[{"bio_snippet":"Republican nominee for Overton County Executive; Rickman native and ICU nurse who won the May 2026 GOP primary in his first run for office.","biography":"## Current office and 2026 campaign\nAustin Dodson is the Republican nominee for Overton County Executive on the August 6, 2026 county general ballot [4]. He won the May 5, 2026 Republican primary with about 48 percent of the vote, advancing past Gregg Nivens and Steven Barlow [3]. In his first run for public office he campaigns on \"integrity, accountability, and conservative values,\" fiscal discipline, competitive bidding, hiring qualified applicants, moving public comment to the beginning of County Commission meetings, and support for volunteer fire departments, EMS, and small business [1][2].\n\n## Background and education\nDodson was born and raised in Overton County on his family's century-old farm and resides in Rickman [1][2]. He graduated from Livingston Academy in 2015 and earned a Bachelor of Science in Nursing from Tennessee Technological University's Whitson-Hester School of Nursing in three and a half years [1][2]. He is enrolled in Tennessee Tech's Master of Science in Nursing program to become an Acute Care Nurse Practitioner [1].\n\n## Career\nDodson has worked roughly seven to eight years as a registered nurse in the intensive care unit at Cookeville Regional Medical Center [1][2]. He is also a real estate investor and business owner with commercial property in Overton County, and earlier held entry-level jobs at the Rickman Marathon and Dollar General [1].\n\n## Family\nHe is the son of Ricky and Paige Dodson; his father, Ricky B. Dodson, is the incumbent Overton County School Board member for District 4 and a candidate on the same 2026 ballot [2][4].\n\n## Sources\n[1] [About - Austin Dodson For OCE](https://www.dodsonoce.com/about) - accessed 2026-07-23\n[2] [Austin Dodson seeks election as County Executive - Overton County News](https://www.overtoncountynews.com/news/local_state/austin-dodson-seeks-election-as-county-executive/article_e7c06b61-c068-4d6d-9b2b-f6e4c7c8feb7.html) - accessed 2026-07-23\n[3] [Overton County Executive Dodson Advances To August - The UCNow](https://theucnow.com/2026/05/05/overton-county-executive-dodson-advances-to-august/) - accessed 2026-07-23\n[4] [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":"AUSTIN","fullname":"AUSTIN DODSON","lastname":"DODSON","middlename":null,"suffix":null,"summary":"Republican nominee for Overton County Executive; Rickman native and ICU nurse who won the May 2026 GOP primary in his first run for office.","token":"nyEQrxSN3O"},{"bio_snippet":"","biography":null,"birthdate":null,"firstname":"JASON","fullname":"JASON DODSON","lastname":"DODSON","middlename":null,"suffix":null,"summary":null,"token":"rmBWksuX9f"},{"bio_snippet":"","biography":null,"birthdate":null,"firstname":"Jerry","fullname":"Jerry Dodson","lastname":"Dodson","middlename":null,"suffix":null,"summary":null,"token":"xRc3rDykG5"},{"bio_snippet":"","biography":null,"birthdate":null,"firstname":"Ken","fullname":"Ken Dodson","lastname":"Dodson","middlename":null,"suffix":null,"summary":null,"token":"8ED0EoiNNL"},{"bio_snippet":"Independent candidate for White County Commission District 5; 15 years in White County student services and president of the Quebeck-Walling Community Club.","biography":"## Current office and 2026 campaign\nMegan McBride Dodson is an independent candidate for White County Commission in District 5 in the August 6, 2026 general election, running alongside Republican Dana Teeple and independent Will Randolph in the two-seat district [2]. She describes herself as \"a strong, steady voice for District 5\" and campaigns under the slogan \"Leadership with Heart and Backbone.\" [1].\n\n## Background\nDodson is a fourth-generation resident of White County's District 5; her parents are David and Janie McBride [1].\n\n## Career\nShe has spent 15 years working in student services with the White County School District, supporting educators and families, and currently serves as president of the Quebeck-Walling Community Club [1].