[{"bio_snippet":"Independent candidate for Jackson County Commission District 1 in 2026; reported to have served as interim Jackson County mayor before February 2025.","biography":"## Current office and 2026 campaign\nJoey L Denson is an independent candidate for the Jackson County Commission representing District 1 in the August 6, 2026 county general election, one of five candidates in a \"vote for three\" contest [1].\n\n## Office history\nJoey Denson served as interim Jackson County Mayor before the Jackson County Commission elected Jim Morgan to the mayor's office in February 2025 [2].\n\n## Sources\n[1] [Sample Ballot, Jackson County General Election, August 6, 2026](https://jacksoncountytn.gov/uploads/election-commission/pdf_embed/tnjacpg6-sampleinfballot.pdf) - accessed 2026-07-23\n[2] [Jim Morgan Elected As Jackson County Mayor - The UC Now](https://theucnow.com/2025/02/11/jim-morgan-elected-as-jackson-county-mayor/) - accessed 2026-07-23","birthdate":null,"firstname":"JOEY","fullname":"JOEY L DENSON","lastname":"DENSON","middlename":"L","suffix":null,"summary":"Independent candidate for Jackson County Commission District 1 in 2026; reported to have served as interim Jackson County mayor before February 2025.","token":"nHoSMsSMwj"},{"bio_snippet":"","biography":null,"birthdate":null,"firstname":"CURT","fullname":"CURT DENTON","lastname":"DENTON","middlename":null,"suffix":null,"summary":null,"token":"8Ig5ZlRq6J"},{"bio_snippet":"","biography":null,"birthdate":null,"firstname":"JEWEL","fullname":"JEWEL J DENTON","lastname":"DENTON","middlename":"J","suffix":null,"summary":null,"token":"9CkoP4bMfZ"},{"bio_snippet":"Lawrence Denton Jr., the current Administrator of the Shelby County Criminal Court Clerk\u2019s Office, is running for Criminal Court Clerk in Shelby County as a Democrat.","biography":"Lawrence Denton Jr. is a Democratic candidate for Criminal Court Clerk in Shelby County, Tennessee [7]. He currently serves as the Administrator of the Shelby County Government Criminal Court Clerk\u2019s Office for the 30th Judicial District [7]. Before his appointment as Administrator in September 2018, Denton worked as the Director of Operations within the same office, where he supervised and coordinated all sections of the Operations division [7]. He has held this operational role continuously since that time [7].\n\nPrior to joining the Criminal Court Clerk\u2019s administrative team, Denton spent 20 years as a Supervisor in Shelby County Government Pretrial Services [7]. During his tenure there, he assisted with the implementation of programs including the Day Reporting Center, Intensive Supervision, and Global Positioning System (GPS) monitoring, which provided alternatives to incarceration for justice-involved individuals [7].\n\nDenton earned a Bachelor of Science degree in 1998 from the University of Tennessee Martin, majoring in Criminal Justice with a minor in Sociology [7]. He is a member of Omega Psi Phi Fraternity Incorporated and played percussion in the university's marching band [7]. He resides in Memphis, Tennessee, with his wife of 21 years, and they have raised a son and daughter [7]. In his personal time, he enjoys fishing, playing poker, and riding mountain bikes [7].\n\n## Sources\n- [1] [Tennessee elections, 2026 - Ballotpedia](https://ballotpedia.org/Tennessee_elections,_2026)\n- [2] [Candidate Lists | Tennessee Secretary of State](https://sos.tn.gov/elections/2026-candidate-lists)\n- [3] [2026 Election United States Senate - Tennessee - FEC.gov](https://www.fec.gov/data/elections/senate/TN/2026/)\n- [4] [Election Commission \u2013 Lawrence County TN, Government](https://lawrencecountytn.gov/government/departments/election-commission/)\n- [5] [2026 Election United States House - Tennessee - District 05 - FEC.gov](https://www.fec.gov/data/elections/house/TN/05/2026/)\n- [7] [LAWRENCE DENTON | Criminal Court Clerk](https://www.criminalcourtclerkkuhn.com/lawrencedenton)\n- [8] [Lawrence Denton (237 matches): Phone Number, Email, Address - Spokeo](https://www.spokeo.com/Lawrence-Denton)\n- [9] [Lawrence Denton Phone, Address, Criminal Records | TruthFinder](https://www.truthfinder.com/people-search/lawrence-denton/)\n- [10] [ADMINISTRATION | Criminal Court Clerk](https://www.criminalcourtclerkkuhn.com/staff)\n- [11] [2026 Primary Candidates \u2014 Denton County Democratic Party](https://www.dentondemocrats.org/candidate-filing)\n- [12] [2026 Candidate Filings | Denton County GOP](https://dentongop.org/2026-candidate-filings/)\n- [13] [LinkedIn](https://www.linkedin.com/in/edquardo-jamison-14b49392/)","birthdate":null,"firstname":"Lawrence","fullname":"Lawrence Denton Jr","lastname":"Denton","middlename":null,"suffix":"Jr","summary":"Lawrence Denton Jr., the current Administrator of the Shelby County Criminal Court Clerk\u2019s Office, is running for Criminal Court Clerk in Shelby County as a Democrat.","token":"4j6SUVrwz8"},{"bio_snippet":"The provided sources do not contain specific metadata for Nathan B. Denton in the Tennessee State House District 26 race; they list general election info or unrelated individuals named Nathan Denton.","biography":"## Current office and 2026 campaign\n\nNathan B. Denton, of Hixson, is a Democratic candidate for Tennessee House of Representatives, District 26 (Hamilton County), on the Tennessee Secretary of State's official list of candidates who qualified for the August 6, 2026 primary ballot, alongside fellow Democrat Lucian LaFae and Republican Greg Martin [1].\n\n## Sources\n[1] [Candidates for Tennessee House of Representatives - Tennessee Secretary of State](https://sos-prod.tnsosgovfiles.com/s3fs-public/document/TNHouse_2026.pdf) - accessed 2026-07-20","birthdate":null,"firstname":"Nathan","fullname":"Nathan B. Denton","lastname":"Denton","middlename":"B.","suffix":null,"summary":"The provided sources do not contain specific metadata for Nathan B. Denton in the Tennessee State House District 26 race; they list general election info or unrelated individuals named Nathan Denton.","token":"AETGCp2w2b"},{"bio_snippet":"Current office and 2026 campaign Nathan B. Denton, of Hixson, is a Democratic candidate for Tennessee House of Representatives District 26, which covers part of Hamilton County from Sale Creek through Middle Valley, Lakesite and Harrison. He qualified for the August 6, 2026 Democ","biography":"## Current office and 2026 campaign\nNathan B. Denton, of Hixson, is a Democratic candidate for Tennessee House of Representatives District 26, which covers part of Hamilton County from Sale Creek through Middle Valley, Lakesite and Harrison. He qualified for the August 6, 2026 Democratic primary alongside fellow Democrat Lucian LaFae, with the winner set to face Republican incumbent Greg Martin in the general election [1][2].\n\n## Sources\n- [1] [Petitions Filed for Tennessee House of Representatives as of March 12, 2026 \u2013 Tennessee Secretary of State, Division of Elections](https://sos-prod.tnsosgovfiles.com/s3fs-public/document/TNHouse_Filed_2026-03-12.pdf)\n- [2] [All Members Of Local Legislative Delegation Facing Opposition \u2013 Chattanoogan.com](https://www.chattanoogan.com/2026/3/11/515916/All-Members-Of-Local-Legislative.aspx)","birthdate":null,"firstname":"Nathan B.","fullname":"Nathan B. Denton","lastname":"Denton","middlename":null,"suffix":null,"summary":null,"token":"D6x0BaLpe3"},{"bio_snippet":"","biography":null,"birthdate":null,"firstname":"Patrick","fullname":"Patrick Denton","lastname":"Denton","middlename":null,"suffix":null,"summary":null,"token":"c2JvWVIylY"},{"bio_snippet":"","biography":null,"birthdate":null,"firstname":"Jeffrey","fullname":"Jeffrey Depew","lastname":"Depew","middlename":null,"suffix":null,"summary":null,"token":"tPjUE2lzUu"},{"bio_snippet":"","biography":null,"birthdate":null,"firstname":"RONALD","fullname":"RONALD SCOTT DEPEW","lastname":"DEPEW","middlename":"SCOTT","suffix":null,"summary":null,"token":"dApNomLiaw"},{"bio_snippet":"","biography":null,"birthdate":null,"firstname":"Shane","fullname":"Shane DePriest","lastname":"DePriest","middlename":null,"suffix":null,"summary":null,"token":"Rf02bZmPwF"},{"bio_snippet":"Per the NC voter file: REP voter in Craven County since 1984.","biography":"According to the North Carolina voter file, Tracy Jacques Derby is a registered voter in Craven County, North Carolina, registered since 1984 (42 years), with party affiliation listed as Republican [1].