[{"bio_snippet":"Roderick Glenn Davis is a District Court Judge for Mecklenburg County, NC, elected in November 2022 and previously a private practice attorney.","biography":"## Current office and 2026 campaign\nRoderick G. Davis currently serves as a District Court Judge for Mecklenburg County, North Carolina [1]. He was elected to this position in November 2022 and took office in January 2023, and is seeking re-election in the 2026 election cycle [2].\n\n## Background and education\nDavis is a native of Wilmington, North Carolina. He earned a Bachelor of Science in Accounting from North Carolina Agricultural and Technical State University in 1991, then worked for several years as an accountant and auditor in the Washington, D.C. area, performing financial statement audits for federal, state, and local governments. He earned a Juris Doctor from North Carolina Central University School of Law in 2002, where he served as first-year class president and later vice president of the Black Law Students Association [3].\n\n## Career\nAfter law school, Davis worked for three years as an assistant public defender in Durham, North Carolina [3]. He went on to practice law in Mecklenburg County for more than 17 years before his 2022 election, operating The Law Offices of Roderick G. Davis, PLLC, in Charlotte, with a practice focused on criminal defense, personal injury, civil litigation, and small business law [2][3][4]. He is admitted to the North Carolina State Bar, the U.S. District Court for the Western District of North Carolina, and the U.S. Court of Appeals for the Fourth Circuit, and is a member of the Mecklenburg County Bar Association [3].\n\nDavis has been recognized as a Top Rated Business & Corporate Attorney by Super Lawyers and holds an AV Preeminent rating from Martindale-Hubbell [5][6].\n\n## Office history\nRoderick G. Davis was elected to the Mecklenburg County District Court Bench in November 2022 and assumed office in January 2023 [2].\n\n## Sources\n[1] [Roderick G. Davis (North Carolina) - Ballotpedia](https://ballotpedia.org/Roderick_G._Davis_(North_Carolina)) \u2014 accessed 2026-07-20\n[2] [Re-Elect Judge Roderick G. Davis](https://roderickgdavisforjudge.com/) \u2014 accessed 2026-07-20\n[3] [Attorney Roderick G. Davis - Law Office bio](https://rgdavislaw.wixsite.com/roderick-davis/attorney-bio) \u2014 accessed 2026-07-20\n[4] [The Law Offices of Roderick G. Davis, PLLC - Charlotte - LawInfo.com](https://www.lawinfo.com/lawfirm/north-carolina/charlotte/the-law-offices-of-roderick-g-davis-pllc/915500e6-fcfa-4f21-865e-ac46c0b96ba8.html) \u2014 accessed 2026-07-20\n[5] [Roderick G. Davis - Charlotte - Super Lawyers profiles](https://profiles.superlawyers.com/north-carolina/charlotte/lawyer/roderick-g-davis/b37debef-ecd3-4a97-8c96-6df2e28e99e7.html) \u2014 accessed 2026-07-20\n[6] [Mr. Roderick Glenn Davis - Charlotte, NC Lawyer - Martindale-Hubbell](https://www.martindale.com/attorney/mr-roderick-glenn-davis-157889599/) \u2014 accessed 2026-07-20","birthdate":null,"firstname":"Roderick","fullname":"Roderick Glenn Davis","lastname":"Davis","middlename":"Glenn","suffix":null,"summary":"Roderick Glenn Davis is a District Court Judge for Mecklenburg County, NC, elected in November 2022 and previously a private practice attorney.","token":"992054f89925adf4"},{"bio_snippet":"Per the NC voter file: DEM voter in Pasquotank County since 1972.","biography":"According to the North Carolina voter file, Samuel S Davis III is a registered voter in Pasquotank County, North Carolina, registered since 1972 (54 years), with party affiliation listed as Democratic [1].\n\nThe voter file shows Samuel S Davis III's year of birth as 1952; 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 16 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 Samuel S Davis III 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":"Samuel","fullname":"Samuel S Davis III","lastname":"Davis","middlename":"S","suffix":"III","summary":"Per the NC voter file: DEM voter in Pasquotank County since 1972.","token":"27a758694e553f41"},{"bio_snippet":"","biography":null,"birthdate":null,"firstname":"Shane","fullname":"Shane Davis","lastname":"Davis","middlename":null,"suffix":null,"summary":null,"token":"biMElK0Vjw"},{"bio_snippet":"Current office and 2026 campaign Shannon Scott Davis is a candidate for Anson County Board Of Education At Large in Moore County, North Carolina in the 2026 election cycle. The North Carolina primary is scheduled for March 3, 2026, with the general election on November 3, 2026. N","biography":"## Current office and 2026 campaign\nShannon Scott Davis is a candidate for Anson County Board Of Education At-Large in Moore County, North Carolina in the 2026 election cycle. The North Carolina primary is scheduled for March 3, 2026, with the general election on November 3, 2026.