[{"bio_snippet":"Tim Cyr is a U.S. Army veteran and small farmer from Gallatin, TN, running as a Democrat for Governor of Tennessee in the 2026 election.","biography":"## Current office and 2026 campaign\n\nTim Cyr is a Democratic Party candidate running for Governor of Tennessee in the 2026 election [1]. He officially announced his candidacy for the office, positioning himself as a \"regular guy\" and an old-school Tennessee Democrat who has shaken up the race with a promise to serve only one term if elected [4].\n\nCyr\u2019s campaign highlights his background as a U.S. Army veteran, National Guardsman, and small-scale farmer from Gallatin [4]. He self-describes himself as having a degree in plant and soil science and working as a small-engine repairman, characterizing himself as a \"fixer\" who believes in common-sense solutions [3]. Additionally, he identifies as a hunter, conservationist, and stroke survivor, stating that his faith guides his approach to public service [3].\n\nAs of the current date, Cyr is on the ballot for the Democratic primary scheduled for August 6, 2026 [1]. The general election for Governor of Tennessee is set to occur on November 3, 2026 [1]. His campaign has established a fundraising presence through ActBlue to support his bid for the governorship [5]. Despite his candidacy, he does not currently hold any endorsements from Democratic or progressive organizations [2].\n\n## Background and education\n\nTim Cyr is a small-scale farmer from Gallatin who identifies as an old-school Tennessee Democrat [4]. He self-describes his faith as Christian and states that he begins every morning in the Word with his wife [3].\n\nCyr holds a degree in plant and soil science [3]. He is a U.S. Army veteran and National Guardsman [3].\n\n## Career\n\nTim Cyr is a U.S. Army veteran and National Guardsman who self-describes as a small farmer with a degree in plant and soil science [3]. He operates a small-scale farming business in Gallatin, Tennessee, and works as a small-engine repairman [3][4]. Cyr also identifies himself as a hunter and conservationist [3].\n\n## Office history\n\nTim Cyr has not previously held elected or appointed office [1]. He is a U.S. Army veteran and National Guardsman who self-describes as a small farmer with a degree in plant and soil science [3]. In 2026, Cyr announced his candidacy for Governor of Tennessee as a Democrat [4]. He is on the ballot in the Democratic primary scheduled for August 6, 2026 [1]. The general election for Governor of Tennessee is scheduled for November 3, 2026 [1]. As of May 2026, Cyr has not received endorsements from Democratic or progressive organizations [2].\n\n## Business interests and wealth source\n\nTim Cyr identifies himself as a small farmer and small-engine repairman who manages his own land [3]. He holds a degree in plant and soil science and describes his professional background as that of a \"fixer\" [3]. Specific details regarding the size of his farming operation, any ownership stakes in other commercial enterprises, or the specific sources of personal wealth are not detailed in available public records.\n\nFinancial disclosure information for Tim Cyr is not included in the provided source material. Consequently, there is no data available regarding significant sales of businesses, family wealth sources, or detailed asset holdings [1]. Campaign finance activity indicates that contributions to his governor\u2019s race are accepted through standard channels, with donors affirming that funds are provided from their own resources rather than being supplied by other entities for the purpose of contribution [5].\n\n## Family\n\nTim Cyr is married and states that he starts every morning reading scripture with his wife [3]. He identifies himself as a \"regular guy\" and an old-school Tennessee Democrat guided by his Christian faith [4]. The available sources do not provide specific details regarding the names or public roles of any children or other family members.