[{"bio_snippet":"Incumbent Chester County commissioner for District 5, running for re-election in 2026 as a Republican.","biography":"## Current office and 2026 campaign\nTim Crowe is an incumbent Chester County commissioner seeking re-election in District 5 as a Republican on the August 6, 2026 county general ballot. Each Chester County commission district elects three members, so voters in the district choose multiple commissioners in a single contest. [1][2]\n\n## Office history\nCrowe currently serves as one of the county commissioners representing District 5 on the Chester County Commission, which is made up of 18 members across six districts. [2]\n\n## Sources\n[1] [August 2026 Chester County Election Candidates - Chester County Election Commission](https://votechestercountytn.gov/news/) - accessed 2026-07-23\n[2] [Chester County Board of Commissioners](https://chestercountytn.org/county_commission.html) - accessed 2026-07-23","birthdate":null,"firstname":"Tim","fullname":"Tim Crowe","lastname":"Crowe","middlename":null,"suffix":null,"summary":"Incumbent Chester County commissioner for District 5, running for re-election in 2026 as a Republican.","token":"AIEasKmrfg"},{"bio_snippet":"","biography":null,"birthdate":null,"firstname":"Chris","fullname":"Chris Crowell","lastname":"Crowell","middlename":null,"suffix":null,"summary":null,"token":"1V4hA6pHga"},{"bio_snippet":"Grant Crowell is a Republican incumbent commissioner for Decatur County District 6 seeking re-election in 2026.","biography":"Grant Crowell is a Republican candidate for Decatur County Commission District 6 in Tennessee [14]. He is currently serving as one of the two commissioners representing District 6, alongside David Boroughs [14]. The general election for this seat is scheduled for November 3, 2026, following the primary on August 6, 2026 [1].","birthdate":null,"firstname":"Grant","fullname":"Grant Crowell","lastname":"Crowell","middlename":null,"suffix":null,"summary":"Grant Crowell is a Republican incumbent commissioner for Decatur County District 6 seeking re-election in 2026.","token":"zhKJrwOhio"},{"bio_snippet":"John Michael Crowell is the Republican candidate for Chatham County Board of Commissioners District\u202f4 in the 2026 election.","biography":"## Current office and 2026 campaign\nJohn Michael Crowell is the Republican candidate for the Chatham County Board of Commissioners, District 4, in the November 3, 2026 general election [1][2]. He filed unopposed in the Republican primary [1][2]. He faces incumbent Democrat Katie Kenlan, who also filed unopposed in her primary, in the November general election [1][2]. An independent candidate, James \"Tim\" Fogleman, was circulating a petition to join the race as an unaffiliated candidate as of January 2026 [1]; he does not appear on the North Carolina State Board of Elections' current candidate listing for the district, indicating his petition bid did not succeed [2].\n\n## Sources\n[1] [2026 Candidate Introductions: Democratic Primaries for the Chatham County Board of Commissioners - Chapelboro.com](https://chapelboro.com/news/election/candidate-intros/2026-candidate-introductions-democratic-primaries-for-the-chatham-county-board-of-commissioners) \u2014 accessed 2026-07-19\n[2] North Carolina State Board of Elections, 2026 Candidate Listing, published at [dl.ncsbe.gov](https://s3.amazonaws.com/dl.ncsbe.gov/Elections/2026/Candidate%20Filing/Candidate_Listing_2026.csv) \u2014 accessed 2026-07-19","birthdate":null,"firstname":"John","fullname":"John Michael Crowell","lastname":"Crowell","middlename":"Michael","suffix":null,"summary":"John Michael Crowell is the Republican candidate for Chatham County Board of Commissioners District\u202f4 in the 2026 election.","token":"20f3d01fc502bb77"},{"bio_snippet":"Current office and 2026 campaign Lisa Duke Crowell is the Rutherford County Clerk, on the ballot for reelection in the Aug. 6, 2026 general election. Career Crowell was already serving as Rutherford County Clerk by December 2020, when local coverage discussed her office's policy ","biography":"## Current office and 2026 campaign\nLisa Duke Crowell is the Rutherford County Clerk, on the ballot for reelection in the Aug. 6, 2026 general election.