\n\nNo additional biographical information is currently available for this candidate. Voters seeking more information are encouraged to contact local news sources, the county Board of Elections, or the candidate's campaign directly.\n","birthdate":null,"firstname":"Shannon","fullname":"Shannon Scott Davis","lastname":"Davis","middlename":"Scott","suffix":null,"summary":null,"token":"8ff852aee283aa09"},{"bio_snippet":"","biography":null,"birthdate":null,"firstname":"Shelley","fullname":"Shelley Davis","lastname":"Davis","middlename":null,"suffix":null,"summary":null,"token":"TWFNaFnGLn"},{"bio_snippet":"","biography":null,"birthdate":null,"firstname":"Sherry","fullname":"Sherry Davis","lastname":"Davis","middlename":null,"suffix":null,"summary":null,"token":"IbMQ3d5tSG"},{"bio_snippet":"Sonya Stocks Davis was appointed by Governor Josh Stein to the District Court for Judicial District 9 in March 2025, replacing Judge Beth Heath.","biography":"## Current office and 2026 campaign\n\nSonya Stocks Davis currently serves as a District Court Judge for Judicial District 9, which encompasses Greene, Lenoir, and Wayne counties [1][3]. She was appointed to the bench by Governor Josh Stein in March 2025 to fill the vacancy created by the retirement of Judge Beth Heath [1][3]. Davis is a graduate of North Carolina Central University and its School of Law [1].\n\nDavis is running for election to the District Court Judge position in District 9, Seat 01 in 2026 as a member of the Democratic Party. Her campaign committee has publicly expressed gratitude for voter support during the election cycle [7]. In May 2026, Davis paused her campaign activities to attend the funeral of her cousin, Irvin Butler, in Clinton, North Carolina [6].\n\n## Background and education\n\nSonya Stocks Davis is a native of Kinston, North Carolina [4]. She is the daughter of Chester Stocks, who helped mold many 4-H youth for decades, and Mallie Stocks, who served on numerous boards and committees in the community [5].\n\nDavis is a graduate of North Carolina Central University and the NCCU School of Law [1].\n\n## Career\n\nSonya Stocks Davis is a graduate of North Carolina Central University and its law school [1]. She has practiced law in Kinston, North Carolina, for 31 years [10]. Her professional practice includes personal injury law [8] and real estate law [12]. She operates The Law Offices of Sonya S. Davis, PA, located at 207 S Queen St in Kinston [9].\n\nDavis was appointed to the District Court for Judicial District 9 by Governor Josh Stein on March 31, 2025 [3][11]. This appointment filled a vacancy created by the retirement of Judge Beth Heath [1]. The district includes Greene, Lenoir, and Wayne counties [3].\n\n## Office history\n\nSonya Davis was appointed by Governor Josh Stein to serve as a District Court Judge for Judicial District 9, which serves Greene, Lenoir, and Wayne counties [1][3]. She assumed this role in March 2025, filling the vacancy created by the retirement of Judge Beth Heath [1][2][3]. In this capacity, Davis serves as one of six district court judges for the judicial district [1].\n\nDavis is currently a candidate for election to District Court Judge, District 009, Seat 01 [7].\n\n## Family\n\nSonya Stocks Davis is the daughter of Chester Stocks and Mallie Stocks [4]. Her father helped mold many 4-H youth for decades, while her mother served on numerous boards and committees in Kinston [5].\n\nDavis self-describes family as a gift that must be cherished, having stepped away from her campaign journey in May 2026 to lay her cousin, Irvin Butler, to rest in Clinton, North Carolina [6].