[{"bio_snippet":"","biography":null,"birthdate":null,"firstname":"WAYNE","fullname":"WAYNE CUNNINGHAM","lastname":"CUNNINGHAM","middlename":null,"suffix":null,"summary":null,"token":"lsrSasmF5V"},{"bio_snippet":"","biography":null,"birthdate":null,"firstname":"GRAYSON","fullname":"GRAYSON CUPIT","lastname":"CUPIT","middlename":null,"suffix":null,"summary":null,"token":"onn8OvTqZa"},{"bio_snippet":"","biography":null,"birthdate":null,"firstname":"Lu","fullname":"Lu Ann Curlee","lastname":"Curlee","middlename":"Ann","suffix":null,"summary":null,"token":"OcCO5cW0JG"},{"bio_snippet":"Current office and 2026 campaign Candidate for Republican nomination, Fayette County Schools Board District 1, in the May 5, 2026 primary. No substantive public biographical information was found in local news, Ballotpedia, or on the Fayette County Public Schools board member dir","biography":"## Current office and 2026 campaign\nCandidate for Republican nomination, Fayette County Schools Board District 1, in the May 5, 2026 primary.\n\nNo substantive public biographical information was found in local news, Ballotpedia, or on the [Fayette County Public Schools board member directory](https://www.fcsk12.net/apps/pages/index.jsp?uREC_ID=309473&type=d&pREC_ID=2134196), which currently lists Merrel Miller, Rebecca Trimm, and Myles Wilson in District 1. Curran appears to be a non-incumbent challenger. No campaign website was located.\n\n## Business interests and wealth source\n- **2026** \u2014 [School Board (SS-8005)](https://conflict.app.tn.gov/conflict/view_form_8005.htm?name=CURRAN&id=77374&f=198641&v=1) \u2014 filed as a Fayette County official/candidate\n\n*Source: [Tennessee Ethics Commission Statement of Interest Search](https://conflict.app.tn.gov/conflict/search.htm). Scraped 2026-04-23.*\n","birthdate":"Sat, 26 Dec 1959 00:00:00 GMT","firstname":"James","fullname":"James M. Curran","lastname":"Curran","middlename":"M.","suffix":null,"summary":null,"token":"VoBmo4UUML"},{"bio_snippet":"Archie Scott Currence is a Republican candidate challenging incumbent Vince Dean for Hamilton County Criminal Court Clerk in the May 5, 2026, primary.","biography":"Archie Scott Currence is a Republican candidate seeking the nomination for Hamilton County Criminal Court Clerk in Tennessee's May 5, 2026, primary election [1]. He is challenging incumbent Vince Dean for the party's nomination, with the winner set to face Democrat Aaliyah Hakeem in the general election on August 6 [3]. Currence is listed on the official sample ballot and confirmed as a candidate by the Tennessee Secretary of State [1], [2].\n\nCurrence, age 56, describes himself as a court professional with approximately 20 years of experience in Hamilton County courts [3]. He holds an accounting degree from the University of Tennessee at Chattanooga [3]. His career began in 1993 when he started working in the Hamilton County Criminal Court to secure employment; he later helped automate the department's court cost calculations, a process that took him ten months to study and implement [3]. He worked in various county and federal courts until budget cuts in 2013 resulted in the loss of his position at the U.S. Bankruptcy Court [3].\n\nFollowing his departure from the bankruptcy court, Currence worked for five years at a farmers market, performing tasks ranging from selling produce to delivering firewood and mulch [3]. In 2020, he took time off to care for his parents before taking a roughly year-long stint at Chattanooga City Court and working briefly at the Criminal Court again [3]. He has stated that he intentionally attends a small church in Georgia to avoid political pressure from congregants [3].\n\nCurrence characterizes himself as a traditional conservative who is not involved in political clubs or networks, stating, \"I don't have any authority... The law is the authority\" [3]. He has not married but sees value in family and working across the aisle [3]. His campaign finance disclosure indicates he raised $1,100, with $100 contributed by a committee named Friends of Archie Scott Currence and the remainder from his own funds [3].\n\nDuring the qualifying period, Currence was placed on the Tennessee Republican Party's \"non bona fide\" list due to voting record requirements, which mandated that candidates vote in at least three of the four most recent statewide Republican primaries [11], [12]. He had a deadline to clear his name or face running as an independent, though he remained on the Republican primary ballot [11], [12].