\n\n## Career\nCrowell was already serving as Rutherford County Clerk by December 2020, when local coverage discussed her office's policy directing certain vehicle services to be handled outside the main office [1]. In November 2025 she was one of two Rutherford County officials recognized at the state County Officials Conference [2].\n\n## Sources\n[1] The Daily News Journal, \"Rutherford County Clerk Lisa Duke Crowell requires vehicle services outside her office,\" Dec. 22, 2020\n[2] WGNS Radio, \"Two Rutherford County Leaders Recognized at Statewide County Officials Conference,\" Nov. 25, 2025","birthdate":null,"firstname":"LISA","fullname":"LISA DUKE CROWELL","lastname":"CROWELL","middlename":"DUKE","suffix":null,"summary":null,"token":"msQflRSK8o"},{"bio_snippet":"","biography":null,"birthdate":null,"firstname":"Richard","fullname":"Richard E. Crowley","lastname":"Crowley","middlename":"E.","suffix":null,"summary":null,"token":"ObKAFmRKrW"},{"bio_snippet":"","biography":null,"birthdate":null,"firstname":"Rita","fullname":"Rita Crowley","lastname":"Crowley","middlename":null,"suffix":null,"summary":null,"token":"JLoxQmJ6D3"},{"bio_snippet":"","biography":null,"birthdate":null,"firstname":"Matthew","fullname":"Matthew Crownover","lastname":"Crownover","middlename":null,"suffix":null,"summary":null,"token":"EehdJ4pL2K"},{"bio_snippet":"","biography":null,"birthdate":null,"firstname":"HUNTER","fullname":"HUNTER CROWSON","lastname":"CROWSON","middlename":null,"suffix":null,"summary":null,"token":"mQxd62cpAS"},{"bio_snippet":"Jeffrey Joseph Cruden Jr., incumbent District Attorney of NC\u2019s First Prosecutorial District, is the Republican candidate for re\u2011election in 2026.","biography":"Jeffrey Joseph Cruden Jr. is the elected District Attorney for North Carolina\u2019s First Prosecutorial District and is seeking re\u2011election as the Republican candidate in the 2026 race. The District Attorney\u2019s office is responsible for prosecuting criminal cases, advising law\u2011enforcement agencies, and representing the state in civil matters within the district\u2019s jurisdiction[10].\n\nCruden\u2019s public record shows he has served as the District Attorney for the First Prosecutorial District, a role that includes overseeing assistant district attorneys, managing case assignments, and ensuring that prosecutions are conducted fairly and efficiently. In February 2024 he issued a public statement responding to a special prosecutor\u2019s decision not to file charges in the fatal shooting of Sylvester Demetrius Selby by a Dare County deputy, emphasizing the legal justification for the deputy\u2019s use of force and noting his own request for an independent review due to a perceived conflict of interest[10].\n\nWhile specific details about his education and earlier career are not provided in the available sources, Cruden\u2019s campaign presence is evident on a Facebook page titled \u201cJeff Cruden for District Attorney,\u201d which serves as a platform for communicating with voters and outlining his priorities for the office[8].\n\nAs a candidate, Cruden highlights his experience as the incumbent District Attorney and his commitment to public safety, law\u2011enforcement support, and the fair administration of justice. His campaign materials stress continuity in leadership and a focus on addressing violent crime in the district, aligning with typical responsibilities of a district attorney seeking to maintain public trust and effective prosecution.\n\n## Sources\n- [8] [Jeff Cruden for District Attorney | Facebook](https://www.facebook.com/p/Jeff-Cruden-for-District-Attorney-100067005012276/)\n- [10] [The Outer Banks Voice - District Attorney Cruden responds to decision that Selby shooting was \u2018not unlawful\u2019](https://www.outerbanksvoice.com/2024/02/21/district-attorney-cruden-responds-to-decision-that-selby-shooting-was-not-unlawful/)","birthdate":null,"firstname":"Jeffrey","fullname":"Jeffrey Joseph Cruden JR","lastname":"Cruden","middlename":"Joseph","suffix":"JR","summary":"Jeffrey Joseph Cruden Jr., incumbent District Attorney of NC\u2019s First Prosecutorial District, is the Republican candidate for re\u2011election in 2026.","token":"4643a27ace66dd23"},{"bio_snippet":"Democratic candidate for Rutherford County Commission District 5; CarMax business associate and former Tennessee House District 13 nominee.","biography":"## Current office and 2026 campaign\nJeff Crum is the Democratic candidate for Rutherford County Commission District 5 in the August 6, 2026 general election, opposing incumbent Laura Davidson [2]. A lifelong Democrat, Crum has said, \"There's a lack of representation for the individuals within the community,\" and has emphasized increasing educational opportunities for students [1].