[{"bio_snippet":"","biography":null,"birthdate":null,"firstname":"Kyle","fullname":"Kyle W Baggett","lastname":"Baggett","middlename":"W","suffix":null,"summary":null,"token":"xV4gP1r1dp"},{"bio_snippet":"","biography":null,"birthdate":null,"firstname":"ROBERT","fullname":"ROBERT BAGGETT","lastname":"BAGGETT","middlename":null,"suffix":null,"summary":null,"token":"6eQ0tCE7Dq"},{"bio_snippet":"Per the NC voter file: REP voter in Cabarrus County since 1972.","biography":"## Current office and 2026 campaign\nWilliam \"Bill\" Warren Baggs Sr. won the Republican nomination for Cabarrus County Clerk of Superior Court in the March 3, 2026 primary with 41.99% of the vote in a three-candidate field, defeating Resa Tanner Travis (33.68%) and Ben Cox (24.32%). Baggs advances unopposed to the November 3, 2026 general election [1].\n\n## Background\nAccording to the North Carolina voter file, Baggs is a registered voter in Cabarrus County, North Carolina, registered since 1972 (54 years), with party affiliation listed as Republican [2].\n\nThe voter file shows Baggs's year of birth as 1944; 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 10 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 \u2014 March 3, 2026 primary official precinct-level results](https://s3.amazonaws.com/dl.ncsbe.gov/ENRS/2026_03_03/results_pct_20260303.zip)\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/)","birthdate":null,"firstname":"William","fullname":"William Warren Baggs SR","lastname":"Baggs","middlename":"Warren","suffix":"SR","summary":"Per the NC voter file: REP voter in Cabarrus County since 1972.","token":"97eca7a4a2715292"},{"bio_snippet":"Current office and 2026 campaign Joseph Edward Bailer, known as Joe Bailer, is a Democratic candidate for Cumberland County Sheriff in North Carolina 1 . He ran in the March 3, 2026 Democratic primary against incumbent Sheriff Johnathan Morgan and two other challengers, Demetrio ","biography":"## Current office and 2026 campaign\nJoseph Edward Bailer, known as Joe Bailer, is a Democratic candidate for Cumberland County Sheriff in North Carolina [1]. He ran in the March 3, 2026 Democratic primary against incumbent Sheriff Johnathan Morgan and two other challengers, Demetrio Perez and Troy McDuffie [2]. Bailer, 56, entered the race citing a lack of community engagement from the current administration [2].\n\nBailer's campaign platform centers on three principles: legitimacy, transparency, and accountability [2]. He has identified drug trafficking, sex trafficking, and crimes involving minors as top concerns [2]. He has called for a \"hard reset\" of jail operations and improved recruitment and staffing at the sheriff's office [2].\n\n## Background and education\nBailer is a lifelong Cumberland County resident [3]. He earned a Bachelor of Science in Criminal Justice with a focus in Intelligence Studies from Fayetteville State University and is currently pursuing a Master of Science in Criminal Justice [3]. He trained as a military police noncommissioned officer and military working dog handler [3].\n\n## Career\nBailer's career spans three decades across military service, corrections, and campus public safety. During his military service he participated in Secret Service protection details for presidents and foreign dignitaries, conducted counter-narcotics operations in Panama, trained foreign law enforcement at the U.S. Army School of the Americas, and served on a Special Reaction Team [3]. Following his military career, he worked as an educator for incarcerated students through the North Carolina Department of Adult Corrections [2]. For the past twelve years he has served as Director of Public Safety and Security at Fayetteville Technical Community College (FTCC), where he oversees safety for more than 35,000 students annually across multiple campuses and leads a department of more than 60 sworn and non-sworn personnel [1][3]. He introduced the use of NARCAN by public safety officers at FTCC in 2014 and co-leads the Behavioral Assessment Team for threat identification [3].\n\nBailer serves on multiple boards including FTCC's Criminal Justice Advisory Board and Cumberland County Schools advisory bodies [3]. He is a member of the International Association of Campus Law Enforcement Administrators (IACLEA) and the International Police Work Dog Association (IPWDA) [3]. In 2016, he was invited to the White House 21st Century Policing Task Force Symposium [3].\n\n## Family\nBailer and his wife Juanita have two adult children and two grandchildren [3].\n\n## Sources\n- [1] [Meet the 4 Democrats Running for Cumberland County Sheriff \u2013 CityView NC](https://www.cityviewnc.com/stories/meet-the-4-democrats-running-for-cumberland-county-sheriff/)\n- [2] [Meet Joe \u2013 joebailerforsheriff.com](https://joebailerforsheriff.com/meet_joe)\n","birthdate":null,"firstname":"Joseph","fullname":"Joseph Edward Bailer","lastname":"Bailer","middlename":"Edward","suffix":null,"summary":null,"token":"b944394cc86cd488"},{"bio_snippet":"Deborah Bailey is listed as a candidate for Republican State Executive Committee Woman District 8 Primary in Tennessee.","biography":"## Current office and 2026 campaign\n\nDeborah Bailey is a candidate for Republican State Executive Committeeewoman for District 8 in the 2026 Tennessee elections [1]. She qualified for the ballot by meeting the filing deadline of March 10, 2026, at noon [1]. Her name appears on the official list of candidates for the Republican State Executive Committee race as published by the Tennessee Secretary of State [1].