\n\n## Sources\n- [1] [sample ballot](https://elect.hamiltontn.gov/Portals/12/HTML/RepSample.html)\n- [2] [Candidate Lists | Tennessee Secretary of State](https://sos.tn.gov/elections/2026-candidate-lists)\n- [3] [Archie Currence wants to revive automated court costs in bid for clerk\u2019s position | Chattanooga Times Free Press](https://www.timesfreepress.com/news/2026/apr/14/archie-currence-wants-to-revive-automated-court/)\n- [4] [Vince Dean seeks fourth term as Hamilton County Criminal Court clerk | Chattanooga Times Free Press](https://www.timesfreepress.com/news/2026/apr/14/vince-dean-seeks-fourth-term-as-hamilton-county/)\n- [5] [Early voting for Hamilton County primaries down to final two days. Here's what to know | Chattanooga Times Free Press](http://www.timesfreepress.com/news/2026/apr/28/early-voting-in-hamilton-county-down-to-final-two/)\n- [6] [2026 Chattanooga area elections news | Chattanooga Times Free Press](https://www.timesfreepress.com/news/2026elections/)\n- [7] [Many Incumbents To Face Challengers In Upcoming County Election, Including County Mayor - Chattanoogan.com](https://www.chattanoogan.com/2026/1/14/513455/Many-Incumbents-To-Face-Challengers.aspx)\n- [8] [Crowded County Election Slate Set After Qualifying Deadline Passes - Chattanoogan.com](https://www.chattanoogan.com/2026/2/19/514867/Crowded-County-Election-Slate-Set-After.aspx)\n- [9] [Archie Neal Currence (1909-1999) - Find a Grave Memorial](https://www.findagrave.com/memorial/44867726/archie-neal-currence)\n- [10] [UPDATE: Hamilton County sees record turnout for first day of early voting | What's Trending | local3news.com](https://www.local3news.com/local-news/whats-trending/update-hamilton-county-sees-record-turnout-for-first-day-of-early-voting/article_2f69d8b5-e11c-59c3-b62b-4b2af9d11230.html)\n- [11] [Here are the candidates on the Republican non bona fide list in our area - WDEF](https://www.wdef.com/here-who-is-on-the-republican-non-bona-fide-list-in-our-area/)\n- [12] [Here who is on the Republican non bona fide list in our area | WGOW-FM](https://www.wgow.com/2026/03/03/here-who-is-on-the-republican-non-bona-fide-list-in-our-area/)","birthdate":null,"firstname":"Archie","fullname":"Archie Scott Currence","lastname":"Currence","middlename":"Scott","suffix":null,"summary":"Archie Scott Currence is a Republican candidate challenging incumbent Vince Dean for Hamilton County Criminal Court Clerk in the May 5, 2026, primary.","token":"tFTfuwgDbU"},{"bio_snippet":"Brian Curry has been a resident of Germantown since 2007. He graduated from the University of Arkansas in Fayetteville, majoring in Transportation and Logistics. In 1996, while in college, he began working for FedEx and after graduation, became an Operations Manager. Brian manage","biography":"Brian Curry has been a resident of Germantown since 2007.  He graduated from the University of Arkansas in Fayetteville, majoring in Transportation and Logistics.  In 1996, while in college, he began working for FedEx and after graduation, became an Operations Manager.  Brian managed FedEx station operations at multiple locations across Mississippi and the Nashville area.  After an 8-year stint in management, Brian moved to FedEx World Headquarters and became a Management Facilitator.  In this role, he trained managers and engineers and conducted training and implementations across the United States, Canada, Mexico, Asia, Australia, Europe, and South America.  He currently serves as project manager for FedEx international operations policies and procedures and FedEx practices for international operations.\n \nBrian is a member of the Forest Hill Elementary PTO, serving on the board as the Legislative Chairman.  He was on the Bylaws Committee that helped form the PTO at Forest Hill Elementary and was thrilled to be a part of opening a brand new school.  He previously volunteered with the Dogwood Dads as part of the Dogwood PTO.  He has served as a Community Advisor on the board of Farmington Presbyterian Day School, a leading preschool program in the city of Germantown that many of our GMSD students utilize for its before and aftercare programs.  