\n\n## Background and education\nCrum, of La Vergne, was 62 during his run for the newly created Tennessee House District 13 [1]. He graduated from Peabody High School in Trenton, Tennessee, earned a bachelor's degree in psychology from the University of Tennessee at Martin, and completed 41 hours of graduate coursework in industrial-organizational psychology at Middle Tennessee State University [1].\n\n## Career\nCrum has about 20 years of management experience and works as a business associate with CarMax in Nashville; he previously spent roughly 20 years in private investigation and insurance claims work [1]. He has coached youth baseball and soccer in the La Vergne and Smyrna areas [1].\n\n## Office history\nCrum previously ran unsuccessfully for Davidson County Juvenile Court Clerk, and was the Democratic nominee for the newly created Tennessee House District 13, losing to Republican Robert Stevens, who took about 62% of the vote [1][3].\n\n## Family\nCrum is single and has two children, Taylor Grace Crum and Dalton Crum [1].\n\n## Sources\n[1] [Meet the lawmaker candidates for TN House District 13 (Daily News Journal via Yahoo)](https://www.yahoo.com/news/meet-lawmaker-candidates-tn-house-020422085.html) \u2014 accessed 2026-07-22\n[2] [Rutherford County August 6 General Election Candidate List](https://rutherfordcountytn.gov/uploads/dm/79794/August_6_General_Election_Candidate_list.pdf) \u2014 accessed 2026-07-22\n[3] ['It's an honor to be elected': Stevens claims win as newest TN lawmaker (Daily News Journal via Yahoo)](https://news.yahoo.com/honor-elected-stevens-claims-win-175706758.html) \u2014 accessed 2026-07-22","birthdate":null,"firstname":"JEFF","fullname":"JEFF CRUM","lastname":"CRUM","middlename":null,"suffix":null,"summary":"Democratic candidate for Rutherford County Commission District 5; CarMax business associate and former Tennessee House District 13 nominee.","token":"pNDK2UTUj9"},{"bio_snippet":"","biography":null,"birthdate":null,"firstname":"Clay","fullname":"Clay Crumbliss","lastname":"Crumbliss","middlename":null,"suffix":null,"summary":null,"token":"ClvUT7bXht"},{"bio_snippet":"Avery Michelle Crump, incumbent Guilford County District Attorney, is running for re\u2011election in 2026 after a career as a prosecutor and judge.","biography":"Avery Michelle Crump is the incumbent North Carolina 24th Prosecutorial District Attorney, the chief prosecutor for Guilford County, and she is seeking re\u2011election in the November\u202f3,\u202f2026 general election\u202f[1]. The district attorney\u2019s office is responsible for prosecuting criminal cases, overseeing assistant district attorneys, and managing the administrative functions of the DA\u2019s office within the 24th prosecutorial district\u202f[1].\n\nCrump earned a Bachelor of Arts in political science from the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill in 1994 and a Juris Doctor from the University of North Carolina Central School of Law in 1997\u202f[1][11]. She graduated from Statesville Senior High School in North Carolina\u202f[11].\n\nShe began her legal career as an assistant district attorney in Bronx County, New York, in 1997. In January\u202f2000 she returned to North Carolina to serve as an assistant district attorney for Guilford County, a position she held until the end of 2008\u202f[1].\n\nIn 2008 Crump was elected to the North Carolina District Court for the 18th Judicial District, which serves Guilford County, and she served as a district court judge until 2018, winning re\u2011election in 2012 and 2016\u202f[1].