as Republican [2].\n\nThe voter file shows Michael Kevin Criscoe's year of birth as 1957; 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 11 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 Michael Kevin Criscoe 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](https://s3.amazonaws.com/dl.ncsbe.gov/ENRS/2026_03_03/results_pct_20260303.zip) \u2014 accessed 2026-07-24\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/)\n","birthdate":null,"firstname":"Michael","fullname":"Michael Kevin Criscoe","lastname":"Criscoe","middlename":"Kevin","suffix":null,"summary":"Per the NC voter file: REP voter in Montgomery County since 1982.","token":"36a9771809df833f"},{"bio_snippet":"Per the NC voter file: REP voter in Mcdowell County since 1998.","biography":"According to the North Carolina voter file, Bryon Paul Crisp is a registered voter in Mcdowell County, North Carolina, registered since 1998 (28 years), with party affiliation listed as Republican [1].\n\nThe voter file shows Bryon Paul Crisp's year of birth as 1969; 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 9 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 Bryon Paul Crisp 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":"Bryon","fullname":"Bryon Paul Crisp","lastname":"Crisp","middlename":"Paul","suffix":null,"summary":"Per the NC voter file: REP voter in Mcdowell County since 1998.","token":"861c6c03f039b93a"},{"bio_snippet":"Per the NC voter file: REP voter in Caswell County since 1988.","biography":"According to the North Carolina voter file, Charles Eric Crisp is a registered voter in Caswell County, North Carolina, registered since 1988 (38 years), with party affiliation listed as Republican [1].\n\nThe voter file shows Charles Eric Crisp's year of birth as 1968; 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 Charles Eric Crisp 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":"Charles","fullname":"Charles Eric Crisp","lastname":"Crisp","middlename":"Eric","suffix":null,"summary":"Per the NC voter file: REP voter in Caswell County since 1988.","token":"590e75a84dcdb0b3"},{"bio_snippet":"Per the NC voter file: REP voter in Gaston County since 1992.","biography":"According to the North Carolina voter file, Joshua David Crisp is a registered voter in Gaston County, North Carolina, registered since 1992 (34 years), with party affiliation listed as Republican [1].\n\nThe voter file shows Joshua David Crisp'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 [1].\n\nThe voter history file shows 11 elections voted in since 2016, most recently the 2026-03-03 primary election [2].\n\nThis summary draws only from the public North Carolina voter registration and history records. No additional published biographical information was located. Voters with personal knowledge of Joshua David Crisp 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":"Joshua","fullname":"Joshua David Crisp","lastname":"Crisp","middlename":"David","suffix":null,"summary":"Per the NC voter file: REP voter in Gaston County since 1992.","token":"612efaf5884e87bb"},{"bio_snippet":"","biography":null,"birthdate":null,"firstname":"Phyllis","fullname":"Phyllis Crisp","lastname":"Crisp","middlename":null,"suffix":null,"summary":null,"token":"lr8sbpHyJD"},{"bio_snippet":"Blount County Register of Deeds since 2010; won re-nomination in the 2026 GOP primary and is unopposed on the Aug. 6 general ballot.","biography":"## Current office and 2026 campaign\nPhyllis Lee Crisp is the incumbent Blount County Register of Deeds, first elected in 2010 [1]. She defeated challenger Beth Myers-Rees in the May 5, 2026 Republican primary; no Democrat or independent qualified, so the primary winner takes the seat in the August 6, 2026 general election [1][2].\n\n## Background and education\nCrisp is a 1976 graduate of Everett High School [1].\n\n## Career\nCrisp has served as Register of Deeds since 2010, overseeing a staff of nine and managing the office's deeds, liens, plats, powers of attorney, mortgages, and other recorded instruments [1]. She says her office has had zero audit findings during her tenure [1]. In 2026, she warned residents about a scam in which more than 100 property owners received letters offering to sell them copies of their own deeds for nearly $100, when the same documents are available from her office for about a dollar a page or free by email [3].