\n\n## Sources\n[1] [Congratulations to Kinston attorney and now judge, Sonya Davis ...](https://www.facebook.com/chrisjsuggsnc/posts/congratulations-to-kinston-attorney-and-now-judge-sonya-davis-who-has-been-appoi/1046375920637539/)\n[2] [Congratulations, Judge Sonya Davis! - Facebook](https://www.facebook.com/RepChrisHumphrey/posts/congratulations-judge-sonya-davis/1047656777180339/)\n[3] [(RALEIGH) Governor Josh Stein announced the following judicial ...](https://www.instagram.com/p/DH8-nP6Sc4f/)\n[4] [When Governor Josh Stein appointed Sonya Stocks Davis to the ...](https://www.instagram.com/p/DSSyiyQCZzO/)\n[5] [When Governor Josh Stein appointed Sonya Stocks Davis to the ...](https://www.facebook.com/neusenews/posts/when-governor-josh-stein-appointed-sonya-stocks-davis-to-the-district-court-benc/883646440859533/)\n[6] [Judge Sonya Davis reflects on family and loss - Facebook](https://www.facebook.com/61584180213450/posts/today-i-had-to-step-away-from-my-campaign-journey-to-be-with-my-family-as-we-lai/122133440391139340/)\n[7] [We're grateful for your support Committee to Elect Sonya Davis!](https://www.instagram.com/p/DXZJhcfDKyV/)\n[8] [Sonya S Davis Law Office - Personal Injury Attorney in Kinston ...](https://www.allusinjurylawyers.com/personal-injury-lawyers/north-carolina/kinston/sonya-s-davis-law-office.html)\n[9] [The Law Office of Sonya S Davis PA - MapQuest](https://www.mapquest.com/us/north-carolina/the-law-office-of-sonya-s-davis-pa-288361296)\n[10] [Sonya S. Davis - Justia Lawyer Directory](https://lawyers.justia.com/lawyer/sonya-s-davis-877330)\n[11] [Governor Stein Announces District Court Appointments](https://governor.nc.gov/news/press-releases/2025/03/31/governor-stein-announces-district-court-appointments)\n[12] [Governor Josh Stein has announced the following judicial ...](https://www.facebook.com/wcti12/posts/governor-josh-stein-has-announced-the-following-judicial-appointments-of-tia-hud/1079840717508634/)","birthdate":null,"firstname":"Sonya","fullname":"Sonya Danell Davis","lastname":"Davis","middlename":"Danell","suffix":null,"summary":"Sonya Stocks Davis was appointed by Governor Josh Stein to the District Court for Judicial District 9 in March 2025, replacing Judge Beth Heath.","token":"f69fc0dbc450a3d2"},{"bio_snippet":"Thomas Davis is a Republican candidate running for the U.S. House in Tennessee's 4th District in the 2026 election.","biography":"## Current office and 2026 campaign\n\nThomas Davis is a Republican candidate seeking election to the U.S. House of Representatives to represent Tennessee's 4th Congressional District in the 2026 cycle [1]. He formally declared his candidacy for the Republican primary, which is scheduled to take place on August 6, 2026 [1].\n\nThe filing deadline for the race was originally set for March 10, 2026, but was subsequently reopened until May 15, 2026, due to redistricting adjustments [2]. Davis qualified as a candidate during this period, with the Tennessee Secretary of State listing him among the candidates for federal offices following the qualifying deadline of March 10, 2026 [3]. The general election for this seat is scheduled for November 3, 2026 [2].\n\n## Background and education\n\nThomas Davis is a Republican candidate running for election to the U.S. House to represent Tennessee's 4th Congressional District [1]. He served in the U.S. Army from 1989 to 2014 [1]. Davis attended Central Texas College [1].\n\n## Career\n\nThomas Davis served in the United States Army from 1989 to 2014 [1]. He attended Central Texas College [1].\n\nDavis has been affiliated with several veteran and civic organizations, including the Veterans of Foreign Wars, the American Legion, and the National Rifle Association [1].\n\n## Office history\n\nThomas Davis served in the U.S. Army from 1989 to 2014 [1]. He has not held any other elected or appointed office prior to his current candidacy [1].\n\nDavis is a candidate in the Republican primary for Tennessee's 4th Congressional District, with the election scheduled for August 6, 2026 [1][2]. The filing deadline for this race was March 10, 2026, and was later reopened on May 15, 2026, due to redistricting [2]. As of today, the outcome of this election is unknown [2].