\n\nThe voter file shows Tracy Jacques Derby's year of birth as 1962; 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 Tracy Jacques Derby 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":"Tracy","fullname":"Tracy Jacques Derby","lastname":"Derby","middlename":"Jacques","suffix":null,"summary":"Per the NC voter file: REP voter in Craven County since 1984.","token":"aad213eefb1dde18"},{"bio_snippet":"Per the NC voter file: REP voter in Dare County since 1999.","biography":"## Current office and 2026 campaign\nJeffrey Stephen Deringer ran as a Republican candidate for Dare County Sheriff in the March 3, 2026 primary, one of four Republican candidates. He placed third with 999 votes; Rodney Rawls won the nomination with 3,070 votes, followed by Jimmy Pierce (2,592) and Teddy Daniels (701). Deringer will not appear on the November 3, 2026 general-election ballot [1].\n\n## Background\nAccording to the North Carolina voter file, Jeffrey Stephen Deringer is a registered voter, registered since 1999 (27 years), with party affiliation listed as Republican [2]. The voter file shows a year of birth of 1973; NC publishes only the year of birth in its bulk voter export, so day and month are not part of the public record [2]. The voter history file shows 12 elections voted in since 2016, most recently the 2026-03-03 primary election [3].\n\n## Sources\n[1] North Carolina State Board of Elections, certified March 3, 2026 primary results by precinct (`results_pct_20260303.txt`), published at [dl.ncsbe.gov](https://s3.amazonaws.com/dl.ncsbe.gov/ENRS/2026_03_03/results_pct_20260303.zip) \u2014 accessed 2026-07-21\n[2] [North Carolina State Board of Elections \u2014 Voter Search](https://vt.ncsbe.gov/RegLkup/)\n[3] North Carolina State Board of Elections voter history file (`ncvhis_Statewide`), published at [dl.ncsbe.gov](https://dl.ncsbe.gov/)\n","birthdate":null,"firstname":"Jeffrey","fullname":"Jeffrey Stephen Deringer","lastname":"Deringer","middlename":"Stephen","suffix":null,"summary":"Per the NC voter file: REP voter in Dare County since 1999.","token":"879523760c819c83"},{"bio_snippet":"Lakie Derrick is a Republican candidate for Sullivan County Commission District 10, formerly an outreach assistant for Rep. Diana Harshbarger and ETSU student writer.","biography":"Lakie Derrick is a Republican candidate for Sullivan County Commission District 10 in Tennessee [10]. Her campaign website is electlakie.com, and she maintains an active social media presence under the handle @lakiederrick [9].\n\nDerrick is a graduate of East Tennessee State University (ETSU) and Liberty University [9]. During her time at ETSU, she wrote for The College Fix, a conservative student news outlet, where she covered topics including abortion, free speech, and LGBTQ issues [8]. She has also been involved with Turning Point USA (TPUSA) through the high school chapter Club America [10].\n\nIn September 2024, Derrick served as an Outreach Assistant for U.S. Representative Diana Harshbarger (R-TN), a position she held until May 2025 [16]. Prior to this role, she was involved in local education advocacy. In 2023, she supported efforts to allow conservative speaker Riley Gaines to speak at West Ridge High School in Sullivan County. The campus group Club America sought to bring Gaines for an event during the school day, but Director of Schools Chuck Carter stated it could only happen after school hours to avoid disrupting instruction [10]. Derrick answered reporters' questions after the Sullivan County school board cancelled a called meeting concerning the proposed speaking assembly [10].