\n\n## Legislative record and accomplishments\nCrisp's stated priority for the coming term is enrolling property owners in \"MYLANDALERT,\" a free fraud-alert service that emails owners when a transaction is recorded in their name, as part of a \"Property Protection Initiative\" that also includes plain-English guides and public workshops on deed fraud [1].\n\n## Sources\n[1] [Hats in the Ring: Register of Deeds](https://bloximages.chicago2.vip.townnews.com/thedailytimes.com/content/tncms/assets/v3/editorial/8/dd/8dde37dd-0e0c-4488-8a49-77ed8b1697a1/69e6f81575f37.pdf.pdf), The Daily Times (candidate questionnaire)\n[2] [August 6, 2026 Official Ballot for Blount County](https://www.blounttn.gov/DocumentCenter/View/30077/August-6-2026-Sample-Ballot-PDF)\n[3] ['You do not have to pay' | Blount County leaders warn about 'scam' property deed letter](https://www.wbir.com/article/news/local/maryville-blount/blount-county-leaders-warn-about-scam-property-deed-letter/51-06d3fe24-c690-4ffe-a055-b23879191fd6), WBIR","birthdate":null,"firstname":"Phyllis","fullname":"Phyllis Lee Crisp","lastname":"Crisp","middlename":"Lee","suffix":null,"summary":"Blount County Register of Deeds since 2010; won re-nomination in the 2026 GOP primary and is unopposed on the Aug. 6 general ballot.","token":"M73QaI2TZX"},{"bio_snippet":"Source [6] lists Tennessee Secretary of State candidate filing deadlines and document links for the 2026 election but does not contain specific metadata for Tony Jay Crisp.","biography":"## Current office and 2026 campaign\n\nTony Jay Crisp is a candidate in the 2026 Republican primary for Tennessee House of Representatives District 8 [1]. He filed to run during the qualifying period that concluded on March 10, 2026, and appears on the official candidate lists published by the Tennessee Secretary of State [1].\n\n## Sources\n\n[1] [Candidate Lists | Tennessee Secretary of State](https://sos.tn.gov/elections/2026-candidate-lists)","birthdate":null,"firstname":"Tony","fullname":"Tony Jay Crisp","lastname":"Crisp","middlename":"Jay","suffix":null,"summary":"Source [6] lists Tennessee Secretary of State candidate filing deadlines and document links for the 2026 election but does not contain specific metadata for Tony Jay Crisp.","token":"qzwFhzhzdw"},{"bio_snippet":"Current office and 2026 campaign Tony Jay Crisp is a Republican candidate for Tennessee State House District 8, which covers the Maryville and Blount County area, running in the August 6, 2026 primary. His campaign priorities include economic growth through tax relief and deregul","biography":"## Current office and 2026 campaign\nTony Jay Crisp is a Republican candidate for Tennessee State House District 8, which covers the Maryville and Blount County area, running in the August 6, 2026 primary.\n\nHis campaign priorities include economic growth through tax relief and deregulation, support for law enforcement and immigration enforcement, parental rights and school choice, protection of agricultural lands from overdevelopment, Christian values and constitutional rights, and support for seniors and veterans.\n\n## Background and education\nCrisp began his law enforcement career in 1973 with the Friendsville Police Department in Tennessee, becoming chief within four years.\n\n## Career\nCrisp brings more than 50 years of law enforcement experience. After Friendsville, he served in various ranks at the Maryville Police Department for more than 20 years. In April 1999 he was appointed Chief Deputy at the Blount County Sheriff's Office. He has served as Maryville Police Chief since 2002, with the city later entrusting him with oversight of the fire department as well. He was named Tennessee Association of Chiefs of Police Chief of the Year in 2015 and received the Chief Joe Casey Award from that organization in 2017 and 2023.\n\n## Family\nHe is married to Phyllis Lee Crisp, who serves as Register of Deeds for Blount County. They have two children and five grandchildren.\n\n## Sources\n- [1] [Vote Republican Tony Jay Crisp for State House \u2013 campaign website](https://www.tonycrispforstatehouse8.com/)\n- [2] [Maryville Police Department Facebook \u2013 Chief Tony J. Crisp](https://www.facebook.com/maryvillepolicedepartment/)\n","birthdate":null,"firstname":"Tony Jay","fullname":"Tony Jay Crisp","lastname":"Crisp","middlename":null,"suffix":null,"summary":null,"token":"T0zeZH1IPO"},{"bio_snippet":"Sitting McMinn County commissioner from District 5 (Athens area), seeking re-election on the Aug. 6, 2026 ballot in an uncontested two-seat race.","biography":"## Current office and 2026 campaign\nTravis Crisp is a Republican candidate for the McMinn County Commission, District 5, on the August 6, 2026 county general-election ballot. District 5 elects two commissioners, and it is an uncontested race with two candidates for the two seats.