\n\n## Sources\n\n[1] [Thomas Davis (Tennessee) - Ballotpedia](https://ballotpedia.org/Thomas_Davis_(Tennessee))\n[2] [Tennessee's 4th Congressional District election, 2026 - Ballotpedia](https://ballotpedia.org/Tennessee's_4th_Congressional_District_election,_2026)\n[3] [Candidate Lists | Tennessee Secretary of State](https://sos.tn.gov/elections/2026-candidate-lists)","birthdate":null,"firstname":"Thomas","fullname":"Thomas E. Davis","lastname":"Davis","middlename":"E.","suffix":null,"summary":"Thomas Davis is a Republican candidate running for the U.S. House in Tennessee's 4th District in the 2026 election.","token":"jsjR58N5qw"},{"bio_snippet":"Current office and 2026 campaign Thomas E. Davis is a Republican candidate for Tennessee's 4th Congressional District in the 2026 primary, challenging incumbent Congressman Scott DesJarlais of Sherwood. Background and education Davis served on active duty in the U.S. Army from 19","biography":"## Current office and 2026 campaign\nThomas E. Davis is a Republican candidate for Tennessee's 4th Congressional District in the 2026 primary, challenging incumbent Congressman Scott DesJarlais of Sherwood.\n\n## Background and education\nDavis served on active duty in the U.S. Army from 1989 until he retired in 2014, a career spanning 25 years.\n\n## Career\nIn the Army, Davis served as a Motor Transport Operator and held positions including driver, training NCO, squad leader, drill sergeant, small group leader/instructor, observer/controller, and platoon sergeant. He deployed in support of Operations Desert Shield/Storm, Operation Joint Forge, Operation Iraqi Freedom, and Operation Enduring Freedom. After leaving the Army, he moved to Arizona and served as a peace officer. In 2017 he moved to Morrison, Tennessee, to be closer to his daughter.\n\n## Family\nHe is married to Cindy Davis. They have four children and reside in Morrison, Tennessee.\n\n## Sources\n- [1] [About \u2013 Davis 4 U.S. Congress TN-04](https://tomdavistn4.com/about/)\n- [2] [Tennessee's redrawn congressional districts \u2013 NewsChannel 5](https://www.newschannel5.com/news/tennessees-redrawn-congressional-districts-a-full-guide-to-every-candidate-running-in-2026)","birthdate":null,"firstname":"Thomas E.","fullname":"Thomas E. Davis","lastname":"Davis","middlename":null,"suffix":null,"summary":null,"token":"s6Px40XvOv"},{"bio_snippet":"Bedford County Trustee since 2010 and 2020 Tennessee Trustee of the Year, seeking re-election as a Republican in 2026.","biography":"## Current office and 2026 campaign\nTonya Davis is the Republican nominee for Bedford County Trustee in the August 6, 2026 county general election, seeking re-election after winning her party's May 5, 2026 primary [2].\n\n## Background and education\nA Bedford County native, Davis is a Certified Public Administrator through the University of Tennessee and has completed the state's Local Government Leadership Program [1].\n\n## Career\nDavis has served as Bedford County Trustee since 2010 [1]. She was 2020 president of the Tennessee Trustees Association, serves as fourth vice president of the County Officials Association of Tennessee, and is a member of the Tennessee Association of Property Tax Professionals [1].\n\n## Legislative record and accomplishments\nDavis was named Tennessee's 2020 Outstanding Trustee of the Year and has received the 2013 Governor's Volunteer Star Award and the 2016 Bedford County Good Scout Award from the Boy Scouts of America [1]. In community roles she is a past president of the Shelbyville-Bedford County Chamber of Commerce and of United Way of Bedford County, a Rotary Paul Harris Fellow, and a board member of the Shelbyville-Bedford County Senior Citizens Center [1].\n\n## Family\nDavis is married to Michael Davis, a lieutenant with the Shelbyville Police Department; they have two children and eight grandchildren and attend Calvary Baptist Church [1].\n\n## Sources\n[1] [Tonya Davis, Trustee - Bedford County](https://www.bedfordcountytn.gov/government/trustee/tonya_davis.php) - accessed 2026-07-23\n[2] [Davis Seeks Re-election as Bedford County Trustee - Shelbyville Times-Gazette](https://www.t-g.com/stories/davis-seeks-re-election-as-bedford-county-trustee,203522) - accessed 2026-07-23","birthdate":null,"firstname":"TONYA","fullname":"TONYA DAVIS","lastname":"DAVIS","middlename":null,"suffix":null,"summary":"Bedford County Trustee since 2010 and 2020 Tennessee Trustee of the Year, seeking re-election as a Republican in 2026.","token":"8vQvrl20xm"},{"bio_snippet":"Current office and 2026 campaign Vondell Marie Davis is a candidate for Anson County Board Of Education At Large in Forsyth County, North Carolina in the 2026 election cycle. The North Carolina primary is scheduled for March 3, 2026, with the general election on November 3, 2026.","biography":"## Current office and 2026 campaign\nVondell Marie Davis is a candidate for Anson County Board Of Education At-Large in Forsyth County, North Carolina in the 2026 election cycle. The North Carolina primary is scheduled for March 3, 2026, with the general election on November 3, 2026.