\n\nDerrick\u2019s social media bio describes her as \"Living boldly\" and references Joshua 1:9, indicating religious faith [9]. She identifies as a volunteer for Club America and uses the hashtag #lakieforcommission in her campaign materials [9].","birthdate":null,"firstname":"Lakie","fullname":"Lakie Derrick","lastname":"Derrick","middlename":null,"suffix":null,"summary":"Lakie Derrick is a Republican candidate for Sullivan County Commission District 10, formerly an outreach assistant for Rep. Diana Harshbarger and ETSU student writer.","token":"wnVNokzqMp"},{"bio_snippet":"","biography":null,"birthdate":null,"firstname":"Tabitha","fullname":"Tabitha Derryberry","lastname":"Derryberry","middlename":null,"suffix":null,"summary":null,"token":"RW9U4jr6t7"},{"bio_snippet":"Current office and 2026 campaign Ron DeSantis appeared on the ballot in the 2024 Tennessee Republican presidential primary held on Super Tuesday, March 5, 2024 3 . DeSantis had suspended his campaign on January 21, 2024, before the Tennessee primary took place, and endorsed forme","biography":"## Current office and 2026 campaign\nRon DeSantis appeared on the ballot in the 2024 Tennessee Republican presidential primary held on Super Tuesday, March 5, 2024 [3]. DeSantis had suspended his campaign on January 21, 2024, before the Tennessee primary took place, and endorsed former President Donald Trump upon suspending [1][2]. His name remained on the ballot in several states where filing deadlines had already passed [3].\n\nDeSantis ran on a platform of conservative governance, emphasizing opposition to COVID-19 mandates, restricting gender-affirming care, expanding school choice, and reducing the size of the federal government [1][2]. As governor, he signed legislation limiting classroom instruction on sexual orientation and gender identity, reduced corporate diversity programs, and prioritized deregulation [1][2].\n\n## Background and education\nRon DeSantis was born on September 14, 1978, in Jacksonville, Florida, and grew up in Dunedin, Florida [1][2]. He graduated from Yale University with a degree in history in 2001, where he was a member of the baseball team. He earned his Juris Doctor from Harvard Law School in 2005 [1][2].\n\n## Career\nAfter law school, DeSantis served as a Judge Advocate General (JAG) officer in the United States Navy, attaining the rank of Lieutenant Commander. He deployed to Iraq as an adviser to a U.S. Navy SEAL commander [1][2]. He was elected to the U.S. House of Representatives from Florida's 6th Congressional District in 2012 and served three terms. In 2018, DeSantis was elected Governor of Florida, defeating Democrat Andrew Gillum in a close race. He was re-elected in 2022 by a wide margin [1][2]. He launched his 2024 presidential campaign in May 2023 but suspended it in January 2024 after underperforming in early states [1][2].\n\nDeSantis has championed hurricane relief efforts in Florida and led state emergency responses to natural disasters. He has advocated for veterans' issues both as a congressman and as governor [1][2].\n\n## Family\nDeSantis is married to Casey DeSantis, a former television host and news anchor. The couple has three children: Madison, Mason, and Mamie [1][2].\n\n## Sources\n[1] [Ron DeSantis \u2013 Wikipedia](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Ron_DeSantis)\n[2] [Ron DeSantis \u2013 Britannica](https://www.britannica.com/biography/Ron-DeSantis)\n[3] [2024 Tennessee Republican presidential primary \u2013 Wikipedia](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/2024_Tennessee_Republican_presidential_primary)","birthdate":null,"firstname":"Ron","fullname":"Ron DeSantis","lastname":"DeSantis","middlename":null,"suffix":null,"summary":null,"token":"S7vsAFpxve"},{"bio_snippet":"Scott DesJarlais is a Republican U.S. Representative for Tennessee's 4th District, first elected in 2010 and currently serving his eighth term.","biography":"## Current office and 2026 campaign\n\nScott DesJarlais is a Republican member of the U.S. House of Representatives representing Tennessee's 4th Congressional District [1]. He assumed office on January 3, 2011, and his current term ends on January 3, 2027 [1]. As of May 2026, he is serving his eighth term in Congress [5].\n\nDesJarlais is seeking re-election to the U.S. House to represent Tennessee's 4th Congressional District [1]. He declared candidacy for the Republican primary scheduled for August 6, 2026 [1]. The general election for this seat has not yet occurred as of today [12].\n\n## Background and education\n\nScott Eugene DesJarlais was born on February 21, 1964, in Des Moines, Iowa [8]. He self-describes as having been raised in rural America, noting that his father was a second-generation barber and his mother worked as a nurse for 44 years at Fort Meade Veterans Hospital [10]. He attended Brown High School in Sturgis, South Dakota, graduating in 1982 [14].