\n\n## Family\nDodson is married to Patrick Dodson, a military veteran, and the couple is raising two daughters, Madalyn and Ruthie [1].\n\n## Sources\n[1] [County Commissioner Candidate: Megan McBride Dodson - Main Street Journal](https://www.mainstreetjournal.llc/election-2026-megan-mcbride-dodson-county-commissioner/) - accessed 2026-07-23\n[2] [White County Election Guide: Who's Running in August - Main Street Journal](https://www.mainstreetjournal.llc/white-county-august-election-candidates-guide/) - accessed 2026-07-23","birthdate":null,"firstname":"Regan","fullname":"Regan McBride Dodson","lastname":"Dodson","middlename":"McBride","suffix":null,"summary":"Independent candidate for White County Commission District 5; 15 years in White County student services and president of the Quebeck-Walling Community Club.","token":"YPaWQ7yL7Z"},{"bio_snippet":"Incumbent Overton County School Board member for District 4 seeking re-election; cites teacher raises, school nurses, and SROs during his tenure.","biography":"## Current office and 2026 campaign\nRicky B. Dodson is the incumbent Overton County School Board member for District 4 and the Republican nominee seeking re-election on the August 6, 2026 county general ballot, having run in the May 5, 2026 primary [1][2]. He says he \"will continue to strive to make decisions that will be in the best interest of Overton County students and schools\" [1].\n\n## Legislative record and accomplishments\nDuring his tenure on the Board of Education, Dodson says he \"worked diligently to help secure many accomplishments,\" citing teacher and paraprofessional raises, health insurance, school nurses, School Resource Officers in every school, and an ongoing building program [1]. He was recognized by the Tennessee School Boards Association for achieving two levels of boardsmanship standards in the past year [1].\n\n## Family\nDodson is married to Paige Dodson, whom he credits for her \"enduring support during my term of serving on the Board of Education\" [1]. He is the father of 2026 Overton County Executive candidate Austin Dodson [1].\n\n## Sources\n[1] [Ricky Dodson seeks re-election as School Board Member - Overton County News](https://www.overtoncountynews.com/news/local_state/ricky-dodson-seeks-re-election-as-school-board-member/article_32a39f24-e7ae-4d33-bee7-f9f6e2b568e4.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":"RICKY","fullname":"RICKY B. DODSON","lastname":"DODSON","middlename":"B.","suffix":null,"summary":"Incumbent Overton County School Board member for District 4 seeking re-election; cites teacher raises, school nurses, and SROs during his tenure.","token":"P3BtNPGoo4"},{"bio_snippet":"","biography":null,"birthdate":null,"firstname":"Derrick","fullname":"Derrick Doehler","lastname":"Doehler","middlename":null,"suffix":null,"summary":null,"token":"aXQUGZpU6V"},{"bio_snippet":"Clay Doggett is a Republican State Representative for Tennessee District 70, first elected in 2018, currently serving and seeking re-election in 2026.","biography":"## Current office and 2026 campaign\n\nClay Doggett is a Republican member of the Tennessee House of Representatives representing District 70, which includes Giles County and parts of Lawrence and Lincoln Counties [1][3][9]. He assumed office on November 6, 2018, following his election in 2018 [1][3]. His current term is scheduled to end on November 3, 2026 [1][6].\n\nDoggett is seeking re-election to the Tennessee House of Representatives for District 70 as a Republican candidate [1][4]. He officially launched his 2026 reelection campaign in Pulaski on January 8, 2026 [13]. The Republican primary election for this race is scheduled to take place on August 6, 2026 [1].\n\nIn recent legislative activities leading up to the 2026 cycle, Doggett was appointed by House Speaker Cameron Sexton in January 2025 to serve on the Tennessee Peace Officer Standards and Training Commission (POST) [7]. He was also reappointed in January 2025 as chairman of the House Criminal Justice Subcommittee for the 114th General Assembly [10]. In March 2026, Doggett proposed the Greenbelt Initiative Fund Transfer (GIFT) Act (House Bill 2375), which would establish a $210 million Rural Revenue Equity Fund to support services in rural counties [12].