[{"bio_snippet":"Per the NC voter file: REP voter in Forsyth County since 1983.","biography":"According to the North Carolina voter file, Robert Lee Barr JR is a registered voter in Forsyth County, North Carolina, registered since 1983 (43 years), with party affiliation listed as Republican [1].\n\nThe voter file shows Robert Lee Barr JR's year of birth as 1965; 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 10 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 Robert Lee Barr JR 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":"Robert","fullname":"Robert Lee Barr JR","lastname":"Barr","middlename":"Lee","suffix":"JR","summary":"Per the NC voter file: REP voter in Forsyth County since 1983.","token":"a53fa76ccceb5531"},{"bio_snippet":"Current office and 2026 campaign Mike Barresi Sr. ran as a Republican in the 2026 primary for an at large seat on the Forsyth County Board of Commissioners in North Carolina. He competed against Terri Mrazek in the March 3, 2026 Republican primary. Career Barresi positioned himse","biography":"## Current office and 2026 campaign\n\nMike Barresi Sr. ran as a Republican in the 2026 primary for an at-large seat on the Forsyth County Board of Commissioners in North Carolina. He competed against Terri Mrazek in the March 3, 2026 Republican primary.\n\n## Career\n\nBarresi positioned himself as a political outsider and first-time candidate. At a community forum focused on housing, he spoke about personal experience with hardship and homelessness, describing himself as someone who understood everyday community struggles firsthand.\n\n## Sources\n- [1] [Forsyth County GOP commission primary \u2013 WFDD](https://www.wfdd.org/politics-government/2026-02-27/forsyth-county-gop-commission-primary-pits-political-newcomer-against-repeat-candidate-for-at-large-seat)","birthdate":null,"firstname":"Mike","fullname":"Mike Pierre Barresi SR","lastname":"Barresi","middlename":"Pierre","suffix":"SR","summary":null,"token":"5888717ab01ca90b"},{"bio_snippet":"","biography":null,"birthdate":null,"firstname":"Debbie","fullname":"Debbie McMillan Barrett","lastname":"Barrett","middlename":"McMillan","suffix":null,"summary":null,"token":"BIYKVqD5Y7"},{"bio_snippet":"Incumbent Hawkins County Commissioner for District 2 from Church Hill, seeking re-election as a Republican after multiple terms on the commission.","biography":"## Current office and 2026 campaign\nJeff Barrett is the incumbent Hawkins County Commissioner for District 2 and is the Republican Party nominee seeking re-election on the August 6, 2026 ballot [1][2]. He has filed his petition to seek another term [3].\n\n## Office history\nBarrett was among the District 2 members of the commission elected in the August 7, 2018 general election, alongside Keith Gibson and Tom Kern; his listed residence at that time was 111 Park View Street in Church Hill [1]. He served on the commission's Road Committee, including at its January 24, 2023 organizational meeting, where he voted on committee business such as a speed-limit resolution for Gene Derrick Road [4].\n\n## Sources\n[1] [Hawkins County Commissioners elected August 7, 2018](https://www.hawkinscountyclerk.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/02/2021-Commissioners.pdf) \u2014 accessed 2026-07-18\n[2] [Hawkins County Sample Ballot, August 6, 2026](https://hawkinscountytn.gov/pdfs/elections/sample_ballot.pdf) \u2014 accessed 2026-07-18\n[3] [Hawkins voters have plenty of options (Rogersville Review)](https://www.therogersvillereview.com/news/article_a72b5833-32a6-408c-84a9-21f45511c5f5.html) \u2014 accessed 2026-07-18\n[4] [Hawkins County Commission February 2023 Resolution](https://www.hawkinscountyclerk.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/02/Februrary-Resolution-2023.pdf) \u2014 accessed 2026-07-20","birthdate":null,"firstname":"JEFF","fullname":"JEFF BARRETT","lastname":"BARRETT","middlename":null,"suffix":null,"summary":"Incumbent Hawkins County Commissioner for District 2 from Church Hill, seeking re-election as a Republican after multiple terms on the commission.","token":"24VSHgzmaW"},{"bio_snippet":"Jody Barrett is a Republican Tennessee State Representative for District 69 who ran unsuccessfully in the 2025 special primary for TN-7.","biography":"## Current office and 2026 campaign\n\nJody Barrett is a Republican member of the Tennessee House of Representatives representing District 69, having assumed office on November 8, 2022 [1][4][9]. His current term is scheduled to end on November 3, 2026 [1]. Barrett is seeking re-election to the Tennessee House of Representatives in the Republican primary for District 69, which is set for August 6, 2026 [1].