[1][2]\n\n## Office history\nCrisp currently serves as one of District 5's two members of the McMinn County Commission, representing part of the Athens area. He was the leading District 5 vote-getter in the McMinn County Republican primary in May 2022, receiving 616 votes.[2][3]\n\n## Sources\n[1] [County, city races contested in upcoming McMinn August election - Daily Post-Athenian](https://www.dailypostathenian.com/news/article_8eb5ecf6-6106-4d93-812f-b6bfe135e11b.html) - accessed 2026-07-23\n[2] [McMinn County Commissioners - McMinn County, TN (official)](https://www.mcminncountytn.gov/county_commission_main.html) - accessed 2026-07-23\n[3] [McMinn Co 2022 Primary Election - McMinn County Election Commission](https://mcminnco.net/election/2022/may2022.htm) - accessed 2026-07-23","birthdate":null,"firstname":"Travis","fullname":"Travis Crisp","lastname":"Crisp","middlename":null,"suffix":null,"summary":"Sitting McMinn County commissioner from District 5 (Athens area), seeking re-election on the Aug. 6, 2026 ballot in an uncontested two-seat race.","token":"t8EMqdFSWU"},{"bio_snippet":"","biography":null,"birthdate":null,"firstname":"Michelle","fullname":"Michelle Criswell","lastname":"Criswell","middlename":null,"suffix":null,"summary":null,"token":"FhTgLHvh2x"},{"bio_snippet":"Mike Croley is a Democratic candidate for Tennessee's 6th Congressional District, running in the August 6, 2026 primary.","biography":"## Current office and 2026 campaign\n\nMike Croley is a Democratic candidate running for election to the U.S. House to represent Tennessee's 6th Congressional District [1]. He declared his candidacy for the Democratic primary scheduled on August 6, 2026, following the resignation of incumbent U.S. Representative Mark Green [5]. The general election for this seat is scheduled for November 3, 2026 [4].\n\nCroley established a principal campaign committee titled \"MIKE CROLEY FOR TN6\" to manage his fundraising efforts [2]. As of the available financial reports, the committee had raised $14,730.00 in total receipts, with $14,690.00 coming from individual contributions [2]. Cole Jacobs serves as the committee's treasurer, and the campaign maintains a mailing address in Crossville, Tennessee [2].\n\nIn his campaign messaging, Croley self-describes himself as an engineer and outlines a platform known as the \"AAA Blueprint\" (Triple-A) [3]. This framework addresses concerns he states he hears from Tennesseans across various regions, aiming to provide robust constituent feedback mechanisms on legislation [3][4]. Prior to his congressional run, Croley served as the executive director of the Cumberland Trails Conference, a nonprofit organization dedicated to the development of the Cumberland Trail State Park in Tennessee [6].\n\n## Background and education\n\nMike Croley was born in Owensboro, Kentucky [1]. He graduated from Ohio County High School [1].\n\nCroley earned a bachelor's degree from Vanderbilt University in 2005 and a graduate degree from Tennessee Technological University [1].\n\n## Career\n\nMike Croley served in the United States Navy from 1999 to 2009 [1]. He graduated from Ohio County High School and earned a bachelor's degree from Vanderbilt University in 2005, followed by a graduate degree from Tennessee Technological University [1].\n\nProfessionally, Croley worked at the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA) before transitioning to leadership roles in the non-profit sector [4]. He served as the executive director of the Cumberland Trails Conference, an organization dedicated to supporting the development and completion of the Cumberland Trail State Park in Tennessee [6].\n\n## Office history\n\nMike Croley served in the U.S. Navy from 1999 to 2009 [1]. He later worked as an engineer at the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA) before leaving his position due to budget cuts associated with the Inflation Reduction Act [4]. He also served as the Executive Director of the Cumberland Trails Conference, a nonprofit organization dedicated to developing the Cumberland Trail State Park in Tennessee [6].