\n\nDoggett has received recognition for his legislative work, including being named Legislator of the Year by the Tennessee Republican Party in August 2025 [11]. He was also presented with the Guardian of Small Business award by the National Federation of Independent Business (NFIB) in June 2024 [9].\n\n## Background and education\n\nClay Doggett was born on September 5, 1983 [3]. He is a businessman and law enforcement officer from Tennessee [3]. Doggett earned a Bachelor of Arts degree from the University of Alabama in Huntsville [3].\n\n## Career\n\nClay Doggett is an American businessman and law enforcement officer from Tennessee [3]. He holds a Bachelor of Arts degree from the University of Alabama in Huntsville [3]. Before entering politics, he worked as a law enforcement officer, a background that has informed his legislative focus on public safety and criminal justice [8].\n\nDoggett serves as the chairman of the House Criminal Justice Subcommittee and is a member of the Agriculture and Natural Resources Committee, the Naming and Designating Committee, the Health and Safety Committee, and the Elections Committee [13]. In January 2025, he was appointed by House Speaker Cameron Sexton to serve on the Tennessee Peace Officer Standards and Training Commission (POST), the primary regulatory body for law enforcement in the state [7].\n\nHis work supporting small business policies earned him the Guardian of Small Business award from the National Federation of Independent Business (NFIB) in June 2024 [9]. In August 2025, he was named Legislator of the Year by the Tennessee Republican Party [11].\n\n## Office history\n\nClay Doggett was elected to the Tennessee House of Representatives for District 70 in November 2018 and assumed office on January 8, 2019 [1][3]. He serves a two-year term, with his current term ending on November 3, 2026 [1][2]. District 70 includes Giles County and parts of Lawrence and Lincoln counties [9].\n\nDuring the 113th General Assembly (2023\u20132024), Doggett was assigned to the Agriculture and Natural Resources Committee and the Criminal Justice Subcommittee [1]. He also serves on the Naming and Designating Committee, the Health and Safety Committee, and the Elections Committee [13]. In January 2025, he was reappointed by House Speaker Cameron Sexton to continue serving as chairman of the House Criminal Justice Subcommittee for the 114th General Assembly [10].\n\nIn January 2025, Doggett was appointed by Speaker Sexton to serve on the Tennessee Peace Officer Standards and Training Commission (POST), the primary regulatory body for law enforcement in the state [7].\n\nDoggett is running for re-election to represent District 70 in the Republican primary scheduled for August 6, 2026 [1][6].\n\n## Legislative record and accomplishments\n\nClay Doggett has served on several key committees during his tenure in the Tennessee House of Representatives. For the 2021\u20132022 session, he was assigned to the Agriculture and Natural Resources Committee and the Criminal Justice Committee [1]. In subsequent sessions, his committee assignments expanded to include the Agricultural and Natural Resources Committee, the Naming and Designating Committee, the Health and Safety Committee (specifically during the Second Extraordinary Session), and the Elections Committee [13].\n\nIn February 2025, Speaker Cameron Sexton appointed Doggett to serve on the Tennessee Peace Officer Standards and Training Commission (POST), the state's primary regulatory body for law enforcement [7]. That same month, he was reappointed as chairman of the House Criminal Justice Subcommittee for the 114th General Assembly, a role that leverages his background as a former law enforcement officer to advance public safety policies [10].