\n\nPrior to this upcoming state legislative race, Barrett ran in the special election for Tennessee's 7th Congressional District in 2025. He finished second in the Republican primary on October 7, 2025, receiving 25.3% of the vote after losing to Matt Van Epps [3]. During that congressional campaign, Barrett faced significant opposition spending from dark money groups, including the School Freedom Fund, which spent hundreds of thousands of dollars against him [14][15].\n\nIn his current legislative role, Barrett is known for conservative leadership and has served on committees including Business & Utilities, Commerce, and Education [8]. In March 2026, a bill he introduced that would have treated women seeking abortions similarly to those convicted of first-degree murder failed in a House committee [17].\n\n## Background and education\n\nJoseph Michael Barrett was born on November 8, 1973, in Bon Aqua, Tennessee [4]. He graduated from Dickson County Senior High School in 1992 [1]. Barrett earned a Bachelor of Arts in history from Lincoln Memorial University in 1996 and a Juris Doctor from the University of Mississippi School of Law in 1999 [13].\n\nBarrett identifies as a member of the First Baptist Church in Dickson, a affiliation he has held since 2001 [5]. He self-describes as \"Tennessee Born, Tennessee Raised, and Tennessee Proud\" and states that his core values are rooted in faith, family, and individual liberty [7].\n\n## Career\n\nJody Barrett graduated from Dickson County Senior High School in 1992 [1]. He earned a Bachelor of Arts in history from Lincoln Memorial University in 1996 and a Juris Doctor from the University of Mississippi School of Law in 1999 [1][13]. Barrett is an attorney by profession [4].\n\nBarrett identifies himself as a small business owner [8][10]. Professionally, he has served as the former board chair of the Dickson County Family YMCA from 2009 to 2023 [5]. He is also a member of the Dickson High Noon Rotary Club since 2003 and a member of First Baptist Church in Dickson since 2001 [5].\n\n## Office history\n\nJody Barrett assumed office as a member of the Tennessee House of Representatives for District 69 on November 8, 2022 [1][4][9]. He serves two-year terms and is not subject to term limits [2]. In his legislative capacity, Barrett serves on the Business & Utilities Subcommittee, the Commerce Committee, the Education Committee, the Education Instruction Subcommittee, and the Naming & Designating Committee [8].\n\nBarrett ran for re-election to the Tennessee House of Representatives in the Republican primary on August 6, 2026, which is scheduled after the current date [1]. He previously sought election to the U.S. House of Representatives for Tennessee\u2019s 7th Congressional District in a special election cycle [3][6]. In the Republican primary held on October 7, 2025, Barrett finished second with 25.3% of the vote, losing to Matt Van Epps who received 51.6% [3].\n\n## Legislative record and accomplishments\n\nRepresentative Jody Barrett serves on the Commerce Committee and its Business & Utilities Subcommittee, as well as the Education Committee and its Education Instruction Subcommittee [8]. He also sits on the Naming & Designating Committee [8]. The Tennessee Lookout Report Card assigns him an A+ leadership grade and a 94 lifetime score, noting a 100% vote score for his tenure [12].\n\nIn March 2026, Barrett sponsored legislation that would have treated women seeking abortions as equivalent to those convicted of first-degree murder [17]. The bill failed in a House committee for lack of sufficient support [17]. During the same period, he participated in a press conference regarding the rejection of this anti-abortion measure [17].\n\nBarrett has utilized his legislative voting record to distinguish himself in political campaigns. In the 2025 special election for Tennessee\u2019s 7th Congressional District, he pointed to his voting record to set himself apart from other candidates [14]. He subsequently lost the Republican primary on October 7, 2025, receiving 25.3% of the vote behind winner Matt Van Epps [3].\n\nAs a candidate for Congress, Barrett faced opposition spending from the School Freedom Fund, a dark money group that targeted him for his stance against private school vouchers [15]. The group spent nearly $20,000 on attack ads against him during the special election cycle [15].