\n\n## Sources\n[1] [Tim Cyr - Ballotpedia](https://ballotpedia.org/Tim_Cyr)\n[2] [Tennessee Democratic Party Candidate - Tim Cyr](https://bluevoterguide.org/TN/candidate_Tim_Cyr/55044)\n[3] [Tim Cyr for Governor - Tim Cyr for Governor of Tennessee](https://www.timcyr.org/)\n[4] [Campaign announcement: Tim Cyr for Governor](https://mainstreetmediatn.com/articles/gallatinnews/campaign-announcement-tim-cyr-for-governor/)\n[5] [Donate to Tim Cyr!](https://secure.actblue.com/donate/tim-cyr-2?refcode=directory)","birthdate":null,"firstname":"Tim","fullname":"Tim Cyr","lastname":"Cyr","middlename":null,"suffix":null,"summary":"Tim Cyr is a U.S. Army veteran and small farmer from Gallatin, TN, running as a Democrat for Governor of Tennessee in the 2026 election.","token":"DrCBNQ5Kzg"},{"bio_snippet":"Per the NC voter file: DEM voter in Chatham County since 2009.","biography":"According to the North Carolina voter file, Sarah Carr D'Amato is a registered voter in Chatham County, North Carolina, registered since 2009 (17 years), with party affiliation listed as Democratic [1].\n\nThe voter file shows Sarah Carr D'Amato's year of birth as 1976; 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 Sarah Carr D'Amato 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":"Sarah","fullname":"Sarah Carr D'Amato","lastname":"D'Amato","middlename":"Carr","suffix":null,"summary":"Per the NC voter file: DEM voter in Chatham County since 2009.","token":"e438c49300ffeb87"},{"bio_snippet":"Craig D'Apolito is identified as a candidate for the Tennessee House District 64 Democratic Primary in 2026, though specific contact details are not provided in the sources.","biography":"## Current office and 2026 campaign\n\nCraig D'Apolito is a Democratic candidate for the Tennessee House of Representatives, District 64 (Maury County), in the 2026 primary election scheduled for August 6, 2026 [1]. He filed from Columbia, Tennessee, and was confirmed as a qualified candidate by the Tennessee Secretary of State as of March 24, 2026 [1]. He faces Republican incumbent Scott Cepicky, of Culleoka, in the district [1].\n\n## Sources\n[1] [Tennessee House candidate list, as of March 24, 2026 (Tennessee Secretary of State)](https://sos-prod.tnsosgovfiles.com/s3fs-public/document/TNHouse_2026.pdf) \u2014 accessed 2026-07-20","birthdate":null,"firstname":"Craig","fullname":"Craig D'Apolito","lastname":"D'Apolito","middlename":null,"suffix":null,"summary":"Craig D'Apolito is identified as a candidate for the Tennessee House District 64 Democratic Primary in 2026, though specific contact details are not provided in the sources.","token":"qvLduUdOGs"},{"bio_snippet":"Republican candidate for Montgomery County Commission District 19 in 2026; Navy and Army veteran focused on public safety and infrastructure.","biography":"## Current office and 2026 campaign\nCydney Daane is the Republican candidate for Montgomery County Commission District 19 in the Aug. 6, 2026 election, running against Democrat Alexander Pegram [1][2]. Since September 2024 she has regularly attended commission meetings to learn the role and issues, and if elected she says she will focus on public safety and modernizing infrastructure, including supporting the Montgomery County Fire Department to improve response times [1].\n\n## Background and career\nDaane is a veteran of both the U.S. Navy and the U.S. Army and a 15-year resident of Montgomery County, citing military leadership, community advocacy, and nonprofit involvement [1].\n\n## Family\nDaane is a wife and mother [1].\n\n## Sources\n[1] [Cydney Daane running for Montgomery County Commission, District 19](https://clarksvillenow.com/local/cydney-daane-running-for-montgomery-county-commission-district-19/) \u2014 accessed 2026-07-22\n[2] [Who\u2019s on ballot for Montgomery County mayor, sheriff, commission, School Board](https://clarksvillenow.com/local/whos-on-ballot-for-montgomery-county-mayor-sheriff-commission-school-board/) \u2014 accessed 2026-07-22","birthdate":null,"firstname":"CYDNEY","fullname":"CYDNEY DAANE","lastname":"DAANE","middlename":null,"suffix":null,"summary":"Republican candidate for Montgomery County Commission District 19 in 2026; Navy and Army veteran focused on public safety and infrastructure.","token":"QQ2RTHP1OH"},{"bio_snippet":"","biography":null,"birthdate":null,"firstname":"CHARLES","fullname":"CHARLES DABELGOTT","lastname":"DABELGOTT","middlename":null,"suffix":null,"summary":null,"token":"6SDkWsCI8Q"},{"bio_snippet":"Per the NC voter file: REP voter in Craven County since 2002.","biography":"According to the North Carolina voter file, Jennifer Joyner Dacey is a registered voter in Craven County, North Carolina, registered since 2002 (24 years), with party affiliation listed as Republican [1].\n\nThe voter file shows Jennifer Joyner Dacey'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 17 elections voted in since 2016, most recently the 2026-03-03 primary election [2].