\n\nDesJarlais earned both a Bachelor of Science degree and an M.D. from the University of South Dakota in 1987 [1][14]. Following his medical education, he moved to Tennessee to practice medicine [10].\n\n## Career\n\nScott DesJarlais was born in Des Moines, Iowa, in 1964 [1]. He graduated from Brown High School in Sturgis, South Dakota, in 1982 [14]. His early employment included shining shoes and washing cars at a local dealership, where he was later promoted to the parts department while attending college [10].\n\nDesJarlais earned a Bachelor of Science degree and his M.D. from the University of South Dakota in 1987 [1][14]. Following medical school, he moved to Tennessee to practice medicine [10]. He is a licensed physician who has worked as an emergency room doctor [10].\n\n## Office history\n\nScott DesJarlais was first elected to the United States House of Representatives on November 2, 2010, defeating incumbent Democrat Lincoln Davis and Paul H. Curtis in the general election for Tennessee's 4th Congressional District [3]. He assumed office on January 3, 2011, succeeding Davis [1][8]. As of 2026, he is serving his eighth term in Congress, with his current term ending on January 3, 2027 [1][5][11]. In the 2014 Republican primary, DesJarlais defeated state Senator Jim Tracy by a margin of 38 votes to secure the nomination for re-election [2].\n\nDesJarlais has represented Tennessee's 4th Congressional District throughout his congressional tenure [1][12]. He is currently assigned to Room 2304 in the Rayburn House Office Building [4][11]. While specific committee assignments are not detailed in the provided sources, he is identified as a member of the Republican Party and has been recognized by conservative groups such as Heritage, the American Conservative Union, and Americans for Prosperity as an effective conservative leader [5][6]. He also holds \"A\" ratings from the National Rifle Association and Numbers USA [5].\n\nDesJarlais is currently running for re-election to the U.S. House in the 2026 Republican primary scheduled for August 6, 2026 [1]. As of May 2026, this election has not yet occurred, and its outcome is unknown [1]. No other prior electoral losses are documented in the provided sources.\n\n## Legislative record and accomplishments\n\nDesJarlais has built a reputation as a conservative leader in Congress [5]. He is consistently rated as one of the most effective conservatives in Washington by organizations including Heritage, the American Conservative Union, and Americans for Prosperity [6]. He holds an \u201cA\u201d rating from the National Rifle Association and an \u201cA\u201d rating from Numbers USA [5]. His legislative priorities include enforcing fiscal discipline, strengthening the nation\u2019s economy, and ending illegal immigration [9].\n\nIn the 119th Congress, DesJarlais serves as a member of the U.S. House representing Tennessee's 4th District [4]. Specific committee assignments for his current term are not detailed in the provided sources [4]. He has sponsored legislation tracked by BillTrack50, though specific bill numbers are not listed in the available data [15].\n\nDesJarlais\u2019s voting record reflects his conservative alignment. A July 2010 analysis noted that during his campaign against incumbent Lincoln Davis, he positioned himself as a conservative alternative to Davis, who voted with Democratic leadership 94.4% of the time between January 2009 and June 2010 [3]. Since assuming office in 2011, DesJarlais has maintained a consistent voting record aligned with his party [12].\n\n## Business interests and wealth source\n\nScott DesJarlais\u2019s professional background is rooted in medicine and his family\u2019s service-oriented business history. He self-describes as having been raised in rural America, noting that his father was a second-generation barber and his mother worked as a nurse for 44 years at Fort Meade Veterans Hospital [10]. His early work experience included shining shoes and washing cars at a local dealership, where he was eventually promoted to the parts department while attending college [10]. He earned both a Bachelor of Science and an M.D. from the University of South Dakota before moving to Tennessee to practice medicine [8][14].