\n\nNo additional biographical information is currently available for this candidate. Voters seeking more information are encouraged to contact local news sources, the county Board of Elections, or the candidate's campaign directly.\n","birthdate":null,"firstname":"Vondell","fullname":"Vondell Marie Davis","lastname":"Davis","middlename":"Marie","suffix":null,"summary":null,"token":"43d6bd053c147376"},{"bio_snippet":"Incumbent Montgomery County Circuit Court Clerk and Republican seeking re-election in 2026; 25-plus-year office veteran elected clerk in 2020.","biography":"## Current office and 2026 campaign\nWendy Davis is the incumbent Montgomery County Circuit Court Clerk (19th Judicial District) and the Republican candidate for re-election in the Aug. 6, 2026 election, facing independent Monica Meeks [1][2].\n\n## Background\nDavis has been a Clarksville resident since 1979, after her father was stationed at Fort Campbell, and graduated from Northwest High School in 1990 [3].\n\n## Career and office history\nDavis began working in the Circuit Court Clerk's Office in 1996 and served more than 25 years there, including 18 years as chief deputy, before being elected Circuit Court Clerk on Nov. 3, 2020 [3].\n\n## Sources\n[1] [Wendy Davis announces re-election bid for Montgomery County Circuit Court clerk](https://clarksvillenow.com/local/wendy-davis-announces-re-election-bid-for-montgomery-county-circuit-court-clerk/) \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\n[3] [About \u2013 Wendy Davis for Montgomery County Circuit Court Clerk](https://www.davis4circuitcourtclerk.com/about) \u2014 accessed 2026-07-22","birthdate":null,"firstname":"WENDY","fullname":"WENDY DAVIS","lastname":"DAVIS","middlename":null,"suffix":null,"summary":"Incumbent Montgomery County Circuit Court Clerk and Republican seeking re-election in 2026; 25-plus-year office veteran elected clerk in 2020.","token":"RC0GuVCBXy"},{"bio_snippet":"Republican incumbent Heather Dawbarn is seeking re-election as Rutherford County Register of Deeds in 2026, citing her record of digitizing records and reducing office costs.","biography":"Heather Dawbarn is a Republican incumbent serving as the Register of Deeds for Rutherford County, Tennessee [13]. She is running for re-election in the 2026 cycle [13]. Dawbarn and her husband, Jake, have lived in the Smyrna and Murfreesboro areas since the early 1990s and currently reside in Rockvale, Tennessee [13]. She is a mother of two and a grandmother [19].\n\nDawbarn was recruited by the Rutherford County Republican Party to run for Register of Deeds in 2010, citing her private business experience as the reason for her selection [19][22]. She won the election, becoming the first Republican to hold the office since the county\u2019s formation [22]. Her campaign describes her as a \"proven fiscal conservative\" and \"loyal constitutionalist\" who applies 27 years of private business experience to the role [16].\n\nDuring her tenure, Dawbarn claims to have drastically reduced the office's budget annually, describing it as the \"leanest budget in the county\" [19]. Her website states that she cut $70,000 from postage and office supplies and saved over $2 million by bringing microfilm processing in-house rather than outsourcing it [16]. She designed and installed an in-house microfilm lab and pioneered a digitization project that resulted in 100% of Register of Deeds records being digitized, along with County Clerk minutes, marriage certificates, and wills [18]. Dawbarn also implemented \"mylandalert.com,\" a free service allowing residents to monitor their names for fraudulent property filings [19].\n\nDawbarn has held leadership positions within professional organizations, including serving as President of the Middle Tennessee Register's Association and later as President of the Tennessee Registers Association [18]. She was named \"Register of the Year\" in 2018 [18]. Her office is described as providing records management systems to other county departments, including the Sheriff\u2019s Department and Property Assessor, to reduce costs [19].