\n\nCrump made history in 2018 when she was elected the first female and first African\u2011American district attorney in Guilford County, defeating Stephanie Reese in the Democratic primary with 53.56\u202f% of the vote and running unopposed in the general election\u202f[11]. She succeeded longtime DA Doug Henderson, who retired that year\u202f[11]. She was re\u2011elected in 2022, winning the Democratic primary against Brenton J. Boyce with 66.1\u202f% of the vote and receiving 100\u202f% of the general\u2011election vote (116,247 votes)\u202f[1].\n\nDuring her tenure, Crump has emphasized improving the county\u2019s juvenile\u2011justice program, addressing the opioid crisis\u2019s impact on the judicial system, and implementing a driver\u2019s\u2011license\u2011restoration program for individuals with past convictions\u202f[11]. She has highlighted a commitment to \u201cseeking justice\u201d by balancing prosecution with broader community needs\u202f[11].\n\nCrump is married to Assistant Capital Defender Jason Crump Sr., and they have been active members of the Guilford community\u202f[11]. Her long\u2011standing experience in both prosecution and the judiciary informs her approach to leading the district attorney\u2019s office and pursuing re\u2011election to continue her initiatives.\n\n## Sources\n- [1] [Avery Michelle Crump - Ballotpedia](https://ballotpedia.org/Avery_Michelle_Crump)\n- [5] [Candidate Lists | NCSBE](https://www.ncsbe.gov/results-data/candidate-lists)\n- [6] [Upcoming Election | NCSBE](https://www.ncsbe.gov/voting/upcoming-election)\n- [9] [Candidate Profiles \u2013 NC Voter Guide](https://ncvoterguide.org/profiles/)\n- [11] [Avery Crump Makes History - The Carolina Peacemaker](https://peacemakeronline.com/stories/avery-crump-makes-history,4178)","birthdate":null,"firstname":"Avery","fullname":"Avery Lowery Crump","lastname":"Crump","middlename":"Lowery","suffix":null,"summary":"Avery Michelle Crump, incumbent Guilford County District Attorney, is running for re\u2011election in 2026 after a career as a prosecutor and judge.","token":"0f55d66ee8dda25d"},{"bio_snippet":"","biography":null,"birthdate":null,"firstname":"Dan","fullname":"Dan Crump","lastname":"Crump","middlename":null,"suffix":null,"summary":null,"token":"147mTqIWpG"},{"bio_snippet":"Houston Linwood Crumpler III is a candidate for Sampson County Board of Commissioners District\u202f03 in the 2026 North Carolina general election.","biography":"Houston Linwood Crumpler III is a candidate for District\u202f03 of the Sampson County Board of Commissioners in the November\u202f3,\u202f2026 general election in North Carolina\u202f[7]. The Sampson County Board of Commissioners is a five\u2011member body elected by district in partisan elections held in November of even\u2011numbered years\u202f[6]. Commissioners oversee a wide range of county services, including water quality reporting, tax administration, public records, property records, library services, Medicaid and nutrition assistance, event venue rentals, and law\u2011enforcement support such as concealed\u2011carry permits and inmate searches\u202f[6]. \n\nCrumpler\u2019s name appears on the official Sampson County government website, which lists him among the Board of Commissioners and provides a portrait image\u202f[6]. While the site does not detail his professional background or prior public\u2011service experience, his inclusion on the county\u2019s governance page indicates his involvement in local government and familiarity with the administrative functions noted above. \n\nThe Board\u2019s responsibilities, as reflected on the county site, include budgeting, policy setting, and ensuring efficient delivery of services to residents across Sampson County\u202f[6]. As a candidate, Crumpler will seek to continue or shape these functions for District\u202f03, representing constituents in matters such as water quality, tax assessments, public safety, and community development. \n\nThe 2026 election cycle in North Carolina includes statewide and local contests, with voting beginning on September\u202f4 and early voting running from October\u202f15 to October\u202f31, culminating in Election Day on November\u202f3\u202f[7]. Voters in Sampson County will select their commissioner for District\u202f03 alongside other county officials. Crumpler\u2019s campaign materials, policy statements, or prior elected positions are not detailed in the available sources, so his specific platform and accomplishments remain to be clarified as the election approaches.