\n\n## Sources\n[1] [Candidate Lists | Tennessee Secretary of State](https://sos.tn.gov/elections/2026-candidate-lists)","birthdate":null,"firstname":"Deborah","fullname":"Deborah Bailey","lastname":"Bailey","middlename":null,"suffix":null,"summary":"Deborah Bailey is listed as a candidate for Republican State Executive Committee Woman District 8 Primary in Tennessee.","token":"SxDzDfJ7T0"},{"bio_snippet":"Per the NC voter file: DEM voter in Johnston County since 1992.","biography":"According to the North Carolina voter file, Dennis Matthew Bailey is a registered voter in Johnston County, North Carolina, registered since 1992 (34 years), with party affiliation listed as Democratic [1].\n\nThe voter file shows Dennis Matthew Bailey's year of birth as 1967; 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 4 elections voted in since 2018, most recently the 2024-11-05 general 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 Dennis Matthew Bailey 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":"Dennis","fullname":"Dennis Matthew Bailey","lastname":"Bailey","middlename":"Matthew","suffix":null,"summary":"Per the NC voter file: DEM voter in Johnston County since 1992.","token":"fc32d7502fed209c"},{"bio_snippet":"Current office and 2026 campaign Grady Coleman Bailey Jr., who goes by Coleman Bailey, is a candidate for the Avery County Schools Board of Education in North Carolina in 2026 1 . He was previously elected to the board in 2018 and is seeking re election 2 . He has framed his re e","biography":"## Current office and 2026 campaign\nGrady Coleman Bailey Jr., who goes by Coleman Bailey, is a candidate for the Avery County Schools Board of Education in North Carolina in 2026 [1]. He was previously elected to the board in 2018 and is seeking re-election [2]. He has framed his re-election campaign around restoring a culture of trust among administration, staff, and parents, and maintaining high morale and academic excellence in the district [3].\n\nBailey's three stated campaign priorities are student-centered excellence, teacher and staff support, and long-range planning [4]. He supports investing in competitive compensation and professional development to recruit and retain educators [4]. He advocates expanding Career and Technical Education pathways and rebuilding community trust through transparency, stating that \"trust is built when people understand not only what decisions are made, but why\" [4].\n\n## Background and education\nBailey received his teaching and administrative degrees from Appalachian State University and is a graduate of the Principal's Executive Program at UNC-Chapel Hill [2]. Both of his children are graduates of Avery County High School [4].\n\n## Career\nBailey's career in public education spans more than 34 years [2]. He worked for 30 years as a teacher and 5 years as an administrator, serving in roles including science teacher, director, coach, assistant principal, and cabinet member at the central office level [4]. He managed athletic program budgets and secured more than $450,000 in grants for service learning and science initiatives [4]. After retiring from Avery County Schools, he served as Avery County's Dual Enrollment Advisor for Mayland Community College for five years [2]. He subsequently worked as an adjunct professor in the Department of Curriculum and Instruction at Appalachian State University, supervising student teachers in Avery, Mitchell, McDowell, and Forsyth counties for nine years [2].\n\nBailey advocates for \"two-way\" community engagement and commits to remaining visible and approachable within Avery County [4].\n\n## Sources\n- [1] [Board of Education candidates address local issues \u2013 Avery Journal](https://www.averyjournal.com/news/board-of-education-candidates-address-local-issues-ahead-of-forum/article_e53c6ef9-d2c6-4be5-9481-a50fea8705f6.html)\n- [2] [School board candidates lay out governing philosophies \u2013 Avery Journal](https://www.averyjournal.com/news/school-board-candidates-lay-out-governing-philosophies-at-candidates-forum/article_bac831f1-4f8c-4ec7-8059-3e0de9ab06a8.html)\n- [3] [2026 primary election candidate list final \u2013 Avery Journal](https://www.averyjournal.com/news/government/2026-primary-election-candidate-list-final-as-filing-ends/article_0b21a2f9-b383-4297-a5c8-ecae1110b203.html)\n","birthdate":null,"firstname":"Grady","fullname":"Grady Coleman Bailey JR","lastname":"Bailey","middlename":"Coleman","suffix":"JR","summary":null,"token":"02c85e30cd872fa2"},{"bio_snippet":"James N. Bailey, a retired chief deputy and college safety director, is running as a Republican for Cabarrus County Commissioner in 2026.","biography":"James N. Bailey is a Republican candidate for the Cabarrus County Board of Commissioners in the 2026 primary election. He appears on the ballot for one of the three commissioner seats and is not an incumbent officeholder [2][9].\n\nBailey was born and raised in the Winecoff area of Concord/Kannapolis and attended Northwest Cabarrus High School, completing his K\u201112 education in the Cabarrus County School System [1][7]. He earned a Bachelor of Science in Criminal Justice Administration from Western Carolina University in 2016, graduating magna cum laude, and a Master\u2019s degree in Criminal Justice Administration from East Carolina University in 2018. He also completed the UNCC Public/Non\u2011Profit Leadership Academy [1][9].