\n\nDoggett\u2019s legislative priorities have included support for rural development and small business interests. In March 2026, he proposed the Greenbelt Initiative Fund Transfer (GIFT) Act (House Bill 2375), which seeks to establish a $210 million Rural Revenue Equity Fund to offset property tax revenue losses in counties with high percentages of greenbelt-classified property [12]. His support for small business initiatives was recognized in June 2024 when the National Federation of Independent Business (NFIB) presented him with its Guardian of Small Business award [9].\n\nDoggett\u2019s voting record reflects a focus on public safety, religious freedom, and conservative social issues. According to the Family Action Council of Tennessee, he supported legislation including SB 16/HB 1 (Tennessee Sports Gaming Act), SB 1257/HB 1029 (Human Life Protection Act), SB 1304/HB 836 (Conscience Provision for Child-Placing Agencies), and SB 2196/HB 2263 (Governor Lee's Pro-Life Bill) [5]. In February 2025, the Tennessee Republican Party named him Legislator of the Year, citing his work on public safety and individual freedoms [11].\n\n## Business interests and wealth source\n\nClay Doggett is identified as an American businessman and law enforcement officer [3]. He has been recognized for his support of small business interests, receiving the Guardian of Small Business award from the National Federation of Independent Business (NFIB) in June 2024 [9]. The NFIB cited his support for tax and labor reforms that contributed to hiring and investment in Tennessee [9].\n\nSpecific details regarding Doggett\u2019s private business holdings, ownership stakes, or the specific sources of his personal wealth are not provided in the available records. While he has proposed legislation such as the Greenbelt Initiative Fund Transfer (GIFT) Act to support rural revenue equity [12], there is no public information in the provided sources detailing his personal financial disclosures or family wealth origins.\n\n## Sources\n[1] [Clay Doggett - Ballotpedia](https://ballotpedia.org/Clay_Doggett)\n[2] [Tennessee House of Representatives District 70 - Ballotpedia](https://ballotpedia.org/Tennessee_House_of_Representatives_District_70)\n[3] [Clay Doggett - Wikipedia](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Clay_Doggett)\n[4] [See Clay Doggett's Key Votes](https://justfacts.votesmart.org/candidate/key-votes/182490/clay-doggett)\n[5] [Rep. Clay Doggett - Family Action Council of Tennessee](https://scorecard.factennessee.org/representatives/clay-doggett)\n[6] [Clay Doggett | BallotReady](https://www.ballotready.org/people/clay-doggett)\n[7] [Rep. Clay Doggett appointed to Peace Officer Standards and Training Commission \u2014 Tennessee House Republican Caucus](https://tnhousegop.org/press-releases/2025/02/rep-clay-doggett-appointed-to-peace-officer-standards-and-training-commission/)\n[8] [Contact Representative Clay Doggett \u2013 SenGov](https://sengov.com/states/tennessee/clay-doggett/)\n[9] [NFIB Presents Guardian Award to Rep. Clay Doggett - NFIB](https://www.nfib.com/news/news/nfib-presents-guardian-award-to-rep-clay-doggett/)\n[10] [Rep. Clay Doggett to chair House Criminal Justice Subcommittee \u2014 Tennessee House Republican Caucus](https://tnhousegop.org/press-releases/2025/02/rep-clay-doggett-to-chair-house-criminal-justice-subcommittee/)\n[11] [Rep. Clay Doggett named legislator of the year \u2014 Tennessee House Republican Caucus](https://tnhousegop.org/press-releases/2025/08/rep-clay-doggett-named-legislator-of-the-year/)\n[12] [Rep. Clay Doggett proposes grant fund to support Tennessee's rural counties \u2014 Tennessee House Republican Caucus](https://tnhousegop.org/press-releases/2026/03/rep-clay-doggett-proposes-grant-fund-to-support-tennessees-rural-counties/)\n[13] [Doggett To Kick Off Reelection Campaign In Pulaski | Tennessee Conservative](https://tennesseeconservativenews.com/doggett-to-kick-off-reelection-campaign-in-pulaski/)","birthdate":"Mon, 05 Sep 1983 00:00:00 GMT","firstname":"Clay","fullname":"Clay Doggett","lastname":"Doggett","middlename":null,"suffix":null,"summary":"Clay Doggett is a Republican State Representative for Tennessee District 70, first elected in 2018, currently serving and seeking re-election in 2026.","token":"iC9iLD9hmN"},{"bio_snippet":"Per the NC voter file: REP voter in Davidson County since 1992.","biography":"## Current office and 2026 campaign\n**Editorial note \u2014 lost March 2026 primary.