\n\nThis summary draws only from the public North Carolina voter registration and history records. No additional published biographical information was located. Voters with personal knowledge of Jennifer Joyner Dacey can reach ballotproject.org with corrections or additions.\n\n## Sources\n[1] [North Carolina State Board of Elections \u2014 Voter Search](https://vt.ncsbe.gov/RegLkup/)\n\n[2] North Carolina State Board of Elections voter history file (`ncvhis_Statewide`), published at [dl.ncsbe.gov](https://dl.ncsbe.gov/)","birthdate":null,"firstname":"Jennifer","fullname":"Jennifer Joyner Dacey","lastname":"Dacey","middlename":"Joyner","suffix":null,"summary":"Per the NC voter file: REP voter in Craven County since 2002.","token":"9ea053650e28ebf3"},{"bio_snippet":"","biography":null,"birthdate":null,"firstname":"Gary","fullname":"Gary W Dacus III","lastname":"Dacus","middlename":"W","suffix":"III","summary":null,"token":"FChkD8QtrV"},{"bio_snippet":"Joshua Stephen Dagenhart is running again for the Alexander County Board of Education, District\u202f04, after a 2022 candidacy for District\u202f2.","biography":"## Current office and 2026 campaign\nJoshua Stephen Dagenhart is an incumbent member of the Alexander County Board of Education, running for reelection to the board's District 4 seat in the November 3, 2026 general election [2].\n\n## Office history\nDagenhart, known locally as \"The Dags,\" was first elected to the Board of Education in November 2022, winning one of two seats up for election in the board's then-configured District 2 with 1,320 votes (20.35%) [1].\n\n## Family\nDagenhart's wife, Jessica, is a substitute teacher with Alexander County Schools; the couple has three children who attend public schools in the district [2].\n\n## Sources\n- [1] [Arguelles, Dagenhart, McLain, Reese take School Board seats \u2013 The Taylorsville Times](https://www.taylorsvilletimes.com/2022/11/09/arguelles-dagenhart-mclain-reese-take-school-board-seats/)\n- [2] [Candidates continue filing for 2026 Elections \u2013 The Taylorsville Times](https://www.taylorsvilletimes.com/2025/12/10/candidates-continue-filing-for-2026-elections/)","birthdate":null,"firstname":"Joshua","fullname":"Joshua Stephen Dagenhart","lastname":"Dagenhart","middlename":"Stephen","suffix":null,"summary":"Joshua Stephen Dagenhart is running again for the Alexander County Board of Education, District\u202f04, after a 2022 candidacy for District\u202f2.","token":"673454cf18c51a89"},{"bio_snippet":"","biography":null,"birthdate":null,"firstname":"Jonathan","fullname":"Jonathan F Dagley","lastname":"Dagley","middlename":"F","suffix":null,"summary":null,"token":"OT2deNpmoD"},{"bio_snippet":"","biography":null,"birthdate":null,"firstname":"Tony","fullname":"Tony Dagley","lastname":"Dagley","middlename":null,"suffix":null,"summary":null,"token":"pfyvSlCOQv"},{"bio_snippet":"Wade J. Dahlberg Jr., a Republican, previously ran for Yancey County Board of Education in 2022 and is a candidate again for the 2026 election.","biography":"Wade J. Dahlberg Jr. is a Republican candidate for the Yancey County Board of Education in the 2026 general election held on November 3, 2026. The Yancey County Board of Education is a two\u2011seat governing body that oversees the public schools in Yancey County, North Carolina, and members are elected by county voters in partisan contests. Dahlberg previously sought one of these seats in the 2022 election cycle, appearing on the general\u2011election ballot on November 8, 2022 alongside Democratic candidates Ronnie\u202fRandolph and Jeanne\u202fTyner [1]. In that 2022 race, Dahlberg was listed as the Republican nominee for the Board of Education and was one of three candidates competing for the two available positions [1]. The Ballotpedia record notes that he did not complete the site\u2019s Candidate Connection survey, indicating that no additional self\u2011provided biographical or policy information was submitted to that platform [1]. The same source supplies a contact email for Dahlberg\u2014wade@winterstarfamilyfarm.com\u2014suggesting a point of communication for voters or interested parties [1]. No phone number, campaign website, or official portrait image is provided in the available source material; the page includes only generic placeholder graphics rather than a candidate photograph [1]. While the 2022 candidacy is documented, the current filing for the 2026 race is inferred from the election information supplied in the prompt, and no new public statements or campaign platforms have been recorded in the cited source. Consequently, the publicly available record on Dahlberg consists primarily of his party affiliation, prior ballot appearance, and a contact email address, with no further detail on his professional background, education, or specific policy positions.