\n\nFinancial disclosure records required for members of Congress track his assets and income sources during his tenure in office [13]. As of the 2026 election cycle, DesJarlais is running for re-election to the U.S. House representing Tennessee's 4th Congressional District on the Republican ticket [1]. Campaign finance data indicates that his fundraising relies heavily on individual contributions and other committee support, with no reported contributions from party committees or personal loans in recent reporting periods [7]. Specific details regarding his current business ownership stakes or significant sales of private businesses are not detailed in the provided source materials.\n\n## Family\n\nScott DesJarlais was born in Des Moines, Iowa, in 1964 [1]. He is the son of a second-generation barber and a mother who worked as a nurse for 44 years at Fort Meade Veterans Hospital [10].\n\nDesJarlais has been married twice; his first marriage to Susan ended in divorce in 1998, and he married Amy DesJarlais in 2002 [8]. The couple has three children [8].\n\n## Sources\n[1] [Scott DesJarlais - Ballotpedia](https://ballotpedia.org/Scott_DesJarlais)\n[2] [Tennessee's 4th Congressional District elections, 2014 - Ballotpedia](https://ballotpedia.org/Tennessee's_4th_Congressional_District_elections,_2014)\n[3] [Lincoln Davis - Ballotpedia](https://ballotpedia.org/Lincoln_Davis)\n[4] [Scott DesJarlais (Tennessee (TN)), 119th Congress Profile](https://clerk.house.gov/members/D000616)\n[5] [Biography - United States Congressman Scott DesJarlais](https://desjarlais.house.gov/biography)\n[6] [United States Congressman Scott DesJarlais](https://desjarlais.house.gov/)\n[7] [DESJARLAIS, SCOTT HON. - Candidate overview - FEC.gov](https://www.fec.gov/data/candidate/H0TN04195/)\n[8] [Scott DesJarlais - Wikipedia](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Scott_DesJarlais)\n[9] [SCOTT DESJARLAIS \u2013 4TH DISTRICT OF TENNESSEE](https://scottdesjarlais.com/)\n[10] [About Dr. Scott \u2013 SCOTT DESJARLAIS](https://scottdesjarlais.com/about_scott/)\n[11] [Representative Scott DesJarlais \u2013 SenGov](https://sengov.com/desjarlais-scott/)\n[12] [Rep. Scott DesJarlais [R-TN4, 2011-2026], Representative for Tennessee's 4th Congressional District - GovTrack.us](https://www.govtrack.us/congress/members/scott_desjarlais/412477)\n[13] [Rep. Scott DesJarlais - R Tennessee, 4th, In Office - Biography | LegiStorm](https://www.legistorm.com/person/bio/151806/Scott_Eugene_DesJarlais.html)\n[14] [Tennessee Congressman Scott DesJarlais - New South Politics](https://newsouthpolitics.com/tennessee-political-leaders/tennessee-us-senators-and-representatives/tennessee-congressman-scott-desjarlais/)\n[15] [US Representative Scott DesJarlais | BillTrack50](https://www.billtrack50.com/legislatordetail/16082)","birthdate":null,"firstname":"Scott","fullname":"Scott DesJarlais","lastname":"DesJarlais","middlename":null,"suffix":null,"summary":"Scott DesJarlais is a Republican U.S. Representative for Tennessee's 4th District, first elected in 2010 and currently serving his eighth term.","token":"VishProud0"},{"bio_snippet":"","biography":null,"birthdate":null,"firstname":"Chris","fullname":"Chris Detje","lastname":"Detje","middlename":null,"suffix":null,"summary":null,"token":"EDFvUDG5Qz"},{"bio_snippet":"Per the NC voter file: REP voter in Pender County since 2008.","biography":"According to the North Carolina voter file, Andy Jessie Devane is a registered voter in Pender County, North Carolina, registered since 2008 (18 years), with party affiliation listed as Republican [1].