\n\nHis public\u2011service career began in 1995 with the Cabarrus County Sheriff\u2019s Office, first assigned to the Detention Center and then moving to patrol in 1997, where he served until 2018. When Sheriff Van\u202fShaw was elected, Bailey was appointed Chief Deputy, a role he held until his retirement in May\u202f2023. As Chief Deputy he oversaw daily operations of the sheriff\u2019s office, managed an approximately $50\u202fmillion budget, and coordinated with county managers, commissioners, and state and federal legislators to ensure public safety [1][7][9].\n\nAfter a year off, Bailey returned to public safety as the Assistant Director of Campus Health, Safety, and Security at Rowan\u2011Cabarrus Community College, a position he has held since June\u202f2024. He describes this role as an extension of his commitment to protecting the community and its institutions [7][9].\n\nBailey\u2019s campaign platform emphasizes fiscal responsibility, efficient budgeting, and low taxes while maintaining quality services. He argues that unspent budget allocations should not be penalized, proposing policy changes to allow departments to retain unused funds for future needs. He also advocates for using existing deferred\u2011maintenance funds to address school construction and for promoting economic development through incentives and deregulation to offset inflationary pressures. Additionally, he pledges to support law\u2011enforcement and court resources, drawing on his extensive experience in the sheriff\u2019s office [1][9].\n\nPersonal details he shares include his marriage to Anna Bailey, two adult children, five grandchildren, and residence on Emanuel Road in Rockwell, NC. He highlights his deep roots in Cabarrus County and his desire to leave a strong community for future generations [7][9].\n\n## Sources\n- [2] [James N. Bailey (Cabarrus County Board of Commissioners, North Carolina, candidate 2026) - Ballotpedia](https://ballotpedia.org/James_N._Bailey_(Cabarrus_County_Board_of_Commissioners,_North_Carolina,_candidate_2026))\n- [7] [Bailey for Cabarrus - Cabarrus County](https://www.baileyforcabarrus.com/)\n- [9] [James N. Bailey | The Election Hub](https://www.theelectionhub.org/mecklenburg-county/james-n.-bailey/2026-primary/cabarrus)","birthdate":null,"firstname":"James","fullname":"James Nelson Bailey","lastname":"Bailey","middlename":"Nelson","suffix":null,"summary":"James N. Bailey, a retired chief deputy and college safety director, is running as a Republican for Cabarrus County Commissioner in 2026.","token":"43c19247dd99081b"},{"bio_snippet":"Current office and 2026 campaign Javier Bailey II is a candidate for Criminal Court Judge, Division 8 unexpired term in the 2026 Tennessee election.","biography":"## Current office and 2026 campaign\nJavier Bailey II is a candidate for Criminal Court Judge, Division 8 (unexpired term) in the 2026 Tennessee election.\n","birthdate":null,"firstname":"Javier","fullname":"Javier Bailey II","lastname":"Bailey","middlename":null,"suffix":"II","summary":null,"token":"WBo320waFm"},{"bio_snippet":"Current office and 2026 campaign According to Ballotpedia, Bailey\u2019s campaign has received endorsements from former Congressman Harold Ford, City Councilmember Pearl Walker, and City Councilmember Yolanda Co Ballotpedia https://ballotpedia.org/Javier Bailey . Background and educat","biography":"## Current office and 2026 campaign\nAccording to Ballotpedia, Bailey\u2019s campaign has received endorsements from former Congressman Harold Ford, City Councilmember Pearl Walker, and City Councilmember Yolanda Co ([Ballotpedia](https://ballotpedia.org/Javier_Bailey).\n\n## Background and education\nJavier Bailey graduated from Memphis Catholic High School before earning a bachelor\u2019s degree from the University of Tennessee Knoxville in 1985 ([Ballotpedia](https://ballotpedia.org/Javier_Bailey)). He subsequently obtained his law degree from the University of Memphis School of Law in 1989 ([Ballotpedia](https://ballotpedia.org/Javier_Bailey)). His campaign website confirms he is a graduate of both the University of Memphis and the University of Tennessee ([baileyassessor2026.com](https://baileyassessor2026.com/)).\n\n## Career\nBailey has described himself as a \"life long public servant\" with experience in property tax assessments and law ([Ballotpedia](https://ballotpedia.org/Javier_Bailey)). Per his campaign site, he is an ordained Elder in the Church of God in Christ, a licensed Principal Real Estate Broker, a real estate developer, and a certificated aviation pilot ([baileyassessor2026.com](https://baileyassessor2026.com/). He has served as a consultant and advisor on real estate and property tax issues to corporations and individuals across the nation ([baileyassessor2026.com](https://baileyassessor2026.com/)).\n\nProfessionally, Bailey practiced law as a trial lawyer for over 20 years ([Ballotpedia](https://ballotpedia.org/Javier_Bailey)). He currently serves as the Chief Administrative Officer for the Shelby County Assessor of Property\u2019s office ([baileyassessor2026.com](https://baileyassessor2026.com/). Additionally, he has served as Chief Deputy Assessor and Chief Administrative Officer for eight years ([Ballotpedia](https://ballotpedia.org/Javier_Bailey)).\n\nBailey is a member of the Democratic Party and is running for Shelby County Assessor of Property in Tennessee ([Ballotpedia](https://ballotpedia.org/Javier_Bailey)). He is on the ballot for the Democratic primary on May 5, 2026, with a general election scheduled for August 6, 2026 ([Ballotpedia](https://ballotpedia.org/Javier_Bailey)).