\n\n## Sources\n- [1] [Wade Dahlberg Jr. (Yancey County Board of Education, North Carolina, candidate 2022) - Ballotpedia](https://ballotpedia.org/Wade_Dahlberg_Jr._(Yancey_County_Board_of_Education,_North_Carolina,_candidate_2022))","birthdate":null,"firstname":"Wade","fullname":"Wade J Dahlberg JR","lastname":"Dahlberg","middlename":"J","suffix":"JR","summary":"Wade J. Dahlberg Jr., a Republican, previously ran for Yancey County Board of Education in 2022 and is a candidate again for the 2026 election.","token":"3e3de8a63e2e5aca"},{"bio_snippet":"Allison Dahle, Democratic incumbent for NC House District\u202f11, is running for re\u2011election in 2026 after multiple terms focused on education, health care, and LGBTQ rights.","biography":"Allison Anne Dahle is the incumbent Democratic member of the North Carolina House of Representatives for District\u202f11 and is seeking re\u2011election in the November\u202f3,\u202f2026 general election [1]. The North Carolina House is a two\u2011year term body; members must be at least 21 years old, a qualified voter, and have resided in the district for one year prior to election [3].\n\nBorn March\u202f25,\u202f1964 in Raleigh, North Carolina, Dahle earned an Associate of Arts in theatre from Peace College (now William Peace University) and a Bachelor of Arts in theatre and speech from the University of South Carolina [6][9]. She attended Needham\u202fB.\u202fBroughton High School before moving into a career in the arts and social services. Dahle worked as a stage manager on Broadway and later for the Young Adult Institute in Brooklyn, providing services for individuals with developmental disabilities. After returning to North Carolina she continued that advocacy with The Arc of North Carolina and held various roles in human\u2011services organizations, including office manager for McMillan &\u202fSmith and a community rehabilitation specialist [9][20].\n\nDahle entered politics by defeating incumbent Rep.\u202fDuane Hall in the 2018 Democratic primary and winning the general election with 69\u202f% of the vote. She has been re\u2011elected in 2020, 2022 and 2024, most recently securing 64.7\u202f% of the vote in the 2024 contest [1][6]. During her tenure she has served on numerous committees, most notably as Vice Chair of the Election Law and Campaign Finance Reform Committee and as a member of the Appropriations, Alcoholic Beverage Control, Ethics, Local Government\u2011Land Use, Planning and Development, and Regulatory Reform committees across multiple sessions [1][4][6][20].\n\nIn the legislature Dahle has focused on education funding, affordable health care, and social\u2011justice issues, advocating for policies that protect marginalized communities, including LGBTQ\u202f+ rights. She is one of the few openly LGBTQ members of the North Carolina General Assembly, bringing that perspective to her work on equity and inclusion [20][6]. While specific bills she has sponsored are listed on BillTrack50, her legislative record reflects a consistent emphasis on election integrity, fiscal responsibility, and support for vulnerable populations [1][9].\n\nDahle\u2019s current campaign emphasizes keeping District\u202f11 \u201cblue\u201d and working to break the Republican super\u2011majority in the General Assembly, promising to continue advancing education, health\u2011care, and inclusive policies for all North Carolinians [10].