\n\nThe voter file shows Andy Jessie Devane's year of birth as 1983; 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 6 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 Andy Jessie Devane 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":"Andy","fullname":"Andy Jessie Devane","lastname":"Devane","middlename":"Jessie","suffix":null,"summary":"Per the NC voter file: REP voter in Pender County since 2008.","token":"ed4df5bf65b696b2"},{"bio_snippet":"","biography":null,"birthdate":null,"firstname":"Becky","fullname":"Becky Devaney","lastname":"Devaney","middlename":null,"suffix":null,"summary":null,"token":"I8VlfTO3za"},{"bio_snippet":"Aisha O. Dew is the Democratic incumbent for North Carolina House District\u202f107, running for re\u2011election in 2026.","biography":"Aisha O. Dew is the incumbent Democratic member of the North Carolina House of Representatives for District 107 and is seeking re\u2011election in the November\u202f3,\u202f2026 general election. She first assumed office on January\u202f1,\u202f2025 and her current term runs until January\u202f1,\u202f2027, with the 2026 Democratic primary having been cancelled, allowing her to advance automatically to the ballot [1][7].\n\nDew was born and raised in Charlotte, North Carolina, and earned a bachelor\u2019s degree from Salem College in 2000, graduating with a concentration in arts administration. She also completed additional studies in theater at the Yale School of Drama and attended Wake\u202fForest University as part of her undergraduate experience, as noted by her professional biographies [10][12].\n\nBefore entering elected office, Dew built a career as a political strategist and consultant. She served as the state director for Bernie\u202fSanders\u2019 2016 presidential campaign and later directed African\u2011American outreach for the campaign nationally. She has held leadership positions within the state party, including first vice\u2011chair of the North Carolina Democratic Party and chair of the Mecklenburg County Democratic Party. Dew also managed the successful 2017 campaign that elected Charlotte\u2019s first African\u2011American woman mayor, Vi\u202fLyles, and has worked as a political director for Higher\u202fHeights for America, a PAC focused on recruiting and supporting Black women candidates [11][12].\n\nIn the legislature, Dew represents a district that includes parts of Charlotte and serves on the Progressive House Caucus. Her professional background is listed as \u201cconsultant\u201d on the official NC General Assembly biography, and she has sponsored legislation during her term, though specific bills are not detailed here [7][1].\n\nOutside of elected office, Dew participates in civic initiatives such as the Charlotte Commission on Reconciliation and Equity (CORE), which addresses racial and economic inequality in the city. She is also a frequent speaker on the intersection of faith, art, and politics, describing herself as a \u201cCreative Change Agent\u201d and appearing on media outlets including C\u2011Span and CNN [11][12].\n\nDew\u2019s campaign for 2026 emphasizes continued representation for District\u202f107 and advancing progressive policies, though a formal campaign website is not listed among the sources. She remains a prominent figure in North Carolina Democratic politics, combining legislative work with broader community organizing and political mentorship.\n\n## Sources\n- [1] [Aisha Dew - Ballotpedia](https://ballotpedia.org/Aisha_Dew)\n- [7] [Representative Aisha O. Dew - Biography - North Carolina General Assembly](https://www.ncleg.gov/Members/Biography/H/836)\n- [10] [Aisha Dew - Wikipedia](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Aisha_Dew)\n- [11] [Aisha Dew \u2014 Transform Network](https://www.transformnetwork.org/aisha-dew)\n- [12] [Aisha O. Dew -Higher Heights for America PAC](https://higherheightsforamericapac.org/who-we-are/aisha-o-dew/)\n- [15] [Aisha Dew for NC House District 107 | Facebook](https://www.facebook.com/AishaODew/)\n- [18] [State Representative Aisha Dew | BillTrack50](https://www.billtrack50.com/legislatordetail/29779)\n- [19] [North Carolina State Rep. Aisha Dew - Biography | LegiStorm](https://www.legistorm.com/person/bio/516816/Aisha_O_Dew.html)","birthdate":null,"firstname":"Aisha","fullname":"Aisha Ophelia Dew","lastname":"Dew","middlename":"Ophelia","suffix":null,"summary":"Aisha O. Dew is the Democratic incumbent for North Carolina House District\u202f107, running for re\u2011election in 2026.","token":"bc41e3f5066480c9"}]