\n\nDawbarn has received endorsements from the Middle Tennessee Association of Realtors (MTAR) during her first two terms and the Tennessee Republican Assembly (TRA) in 2018 [18]. She describes herself as a \"Christian, conservative constitutionalist\" [19]. Her campaign website lists Jake Robinson as the treasurer for her political action committee, \"Friends of Heather Dawbarn\" [18].","birthdate":null,"firstname":"HEATHER","fullname":"HEATHER DAWBARN","lastname":"DAWBARN","middlename":null,"suffix":null,"summary":"Republican incumbent Heather Dawbarn is seeking re-election as Rutherford County Register of Deeds in 2026, citing her record of digitizing records and reducing office costs.","token":"DN12kP9cwz"},{"bio_snippet":"Incumbent Republican commissioner Justin Dawkins, appointed in 2020 and re\u2011elected in 2022, is running for another term on the Richmond County Board of Commissioners.","biography":"Justin Dawkins is the incumbent Republican member of the Richmond County Board of Commissioners and is seeking re\u2011election in the 2026 race for one of the four county commissioner seats\u202f[9]. The Board of Commissioners serves as Richmond County\u2019s governing body, with four seats up for election each cycle\u202f[9].\n\nDawkins was first appointed to the Board in 2020 to complete the term of Ben\u202fMoss after Moss won a seat in the North Carolina House of Representatives and resigned\u202f[6][9]. He subsequently ran as a Republican candidate in the 2022 general election and retained his seat\u202f[1][9].\n\nProfessionally, Dawkins is the director of operations for the von\u202fDrehle Corporation, a manufacturing firm. Over roughly 15\u202fyears he has worked in a range of manufacturing roles, from engineering to senior operations leadership\u202f[6]. He is active in local and state business and civic organizations: he serves on the North Carolina Chamber of Commerce\u2019s Environmental Policy Committee, was elected to the Richmond County Chamber of Commerce Board of Directors in 2023, volunteers with the Richmond County Special Olympics planning committee, and is treasurer of the Rockingham Masonic Lodge\u202f[6].\n\nDuring his appointment and campaign, Dawkins emphasized continuing Richmond County\u2019s recent economic\u2011development momentum and improving the relationship between the county government and its municipalities\u202f[6]. He described himself as \u201cexcited and humbled\u201d to serve and highlighted a commitment to transparency, listening to residents, and leveraging his business experience to support the county\u2019s growth\u202f[6].\n\n## Sources\n- [1] [Justin Dawkins (Richmond County Board of Commissioners, North Carolina, candidate 2022) - Ballotpedia](https://ballotpedia.org/Justin_Dawkins_(Richmond_County_Board_of_Commissioners,_North_Carolina,_candidate_2022))\n- [6] [Local Republicans nominate Justin Dawkins to fill Moss\u2019s seat | Richmond County Daily Journal](https://www.yourdailyjournal.com/news/97643/local-republicans-nominate-justin-dawkins-to-fill-mosss-seat)\n- [9] [Filing for Richmond County elections opens Dec. 1 - Richmond Observer](https://www.richmondobserver.com/stories/filing-for-richmond-county-elections-opens-dec-1,72180)","birthdate":null,"firstname":"Justin","fullname":"Justin Duane Dawkins","lastname":"Dawkins","middlename":"Duane","suffix":null,"summary":"Incumbent Republican commissioner Justin Dawkins, appointed in 2020 and re\u2011elected in 2022, is running for another term on the Richmond County Board of Commissioners.","token":"3f08fa783f3fba2d"},{"bio_snippet":"","biography":null,"birthdate":null,"firstname":"Edward","fullname":"Edward Dawson","lastname":"Dawson","middlename":null,"suffix":null,"summary":null,"token":"BwgE1ntKmu"},{"bio_snippet":"Georgia M Dawson is a 90s-year-old resident of Munford, TN, associated with the phone number (901) 837-8024.","biography":"## Current office and 2026 campaign\nGeorgia M Dawson is a candidate for State Executive Committeewoman, District 32 in the 2026 Tennessee election (Shelby County).