\n\nCroley declared his candidacy for the Democratic primary for U.S. House in Tennessee's 6th Congressional District, with the election scheduled for August 6, 2026 [1][4]. He established a principal campaign committee, \"Mike Croley for TN6,\" which reported raising $14,730.00 and receiving $14,690.00 in total contributions as of the available financial data [2]. The race is part of the contest to replace resigning U.S. Representative Mark Green [5].\n\n## Business interests and wealth source\n\nMike Croley\u2019s professional background includes service in the U.S. Navy from 1999 to 2009 and work as an engineer at the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA) [1][4]. He holds a bachelor's degree from Vanderbilt University, earned in 2005, and a graduate degree from Tennessee Technological University [1]. Croley has also served as the executive director of the Cumberland Trails Conference, a nonprofit organization dedicated to the development of the Cumberland Trail State Park [6].\n\nFinancial disclosure data for his 2026 campaign indicates that his principal campaign committee, \"MIKE CROLEY FOR TN6,\" reported total receipts of $14,730.00 and total individual contributions of $14,690.00 as of the most recent filing [2]. The sources provided do not contain information regarding Croley's personal wealth source, family wealth, private business ownership stakes, or sales of businesses [1][2][3][4][5][6].\n\n## Sources\n[1] [Mike Croley - Ballotpedia](https://ballotpedia.org/Mike_Croley)\n[2] [MIKE CROLEY FOR TN6 - committee overview - FEC.gov](https://www.fec.gov/data/committee/C00902239/)\n[3] [Mike Croley for Congress](https://croleyforcongress.com/)\n[4] [Candidates of Our Dreams: Mike Croley (TN-06)](https://kateforthepeople.substack.com/p/candidates-of-our-dreams-mike-croley)\n[5] [Game on: Fields fill for Tennessee\u2019s open 6th and 7th U.S. House seats; a Democrat in District 5 \u2022 Tennessee Lookout](https://tennesseelookout.com/2025/07/08/whos-running-for-tennessees-6th-and-7th-u-s-house-seats/)\n[6] [Interview With Mike Croley, Cumberland Trails Conference, Executive Director - Mark Fraley Podcast](http://www.markfraley.com/podcast/interview-mike-croley-cumberland-trail-conference-executive-director/)","birthdate":null,"firstname":"Mike","fullname":"Mike Croley","lastname":"Croley","middlename":null,"suffix":null,"summary":"Mike Croley is a Democratic candidate for Tennessee's 6th Congressional District, running in the August 6, 2026 primary.","token":"E0tWeWAvlF"},{"bio_snippet":"","biography":null,"birthdate":null,"firstname":"Laura","fullname":"Laura Lea Cromer","lastname":"Cromer","middlename":"Lea","suffix":null,"summary":null,"token":"LM14xt73Dd"},{"bio_snippet":"Head Boy's Basketball Coach at Memphis School of Excellence Winchester. \udb85\udeb8. Works at Memphis Light, Gas & Water MLGW . \udb85\udeb8. Former Head Boy's Basketball Coach Links: Ballotpedia Link: Ballotpedia https://ballotpedia.org/Alvin Crook Linkedin: Linkedin https://www.linkedin.com/in/alvi","biography":"Head Boy's Basketball Coach at Memphis School of Excellence Winchester. \udb85\udeb8. Works at Memphis Light, Gas & Water (MLGW). \udb85\udeb8. Former Head Boy's Basketball Coach \n\nLinks:\n\nBallotpedia Link: [Ballotpedia](https://ballotpedia.org/Alvin_Crook)\n\nLinkedin: [Linkedin](https://www.linkedin.com/in/alvin-crook-897257111/)\n\nTSSAA Link: [TSSAA](https://portal.tssaa.org/common/directory/?id=337)","birthdate":null,"firstname":"Alvin","fullname":"Alvin Crook","lastname":"Crook","middlename":null,"suffix":null,"summary":null,"token":"JIPlNmNbuw"},{"bio_snippet":"Current office and 2026 campaign Brian Crook is a candidate for Trousdale County Mayor in Tennessee, running in the August 6, 2026 election 23 . He identifies with the Independent party I for this race 23 . In March 2026, Crook announced his candidacy, describing his campaign as ","biography":"## Current office and 2026 campaign\n\nBrian Crook is a candidate for Trousdale County Mayor in Tennessee, running in the August 6, 2026 election [23]. He identifies with the Independent party (I) for this race [23]. In March 2026, Crook announced his candidacy, describing his campaign as \"grassroots\" and driven by the working class and small businesses [23]. His platform emphasizes transparency in government and claims to represent residents across all districts, not just his own [23]. He characterizes his political approach as fighting against \"unconstitutional ordinances\" and stopping multi-million-dollar deals that he argues would have burdened taxpayers [23]. Crook states that his administration aims to provide a voice for those who have been \"forgotten\" by the status quo of popularity and name recognition [23].