\n\n## Documented disputes and controversies\n\nDuring the 2025 special election for Tennessee\u2019s 7th Congressional District, state Representative Jody Barrett faced significant opposition from dark money groups while competing in a crowded Republican primary against ten other candidates [3]. The School Freedom Fund, a pro-private school voucher group, spent nearly $20,000 on attack ads targeting Barrett due to his opposition to private school vouchers [15]. Out-of-state spending groups funneled more than $842,000 in funds specifically to oppose Barrett, a figure that far outpaced the outside spending for any other candidate in the race [14].\n\nBarrett\u2019s legislative record has also drawn public attention regarding his stance on reproductive rights. In March 2026, a Tennessee House committee rejected a bill introduced by Barrett that would have treated women seeking abortions as individuals convicted of first-degree murder [17]. The legislation failed for lack of sufficient support within the committee, and Barrett held a press conference following the rejection to discuss the measure [17].\n\n## Business interests and wealth source\n\nJody Barrett is a small business owner and attorney [8]. He earned a Juris Doctor from the University of Mississippi School of Law in 1999 [13]. His professional background includes work as an attorney, though specific former employers are not detailed in the provided records [13].\n\nBarrett\u2019s personal financial disclosures have been tracked by LegiStorm, which noted the addition of 35 new disclosures for him in its database updates [11][16]. Specific details regarding his business ownership stakes, sales of businesses, or the precise sources of his wealth are not contained in the available source material.\n\n## Family\n\nJody Barrett is married to Holly, whom he wed in 1996 [4]. The couple has three children [4]. Barrett self-describes as a husband and father who views the family unit as a foundational cornerstone of society [7][8]. No other family members are noted as holding public office or being notable public figures in the available records.\n\n## Sources\n[1] [Jody Barrett - Ballotpedia](https://ballotpedia.org/Jody_Barrett)\n[2] [Tennessee House of Representatives District 69 - Ballotpedia](https://ballotpedia.org/Tennessee_House_of_Representatives_District_69)\n[3] [Matt Van Epps defeated 10 other candidates in the special Republican primary for Tennessee's 7th Congressional District - Ballotpedia News](https://news.ballotpedia.org/2025/10/09/matt-van-epps-defeated-10-other-candidates-in-the-special-republican-primary-for-tennessees-7th-congressional-district/)\n[4] [Jody Barrett - Wikipedia](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Jody_Barrett)\n[5] [iVoterGuide - Jody Barrett iVoterGuide Profile](https://ivoterguide.com/candidate/67250/race/23450/election/1330)\n[6] [Jody Barrett Running for Congress\ud83d\udea8 Tennessee's most ...](https://www.facebook.com/thestaggeringtruth/posts/breaking-jody-barrett-running-for-congresstennessees-most-conservative-legislato/1306776554349009/)\n[7] [Jody Barrett For Tennessee](https://www.jodybarrett.com/)\n[8] [Representative Jody Barrett \u2014 Tennessee House Republican Caucus](https://tnhousegop.org/members/representative-jody-barrett/)\n[9] [State Representative Jody Barrett | BillTrack50](https://www.billtrack50.com/legislatordetail/28017)\n[10] [About \u2014 Jody Barrett For Tennessee](https://www.jodybarrett.com/about)\n[11] [Tennessee State Rep. Jody Barrett - Biography | LegiStorm](https://www.legistorm.com/person/bio/441719/Jody_Barrett.html)\n[12] [Tennessee House District 69 - Barrett - TLRC](https://tnreportcard.org/representatives/tn-hd69-barrett/)\n[13] [Jody Barrett \u2013 Tennessee State Representative](https://repbio.org/jody-barrett/)\n[14] [Dark money groups outspend Tennessee congressional candidates, oppose Republican Jody Barrett | WPLN News](https://wpln.org/post/dark-money-groups-outspend-tennessee-congressional-candidates-oppose-republican-jody-barrett/)\n[15] [Dark money group goes after Tennessee Republican in congressional race \u2022 Tennessee Lookout](https://tennesseelookout.com/2025/08/13/dark-money-group-goes-after-tennessee-republican-in-congressional-race/)\n[16] [Tennessee State Rep. Jody Barrett - Biography | LegiStorm](https://www.legistorm.com/person/bio/441719/Joseph_Michael_Barrett.html)\n[17] [Tennessee lawmakers turn back restrictive abortion bill \u2022 Tennessee Lookout](https://tennesseelookout.com/2026/03/10/tennessee-lawmakers-turn-back-restrictive-abortion-bill/)","birthdate":"Thu, 08 