\n\nIn his campaign materials, Bailey highlights recognition from peers in the field. He states that he was selected by Assessors across the state of Tennessee as \"Deputy Assessor of The Year\" in 2019 and 2022 ([baileyassessor2026.com](https://baileyassessor2026.com/). He further claims to have been chosen as Chief Deputy Assessor by 95 Assessors in 2019, 2022, and 2025 ([Ballotpedia](https://ballotpedia.org/Javier_Bailey)). Bailey emphasizes his long-term involvement in party politics, stating he has served as a leader in the Democratic Party for over 30 years ([Ballotpedia](https://ballotpedia.org/Javier_Bailey).\n\nBailey is married with four children and five grandchildren ([baileyassessor2026.com](https://baileyassessor2026.com/). His campaign themes focus on experience, stating that \"experience matters\" and that he values people over property ([Ballotpedia](https://ballotpedia.org/Javier_Bailey). He positions himself as a public servant rather than a politician, arguing that homeowners should not be entrusted to inexperienced candidates ([Ballotpedia](https://ballotpedia.org/Javier_Bailey).\n\n## Business interests and wealth source\nNo statement of interest filing found as of 2026-04-25. Search the [Tennessee Ethics Commission Statement of Interest Search](https://conflict.app.tn.gov/conflict/search.htm).\n","birthdate":null,"firstname":"Javier","fullname":"Javier Bailey","lastname":"Bailey","middlename":null,"suffix":null,"summary":null,"token":"ECqsfGKAz6"},{"bio_snippet":"Independent candidate for Lincoln County Commission District 1; preconstruction manager at Lee Company and father of five; motto 'Less talk, more walk.'","biography":"## Current office and 2026 campaign\nJonathan \"John\" Bailey is an independent candidate for the Lincoln County Commission, District 1, on the August 6, 2026 county general ballot. District 1 is a single \"vote for three\" contest [1][2]. Bailey describes himself as \"not a career politician\" but a working professional and family man, and says that if elected he will focus on fiscal responsibility, protecting taxpayers, and making decisions that benefit both current and future residents; his campaign motto is \"Less talk, more walk\" [3].\n\n## Background and education\nBailey and his family moved to Lincoln County about five years ago, and he and his wife are raising five children in the county [3].\n\n## Career\nBailey has a background in construction and works at Lee Company as a preconstruction manager, where he evaluates costs, plans projects, and works to complete projects efficiently and within budget [3].\n\n## Sources\n[1] [List of Candidates, August 6, 2026 (Lincoln County Election Commission)](https://cms2.revize.com/revize/lincolncountynew/Documents/Election%20Commission/2026%20Election/LIST%20OF%20CANDIDATES%205-18-2026.pdf) - accessed 2026-07-23\n[2] [General Sample Ballot, August 6, 2026 (Lincoln County Election Commission)](https://cms2.revize.com/revize/lincolncountynew/Documents/Election%20Commission/2026%20Election/GENERAL%20SAMPLE%20BALLOT.pdf) - accessed 2026-07-23\n[3] [Jonathan Bailey announces candidacy for District 1 commissioner - Elk Valley Times](https://www.elkvalleytimes.com/news/jonathan-bailey-announces-candidacy-for-district-1-commissioner/article_fe79e368-34be-4e85-a9da-b1fc0eaf5ed1.html) - accessed 2026-07-23","birthdate":null,"firstname":"Jonathan","fullname":"Jonathan Bailey","lastname":"Bailey","middlename":null,"suffix":null,"summary":"Independent candidate for Lincoln County Commission District 1; preconstruction manager at Lee Company and father of five; motto 'Less talk, more walk.'","token":"3pL9Ele59p"},{"bio_snippet":"","biography":null,"birthdate":null,"firstname":"Mike","fullname":"Mike Bailey","lastname":"Bailey","middlename":null,"suffix":null,"summary":null,"token":"YIVEBjtmQX"},{"bio_snippet":"Republican candidate for Williamson County Commission District 7; Brentwood parent and community volunteer who led the May 2026 primary.","biography":"## Current office and 2026 campaign\nNancy Bailey is a Republican candidate for Williamson County Commission District 7 (Brentwood area), a two-member district [1][2]. In the May 5, 2026 Republican primary she led the field with 38.57% of the vote, ahead of Tom Tunnicliffe (38.16%) and incumbent Christopher Richards (23.27%), and advanced to the August 6 general election [1][3]. Tunnicliffe and Bailey ran an allied campaign, holding a joint kickoff in March 2026 [1]. Her stated priorities are keeping schools well funded, investing in the sheriff's department, and approaching growth thoughtfully to relieve traffic and preserve community character [1].\n\n## Background and family\nBailey describes herself as a Christian, wife, mother of seven, and lifelong conservative Republican [1]. She is married to John \"Jack\" Bailey and has four daughters and three sons [1]. She is active at Covenant Presbyterian Church, and her children attended Williamson County Schools, where she has volunteered [1].