\n\n## Sources\n- [1] [Allison Dahle - Ballotpedia](https://ballotpedia.org/Allison_Dahle)\n- [3] [North Carolina House of Representatives District 11 - Ballotpedia](https://ballotpedia.org/North_Carolina_House_of_Representatives_District_11)\n- [4] [Representative Allison A. Dahle - Biography - North Carolina General Assembly](https://www.ncleg.gov/Members/Biography/H/740)\n- [6] [Allison Dahle - Wikipedia](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Allison_Dahle)\n- [9] [Vote Smart | Facts For All](https://justfacts.votesmart.org/candidate/biography/178368/allison-dahle)\n- [10] [Allison for House](https://www.allisonforhouse.com/)\n- [13] [Allison Dahle - NC House 11 (@allisonforhouse)](https://www.facebook.com/allisonforhouse/)\n- [15] [Rep. Allison Dahle (@AllisonDahle) / ...](https://twitter.com/allisondahle)\n- [17] [State Representative Allison Dahle | BillTrack50](https://www.billtrack50.com/legislatordetail/23999)\n- [19] [North Carolina State Rep. Allison Dahle - Biography | LegiStorm](https://www.legistorm.com/person/bio/309761/Allison_Anne_Dahle.html)\n- [20] [Allison Dahle- House District 11](https://nchousedems.com/our-members/allison-dahle-house-district-11/)","birthdate":null,"firstname":"Allison","fullname":"Allison Anne Dahle","lastname":"Dahle","middlename":"Anne","suffix":null,"summary":"Allison Dahle, Democratic incumbent for NC House District\u202f11, is running for re\u2011election in 2026 after multiple terms focused on education, health care, and LGBTQ rights.","token":"d49bf0c5d76e3285"},{"bio_snippet":"Democratic candidate for Montgomery County Commission District 14 in 2026; Clarksville native and 24-year Air Force veteran in budget and logistics.","biography":"## Current office and 2026 campaign\nAdrian Dailey is the Democratic candidate for Montgomery County Commission District 14 in the Aug. 6, 2026 election, running against independent incumbent Joshua Beal [1][2]. His platform emphasizes supporting families, strengthening infrastructure, responsible development, and transparent management of taxpayer dollars [1].\n\n## Background and education\nDailey is a Clarksville native and a 1992 graduate of Northwest High School who says he was raised in a family grounded in faith, hard work, and service [1]. He earned a degree in workforce education and development from Southern Illinois University during his military service [1].\n\n## Career\nDailey served 24 years in the U.S. Air Force in budget and logistics roles [1].\n\n## Sources\n[1] [Adrian Dailey announces candidacy for Montgomery County Commission District 14](https://clarksvillenow.com/local/adrian-dailey-announces-candidacy-for-montgomery-county-commission-district-14/) \u2014 accessed 2026-07-22\n[2] [Who\u2019s on ballot for Montgomery County mayor, sheriff, commission, School Board](https://clarksvillenow.com/local/whos-on-ballot-for-montgomery-county-mayor-sheriff-commission-school-board/) \u2014 accessed 2026-07-22","birthdate":null,"firstname":"ADRIAN","fullname":"ADRIAN DAILEY","lastname":"DAILEY","middlename":null,"suffix":null,"summary":"Democratic candidate for Montgomery County Commission District 14 in 2026; Clarksville native and 24-year Air Force veteran in budget and logistics.","token":"K1ko6TdDl6"},{"bio_snippet":"","biography":null,"birthdate":null,"firstname":"Haley","fullname":"Haley Dale","lastname":"Dale","middlename":null,"suffix":null,"summary":null,"token":"iLSlPdvoOa"},{"bio_snippet":"","biography":null,"birthdate":null,"firstname":"Rex","fullname":"Rex Dale","lastname":"Dale","middlename":null,"suffix":null,"summary":null,"token":"oO0O9MBdBq"},{"bio_snippet":"Shelia Dale is running for the Henderson County Board of Education in 2026, having previously run for an at\u2011large seat in 2022.","biography":"Shelia Dale is a candidate for the Henderson County Board of Education in the November 3, 2026 general election in Henderson County, North Carolina. The Board of Education is the governing body that sets policy, approves the district budget, and oversees the operation of public schools within the county, ensuring that educational standards and student needs are met [1].\n\nDale previously sought a seat on the same board in the 2022 election cycle. She appeared on the ballot for the at\u2011large three\u2011seat race on November 8, 2022, running as a nonpartisan candidate alongside eight other contenders [1]. The election results for that race are not detailed in the available source, but her candidacy indicates prior involvement in local education governance.\n\nPublicly available records do not provide information about Dale\u2019s education, professional background, or other civic activities. The Ballotpedia entry lists only her 2022 candidacy and notes that she did not complete the site\u2019s Candidate Connection survey, which would have offered additional personal and policy details [1].