Nov 1973 00:00:00 GMT","firstname":"Jody","fullname":"Jody Barrett","lastname":"Barrett","middlename":null,"suffix":null,"summary":"Jody Barrett is a Republican Tennessee State Representative for District 69 who ran unsuccessfully in the 2025 special primary for TN-7.","token":"d73ESQOgKV"},{"bio_snippet":"Jon Timothy Barrett is the Republican candidate for Clay County Clerk of Superior Court in the 2026 North Carolina primary.","biography":"## Current office and 2026 campaign\n\nTim Barrett is the incumbent Clerk of Superior Court for Clay County, North Carolina, first elected to the position in 2010 [1][2]. He is the Republican candidate on the November 3, 2026 general-election ballot for Clay County Clerk of Superior Court, the office responsible for the county's probate court, judicial administration, records, and finances.\n\n## Background and education\n\nBarrett grew up in Hayesville, North Carolina, the son of Emogene Barrett, and graduated from Hayesville High School in 1986. He earned a Bachelor of Science degree in Criminal Justice from Western Carolina University in 1990 [3].\n\n## Career\n\nBarrett spent 15 years with North Carolina Community Corrections as a probation/parole officer \u2014 ten years in Winston-Salem and five years in Clay and Cherokee counties \u2014 before working four years as a Farm Bureau Insurance agent. He was elected Clerk of Superior Court for Clay County in 2010 [1][3].\n\n## Office history\n\nBarrett previously ran for reelection as Clay County Clerk of Superior Court in the November 8, 2022 general election [4].\n\n## Sources\n[1] [Clay County Leadership](https://www.clayconc.com/clay-county-leadership) \u2014 accessed 2026-07-19\n[2] [List of Elected Officials \u2014 Clay County Board of Elections](https://elections.claync.us/list-of-elected-officials) \u2014 accessed 2026-07-19\n[3] [Elect Tim Barrett for Clay County Clerk of Superior Court](http://myplace.frontier.com/~thebarretts9/electbarrett/) (candidate's own campaign site; biographical details are self-described, from his original 2010 campaign)\n[4] [J. Tim Barrett (Clay County Clerk of Superior Court, North Carolina, candidate 2022) - Ballotpedia](https://ballotpedia.org/J._Tim_Barrett_(Clay_County_Clerk_of_Superior_Court,_North_Carolina,_candidate_2022)) (cited only because no primary source documents the 2022 race specifically)","birthdate":null,"firstname":"Jon","fullname":"Jon Timothy Barrett","lastname":"Barrett","middlename":"Timothy","suffix":null,"summary":"Jon Timothy Barrett is the Republican candidate for Clay County Clerk of Superior Court in the 2026 North Carolina primary.","token":"4869719f87b42102"},{"bio_snippet":"","biography":null,"birthdate":null,"firstname":"KENNETH","fullname":"KENNETH BARRETT","lastname":"BARRETT","middlename":null,"suffix":null,"summary":null,"token":"ROGiO8L597"},{"bio_snippet":"Per the NC voter file: DEM voter in Stanly County since 2025.","biography":"According to the North Carolina voter file, Patrice Renea Barringer is a registered voter in Stanly County, North Carolina, registered since 2025 (1 years), with party affiliation listed as Democratic [1].\n\nThe voter file shows Patrice Renea Barringer's year of birth as 1988; 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\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 Patrice Renea Barringer 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":"Patrice","fullname":"Patrice Renea Barringer","lastname":"Barringer","middlename":"Renea","suffix":null,"summary":"Per the NC voter file: DEM voter in Stanly County since 2025.","token":"6f76bbd4defa01d2"},{"bio_snippet":"Paul Barringer is the Democratic candidate for U.S. House in North Carolina\u2019s 13th District, a health\u2011care lawyer and farmer who won the 2026 primary and is running on a platform of fiscal responsibility and common\u2011sense reforms.","biography":"Paul Barringer is the Democratic nominee for the U.S. House of Representatives in North Carolina\u2019s 13th Congressional District in the 2026 election. The role involves drafting federal legislation, overseeing the federal budget, and representing the interests of the district\u2019s roughly 800,000 residents in Washington, D.C.