** Doherty placed 2nd of 2 Republican candidates in the March 3, 2026 primary for NC District Court Judge, District 33, Seat 04, receiving 5,907 votes (29.6%) to winner Jim Hedrick's 14,048 votes (70.4%); Doherty will not appear on the November 3, 2026 general-election ballot [4].\n\nDavid Scott Doherty (listed on the ballot as \"David S. Doherty\") is a Republican candidate for NC District Court Judge, District 33, Seat 04, according to the North Carolina State Board of Elections' 2026 candidate filing list [1]. David filed for candidacy on December 9, 2025, for Davidson and Davie Counties [1]. The race appears on the March 3, 2026 primary ballot [1].\n\n## Background\nAccording to the North Carolina voter file, David Scott Doherty is a registered voter in Davidson County, North Carolina, registered since 1992 (34 years), with party affiliation listed as Republican [2]. The voter file shows David Scott Doherty's year of birth as 1963; 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 [3].\n\nThis biography draws on the North Carolina State Board of Elections' candidate filing records and the state's public voter registration and history files. No additional published biographical information (news coverage, a campaign website, or a Ballotpedia profile) was located. Voters with personal knowledge of David Scott Doherty can reach ballotproject.org with corrections or additions.\n\n## Sources\n[1] North Carolina State Board of Elections, 2026 Candidate Filing List (bulk CSV), accessed 2026-07-21 -- https://s3.amazonaws.com/dl.ncsbe.gov/Elections/2026/Candidate%20Filing/Candidate_Listing_2026.csv\n[2] [North Carolina State Board of Elections - 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[4] [North Carolina State Board of Elections, March 3, 2026 Official Precinct-Level Results](https://s3.amazonaws.com/dl.ncsbe.gov/ENRS/2026_03_03/results_pct_20260303.zip) \u2014 NC District Court Judge District 33 Seat 04 Republican primary, accessed 2026-07-24","birthdate":null,"firstname":"David","fullname":"David Scott Doherty","lastname":"Doherty","middlename":"Scott","suffix":null,"summary":"Per the NC voter file: REP voter in Davidson County since 1992.","token":"c5aecf4d773cd9a7"},{"bio_snippet":"Memphis criminal defense attorney licensed in Tennessee since 1981; candidate for Shelby County Criminal Court Judge, Division 8 (unexpired term) on the August 6, 2026 ballot.","biography":"## Current office and 2026 campaign\nJohn L. Dolan is a candidate for Shelby County Criminal Court Judge, Division 8 (an unexpired term), on the August 6, 2026 ballot, in a multi-candidate field [1]. He works as a criminal defense attorney [1].\n\n## Background and education\nDolan graduated from the University of Memphis Cecil C. Humphreys School of Law and was licensed to practice law in Tennessee in 1981 [1][2]. The Tennessee Board of Professional Responsibility (BPR #009158) lists his current status as active [2].\n\n## Documented disputes and controversies\nThe Tennessee Board of Professional Responsibility's profile for Dolan lists a July 2017 public censure and a March 2022 suspension of one year \u2014 30 days active with the remainder on probation \u2014 followed by reinstatement to active status in May 2022 [2]. WREG's 2026 voter guide similarly reports the 2017 public censure and the 2022 one-year suspension that was lifted within months [1].