He has also served in the past as the Secretary and Treasurer of the Cedar Lake Homeowners\u2019 Association.  \n \nBrian has been married for twenty years to Kristi Curry.  They have two daughters, Caroline and Linley.  Caroline is in the 9th grade at Houston High School and Linley is in the 5th grade at Forest Hill Elementary School.  Brian enjoys traveling, diving, playing golf, and being active in the community.  He is a proud Eagle Scout.  Brian and his family attend Germantown Church of Christ. \n\nLinks:\n\nGermantown Municipal School District: [GMSD](https://www.gmsdk12.org/apps/pages/boardmembers)\n\nFacebook: [Facebook](https://www.facebook.com/curryforschools/)\n\nLinkedin: [Linkedin](https://www.linkedin.com/in/brian-curry-b04aba63/)","birthdate":null,"firstname":"Brian","fullname":"Brian Curry","lastname":"Curry","middlename":null,"suffix":null,"summary":null,"token":"nTQ0cm6uDj"},{"bio_snippet":"Brian Curry has been a resident of Germantown since 2007. He graduated from the University of Arkansas in Fayetteville, majoring in Transportation and Logistics. In 1996, while in college, he began working for FedEx and after graduation, became an Operations Manager. Brian manage","biography":"Brian Curry has been a resident of Germantown since 2007.  He graduated from the University of Arkansas in Fayetteville, majoring in Transportation and Logistics.  In 1996, while in college, he began working for FedEx and after graduation, became an Operations Manager.  Brian managed FedEx station operations at multiple locations across Mississippi and the Nashville area.  After an 8-year stint in management, Brian moved to FedEx World Headquarters and became a Management Facilitator.  In this role, he trained managers and engineers and conducted training and implementations across the United States, Canada, Mexico, Asia, Australia, Europe, and South America.  He currently serves as project manager for FedEx international operations policies and procedures and FedEx practices for international operations.\n \nBrian is a member of the Forest Hill Elementary PTO, serving on the board as the Legislative Chairman.  He was on the Bylaws Committee that helped form the PTO at Forest Hill Elementary and was thrilled to be a part of opening a brand new school.  He previously volunteered with the Dogwood Dads as part of the Dogwood PTO.  He has served as a Community Advisor on the board of Farmington Presbyterian Day School, a leading preschool program in the city of Germantown that many of our GMSD students utilize for its before and aftercare programs.  He has also served in the past as the Secretary and Treasurer of the Cedar Lake Homeowners\u2019 Association.  \n \nBrian has been married for twenty years to Kristi Curry.  They have two daughters, Caroline and Linley.  Caroline is in the 9th grade at Houston High School and Linley is in the 5th grade at Forest Hill Elementary School.  Brian enjoys traveling, diving, playing golf, and being active in the community.  He is a proud Eagle Scout.  Brian and his family attend Germantown Church of Christ. ","birthdate":null,"firstname":"Brian","fullname":"Brian Curry","lastname":"Curry","middlename":null,"suffix":null,"summary":null,"token":"uxGMdHIZ3B"},{"bio_snippet":"","biography":"","birthdate":null,"firstname":"Brian","fullname":"Brian Curry","lastname":"Curry","middlename":null,"suffix":null,"summary":null,"token":"qszioedWKC"},{"bio_snippet":"Current office and 2026 campaign Marissa Curry is a Republican candidate for North Carolina District Court Judge, District 29, Seat 2, which covers Moore and Hoke counties. She ran in the March 3, 2026 Republican primary. Background and education Curry earned her law degree from ","biography":"## Current office and 2026 campaign\nMarissa Curry is a Republican candidate for North Carolina District Court Judge, District 29, Seat 2, which covers Moore and Hoke counties. She ran in the March 3, 2026 Republican primary.\n\n## Background and education\nCurry earned her law degree from North Carolina Central University School of Law. She is based in Carthage, North Carolina.\n\n## Career\nCurry is the owner and lead attorney at Curry Law Firm PC in Carthage, where she has practiced for nearly 20 years as an attorney, mediator, and advocate. Her legal experience spans every area of district court: family law, juvenile law, Department of Social Services cases, child support, domestic violence, criminal district court, and civil cases, as well as substantial Superior Court experience.