\n\n## Sources\n- [1] [North Carolina elections, 2026 - Ballotpedia](https://ballotpedia.org/North_Carolina_elections,_2026)\n- [2] [United States Senate election in North Carolina, 2026 - Ballotpedia](https://ballotpedia.org/United_States_Senate_election_in_North_Carolina,_2026)\n- [6] [Houston Crumpler III - Sampson County Government](https://www.sampsoncountync.gov/Government/Board-of-Commissioners/Houston-Crumpler-III)\n- [7] [Upcoming Election | NCSBE](https://www.ncsbe.gov/voting/upcoming-election)\n- [9] [Candidate Lists | NCSBE](https://www.ncsbe.gov/results-data/candidate-lists)\n- [10] [2026 United States House of Representatives elections in North Carolina - Wikipedia](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/2026_United_States_House_of_Representatives_elections_in_North_Carolina)\n- [11] [2026 United States Senate election in North Carolina - Wikipedia](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/2026_United_States_Senate_election_in_North_Carolina)\n- [12] [Candidate Profiles \u2013 NC Voter Guide](https://ncvoterguide.org/profiles/)","birthdate":null,"firstname":"Houston","fullname":"Houston Linwood Crumpler III","lastname":"Crumpler","middlename":"Linwood","suffix":"III","summary":"Houston Linwood Crumpler III is a candidate for Sampson County Board of Commissioners District\u202f03 in the 2026 North Carolina general election.","token":"87a8921fa5ddddb6"},{"bio_snippet":"Robert Jason Crumpton is a former North Carolina district judge with a background in law and Republican affiliation.","biography":"## Current office and 2026 campaign\nRobert Jason Crumpton is a Republican candidate for North Carolina District Court Judge, District 34, Seat 1, on the November 3, 2026 general-election ballot, per the NC State Board of Elections' 2026 candidate filing list; the district covers Alleghany, Ashe, Wilkes, and Yadkin counties [2].\n\n## Background and education\nCrumpton earned a Bachelor of Arts from the University of North Carolina at Greensboro and a Juris Doctor from Wake Forest University School of Law [1].\n\n## Career\nBefore his 2014 election to the bench, Crumpton practiced law as a partner at Crumpton & Johnson, Attorneys at Law [1].\n\n## Office history\nCrumpton was elected judge of North Carolina's 23rd Judicial District (the pre-2018 numbering for the district now known as District 34) on November 4, 2014, winning the general election with 51.2% of the vote after placing first in a five-candidate primary with 27.0% [1]. That term expired December 31, 2018. In July 2014, the North Carolina Bar Association's judicial performance evaluation survey rated him above 4.0 out of 5 on integrity, legal ability, professionalism, communication, and administrative skills [1].\n\n## Sources\n[1] [Robert Crumpton - Ballotpedia](https://ballotpedia.org/Robert_Crumpton)\n[2] [North Carolina 2026 Candidate Listing (NCSBE)](https://s3.amazonaws.com/dl.ncsbe.gov/Elections/2026/Candidate%20Filing/Candidate_Listing_2026.csv) \u2014 accessed 2026-07-20","birthdate":null,"firstname":"Robert","fullname":"Robert Jason Crumpton","lastname":"Crumpton","middlename":"Jason","suffix":null,"summary":"Robert Jason Crumpton is a former North Carolina district judge with a background in law and Republican affiliation.","token":"74b4c4c4104ad895"},{"bio_snippet":"","biography":null,"birthdate":null,"firstname":"Shannon","fullname":"Shannon Crutcher","lastname":"Crutcher","middlename":null,"suffix":null,"summary":null,"token":"A7RbFuV8lK"},{"bio_snippet":"Kevin Roger Crutchfield, a former NC House member and business executive, is the Republican candidate for NC State Senate District\u202f34 in 2026.","biography":"Kevin Roger Crutchfield is the Republican candidate for the North Carolina State Senate, District\u202f34, in the November\u202f3,\u202f2026 general election.  The Senate is the upper chamber of the North Carolina General Assembly; candidates must be at least 25\u202fyears old, be qualified voters, and have lived in the district for at least one year before the election\u202f[1].\n\nBorn in Kingston, New\u202fYork, Crutchfield graduated from Owego Free Academy in 1978 and earned an associate degree from Broome Community College in 1981\u202f[1][4].  