\n\n## Sources\n[1] [Election Guide for Aug. 6, 2026 \u2014 WREG](https://wreg.com/news/your-local-election-headquarters/election-guide-for-aug-6-2026/) \u2014 accessed 2026-08-01\n[2] [John Louis Dolan Jr. \u2014 Tennessee Board of Professional Responsibility](https://tbpr.org/attorneys/85ABD18B-3DB2-E411-80D5-0050568F14C6) \u2014 accessed 2026-08-01","birthdate":null,"firstname":"John","fullname":"John L. Dolan","lastname":"Dolan","middlename":"L.","suffix":null,"summary":"Memphis criminal defense attorney licensed in Tennessee since 1981; candidate for Shelby County Criminal Court Judge, Division 8 (unexpired term) on the August 6, 2026 ballot.","token":"mmjO1LjQ4Z"},{"bio_snippet":"Charles \"CJ\" Domingo is a Republican running for North Carolina House District 114 in 2026, with a background in city transportation, security operations, and local arts advocacy.","biography":"## Current office and 2026 campaign\n\nCharles \"CJ\" Domingo is the Republican candidate for the North Carolina State Senate, District 49 (Buncombe County), in the November 3, 2026 general election, running against Democratic incumbent Julie Mayfield; the March 3, 2026 Republican primary was canceled [1][2].\n\n## Background and education\n\nDomingo was born and raised in Asheville, North Carolina. His father, Gilbert Domingo, worked for four decades in the City of Asheville's Information Technology Services, exposing CJ to municipal operations from an early age. Domingo attended the Francine Delany New School, where he developed a lasting appreciation for the arts, and later worked for the city's Transportation Department from 2022 to 2023 [3]. After leaving municipal employment, he took a position as an operations supervisor with Securitas Loomis, a private security firm [3].\n\n## Career\n\nDomingo has been active in the local arts community, describing music as a \"language\" that expresses hidden parts of people; he cites Jim Croce as a personal influence, tied to his father's own musical aspirations [3]. He supports community-based arts programs such as pottery and metal-working workshops but opposes direct government payroll for artists, arguing that public funding can alter artistic integrity [3].\n\n## Office history\n\nDomingo's first campaign for elected office was a 2024 run for an at-large seat on the Asheville City Council. He appeared on the November 5, 2024 general-election ballot as a nonpartisan candidate, having also run in the March 5, 2024 primary; although the council race is officially nonpartisan, Domingo identified himself as the lone registered Republican among the six council candidates [1][3]. During that campaign he highlighted housing affordability and criticized what he called a \"pink palace\" culture at Asheville City Hall, where ideas from frontline employees go unheard \u2014 a view shaped by his own experience as a city employee [3].\n\n## Sources\n[1] [Charles Domingo (Asheville City Council, North Carolina, candidate 2024) - Ballotpedia](https://ballotpedia.org/Charles_Domingo_(Asheville_City_Council,_North_Carolina,_candidate_2024)), accessed 2026-07-20\n[2] [North Carolina State Senate District 49 \u2014 Ballotpedia](https://ballotpedia.org/North_Carolina_State_Senate_District_49), accessed 2026-07-20\n[3] [On the Record: Music, mountains and thoughts on self-determination with Asheville City Council candidate Charles 'CJ' Domingo \u2013 Mountain Xpress](https://mountainx.com/arts/on-the-record-music-mountains-and-thoughts-on-self-determination-with-asheville-city-council-candidate-charles-cj-domingo/), accessed 2026-07-20","birthdate":null,"firstname":"Charles","fullname":"Charles Joseph Pangle Domingo","lastname":"Domingo","middlename":"Joseph Pangle","suffix":null,"summary":"Charles \"CJ\" Domingo is a Republican running for North Carolina House District 114 in 2026, with a background in city transportation, security operations, and local arts advocacy.","token":"84f9f3c9aec7dbf3"},{"bio_snippet":"","biography":null,"birthdate":null,"firstname":"Janet","fullname":"Janet Donahue","lastname":"Donahue","middlename":null,"suffix":null,"summary":null,"token":"vcCvRBzVPz"},{"bio_snippet":"","biography":null,"birthdate":null,"firstname":"Pat","fullname":"Pat Russell Donahue","lastname":"Donahue","middlename":"Russell","suffix":null,"summary":null,"token":"sZY5kXM8Gk"},{"bio_snippet":"Martin business owner and past Tennessee County Commissioners Association president, Weakley County commissioner for District 8 since 2014.","biography":"## Current office and 2026 campaign\nRoger Donaldson is one of two Weakley County commissioners representing District 8 and is a candidate on the August 6, 2026 county general ballot [1].