\n\n## Sources\n- [1] [Marissa Curry for Judge \u2013 curry4judge.com](https://curry4judge.com/)","birthdate":null,"firstname":"Marissa","fullname":"Marissa Lynn Curry","lastname":"Curry","middlename":"Lynn","suffix":null,"summary":null,"token":"50bf8346e9f9428c"},{"bio_snippet":"Brian Curtis is a candidate for Lincoln County School Board District 5 in Tennessee, running via GoodParty.org for the August 2026 election.","biography":"Brian Curtis is a candidate for Lincoln County School Board, District 5 in Tennessee [16]. The office of a local school board member involves overseeing school operations within the district, which typically includes making employment decisions regarding the district superintendent [16]. Members of this board serve four-year terms [16]. The election for this seat is scheduled for August 6, 2026 [16].\n\nCurtis has registered his candidacy through GoodParty.org, a platform that supports independent candidates running outside the traditional two-party system [16]. By listing on this platform, candidates agree to a set of pledges including operating as an independent or nonpartisan candidate, raising the majority of funds from grassroots donors rather than special interests, maintaining transparency with policy agendas, and adhering to standards of civility in campaign conduct [16].\n\nPublicly available information regarding Curtis\u2019s personal background, education, professional career history, prior office holding, or specific policy positions is not contained within the provided source materials. Consequently, sections detailing his background, career, legislative record, disputes, business interests, and family cannot be populated based on the current evidence.","birthdate":null,"firstname":"Brian","fullname":"Brian Curtis","lastname":"Curtis","middlename":null,"suffix":null,"summary":"Brian Curtis is a candidate for Lincoln County School Board District 5 in Tennessee, running via GoodParty.org for the August 2026 election.","token":"qDfB2I5jN7"},{"bio_snippet":"Dray Curtis is not mentioned in the provided sources regarding Tennessee's 2026 elections.","biography":"## Current office and 2026 campaign\n\nDray Curtis of Christiana, Tennessee is a Republican candidate for Tennessee State Executive Committeeman, District 13, part of Rutherford County [1]. He met the March 10, 2026 qualifying deadline and was confirmed on the Tennessee Secretary of State's official candidate list as of March 24, 2026 [1]. The Republican primary is scheduled for August 6, 2026 [1].\n\n## Sources\n[1] [Candidates for Republican State Executive Committee as of March 24, 2026](https://sos-prod.tnsosgovfiles.com/s3fs-public/document/TNGOPSEC_Filed_2026-03-24.pdf) (Tennessee Secretary of State, District 13 listing, Christiana, TN, 1/1 signatures, approved) \u2014 accessed 2026-07-20","birthdate":null,"firstname":"Dray","fullname":"Dray Curtis","lastname":"Curtis","middlename":null,"suffix":null,"summary":"Dray Curtis is not mentioned in the provided sources regarding Tennessee's 2026 elections.","token":"iMyzu2vdLd"},{"bio_snippet":"","biography":null,"birthdate":null,"firstname":"Jordan","fullname":"Jordan Curtis","lastname":"Curtis","middlename":null,"suffix":null,"summary":null,"token":"lUXxlrSxD8"},{"bio_snippet":"","biography":null,"birthdate":null,"firstname":"Kevin","fullname":"Kevin Curtis","lastname":"Curtis","middlename":null,"suffix":null,"summary":null,"token":"VCB8hGl8mx"},{"bio_snippet":"Republican chairman of the McMinn County Commission and District 5 incumbent, seeking re-election on the Aug. 6, 2026 ballot in an uncontested two-seat race.","biography":"## Current office and 2026 campaign\nScott Curtis 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\nCurtis currently serves as one of District 5's two members of the McMinn County Commission, representing part of the Athens area, and serves as chairman of the county commission.[2][3] He advanced from the McMinn County Republican primary in May 2022, receiving 557 votes.