\n\n## Sources\n[1] [Tunnicliffe, Bailey Allied in Williamson County Commission Bids in Attempt to Oust Richards (Williamson Scene)](https://www.williamsonscene.com/news/tunnicliffe-bailey-allied-in-williamson-county-commission-bids-in-attempt-to-oust-richards/article_b1afc0a4-3ff5-48b0-8cd5-bbd4c914c478.html) \u2014 accessed 2026-07-22\n[2] [Williamson County Election Commission Candidate List (Rev. Feb. 19, 2026)](https://www.williamsoncounty-tn.gov/DocumentCenter/View/29313/CandidatesMayAugRevFeb19th12NOON) \u2014 accessed 2026-07-22\n[3] [Williamson County Election Results May 5, 2026 \u2014 County Primary (Williamson Source)](https://williamsonsource.com/williamson-county-election-results-may-5-2026-county-primary-election/) \u2014 accessed 2026-07-22","birthdate":null,"firstname":"Nancy","fullname":"Nancy Bailey","lastname":"Bailey","middlename":null,"suffix":null,"summary":"Republican candidate for Williamson County Commission District 7; Brentwood parent and community volunteer who led the May 2026 primary.","token":"fxuUwWBkKD"},{"bio_snippet":"Paul Bailey is a Republican Tennessee State Senator representing District 15, first assuming office in November 2014 and running for re-election in the August 6, 2026 primary.","biography":"## Current office and 2026 campaign\n\nPaul Bailey is a Republican member of the Tennessee State Senate representing District 15 [1]. He assumed office on November 4, 2014, and his current term is scheduled to end on November 3, 2026 [1]. Bailey serves as the state senator for a district that includes Smith, Jackson, Putnam, and White counties [4].\n\nBailey is seeking re-election to the Tennessee State Senate in 2026 [1]. He is listed on the ballot for the Republican primary election scheduled for August 6, 2026 [1]. As of May 2026, Bailey remains in office and active in his legislative duties [7].\n\nDuring the 2026 legislative session, Bailey has been involved in advancing measures focused on finalizing the year's work at the Capitol [5]. He self-describes as a lifelong conservative who prioritizes families, jobs, and local businesses over influence from external groups [6]. His campaign website highlights his legislative record, including support for measures such as the Tennessee Sports Gaming Act and various pro-life initiatives [8].\n\n## Background and education\n\nPaul Edward Bailey was born on March 4, 1968 [3]. He is a Christian and resides in Tennessee with his wife, Amy, and their three children [9]. Bailey self-describes as a lifelong conservative who identifies as a trucking owner and small farmer [9].\n\nBailey attended White County High School before earning a degree from Tennessee Tech University [3]. Ballotpedia also notes that he attended Tennessee Tech University [1].\n\n## Career\n\nPaul Bailey is the owner of CB Trucking and has worked as a small farmer [1][9]. He attended White County High School and Tennessee Tech University [3].\n\nBailey\u2019s political career began with an unsuccessful bid for the 15th District Senate seat in 2002 [4]. He subsequently ran for and won a seat on the White County Commission, where he served as Chairman [4]. In 2014, Bailey was appointed to fill the unexpired term of Representative Charles Curtis, serving in the 42nd House seat before resigning from that position [1][4]. He then successfully ran for the Tennessee State Senate, assuming office on January 13, 2015, representing District 15 [3].\n\n## Office history\n\nBailey first entered electoral politics in 2002 with an unsuccessful bid for the Tennessee State Senate seat representing the 15th District [4]. He subsequently served as a White County Commissioner and Chairman before resigning from that post when he was appointed to the Tennessee House of Representatives in 2014 to fill the unexpired term of Representative Charles Curtis, who retired [4]. Bailey served in the 42nd House seat during this appointment [4].\n\nBailey assumed office as a member of the Tennessee State Senate representing District 15 on January 13, 2015, following his election to the open seat [3]. He represents Smith, Jackson, Putnam, and White counties [4]. Members of the Tennessee State Senate serve four-year terms and are not subject to term limits [2]. Bailey is currently serving his fourth term in the Senate, which ends on November 3, 2026 [1]. He is running for re-election to represent District 15 in the Republican primary scheduled for August 6, 2026 [1].\n\n## Legislative record and accomplishments\n\nPaul Bailey has served in the Tennessee State Senate since January 13, 2015, representing District 15 [3]. Prior to his legislative service, he was appointed to the state House of Representatives to fill an unexpired term after serving as Chairman of the White County Commission [4]. He assumed his current Senate seat following a successful run for the open district in 2014 [4].\n\nDuring his tenure, Bailey has aligned with conservative policy positions, including voting against measures to decriminalize marijuana at the municipal level [9]. His legislative record includes support for several key bills identified by the Family Action Council of Tennessee, such as SB 16/HB 1 (the Tennessee Sports Gaming Act) and SB 1257/HB 1029 (the Human Life Protection Act) [8]. He also voted for SB 1297/HB 1151 regarding indecent exposure laws in single-sex restrooms, SB 1304/HB 836 concerning conscience provisions for child-placing agencies, and SB 1373/HB 307 allowing elective religious courses for credit [8].\n\nIn the 2026 legislative session, Bailey has continued to advance measures focused on local priorities as the session nears its conclusion in April [5]. He self-describes as a lifelong conservative who prioritizes families, jobs, and local businesses over external political groups [6]. His current term is scheduled to end on November 3, 2026 [1].