\n\n## Career\nDonaldson is chief financial officer and co-owner of Donaldson Bros. Rentals and operates his own property-management company [1].\n\n## Office history\nDonaldson was elected to the commission in 2014 [1]. He serves on the Finance, Ways and Means Committee; the Financial Management Committee; the Fiber Research Committee; the Rules Committee; and the Nursing Home Board [1]. He is a former chairman of the Weakley County Republican Party and a past president of the Tennessee County Commissioners Association [1].\n\n## Business interests and wealth source\nDonaldson's income derives from Donaldson Bros. Rentals and his property-management business [1].\n\n## Family\nDonaldson is married to the former Julie Jackson of Martin, and they have three children [1]. He has served on the finance committee of Central Baptist Church, is a past president of the Martin Rotary Club and a Paul Harris Fellow, and is a founding member of the Martin Business Association [1].\n\n## Sources\n[1] [Weakley County Commissioner Roger Donaldson](https://www.weakleycountytn.gov/rogerdonaldson.html) - accessed 2026-07-23","birthdate":null,"firstname":"Roger","fullname":"Roger Donaldson","lastname":"Donaldson","middlename":null,"suffix":null,"summary":"Martin business owner and past Tennessee County Commissioners Association president, Weakley County commissioner for District 8 since 2014.","token":"LZIUPBK65x"},{"bio_snippet":"In the heart of Shelby County\u2019s School District 7, a remarkable campaign is brewing. Chavez G. Donelson, a dedicated community leader and advocate for change, has embarked on a journey to transform the future of the district. His campaign is guided by a comprehensive plan, rooted","biography":"In the heart of Shelby County\u2019s School District 7, a remarkable campaign is brewing. Chavez\nG. Donelson, a dedicated community leader and advocate for change, has embarked on a journey to\ntransform the future of the district. His campaign is guided by a comprehensive plan, rooted in\na meticulous vision for a prosperous and empowered community that also incorporates wrap-\naround services for students and their parents along with new initiatives to enhance STEM\nEducation and Vocational Training.\nFor more than ten years, Chavez has made noteworthy contributions to his Alcy-Ball community through diverse initiatives, encompassing both charitable donations and dedicated time. Chavez is unwavering in his commitment to supporting the children in his community and beyond. He firmly believes that children are the future and advocates for treating them with dignity and love.\n\nLinks: \n\nFacebook: [Facebook](https://www.facebook.com/dick.williams.3386?_rdr)\n\nCampaign Site: [Campaign Site](https://www.voteforvez.com/meet-chavez)","birthdate":null,"firstname":"Chavez","fullname":"Chavez G. Donelson","lastname":"Donelson","middlename":"G.","suffix":null,"summary":null,"token":"EpAHL04CRH"},{"bio_snippet":"","biography":null,"birthdate":null,"firstname":"Richard","fullname":"Richard Donnell","lastname":"Donnell","middlename":null,"suffix":null,"summary":null,"token":"nSHR1cwcjd"},{"bio_snippet":"Per the NC voter file: REP voter in Johnston County since 2006.","biography":"## Current office and 2026 campaign\nKevin Douglas Donovan filed as the Republican candidate for Johnston County Board of Education, District 5, and faced no primary opponent. He will appear unopposed on the November 3, 2026 general-election ballot [1].\n\n## Background\nAccording to the North Carolina voter file, Kevin Douglas Donovan is a registered voter in Johnston County, North Carolina, registered since 2006 (20 years), with party affiliation listed as Republican [2].\n\nThe voter file shows Kevin Douglas Donovan's year of birth as 1986; NC publishes only the year of birth in its bulk voter export, so day and month are not part of the public record [2].\n\nThe voter history file shows 9 elections voted in since 2016, most recently the 2026-03-03 primary election [3].\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 Kevin Douglas Donovan can reach ballotproject.org with corrections or additions.