\n\nFor voters seeking to contact Dale, the Ballotpedia page supplies an email address (hopeforalltimes3@gmail.com) intended for candidates to receive survey invitations and other communications [1]. No phone number or campaign website is listed, and the page includes only generic placeholder images rather than a personal portrait.\n\nDale\u2019s current campaign for the 2026 Henderson County Board of Education seat does not have a publicly posted platform in the sources reviewed. As a candidate for a non\u2011partisan school board, her role would involve collaborating with fellow board members to make decisions on curriculum, staffing, facilities, and fiscal matters that affect the county\u2019s schools [1].\n\n## Sources\n- [1] [Shelia Dale (Henderson County Schools school board At-large, North Carolina, candidate 2022) - Ballotpedia](https://ballotpedia.org/Shelia_Dale_(Henderson_County_Schools_school_board_At-large,_North_Carolina,_candidate_2022))","birthdate":null,"firstname":"Shelia","fullname":"Shelia Smith Dale","lastname":"Dale","middlename":"Smith","suffix":null,"summary":"Shelia Dale is running for the Henderson County Board of Education in 2026, having previously run for an at\u2011large seat in 2022.","token":"1b47b23deb89ff04"},{"bio_snippet":"Wendy Dale is a Democratic candidate for New Hanover County Board of Education, emphasizing DEI, school funding, and curriculum freedom.","biography":"## Current office and 2026 campaign\n\nWendy Marlene Dale is a Democratic candidate for the New Hanover County Board of Education, one of four seats on the November 3, 2026 general-election ballot [8]. She filed on December 12, 2025 [8][5]. She has not previously held elected office; WECT described her as a political newcomer [6].\n\nIn the March 3, 2026 Democratic primary Dale finished second in a six-candidate field with 11,926 certified votes, or 17.86 percent, behind Brittnei LaRue [9]. She advanced along with LaRue, Jerry Jones Jr. and Rick Southerland [6][7]. Reporting unofficial election-night returns, WECT gave her total as 11,862 votes at the same 17.86 percent [6]; the State Board of Elections precinct file records 11,926 [9]. The four Democratic nominees face Republicans Pat Bradford, Josie Barnhart, Amy Dunning and Chris Sutton in November [7][8]. Port City Daily reported that sitting Republican board member Melissa Mason was defeated in her own primary [7].\n\nDale set out her positions in a questionnaire sent to every candidate by the media consortium of WECT-TV, Port City Daily and WHQR Public Media [2]. Asked for her top priority policy change, she said that \"given that a federal court has permanently blocked the Executive Order to remove DEI policies from public schools, I think the board's first priority should be to reinstate DEI provisions to ensure that students, teachers, and staff are treated fairly,\" adding that she \"would work across party lines\" to do so [1][3]. On the current board's leadership she said: \"I'm not happy with the way the Republican leadership has injected partisan politics into board decisions by banning books from the curriculum and requiring the removal of materials they don't like from classrooms. It is overreach and a violation of students and teachers' First Amendment rights.\" She also credited the current board with \"working well with others on the board and becoming more proficient at the decision-making process\" [1][3].\n\nShe named the district's \"$368-million budget\" as its biggest challenge and said that \"making important budget decisions while also advocating to receive additional funding will be my top priority as a board member if elected\" [1]. She backs the $320-million school bond on the November ballot, which would fund construction projects including a renovation of New Hanover High School [1][6], saying \"we should not short-change our children\" and that for most homeowners the property-tax increase \"will be less than $100 a year\" [1]. Of the state legislature she said she would like to see it \"return the education lottery to its original intent,\" set a limit on payouts, and \"revert back to a progressive income tax model\" [1].\n\nThe race is being run against a documented funding squeeze. Port City Daily reported that in July 2025 Superintendent Christopher Barnes announced a loss of $5.3 million in pre-K, state supplemental and federal Title funding, and described the district as running on a \"subsistence level\" after nearly 300 positions were removed in the 2024 budget cycle [4]. WECT reported that North Carolina \"recently received an 'F' grade for education funding\" [6].