\n\n## Business interests and wealth source\n\nPaul Bailey is the owner of CB Trucking [1]. He also identifies himself as a small farmer [9]. Prior to his election to the state legislature, Bailey served as a county commissioner and later as chairman of the White County Commission [4]. He resigned from the county commission when he was appointed to the Tennessee House of Representatives in 2014 to fulfill an unexpired term [1].\n\nSpecific details regarding family wealth sources, ownership stakes in other entities, sales of businesses, or significant financial-disclosure facts are not provided in the available sources.\n\n## Family\n\nPaul Bailey is married to Amy Bailey[3]. The couple has three children[3].\n\n## Sources\n[1] [Paul Bailey (Tennessee) - Ballotpedia](https://ballotpedia.org/Paul_Bailey_(Tennessee))\n[2] [Tennessee State Senate District 15 - Ballotpedia](https://ballotpedia.org/Tennessee_State_Senate_District_15)\n[3] [Paul Bailey (politician) - Wikipedia](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Paul_Bailey_(politician))\n[4] [About Senator Bailey - Paul Bailey for Senate](https://paulbaileyfortn.com/about/)\n[5] [Home - Paul Bailey for Senate](https://paulbaileyfortn.com/)\n[6] [Sen. Paul Bailey on X: \"Tennessee voters don\u2019t need left-wing groups from Washington calling the shots in our state \u2013 we need leaders right here in the Volunteer State who put families, jobs and local businesses first. #TNSen15 https://t.co/FjmX3Rjzr7\" / X](https://x.com/PaulBaileyforTN/status/1992268371921109387)\n[7] [State Senator Paul Bailey | BillTrack50](https://www.billtrack50.com/legislatordetail/19393)\n[8] [Sen. Paul Bailey - Family Action Council of Tennessee](https://scorecard.factennessee.org/senators/paul-bailey)\n[9] [Paul Bailey](https://vote.norml.org/politicians/49079)","birthdate":"Mon, 04 Mar 1968 00:00:00 GMT","firstname":"Paul","fullname":"Paul Bailey","lastname":"Bailey","middlename":null,"suffix":null,"summary":"Paul Bailey is a Republican Tennessee State Senator representing District 15, first assuming office in November 2014 and running for re-election in the August 6, 2026 primary.","token":"dIALHbfMWS"},{"bio_snippet":"Tom Bailey is the Libertarian candidate for U.S. House NC\u20111 in the 2026 election, a retired contractor and former Guilford County Libertarian Party chair.","biography":"## Current office and 2026 campaign\n\nTom Bailey is the Libertarian Party nominee for the U.S. House in North Carolina's 1st Congressional District in the November 3, 2026 general election. The Libertarian primary scheduled for March 3, 2026 was canceled, and Bailey advances directly to the ballot alongside Democratic incumbent Don Davis and Republican Laurie Buckhout [1].\n\n## Background\n\nBailey served in the U.S. Army from 1968 to 1971. He earned his high school diploma from South Bakersfield High School and graduated from the University of North Carolina at Wilmington in 1993 [1]. His career experience includes work as a contractor; he is now retired [1].\n\n## Career\n\nBailey has been active for years in North Carolina Libertarian Party politics. Per his own 2026 Ballotpedia Candidate Connection survey response, he has served as a member of the Libertarian Party of North Carolina's Executive Committee and as chairman of its Legal Action Committee, in which capacity he says he helped lead the federal ballot-access lawsuit McLoughlin v. Marsh [1].\n\n## Office history\n\nIn the 2024 general election for the same seat, Bailey received 2.6% of the vote (9,949 votes), behind Democratic winner Don Davis and Republican Laurie Buckhout [1]. As of an April 25, 2026 filing, he reported no campaign contributions or expenditures and a cash-on-hand balance of $0 [1].\n\n## Sources\n[1] [Tom Bailey (North Carolina) - Ballotpedia](https://ballotpedia.org/Tom_Bailey_(North_Carolina)), accessed 2026-07-20","birthdate":null,"firstname":"Thomas","fullname":"Thomas Aaron Bailey","lastname":"Bailey","middlename":"Aaron","suffix":null,"summary":"Tom Bailey is the Libertarian candidate for U.S. House NC\u20111 in the 2026 election, a retired contractor and former Guilford County Libertarian Party chair.","token":"75654a5eaef92564"},{"bio_snippet":"Tom Bailey is a candidate for Collierville School Board Position 4 and has sought reelection.","biography":"## Current office and 2026 campaign\nTom Bailey is the incumbent member of the Collierville Schools Board of Education, Position 4, and is seeking re-election on the August 6, 2026 ballot as a Republican [1][2][3]. He is currently the only candidate filed for this seat. He and another candidate named Gibbs both won open Collierville School Board seats in the election that brought him to the board [4].\n\n## Background and education\nBailey moved to Collierville in 1997. He attended Collierville Middle School and graduated from Collierville High School in 2003 [3]. He earned a Bachelor of Science in Business Administration from the University of Tennessee, Knoxville in 2007 [3]. He and his wife, also a CHS class of 2003 graduate and longtime Collierville resident, have children currently enrolled in Collierville Schools [1][3].\n\nBailey was born with Becker Muscular Dystrophy, a progressive form of muscular dystrophy, and uses a wheelchair [3].\n\n## Career\nBailey is Manager of Road Operations at Canadian National Railroad, where he oversees intermodal trucking operations for the company's US-based division [3]. He has worked at Canadian National for seventeen years [3]. Earlier in his career he served as Supply Chain Administrator at Pinnacle Airlines [3].