\n\nBarringer grew up on his family\u2019s tree\u2011farm in Lee County, a property that has been in his family since the 1800s. He earned a high\u2011school diploma from Episcopal High School, a bachelor\u2019s degree in American Studies from Davidson College, a J.D. from the University of North Carolina, and a master\u2019s in public affairs from Princeton University. [1][20]\n\nProfessionally, Barringer has spent more than two decades at the intersection of health care, law, and public policy. He has worked as a health\u2011care consultant for Enterprise Support Partners, served as a lawyer representing individuals with disabilities in Social Security matters, and managed his family\u2019s timber operation. [11][20] He also founded a Made\u2011in\u2011America clothing brand, Mill & Mountain, and has experience as an entrepreneur and executive in the health\u2011care sector. [1][11]\n\nIn May 2025 Barringer officially filed to run for the open U.S. House seat held by Republican incumbent Brad Knott. [12] He campaigned on \u201ccommon\u2011sense and constitutional values,\u201d emphasizing fiscal responsibility, local control, health\u2011care reform, and support for farmers affected by tariffs. [12][19][20] He completed Ballotpedia\u2019s Candidate Connection survey, where he described himself as an attorney, health\u2011care consultant, farmer, Eagle Scout, Sunday\u2011school teacher, and endurance athlete. [1][11]\n\nBarringer won the Democratic primary on March 3, 2026 with 59.1% of the vote (29,743 votes), defeating Frank Pierce (29.4%, 14,794 votes) and Alexander Nicholi (11.5%, 5,800 votes), per Ballotpedia's certified results. [2][16] The general\u2011election ballot lists him alongside incumbent Republican Brad Knott, Green Party candidate Anthony Aguilar, and Libertarian Steven Swinton. [1][3]\n\nFinancial disclosures filed with the Federal Election Commission show that Barringer\u2019s principal campaign committee, \u201cPAUL BARRINGER FOR CONGRESS,\u201d raised $805,553 in total receipts, including $485,303 in contributions and a $320,000 personal loan, and ended the reporting period with $426,593 cash on hand. [4][5] A local news story reported that his campaign had raised more than $410,000 since launch, making it one of the strongest fundraising efforts for a North Carolina congressional challenger. [12]\n\nBarringer\u2019s platform, as outlined on his campaign website, calls for protecting constitutional rights, investing in domestic industry, supporting maternal health and family\u2011planning services, maintaining law\u2011abiding citizens\u2019 right to own firearms, and promoting science\u2011based stewardship of public lands. [20][10] He stresses a \u201cbottom\u2011up\u201d approach, promising to walk the district\u2019s 180\u2011mile listening tour route on a bike to hear directly from voters. [12]\n\nIf elected, Barringer would bring his blend of health\u2011policy expertise, legal experience, and agricultural background to the House, aiming to improve Medicaid accountability, reduce health\u2011care waste, and advocate for policies that benefit both rural and suburban constituents of the 13th District.\n\n## Sources\n- [1] [Paul Barringer - Ballotpedia](https://ballotpedia.org/Paul_Barringer)\n- [2] [North Carolina's 13th Congressional District election, 2026 (March 3 Democratic primary) - Ballotpedia](https://ballotpedia.org/North_Carolina's_13th_Congressional_District_election,_2026_(March_3_Democratic_primary))\n- [3] [North Carolina's 13th Congressional District election, 2026 - Ballotpedia](https://ballotpedia.org/North_Carolina's_13th_Congressional_District_election,_2026)\n- [4] [BARRINGER, PAUL - Candidate overview - FEC.gov](https://www.fec.gov/data/candidate/H6NC13228/)\n- [5] [PAUL BARRINGER FOR CONGRESS - committee overview - FEC.gov](https://www.fec.gov/data/committee/C00906057/)\n- [10] [Paul Barringer Democrat for Congress | Common Sense & NC Values](https://paulbarringer.com)\n- [11] [Meet Paul Barringer - Paul Barringer Democrat for Congress](https://paulbarringer.com/about)\n- [12] [CONGRESSIONAL CANDIDATE PAUL BARRINGER OFFICIALLY FILES FOR CONGRESS IN NORTH CAROLINA\u2019S 13TH CONGRESSIONAL DISTRICT | News | caswellmessenger.com](https://www.caswellmessenger.com/news/article_9a0431e5-a912-4e88-a165-f758770fe157.html)\n- [16] [Paul Barringer wins Democratic nomination for U.S. House in North Carolina's 13th Congressional District | AP News](https://apnews.com/1004639ae8d94102b890b58f69bfb010)\n- [19] [Barringer To Run For US Congressional Seat \u2013 JoCo Report](https://jocoreport.com/barringer-to-run-for-us-congressional-seat/)\n- [20] [Paul Barringer platform & website | North Carolina U.S. Representative, District 13](https://branch.vote/races/2026-north-carolina-general-election-nc-state-us-representative-nc-congressional-13/candidates/paul-barringer)\n","birthdate":null,"firstname":"Paul","fullname":"Paul