\n","birthdate":null,"firstname":"Georgia","fullname":"Georgia M Dawson","lastname":"Dawson","middlename":"M","suffix":null,"summary":"Georgia M Dawson is a 90s-year-old resident of Munford, TN, associated with the phone number (901) 837-8024.","token":"EYP1omKxNa"},{"bio_snippet":"Greg Dawson is an Independent candidate for Sequatchie County Commission, District 3 in the August 2026 election.","biography":"Greg Dawson is an Independent candidate for Sequatchie County Commission, District 3 in Tennessee, running in the August 6, 2026 general election [17]. He qualified for the ballot by filing his candidacy papers before the February 19 deadline [17]. Dawson is one of two Independent candidates listed for District 3, alongside Melinda Farley [17]. The provided sources do not contain information regarding his background, education, career history, prior office holding, or campaign finances.","birthdate":null,"firstname":"GREG","fullname":"GREG DAWSON","lastname":"DAWSON","middlename":null,"suffix":null,"summary":"Greg Dawson is an Independent candidate for Sequatchie County Commission, District 3 in the August 2026 election.","token":"o2oGRc99O3"},{"bio_snippet":"James \"Cotton\" Dawson is the Republican County Commissioner for District 5 in Dickson, TN.","biography":"James \"Cotton\" Dawson is the Republican County Commissioner for District 5 in Dickson County, Tennessee [100]. He resides at 1688 Claylick Road in White Bluff, TN [100]. The County Commission serves as the legislative body of Dickson County, with commissioners elected from twelve districts to serve four-year terms starting on September 1st following August general elections [100]. Commissioner Dawson is a member of the Airport Committee and the Budget Advisory Committee [101].","birthdate":null,"firstname":"James","fullname":"James \"Cotton\" Dawson","lastname":"Dawson","middlename":"\"Cotton\"","suffix":null,"summary":"James \"Cotton\" Dawson is the Republican County Commissioner for District 5 in Dickson, TN.","token":"XTUSwaSvEX"},{"bio_snippet":"","biography":null,"birthdate":null,"firstname":"Mark","fullname":"Mark Dawson","lastname":"Dawson","middlename":null,"suffix":null,"summary":null,"token":"4zfnNk5V2Q"},{"bio_snippet":"Roy A. Dawson, a Republican trial lawyer and community activist, is running for District Court Judge in North Carolina\u2019s 9th Judicial District in 2026.","biography":"Roy A. Dawson is the Republican candidate for District Court Judge in North Carolina\u2019s 9th Judicial District, a race slated for November 3, 2026. The 9th Judicial District covers Lenoir, Wayne, and Greene counties, and the judge presides over civil, criminal, and family matters arising in those counties [7][9].\n\nDawson\u2019s personal story is one of perseverance. He left high school early, later earned a degree from the University of North Carolina School of Law, and entered the legal profession after working a variety of jobs in kitchens, garages, warehouses, and delivery trucks. Today he describes himself as a trial lawyer, small\u2011business owner, husband, father, and youth\u2011soccer coach in Kinston, North Carolina [7].\n\nProfessionally, Dawson has more than a decade of courtroom experience as a practicing attorney. He has handled a wide range of cases, gaining the practical litigation skills he says will inform his work on the bench. In addition to his legal practice, he runs a small business and remains active in his community through coaching youth soccer and other local engagements [9][7].\n\nDawson\u2019s campaign emphasizes integrity, a real\u2011world perspective, and a practical approach to justice. He argues that his diverse life and work experiences give him a unique ability to understand the people who appear before the court. His stated goals include keeping local courtrooms fair, accessible, and grounded in dignity and respect for all participants [7][9].\n\nIf elected, Dawson would bring his courtroom experience and community\u2011focused outlook to the district court, seeking to apply the law with both rigor and empathy for the citizens of Lenoir, Wayne, and Greene counties.\n\n## Sources\n- [7] [Roy A. Dawson for District Court Judge](https://www.royforjudge.com/)\n- [9] [Attorney Roy A. Dawson has officially filed to run for District ...](https://www.facebook.com/neusenews/posts/attorney-roy-a-dawson-has-officially-filed-to-run-for-district-court-judge-in-no/882223347668509/)","birthdate":null,"firstname":"Roy","fullname":"Roy Arnold Dawson","lastname":"Dawson","middlename":"Arnold","suffix":null,"summary":"Roy A. Dawson, a Republican trial lawyer and community activist, is running for District Court Judge in North Carolina\u2019s 9th Judicial District in 2026.","token":"06606332f2be0b6e"}]