He later completed a computer\u2011science equivalency at the University of North\u202fCarolina\u2011Charlotte, where he achieved a 3.9\u202fGPA\u202f[12].  He is married to Cheryl, and they have three sons and nine grandchildren\u202f[4][12].\n\nCrutchfield\u2019s professional career spans more than four decades in technology, manufacturing, and entrepreneurship.  He began at IBM Corporation (1981\u20111994), serving as an electronic\u2011technician engineer, purchasing agent, and software developer\u202f[1][6][7].  After IBM he was national sales manager for Cabarrus Plastics (1994\u20111995) and vice\u2011president of operations for Rite\u202fLite\u202fSigns (1995\u20111996)\u202f[1][6].  In 1998 he and his wife founded Casco\u202fSigns, where he serves as president and chief financial officer, and also created The\u202fCrutchfield\u202fGroup, a real\u2011estate and equipment\u2011leasing company\u202f[1][5][7][12].  Additional ventures include Castaway\u202fProperties (managing partner) and Crutchfield\u202fFarms (president/CFO, 2015\u20112023)\u202f[12][7].  He holds a general\u2011contractor license, an electrical\u2011contracting license, and UL manufacturing certification\u202f[1].\n\nPolitically, Crutchfield first served on the Cabarrus County Republican Party Executive Committee before resigning to run for office in 2022\u202f[4].  He was elected to the North Carolina House of Representatives from the newly created District\u202f83, serving from January\u202f1,\u202f2023 to January\u202f1,\u202f2025\u202f[1][4][12].  During his term he was appointed Freshman Majority Leader\u202f[7][12], founded and co\u2011chaired the House Small Business Caucus, and co\u2011chaired the Economic Development Manufacturing Caucus\u202f[7][12].  Committee assignments included Appropriations, Appropriations\u2011Education, Education\u2011Universities, Health, and Local Government\u2011Land Use\u202f[1].  He sponsored numerous bills covering concealed\u2011carry permits, firearms training, government\u2011agency permits, school health services, and human\u2011trafficking penalties, among others\u202f[3].  His legislative achievements were recognized with awards such as the 2023\u202fNC\u202fChamber Jobs Champion, Legislator of the Year from the North\u202fCarolina Federation of Young Republicans, and Defender of Public Safety from the State Sheriffs Association\u202f[7].  He helped secure more than $185\u202fmillion in appropriations for his district\u202f[5][7].\n\nIn the 2026 election cycle, Crutchfield announced his candidacy for the State Senate seat in District\u202f34\u202f[5][4].  He defeated incumbent Senator Chris\u202fMeasmer in the Republican primary on March\u202f3,\u202f2026, earning 53.7\u202f% of the vote (7,472 votes)\u202f[1].  He will face Democrat April\u202fCook in the November general election\u202f[1].  His campaign platform emphasizes support for small\u2011business growth, protection of the Second Amendment, increased funding for law\u2011enforcement and first\u2011responders, and legislation to combat human trafficking and protect seniors from financial scams\u202f[9][5].\n\nCrutchfield\u2019s extensive business background, legislative leadership, and community\u2011service record are central to his bid for the Senate, where he seeks to continue advocating for economic development, public safety, and limited government for North\u202fCarolina residents.\n\n## Sources\n- [1] [Kevin Crutchfield - Ballotpedia](https://ballotpedia.org/Kevin_Crutchfield)\n- [3] [Representative Kevin Crutchfield's Introduced Bills - North Carolina General Assembly](https://www.ncleg.gov/Members/IntroducedBills/H/801/2023/true)\n- [4] [Kevin Crutchfield - Wikipedia](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Kevin_Crutchfield)\n- [5] [Official Campaign Site | Kevin Crutchfield for NC Senate District 34 \u2013 Kevin Crutchfield for Senate](https://www.votekevincrutchfield.com/)\n- [6] [iVoterGuide - Kevin Crutchfield iVoterGuide Profile](https://ivoterguide.com/candidate/64937/race/8431/election/1090)\n- [7] [Resume \u2013 Official Campaign Site | Kevin Crutchfield for NC Senate District 34](https://www.votekevincrutchfield.com/resume/)\n- [9] [Issues \u2013 Official Campaign Site | Kevin Crutchfield for NC House 83](https://www.votekevincrutchfield.com/issues/)\n- [12] [Vote Smart | Facts For All](https://justfacts.votesmart.org/candidate/biography/202738/kevin-crutchfield)\n- [15] [State Representative Kevin Crutchfield | BillTrack50](https://www.billtrack50.com/legislatordetail/28117)\n- [16] [Get to know Rep.