\n\nBailey is active in local youth sports and Girl Scouts, and is a member of Living Hope Church [3]. He has described his board service as a way \"to give back to the town that has given him so much\" [3].\n\n## Sources\n[1] [Tom Bailey for Collierville - campaign Facebook page](https://www.facebook.com/p/Tom-Bailey-for-Collierville-61563966750727/)\n[2] [Tom Bailey seeking reelection to Collierville Schools board - Daily Memphian](https://dailymemphian.com/article/58558/tom-bailey-collierville-schools-school-board-elections-position-4)\n[3] [Tom Bailey biography - Collierville Schools Board of Education](https://www.colliervilleschools.org/116132_2)\n[4] [Gibbs, Bailey take Collierville school board seats - Daily Memphian](https://dailymemphian.com/article/47499/collierville-school-board-education-elections)\n","birthdate":null,"firstname":"Tom","fullname":"Tom Bailey","lastname":"Bailey","middlename":null,"suffix":null,"summary":"Tom Bailey is a candidate for Collierville School Board Position 4 and has sought reelection.","token":"pcq95F0sU9"},{"bio_snippet":"Incumbent Republican Benton County commissioner for the Second District, seeking re-election in 2026; opposed the county's 2024 FirstBank building purchase.","biography":"## Current office and 2026 campaign\nDeborah L. Bain is an incumbent Benton County commissioner for the Second District and is seeking re-election in the August 6, 2026 county general election, appearing on the ballot as the Republican Party nominee in the vote-for-three District 2 contest [1][2]. She picked up a qualifying packet as an incumbent seeking another term [3].\n\n## Office history\nBain is listed among the county's current Second District commissioners [2].\n\n## Legislative record and accomplishments\nBain voted against the county's 2024 purchase of the former FirstBank building on the Camden court square. In a Facebook post she wrote, \"Mayor wants the first bank on the square for him a new office ($480,000 tax payer dollars) here is the voting remember this come election time,\" accompanied by the roll-call record for Resolution No. 20240819-17, which passed 10-6 [4].\n\n## Documented disputes and controversies\nBain's Facebook posts opposing the FirstBank purchase drew a public rebuke from fellow Commissioner Keith Arnold at the September 16, 2024 commission meeting, where he said the comments did not show teamwork among the commission [4].\n\n## Sources\n[1] [Official Ballot for Benton County, August 6, 2026 - Benton County Election Commission](https://www.bentoncotnelections.com/) - accessed 2026-07-23\n[2] [County Commission - Benton County, TN](https://bentoncountytn.gov/county_commission.html) - accessed 2026-07-23\n[3] [Incumbents, challengers begin qualifying process for 2026 Benton County elections - The Camden Chronicle](https://thecamdenchronicle.com/stories/incumbents-challengers-begin-qualifying-process-for-2026-benton-county-elections,118215) - accessed 2026-07-23\n[4] [County Commissioners remain at odds over purchase of former FirstBank building - The Camden Chronicle](https://thecamdenchronicle.com/stories/county-commissioners-remain-at-odds-over-purchase-of-former-firstbank-building,49088) - accessed 2026-07-23","birthdate":null,"firstname":"Deborah","fullname":"Deborah L. Bain","lastname":"Bain","middlename":"L.","suffix":null,"summary":"Incumbent Republican Benton County commissioner for the Second District, seeking re-election in 2026; opposed the county's 2024 FirstBank building purchase.","token":"WhWyACFGrl"},{"bio_snippet":"Incumbent District 3 Campbell County Commissioner running for reelection as a Republican in the Aug. 6, 2026 general election - the only incumbent commissioner to run under a party label.","biography":"## Current office and 2026 campaign\n\nDewayne Baird is the incumbent Campbell County Commissioner for District 3, one of five candidates running for the three District 3 seats in the August 6, 2026 county general election, alongside fellow incumbents Lawrence \"Rusty\" Orick and Scott Stanfield (both running as independents) and challengers Jason Shetterly and Anthony D. Terry [1]. Of Campbell County's sitting commissioners, Baird is the only incumbent to seek reelection under a party label \u2014 as a Republican \u2014 rather than as an independent; eight other incumbents picked up petitions to run as independents, bypassing the county's newly partisan primaries [1].\n\n## Career\n\nAs a sitting commissioner, Baird took part in an October 2025 commission discussion of an airport improvement project, seeking clarification that the county would pay contractor PGA Inc. directly for work already completed [2].\n\n## Sources\n\n[1] [Commission District 4 field getting potentially crowded](https://www.themountainpress.com/lafollette/news/commission-district-4-field-getting-potentially-crowded/article_d3abe3fb-5c36-5181-bfe5-8f60b4f5e3de.html) \u2014 The Mountain Press (LaFollette), accessed 2026-07-08\n[2] [Commission approves airport change order, other items](https://1450wlaf.com/airport-change-order-grant-applications-contracts-approved-by-commission/) \u2014 WLAF, accessed 2026-07-08\n","birthdate":null,"firstname":"Dewayne","fullname":"Dewayne Baird","lastname":"Baird","middlename":null,"suffix":null,"summary":"Incumbent District 3 Campbell County Commissioner running for reelection as a Republican in the Aug. 6, 2026 general election - the only incumbent commissioner to run under a party label.","token":"Hyx4Lwadvo"},{"bio_snippet":"Dr. Amber M. Baker, Democrat, is the incumbent NC House Representative for District\u202f72 seeking re\u2011election in 2026.","biography":"Dr. Amber M. Baker is the incumbent Democratic member of the North Carolina House of Representatives for District 72 and is seeking re\u2011election in the November 3, 2026 general election [1][7]. The North Carolina House seat carries a two\u2011year term, with members serving on a range of standing committees and participating in the state\u2019s law\u2011making process; Baker\u2019s current term runs until January\u202f1,\u202f2027 [1].