\n\n## Sources\n[1] North Carolina State Board of Elections, 2026 candidate filing list (`Candidate_Listing_2026.csv`), published at [dl.ncsbe.gov](https://s3.amazonaws.com/dl.ncsbe.gov/Elections/2026/Candidate%20Filing/Candidate_Listing_2026.csv) \u2014 accessed 2026-07-24\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":"Kevin","fullname":"Kevin Douglas Donovan","lastname":"Donovan","middlename":"Douglas","suffix":null,"summary":"Per the NC voter file: REP voter in Johnston County since 2006.","token":"fd961330e2c8d0e9"},{"bio_snippet":"Incumbent Hardeman County Sheriff, running for re-election as an independent in 2026.","biography":"## Current office and 2026 campaign\nJohn K. Doolen is the incumbent Hardeman County Sheriff and is running for re-election as an independent candidate in the August 6, 2026 county general election, against Republican nominee David Nabors and Democratic nominee Antonio Parham [1][2].\n\n## Office history\nDoolen serves as Sheriff of Hardeman County, leading the Hardeman County Sheriff's Office in Bolivar [2][3]. He has been recognized by deputies who serve in the National Guard with a Patriot Award nomination for his support of their service [4].\n\n## Sources\n[1] [Hardeman County Election Commission \u2014 August 6, 2026 Official Sample Ballot](https://drive.google.com/file/d/1AhunmX4xEaSVTC0sXKimbLDC-E1NLTxH/view) \u2014 accessed 2026-07-22\n[2] [Hardeman County Election Commission \u2014 Your Elected Officials](https://www.hardemanvotes.com/p/your-elected-officials.html) \u2014 accessed 2026-07-22\n[3] [Administration \u2014 Hardeman County Sheriff's Office](https://hardemancountysheriff.org/?page_id=22) \u2014 accessed 2026-07-22\n[4] [Sheriff Doolen Honored \u2014 Hardeman County Sheriff's Office](https://hardemancountysheriff.org/sheriff-doolen-honored/) \u2014 accessed 2026-07-22","birthdate":null,"firstname":"John","fullname":"John K Doolen","lastname":"Doolen","middlename":"K","suffix":null,"summary":"Incumbent Hardeman County Sheriff, running for re-election as an independent in 2026.","token":"4cCVOy924t"},{"bio_snippet":"","biography":null,"birthdate":null,"firstname":"Curtis","fullname":"Curtis Doran","lastname":"Doran","middlename":null,"suffix":null,"summary":null,"token":"MPn4KvLMmh"},{"bio_snippet":"Robertson County commissioner for District 5 who also serves as a Greenbrier alderman for Ward 1. Republican nominee seeking re-election to the commission in 2026.","biography":"## Current office and 2026 campaign\nBilly Ray Dorris is a Republican Party nominee for Robertson County Commission, District 5, on the August 6, 2026 county general ballot, which elects two commissioners [1]. He holds a District 5 seat on the Robertson County Commission [2]. Dorris also appears on the same August 2026 ballot as an independent candidate for Greenbrier alderman, Ward 1 [1].\n\n## Career and office history\nDorris serves as alderman for Ward 1 in the city of Greenbrier [3]. He was a District 5 county commission candidate in the August 2022 election [4].\n\n## Sources\n[1] Sample Ballot - Federal & State Primary, County General, City of Greenbrier Municipal Election, Robertson County, August 6, 2026 (https://www.robertsoncountytn.gov/residents/elections/Sample%20Ballots/2026-8-6%20SAMPLE%20BALLOT%20V3.pdf) - accessed 2026-07-23\n[2] 2022-2026 Robertson County Commission (official commissioner roster) (https://cms7files.revize.com/robertsoncountytn/residents/elections/2022-2026%20Commissioners.pdf) - accessed 2026-07-23\n[3] Staff Directory: Billy Ray Dorris - City of Greenbrier, Tennessee (https://greenbriertn.org/directory.aspx?EID=12) - accessed 2026-07-23\n[4] Aug. 2022 Election Results For Robertson County - Smokey Barn News (https://smokeybarn.com/aug-2022-election-results-for-robertson-county/) - accessed 2026-07-23","birthdate":null,"firstname":"Billy","fullname":"Billy Ray Dorris","lastname":"Dorris","middlename":"Ray","suffix":null,"summary":"Robertson County commissioner for District 5 who also serves as a Greenbrier alderman for Ward 1. Republican nominee seeking re-election to the commission in 2026.","token":"JO1kGKSAn6"}]