Jehu Barringer III","lastname":"Barringer","middlename":"Jehu","suffix":"III","summary":"Paul Barringer is the Democratic candidate for U.S. House in North Carolina\u2019s 13th District, a health\u2011care lawyer and farmer who won the 2026 primary and is running on a platform of fiscal responsibility and common\u2011sense reforms.","token":"804f2f5a29208f9a"},{"bio_snippet":"Per the NC voter file: REP voter in Rockingham County since 2004.","biography":"**March 3, 2026 primary result: Barrow lost the Republican primary for Rockingham County Board of Commissioners, finishing third of six candidates with 4,832 votes; the top two, Kevin Suthard (6,609) and Greg Ziglar (5,490), advance to the November general election [3].**\n\nAccording to the North Carolina voter file, Houston Rain Barrow is a registered voter in Rockingham County, North Carolina, registered since 2004 (22 years), with party affiliation listed as Republican [1].\n\nThe voter file shows Houston Rain Barrow's year of birth as 1985; 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 Houston Rain Barrow 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/)\n\n[3] North Carolina State Board of Elections, official March 3, 2026 primary election results (`results_pct_20260303`), published at [dl.ncsbe.gov](https://dl.ncsbe.gov/index.html?prefix=ENRS/2026_03_03/)","birthdate":null,"firstname":"Houston","fullname":"Houston Rain Barrow","lastname":"Barrow","middlename":"Rain","suffix":null,"summary":"Per the NC voter file: REP voter in Rockingham County since 2004.","token":"b42429c48c432704"},{"bio_snippet":"","biography":null,"birthdate":null,"firstname":"Doug","fullname":"Doug Bartholomew","lastname":"Bartholomew","middlename":null,"suffix":null,"summary":null,"token":"YlGnG5sAIJ"},{"bio_snippet":"Incumbent Coffee County Road Superintendent; Republican nominee running unopposed in 2026.","biography":"## Current office and 2026 campaign\nBenton Bartlett is the incumbent Coffee County Road Superintendent and the Republican nominee for the office, appearing unopposed on the August 6, 2026 county general-election ballot [2][3].\n\n## Office history\nBartlett serves as Coffee County's Road Superintendent, the county's Highway Chief Administrative Officer [1].\n\n## Sources\n[1] [Benton Bartlett \u2014 UT County Technical Assistance Service](https://www.ctas.tennessee.edu/official/benton-bartlett) \u2014 accessed 2026-07-22\n[2] [Coffee County Official Sample Ballot, August 6, 2026](https://coffeecountytn.gov/DocumentCenter/View/6811/August-6-2026-Republican-Ballot) \u2014 accessed 2026-07-22\n[3] [Update: Who's Running for Political Office in Coffee County? \u2014 Thunder Radio](https://thunder1320.com/update-whos-running-for-political-office-in-coffee-county-2/) \u2014 accessed 2026-07-22","birthdate":null,"firstname":"Benton","fullname":"Benton Bartlett","lastname":"Bartlett","middlename":null,"suffix":null,"summary":"Incumbent Coffee County Road Superintendent; Republican nominee running unopposed in 2026.","token":"1HlccbN3bf"},{"bio_snippet":"Incumbent Campbell County Sheriff since 2022; won the May 2026 Republican primary and is unopposed heading into the Aug. 6, 2026 general election.","biography":"## Current office and 2026 campaign\nEddie Wayne Barton II \u2014 known publicly as Sheriff Wayne Barton \u2014 is the incumbent Campbell County, Tennessee Sheriff, first elected in 2022 [1]. He filed a Republican petition to run for re-election on Feb. 12, 2026, and won the May 2026 Republican primary over challenger Darryl Chapman in the county's first primary election in 30 years [2][3]. No Democratic candidate qualified for the sheriff's race, positioning Barton to win the Aug. 6, 2026 general election [3].\n\n## Career\nSince taking office in 2022, Barton has restored inmate programs including jail ministry and GED classes, and says his office has secured more than $13.8 million in state and federal grants, initiatives and contracts [2].