[4]\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] [Scott Curtis, County Commissioner - UT County Technical Assistance Service](https://www.ctas.tennessee.edu/official/scott-curtis) - accessed 2026-07-23\n[4] [McMinn Co 2022 Primary Election - McMinn County Election Commission](https://mcminnco.net/election/2022/may2022.htm) - accessed 2026-07-23","birthdate":null,"firstname":"Scott","fullname":"Scott Curtis","lastname":"Curtis","middlename":null,"suffix":null,"summary":"Republican chairman of the McMinn County Commission and District 5 incumbent, seeking re-election on the Aug. 6, 2026 ballot in an uncontested two-seat race.","token":"tlLQr3asCM"},{"bio_snippet":"","biography":null,"birthdate":null,"firstname":"Tina","fullname":"Tina Curtis","lastname":"Curtis","middlename":null,"suffix":null,"summary":null,"token":"hLKiNgM7XZ"},{"bio_snippet":"Incumbent Loudon County school board member for District 6 and Lenoir City parks and recreation director; former Carson-Newman football player.","biography":"## Current office and 2026 campaign\nZack Cusick is the incumbent Loudon County Board of Education member for District 6 and is seeking re-election in the August 6, 2026 county general election, where he faces Democrat Voan Stone [3].\n\n## Background and education\nCusick played football at Carson-Newman University, seeing limited action at quarterback as a redshirt freshman in 2008 [2].\n\n## Career\nCusick is the City of Lenoir City's Parks and Recreation Director. He was elevated to lead the department by the city council after longtime director Steve Harrelson's departure in December 2018, and in that role has overseen park development and turf-improvement projects [1].\n\n## Office history\nCusick represents District 6 on the Loudon County Board of Education and has completed board professional-development recognition, including a Level IV Boardsmanship award [3][4].\n\n## Sources\n[1] [Cusick tabbed as parks and recreation director - News-Herald](https://www.news-herald.net/news/cusick-tabbed-as-parks-and-recreation-director/article_d1b23c95-4dcd-57db-9357-b4baab18fc70.html) - accessed 2026-07-23\n[2] [Zack Cusick - Carson-Newman Eagles athletics](https://www.cneagles.com/sports/m-footbl/mtt/cusick_zack00.html) - accessed 2026-07-23\n[3] [Crowded field continues to grow ahead of primary - News-Herald](https://www.news-herald.net/news/crowded-field-continues-to-grow-ahead-of-primary/article_d677c3f8-bf34-4948-84a0-c97d8286d3f2.html) - accessed 2026-07-23\n[4] [Loudon County Schools live feed](https://www.loudoncounty.org/live-feed) - accessed 2026-07-23","birthdate":null,"firstname":"Zack","fullname":"Zack Cusick","lastname":"Cusick","middlename":null,"suffix":null,"summary":"Incumbent Loudon County school board member for District 6 and Lenoir City parks and recreation director; former Carson-Newman football player.","token":"Lty4rkK1cd"},{"bio_snippet":"Alan Cutler, incumbent Pender County Sheriff, seeks re\u2011election on a platform of community\u2011focused policing and fiscal prudence.","biography":"Alan W. Cutler is the incumbent Sheriff of Pender County, North Carolina, and is seeking re\u2011election as the Republican candidate for the 2026 race.  The sheriff\u2019s office is charged with preserving the peace, maintaining public order, enforcing state law, operating the county jail, and providing court security across nearly 1,000 square miles of largely rural territory\u30103\u2020L1-L4\u3011.  The position carries a four\u2011year term and a salary of $101,137 plus benefits\u30107\u2020L13-L16\u3011.\n\nCutler was raised in the Scotts Hill community of Pender County and graduated from Topsail High School\u30103\u2020L9-L11\u3011.  He began his law\u2011enforcement career in 1990 as a deputy with the Pender County Sheriff\u2019s Office under Sheriff Mike Harvell.  After four years he entered the North Carolina State Highway Patrol, graduating from the 1994 Basic School and being sworn in as a trooper on May 12, 1995, where he was assigned to Onslow County\u30103\u2020L12-L15\u3011.  He returned to Pender County in 2006, served until his retirement on November 1, 2018, and was sworn in as the 19th Sheriff of Pender County on December 3, 2018\u30103\u2020L15-L18\u3011.\n\nDuring his tenure Cutler has emphasized community service, transparency, and fiscal responsibility.  He publicly opposed a county resolution to join the federal 287(g) immigration\u2011enforcement program in early 2025, arguing that the Sheriff\u2019s Office already cooperates with ICE and that the program would impose costly staffing and facility requirements on taxpayers\u30105\u2020L1-L9\u3011\u30105\u2020L10-L15\u3011.  