\n\n## Background and education\n\nCrook was born and raised in Trousdale County, stating he grew up on a dairy farm in the area's tobacco fields [23]. He is a member of the graduating class of 2004 and played 3A football for Hartsville High School as a \"Yellow Jacket\" [23].\n\n## Career\n\nProfessionally, Crook serves as a Deputy Sheriff [23]. Politically, he has served as a County Commissioner for Trousdale County, representing the 8th district [21], [23]. He is listed on the UT County Technical Assistance Service (CTAS) directory as the County Commissioner for Trousdale County, with an address at 1575 Skillet Creek Road, Hartsville, TN 37074 [21]. He is also listed in the Municipal Technical Advisory Service (MTAS) directory with contact information for Hartsville municipal staff, including his email Brian.Crook@trousdalecountytn.gov and office at 328 Broadway, Room 6, Hartsville, TN 37074 [20].\n\n## Office history\n\nCrook\u2019s elected office history includes serving as a County Commissioner for Trousdale County [21], [23]. In his campaign announcement, he claims that during his tenure as Commissioner, he \"represented the people of my district\" and also \"represent[s] people from all districts when they need a voice\" [23]. He asserts that he has previously fought against unconstitutional ordinances and helped stop multi-million-dollar deals involving tax dollars [23].\n\n## Family\n\nPublicly available sources do not provide detailed information about Crook\u2019s spouse or children. His campaign materials mention his upbringing on a dairy farm but do not name private family members [23].\n\n## Sources\n\n[1] [Brian Crook Announces Campaign for Trousdale County Mayor](https://www.lebanondemocrat.com/hartsville/brian-crook-announces-campaign-for-trousdale-county-mayor/article_0aefc1a2-b061-50e1-80d2-e769d80d56ae.html) \u2014 Lebanon Democrat, Mar 27, 2026\n[2] [County Commissioner | UT County Technical Assistance Service](https://www.ctas.tennessee.edu/official/brian-crook) \u2014 UT CTAS\n[3] [Brian Crook | MTAS - Serving Tennessee City Officials](https://www.mtas.tennessee.edu/official/brian-crook) \u2014 UT MTAS","birthdate":null,"firstname":"BRIAN","fullname":"BRIAN CROOK","lastname":"CROOK","middlename":null,"suffix":null,"summary":"","token":"PTD2MTwWcG"},{"bio_snippet":"","biography":null,"birthdate":null,"firstname":"Donnie","fullname":"Donnie Crook","lastname":"Crook","middlename":null,"suffix":null,"summary":null,"token":"fUIp2fSscs"},{"bio_snippet":"Claudia C. Croom is the Wake County Clerk of Superior Court in North Carolina, appointed by Judge Paul Ridgeway and seeking re-election in 2026.","biography":"## Current office and 2026 campaign\nClaudia C. Croom is the Clerk of Superior Court for Wake County, North Carolina. She was appointed to this position on January 3, 2026, by Senior Resident Superior Court Judge Paul C. Ridgeway, replacing Blair Williams. She is running in the November 3, 2026 general election against Republican challenger Joe Teague Jr.\n\n## Background and education\nCroom earned a Bachelor of Arts in Economics from Duke University in 1990 and a Juris Doctor from North Carolina Central University School of Law in 1996.\n\n## Career\nCroom maintained a private law practice for approximately 10 years, specializing in criminal defense, social security disability, personal injury, and DMV hearings. She then served as a Civil Magistrate Judge for more than 17 years, presiding over thousands of small claims cases, before her appointment as Clerk of Superior Court.\n\n## Family\nCroom has been married to Special Superior Court Judge Craig Croom for more than 29 years.\n\n## Sources\n- [1] [Claudia Croom \u2013 Wake County Clerk of Court](https://www.claudiacroom.com/)","birthdate":null,"firstname":"Claudia","fullname":"Claudia C Croom","lastname":"Croom","middlename":"C","suffix":null,"summary":"Claudia C. Croom is the Wake County Clerk of Superior Court in North Carolina, appointed by Judge Paul Ridgeway and seeking re-election in 2026.","token":"d518683cded47de9"},{"bio_snippet":"","biography":null,"birthdate":null,"firstname":"R.","fullname":"R. BRENT CROOM","lastname":"CROOM","middlename":"BRENT","suffix":null,"summary":null,"token":"aZVJgJqGNY"}]