\n\n## Sources\n[1] [Sheriff, Campbell County, Tennessee government](https://campbellcountytn.gov/elected-officials/sheriff/) \u2014 accessed 2026-07-06\n[2] [Barton officially running for re-election as county sheriff, The Mountain Press](https://www.themountainpress.com/lafollette/news/barton-officially-running-for-re-election-as-county-sheriff/article_a23e5748-c434-5b81-927e-7e691e8640f4.html) \u2014 accessed 2026-07-06\n[3] [Barton, Honeycutt, Partin win in May primary, see full results below, WLAF](https://1450wlaf.com/campbell-county-will-elect-its-next-sheriff-today-polls-open-at-9am/) \u2014 accessed 2026-07-06\n","birthdate":null,"firstname":"Eddie","fullname":"Eddie Wayne Barton II","lastname":"Barton","middlename":"Wayne","suffix":"II","summary":"Incumbent Campbell County Sheriff since 2022; won the May 2026 Republican primary and is unopposed heading into the Aug. 6, 2026 general election.","token":"iOoc8sAlkI"},{"bio_snippet":"Democratic nominee for DeKalb County Commission District 3; 12-year former commissioner appointed in 2025 to fill a District 3 vacancy.","biography":"## Current office and 2026 campaign\nJack Barton is a Democratic nominee for one of two DeKalb County Commission seats in District 3 in the August 6, 2026 general election, having been nominated in the May 5, 2026 Democratic primary alongside Ronnie Goodwin [1][2].\n\n## Office history\nBarton previously served a total of 12 years on the DeKalb County Commission \u2014 two terms representing District 2 and one term in District 3 \u2014 spending 10 of those years on the budget committee [3][4]. In October 2025 the county commission appointed him, by a 10-2 vote, to fill the unexpired District 3 term of Tony Luna, who had resigned; he was sworn in by County Mayor Matt Adcock [3]. Barton is a citizen member and secretary of the DeKalb County Regional Planning Commission and a citizen member of the county ethics committee [3][4].\n\n## Background\nBarton has lived in DeKalb County for about 25 years and is the father of three [3]. He served nine years as president and coordinator of the Smithville Fiddlers' Jamboree, stepping down in 2017, and has volunteered with Habitat for Humanity and the Fiddler 5K [3].\n\n## Sources\n[1] [New County Mayor and Sheriff to be Elected August 6 \u2014 WJLE Radio](https://www.wjle.com/new-county-mayor-and-sheriff-to-be-elected-august-6-early-voting-begins-friday-july-17/) \u2014 accessed 2026-07-23\n[2] [Hale and Green Unseat Merriman in Tuesday GOP Primary \u2014 WJLE Radio](https://www.wjle.com/hale-and-green-unseat-merriman-in-tuesday-gop-primary-to-win-nomination-for-county-commission-district-5/) \u2014 accessed 2026-07-23\n[3] [Jack Barton Returns to County Commission \u2014 WJLE Radio](https://www.wjle.com/jack-barton-returns-to-county-commission/) \u2014 accessed 2026-07-23\n[4] [Four Seek Appointment to Fill Vacancy on County Commission \u2014 WJLE Radio](https://www.wjle.com/four-seek-appointment-to-fill-vacancy-on-county-commission/) \u2014 accessed 2026-07-23\n","birthdate":null,"firstname":"JACK","fullname":"JACK BARTON","lastname":"BARTON","middlename":null,"suffix":null,"summary":"Democratic nominee for DeKalb County Commission District 3; 12-year former commissioner appointed in 2025 to fill a District 3 vacancy.","token":"czbB0v9vPH"},{"bio_snippet":"Jennifer J. Barton is a Republican candidate for Tennessee House District 44 in the 2026 primary, holding degrees from Jackson State, Strayer, and Freed-Hardeman Universities.","biography":"## Current office and 2026 campaign\n\nJennifer J. Barton is a Republican candidate running for election to the Tennessee House of Representatives to represent District 44 [1]. She is on the ballot in the Republican primary scheduled for August 6, 2026 [1]. Barton completed Ballotpedia's Candidate Connection survey in 2026 [1].\n\n## Background and education\n\nJennifer Barton earned a bachelor's degree from Jackson State University, a graduate degree from Strayer University, and another graduate degree from Freed-Hardeman University [1]. Her career experience includes working in education [1].\n\n## Career\n\nJennifer Barton\u2019s professional background includes experience in the education sector [1]. She holds a bachelor's degree from Jackson State University, as well as graduate degrees from Strayer University and Freed-Hardeman University [1].\n\n## Office history\n\nJennifer Barton has not previously held elected or appointed office [1]. She is running for election to the Tennessee House of Representatives to represent District 44 in the Republican primary on August 6, 2026 [1].\n\n## Sources\n\n[1] [Jennifer Barton - Ballotpedia](https://ballotpedia.org/Jennifer_Barton)","birthdate":null,"firstname":"Jennifer","fullname":"Jennifer Janay Barton","lastname":"Barton","middlename":"Janay","suffix":null,"summary":"Jennifer J. Barton is a Republican candidate for Tennessee House District 44 in the 2026 primary, holding degrees from Jackson State, Strayer, and Freed-Hardeman Universities.","token":"Lorr7N2jX7"},{"bio_snippet":"Current office and 2026 campaign Jennifer Janay Barton is a Republican candidate for Tennessee House of Representatives District 44 in the August 6, 2026 primary. Background and education Her verified professional profiles indicate she holds a B.S., an MBA, and an M.Ed. Sources 1","biography":"## Current office and 2026 campaign\nJennifer Janay Barton is a Republican candidate for Tennessee House of Representatives District 44 in the August 6, 2026 primary.