In the 2018 campaign he highlighted the need for more deputies, auxiliary support, and better communication with the county commissioners to address manpower shortfalls and the opioid crisis\u30107\u2020L23-L31\u3011.  He also advocated for increased school\u2011resource officer presence and multi\u2011agency response plans for active\u2011shooter situations\u301012\u2020L31-L38\u3011.\n\nCutler is married with three children and is an active deacon at Barlow Vista Baptist Church\u30103\u2020L19-L20\u3011.  He has repeatedly stressed his 30\u2011plus years of law\u2011enforcement experience, his deep roots in the community, and a commitment to integrity and public safety as the core of his campaign platform\u301011\u2020L1-L7\u3011\u301012\u2020L1-L5\u3011.  His official campaign website is alancutlerforsheriff.com, where voters can find additional information and contact details.\n\nOverall, Cutler\u2019s record combines long\u2011standing local service, experience with both county and state law\u2011enforcement agencies, and a public stance on fiscal prudence and community\u2011focused policing, which he presents as qualifications for continued leadership of the Pender County Sheriff\u2019s Office.\n\n## Sources\n- [2] [Vote-USA | Alan Cutler | Currently Elected Pender County Sheriff, Pender County, North Carolina](https://vote-usa.org/Intro.aspx?State=NC&Id=NCCutlerAlana)\n- [3] [Meet Sheriff Cutler | Pender County, NC](https://www.pendersheriff.com/312/About-Us)\n- [5] [Pender County Sheriff shares why he spoke out publicly against resolution that would strengthen local immigration enforcement](https://www.wect.com/2025/02/21/pender-county-sheriff-shares-why-he-spoke-out-publicly-against-resolution-that-would-strengthen-immigration-enforcement/)\n- [7] [2018 Primary: Alan Cutler for Pender County Sheriff\u2019s Office | Port City Daily](https://portcitydaily.com/local-news/2018/05/07/2018-primary-alan-cutler-for-pender-county-sheriffs-office/)\n- [11] [Alan Cutler set to file seeking Pender County Sheriff position - WWAYTV3](https://www.wwaytv3.com/alan-cutler-set-to-file-seeking-pender-county-sheriff-position/)\n- [12] [Q&A with Pender County Sheriff candidates | Port City Daily](https://portcitydaily.com/local-news/2018/10/04/qa-with-pender-county-sheriff-candidates/)","birthdate":null,"firstname":"Alan","fullname":"Alan Webster Cutler","lastname":"Cutler","middlename":"Webster","suffix":null,"summary":"Alan Cutler, incumbent Pender County Sheriff, seeks re\u2011election on a platform of community\u2011focused policing and fiscal prudence.","token":"0c160a5c1e75589a"},{"bio_snippet":"Democratic candidate for Washington County Commission District 12 and Milligan University electrical engineering professor; on the Aug. 6, 2026 ballot against incumbent Lewis Wexler Jr.","biography":"## Current office and 2026 campaign\nDaniel Cutshall is the Democratic candidate for Washington County Commission District 12, on the ballot in the county's August 6, 2026 general election against Republican incumbent Lewis Wexler Jr. [1][2]. District 12 covers the county's far-east side, including Cherokee Road, Cherokee Elementary School, South Roan Street, and the I-26 corridor toward Unicoi County [1]. Per his campaign site, Cutshall says he wants to reconnect elected officials with constituents, stating a concern that \"politicians can enrich themselves in exchange for giving more power to large corporations that do not have our best interest at heart\" [1].\n\n## Background and education\nCutshall earned a B.S. in electrical engineering, summa cum laude, from Clemson University in 2012 and a Ph.D. in electrical engineering from Clemson in 2019 [3].\n\n## Career\nCutshall is an associate professor of electrical engineering at Milligan University \u2014 his employer as disclosed on his own campaign site [1][3] \u2014 where he teaches engineering coursework and focuses on electronics and renewable-energy technologies [3]. His work has included adapting mobility devices for children with disabilities through the Go Baby Go program, building water-purification infrastructure for displaced populations in Mexico, and engineering a solar-powered well system for communities in Kenya, per Milligan University's faculty profile [3]. He has authored two first-author peer-reviewed journal articles and contributed to several collaborative publications [3].