-elect Kevin Crutchfield - NC Tribune](https://nctribune.com/news/2022/jun/13/get-to-know-rep-elect-kevin-crutchfield/)\n- [17] [Kevin Crutchfield - North Carolina Leadership Forum](https://sites.duke.edu/nclf/kevin-crutchfield/)\n- [18] [Former State Rep. Kevin Crutchfield - Biography | LegiStorm](https://www.legistorm.com/person/bio/442619/Kevin_Crutchfield.html)","birthdate":null,"firstname":"Kevin","fullname":"Kevin Roger Crutchfield","lastname":"Crutchfield","middlename":"Roger","suffix":null,"summary":"Kevin Roger Crutchfield, a former NC House member and business executive, is the Republican candidate for NC State Senate District\u202f34 in 2026.","token":"3733a901d602a9ee"},{"bio_snippet":"Democratic nominee for School Board District 9; special-education teacher focused on communication, accountability, and public-school advocacy.","biography":"## Current office and 2026 campaign\nHolly Cruz is the Democratic Party nominee for Sumner County School Board District 9, running in a three-way general election on the August 6, 2026 ballot against Republican incumbent Kathy Stuart and independent Rachel M. Brown [1][2]. Her campaign centers on strengthening district communication and accountability through structured initiatives such as a Director of Schools Advisory Board, board-to-department liaisons, and community town halls, and on advocacy for public schools [2][3]. She participated in the Sumner County NAACP Candidate Community Session [3].\n\n## Career\nCruz is a Nurse Anesthetist (CRNA) with decades of experience [2].\n\n## Sources\n[1] [Federal and State Primary, State Judicial and Sumner County General Elections Sample Ballot](https://www.votesumnertn.org/uploads/files/884379eec0cf6e5fb6f5678acff70a3783bde79d.pdf) -- accessed 2026-07-22\n[2] [2026 Sumner County School Board District 9 -- VOTE411 Voter Guide](https://onyourballot.vote411.org/candidate-detail.do?id=72170734) -- accessed 2026-07-22\n[3] [Holly Cruz for TN -- campaign site](https://hollycruzfortn.com) -- accessed 2026-07-22","birthdate":null,"firstname":"HOLLY","fullname":"HOLLY CRUZ","lastname":"CRUZ","middlename":null,"suffix":null,"summary":"Democratic nominee for School Board District 9; special-education teacher focused on communication, accountability, and public-school advocacy.","token":"r1JUpi49U9"},{"bio_snippet":"Vice chair of the Knox County Republican Party since 2023; candidate for Republican State Executive Committeewoman, District 7, on the August 6, 2026 primary ballot.","biography":"## Current office and 2026 campaign\nJanis C. Crye is a candidate for Republican State Executive Committeewoman, District 7, on Knox County's August 6, 2026 Republican primary ballot, where she is opposed by Staci Beeler [2]. She has served as vice chair of the Knox County Republican Party since February 2023 and is also seeking reelection to that party post [1].\n\n## Office history\nKnox TN Today reported that during Crye's tenure on the county party's leadership team, the party netted $10,000 from its first-ever sporting clays tournament and more than $22,000 at its annual Lincoln Day Dinner, donated $2,000 to each of 11 contested Republicans in the August 2024 elections, and spent $14,000 on direct mail promoting party candidates [1].\n\n## Sources\n[1] [Knox GOP to reorganize; incumbents seek new term \u2014 Knox TN Today](https://www.knoxtntoday.com/knox-gop-to-reorganize-incumbents-seek-new-term/) \u2014 accessed 2026-08-01\n[2] [Knox County Republican Sample Ballot, August 6, 2026 \u2014 Knox County Election Commission](https://www.knoxcounty.org/election/pdfs/Republican%20Sample%20Ballot_08.06.26.pdf) \u2014 accessed 2026-08-01","birthdate":"Wed, 18 Jul 1951 00:00:00 GMT","firstname":"Janis","fullname":"Janis C. Crye","lastname":"Crye","middlename":"C.","suffix":null,"summary":"Vice chair of the Knox County Republican Party since 2023; candidate for Republican State Executive Committeewoman, District 7, on the August 6, 2026 primary ballot.","token":"qDKTXneOGw"}]