\n\n## Background and education\n\nDale's response to the joint candidate questionnaire lists her degree as a \"B.A. in Communication Studies, concentration in Rhetoric, and a Minor in Social and Economic Justice from the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill\" [1][3].\n\n## Career\n\nShe gives her career as \"Paralegal/technology contracts specialist\" and says she has \"over 20 years of business and legal experience\" [1][3].\n\n## Family\n\nIn the same questionnaire Dale described herself as a single mother of a child who attended public schools in the district [1][3].\n\n## Sources\n[1] [Primary 2026: New Hanover County Board of Education primary candidate Wendy Dale](https://www.whqr.org/2026-01-30/primary-2026-new-hanover-county-board-of-education-primary-candidate-wendy-dale) - WHQR Public Media, accessed 2026-07-31\n[2] [Candidate Q & A: Primary Election for New Hanover County Board of Education](https://www.wect.com/2026/01/30/candidate-q-primary-election-new-hanover-county-board-education/) - WECT, accessed 2026-07-31\n[3] [Wendy Dale NHC School Board](https://portcitydaily.com/wendy-nhc-school-board-primary/) - Port City Daily, accessed 2026-07-31\n[4] [Crowded field emerges for 2026 NHC school board race: 9 candidates discuss priorities](https://portcitydaily.com/latest-news/2025/12/23/crowded-field-emerges-for-2026-nhc-school-board-race-9-candidates-discuss-priorities/) - Port City Daily, accessed 2026-07-31\n[5] [A look at who filed in the 2026 tri-county elections](https://portcitydaily.com/local-news/2025/12/19/look-at-who-filed-in-2026-elections/) - Port City Daily, accessed 2026-07-31\n[6] [Four candidates win unofficial Democratic primary for New Hanover County Board of Education](https://www.wect.com/2026/03/03/six-democrats-running-four-spots-new-hanover-county-board-education-primary/) - WECT, accessed 2026-07-31\n[7] [2026 Primary Results: New Hanover County](https://portcitydaily.com/latest-news/2026/03/03/2026-primary-results-new-hanover-county/) - Port City Daily, accessed 2026-07-31\n[8] [2026 Candidate Filing List (Candidate_Listing_2026.csv)](https://s3.amazonaws.com/dl.ncsbe.gov/Elections/2026/Candidate%20Filing/Candidate_Listing_2026.csv) - North Carolina State Board of Elections, accessed 2026-07-31\n[9] [Precinct-level results, March 3, 2026 primary](https://s3.amazonaws.com/dl.ncsbe.gov/ENRS/2026_03_03/results_pct_20260303.zip) - North Carolina State Board of Elections, accessed 2026-07-31\n","birthdate":null,"firstname":"Wendy","fullname":"Wendy Marlene Dale","lastname":"Dale","middlename":"Marlene","suffix":null,"summary":"Wendy Dale is a Democratic candidate for New Hanover County Board of Education, emphasizing DEI, school funding, and curriculum freedom.","token":"01078dbe6422e70e"},{"bio_snippet":"Appointed Overton County Commissioner for District 1 (filled Lee Richards's 2024 vacancy); independent candidate for a full term in 2026.","biography":"## Current office and 2026 campaign\nWm. Nathan Dale is a sitting Overton County Commissioner for District 1 (Livingston) and an independent candidate for a full term on the August 6, 2026 county general ballot, where District 1 elects three commissioners [1][2].\n\n## Office history\nDale was appointed to the District 1 seat by the county commission in late 2024 to fill the vacancy left by the resignation of Lee Richards on September 9, 2024 [1]. He was nominated by Commissioner Cindy Robbins on the recommendation of Richards and received 8 of the 14 votes present, prevailing over fellow applicants Michael Matthews and Bobby Wayne Huckeby [1].\n\n## Sources\n[1] [Nathan Dale selected as 1st District Commissioner - Overton County News](https://www.overtoncountynews.com/news/nathan-dale-selected-as-1st-district-commissioner/article_54b68b26-d82e-11ef-9013-4384b21966e9.html) - accessed 2026-07-23\n[2] [Overton County August 6, 2026 Sample Ballot (PDF)](https://overtonvotes.