\n\n## Sources\n[1] [Daniel Cutshall for Washington County Commissioner](https://www.cutshall4all.com/) \u2014 accessed 2026-07-06\n[2] [One Vote Election Project \u2014 Washington County, Tennessee Democracy Network](https://www.tndemocracynetwork.org/onevotewashington) \u2014 accessed 2026-07-06\n[3] [Daniel Cutshall \u2014 Milligan University faculty profile](https://milligan.edu/team/daniel-cutshall/) \u2014 accessed 2026-07-06\n","birthdate":null,"firstname":"DANIEL","fullname":"DANIEL CUTSHALL","lastname":"CUTSHALL","middlename":null,"suffix":null,"summary":"Democratic candidate for Washington County Commission District 12 and Milligan University electrical engineering professor; on the Aug. 6, 2026 ballot against incumbent Lewis Wexler Jr.","token":"nzbTVHRyim"},{"bio_snippet":"Chris Cutshaw is the Republican County Mayor of Hamblen, TN, appointed in October 2024 after serving as a county commissioner and commission chairman.","biography":"Chris Cutshaw is a Republican serving as the County Mayor of Hamblen, Tennessee [1]. He was appointed to this position on October 24, 2024 [3]. In his current role, Cutshaw manages day-to-day operations and proposes the budget, while legislative authority rests with the Hamblen County Commission [20]. He does not possess the power to approve tax increases, accept or withdraw grant applications, or issue debt independently [20].\n\nCutshaw is a resident of Hamblen County for over 50 years [3]. He attended Russellville Elementary and East Ridge Middle School before graduating from Morristown East High School in 1982 [3]. He earned an Associate of Science in Business from Walters State Community College in 1985 [3]. Professionally, Cutshaw was a 40-year employee of the Morristown Utility Systems, retiring in December 2024 [3].\n\nPrior to becoming mayor, Cutshaw served as a Hamblen County Commissioner for District 9 from 2018 to 2024 [3]. During his tenure on the commission, he was elected chairman three times, serving in that capacity from 2022 to 2024 [3]. He also served on the county Planning Commission from 2018 to 2022 [3]. His committee assignments included chairing the Building and Grounds, Real Estate, and Personnel committees, as well as serving as vice chairman of the Audit, Bulk Waste, Finance, and Construction Oversight committees [3].\n\nCutshaw has held leadership roles in regional organizations, including serving as Director of East Tennessee for the Tennessee County Commission Association from 2022 to 2024 [3]. He also served on the association\u2019s Governmental Affairs and Education committees and its Membership Committee [3]. Additionally, he is a member of the Morristown Area Chamber of Commerce, where he served as vice chairman of the Executive Committee and on the Board [3]. He has served on the boards of the Douglas Cherokee Economic Authority, East Tennessee Development District, and ETHRA [3].\n\nIn his campaign for re-election, Cutshaw highlights Hamblen County\u2019s financial status, noting an Aa3 Moody\u2019s bond rating as of June 2025 [20]. He states that total outstanding debt was $130 million at the end of fiscal year 2025, with significant portions allocated to school system renovations and the new Justice Center [20]. Cutshaw attributes a budget deficit to inflationary costs, increased insurance premiums, and expenses related to staffing for the penal facility and EMS services [20]. He describes his leadership style as positive and proactive, emphasizing transparency and conservative financial decisions [29].\n\nCutshaw is a member of the First Baptist Church of Morristown [3]. He states that he was baptized in 1974 at Russellville Baptist Church [29].","birthdate":null,"firstname":"CHRIS","fullname":"CHRIS CUTSHAW","lastname":"CUTSHAW","middlename":null,"suffix":null,"summary":"Chris Cutshaw is the Republican County Mayor of Hamblen, TN, appointed in October 2024 after serving as a county commissioner and commission chairman.","token":"apfNFrDAmm"},{"bio_snippet":"","biography":null,"birthdate":null,"firstname":"RANDY","fullname":"RANDY CUTSHAW","lastname":"CUTSHAW","middlename":null,"suffix":null,"summary":null,"token":"GxT4CaAlsr"}]