\n\nBaker was born in Louisville, Kentucky, and earned a Bachelor of Science in elementary education from Winston\u2011Salem State University before completing a Master of Arts and a Ph.D. in educational leadership and administration at Ohio State University [1][7][10].\n\nBefore entering politics, she spent more than a decade as the principal of Kimberley\u202fPark Elementary School in Winston\u2011Salem, where she oversaw school operations and community outreach. She also worked as a principal consultant with Beyond Expectations Consultants, leveraging her expertise in school leadership and educational policy [1][7].\n\nSince taking office on January\u202f1,\u202f2021, Baker has served on several key committees. In the 2023\u20112024 session she was Vice Chair of the Appropriations Committee and a member of the Appropriations on Transportation, Commerce, Election Law and Campaign Finance Reform, Regulatory Reform, State Personnel, and UNC Board of Governors Nominations committees [1]. Earlier, she served on the Families, Children, and Aging Policy; Regulatory Reform; State Government; Appropriations; and Appropriations on Capital committees during the 2021\u20112022 session. She has sponsored legislation on education, budgeting, and regulatory issues, though a complete list is maintained on BillTrack50 [1][18].\n\nBaker won her first election in 2020 with 58.6% of the vote and was re\u2011elected in 2022 and 2024, the latter with 100% of the vote after running unopposed [1][7]. The 2026 Democratic primary was canceled, moving her directly to the November ballot as the party\u2019s nominee [1]. Her campaign emphasizes continued investment in education, community development, and responsive representation for the diverse constituents of Winston\u2011Salem and surrounding areas [8][10].\n\n## Sources\n- [1] [Amber Baker (North Carolina) - Ballotpedia](https://ballotpedia.org/Amber_Baker_(North_Carolina))\n- [6] [Representative Amber M. Baker - Biography - North Carolina General Assembly](https://www.ncleg.gov/Members/Biography/H/782)\n- [7] [Amber Baker - Wikipedia](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Amber_Baker)\n- [8] [Home - Amber Baker for State Representative - District 72](https://vote4amberbaker.com/)\n- [10] [About Dr. Baker - Amber Baker for State Representative - District 72](https://vote4amberbaker.com/about-dr-baker/)\n- [18] [State Representative Amber Baker | BillTrack50](https://www.billtrack50.com/legislatordetail/25685)\n- [19] [North Carolina State Rep. Amber Baker - Biography | LegiStorm](https://www.legistorm.com/person/bio/387442/Amber_M_Baker.html)\n- [20] [Amber M. Baker- House District 72](https://nchousedems.com/our-members/amber-m.-baker-house-district-72/)","birthdate":null,"firstname":"Amber","fullname":"Amber M Baker","lastname":"Baker","middlename":"M","suffix":null,"summary":"Dr. Amber M. Baker, Democrat, is the incumbent NC House Representative for District\u202f72 seeking re\u2011election in 2026.","token":"42ad892d41be834c"},{"bio_snippet":"Current office and 2026 campaign Update: Baker lost the March 3, 2026 Republican primary for Franklin County Board of Commissioners At Large Seat 6, finishing second with 1,034 votes, behind Harry Foy's 2,767 votes Rhonda Folks placed third with 406 1 . Foy advanced to the Novemb","biography":"## Current office and 2026 campaign\n\n**Update: Baker lost the March 3, 2026 Republican primary for Franklin County Board of Commissioners At-Large Seat 6, finishing second with 1,034 votes, behind Harry Foy's 2,767 votes (Rhonda Folks placed third with 406) [1]. Foy advanced to the November 3, 2026 general election; Baker does not appear on the North Carolina State Board of Elections' 2026 candidate filing list for that contest [2].**\n\nBruce Edward Baker was a Republican candidate for the Franklin County Board of Commissioners At-Large Seat 6, running against fellow Republicans Rhonda Folks and Harry Foy Jr. in the March 3, 2026 primary [2].\n\n## Career\n\nIn 2014, Baker ran in the Democratic primary for Franklin County Sheriff; a Franklin Times candidate profile from that race listed his occupation as law enforcement [3].\n\n## Family\n\nThe 2014 Franklin Times profile listed Baker as married with five children [3].\n\n## Sources\n[1] North Carolina State Board of Elections, certified March 3, 2026 primary election results by precinct (`results_pct_20260303.txt`), published at [dl.ncsbe.gov/ENRS/2026_03_03/](https://dl.ncsbe.gov/ENRS/2026_03_03/) \u2014 accessed 2026-07-24\n\n[2] North Carolina State Board of Elections, 2026 Candidate Filing List (`Candidate_Listing_2026.csv`) \u2014 https://s3.amazonaws.com/dl.ncsbe.gov/Elections/2026/Candidate%20Filing/Candidate_Listing_2026.csv\n\n[3] [Three are seeking Democratic nod for sheriff: Bruce E. Baker \u2013 The Franklin Times (2014)](https://www.thefranklintimes.com/news.php?viewStory=29941)","birthdate":null,"firstname":"Bruce","fullname":"Bruce Edward Baker","lastname":"Baker","middlename":"Edward","suffix":null,"summary":null,"token":"937ed38347ab873c"}]