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/06/TNOVEPG6_SampleInfinityBallot.pdf) - accessed 2026-07-23","birthdate":null,"firstname":"WM.","fullname":"WM. NATHAN DALE","lastname":"DALE","middlename":"NATHAN","suffix":null,"summary":"Appointed Overton County Commissioner for District 1 (filled Lee Richards's 2024 vacancy); independent candidate for a full term in 2026.","token":"admAuMtiii"},{"bio_snippet":"Chair of the Maury County Democratic Party since 2021 and a Vanderbilt database administrator, running as the Democrat for County Commission District 4 in 2026.","biography":"## Current office and 2026 campaign\nJames Dallas is the Democratic candidate for Maury County Commission District 4 on the August 6, 2026 county general ballot [2][3]. District 4 elects two commissioners; Republican incumbents Connie B. Green and Mike Kuzawinski Jr. are also on the ballot [3]. He maintains a campaign Facebook page, \"Dallas for Maury Commission\" [2].\n\n## Background and education\nDallas was born in Memphis and raised primarily in Texas near NASA's Johnson Space Center [4]. He earned an undergraduate degree from the University of Texas at Austin and a law degree from the University of Houston Law Center [4][5]. He moved to Maury County in 2018 [4].\n\n## Career\nDallas works as a database administrator for Vanderbilt University Medical Center [4][5]. He is a non-practicing attorney who briefly practiced law in Houston earlier in his career [4]. He has been affiliated with the Kiwanis Club of Columbia [5].\n\n## Office history\nDallas has chaired the Maury County Democratic Party since 2021, and previously served as the party's treasurer and on its county executive committee [1][4]. He was a write-in candidate for Maury County Commission in 2022 [4][5], and in 2024 ran for Tennessee state Senate District 28 [4].\n\n## Sources\n[1] [Officers \u2014 Maury County Democratic Party](https://www.maurydems.org/officers/) \u2014 accessed 2026-07-22\n[2] [Democratic Candidates \u2014 Maury County Democratic Party](https://www.maurydems.org/democratic-candidates/) \u2014 accessed 2026-07-22\n[3] [Candidates for office register with Maury County Election Commission \u2014 Main Street Media of Tennessee](https://mainstreetmediatn.com/articles/mainstreetmaury/candidates-for-office-register-with-maury-county-election-commission/) \u2014 accessed 2026-07-22\n[4] [James Dallas \u2014 THE Choice for Senate District 28 (Michele Flynn, Substack)](https://micheleflynn.substack.com/p/james-dallas-the-choice-for-senate) \u2014 accessed 2026-07-22\n[5] [James Dallas \u2014 Ballotpedia](https://ballotpedia.org/James_Dallas) \u2014 accessed 2026-07-22","birthdate":null,"firstname":"James","fullname":"James Dallas","lastname":"Dallas","middlename":null,"suffix":null,"summary":"Chair of the Maury County Democratic Party since 2021 and a Vanderbilt database administrator, running as the Democrat for County Commission District 4 in 2026.","token":"fTvChlb8Aj"},{"bio_snippet":"Tom (Tommy) Dallas is an Independent candidate for Macon County Constable Districts 3 and 4 in the 2026 election; sourced information is limited to a single social media post alleging he violated his oath.","biography":"Tom (Tommy) Dallas is a candidate for Constable in Districts 3 and 4 of Macon County, Tennessee, running under the Independent party affiliation in the August 6, 2026 election [1]. The specific duties of a constable in Macon County are defined by state law and local ordinance, typically involving service of process, court security, and law enforcement support within the district.\n\nPublicly available information regarding Dallas\u2019s professional background, education, or prior career history is not contained in the provided sources. Consequently, sections detailing his background, education, career, office history, legislative record, business interests, and family are omitted due to lack of sourced content.\n\nRegarding documented disputes or controversies, a post by the account @thetnholler on X (formerly Twitter) in 2021 alleged that Dallas, identified as \"Macon County Constable Tom Dallas,\" was \"ready to violate his oath and secede from the Union\" [9]. The post included images but did not provide further context or documentation of specific actions taken by Dallas regarding this allegation. No other sources provided confirm or refute this claim or detail other public disputes.\n\nNo campaign website, email address, phone number, or official portrait image was identified in the provided sources for inclusion.","birthdate":null,"firstname":"TOM","fullname":"TOM (TOMMY) DALLAS","lastname":"DALLAS","middlename":"(TOMMY)","suffix":null,"summary":"Tom (Tommy) Dallas is an Independent candidate for Macon County Constable Districts 3 and 4 in the 2026 election; sourced information is limited to a single social media post alleging he violated his oath.","token":"Pr5J4xzCG6"}]