\n\n## Background and education\nHer verified professional profiles indicate she holds a B.S., an MBA, and an M.Ed.\n\n## Sources\n- [1] [Jennifer Janay Barton \u2013 BallotReady](https://www.ballotready.org/people/jennifer-janay-barton)\n- [2] [Jennifer Barton for Tennessee House of Representatives \u2013 District 44 \u2013 Good Party](https://goodparty.org/candidate/jennifer-barton/tennessee-house-of-representatives-district-44)","birthdate":null,"firstname":"Jennifer Janay","fullname":"Jennifer Janay Barton","lastname":"Barton","middlename":null,"suffix":null,"summary":null,"token":"v1nSNPH6MJ"},{"bio_snippet":"Reid J. Barwick, a Democratic candidate, seeks a Henderson County Board of Education seat, emphasizing vocational pathways and practical skills for students.","biography":"Reid J. Barwick is a Democratic candidate for the Henderson County Board of Education in the November\u202f3,\u202f2026 general election in Henderson, North\u202fCarolina. The Board of Education is a county\u2011level elected body that oversees public schools, sets policy, adopts budgets, and hires the superintendent, as noted among the county offices listed for the 2026 election cycle [8].\n\nBarwick is a longtime resident of Hendersonville, a grandfather of public\u2011school students, and the husband of a lifelong educator and nurse. He has worked in executive management for corporate hospitality procurement at resorts and casinos, and has held logistics and retail positions in warehouses, grocery stores, and package delivery services. His varied career gave him insight into the skills gaps he sees among young workers entering the labor market.\n\nBarwick announced his candidacy on August\u202f19,\u202f2025, emphasizing that many graduates leave high school unprepared for life beyond college. He argues that the district needs more robust vocational and trade pathways, stronger financial\u2011literacy instruction, and curricula that build practical problem\u2011solving abilities. His platform calls for expanding vocational education, integrating financial literacy, supporting teachers with needed resources, and addressing technology and AI challenges to prepare students for a changing economy [12].\n\nIf elected, Barwick says he will work to broaden career pathways for non\u2011college\u2011bound students, strengthen practical skill instruction, and ensure that every child receives a \u201cfair, safe, and well\u2011rounded education.\u201d He frames his goal as challenging the community to expect greatness from every student, not just high test scores or college admissions [12].\n\nBarwick\u2019s professional background and personal ties to education inform his focus on aligning school outcomes with local economic needs, particularly service\u2011based industries and emerging trades. His campaign seeks to give Henderson County\u2019s youth the tools to earn a living wage, contribute meaningfully to their community, and feel pride in their work.\n\n## Sources\n- [1] [North Carolina elections, 2026 - Ballotpedia](https://ballotpedia.org/North_Carolina_elections,_2026)\n- [2] [United States Senate election in North Carolina, 2026 - Ballotpedia](https://ballotpedia.org/United_States_Senate_election_in_North_Carolina,_2026)\n- [3] [Board of Adjustment | City of Hendersonville, NC | Official Website](https://hendersonvillenc.gov/boards-and-commissions/board-adjustment)\n- [4] [Board of Adjustment | City of Hendersonville, NC | Official Website](https://www.hendersonvillenc.gov/advisory-boards-commissions-and-committees/board-adjustment)\n- [5] [Candidate Lists | NCSBE](https://www.ncsbe.gov/results-data/candidate-lists)\n- [8] [Upcoming Election | NCSBE](https://www.ncsbe.gov/voting/upcoming-election)\n- [10] [2026 Election United States House - North Carolina - District 06 - FEC.gov](https://www.fec.gov/data/elections/house/NC/06/2026/)\n- [11] [2026 United States House of Representatives elections in North Carolina - Wikipedia](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/2026_United_States_House_of_Representatives_elections_in_North_Carolina)\n- [12] [Reid Barwick Announces Campaign for Henderson County Board of Education](https://www.myhcdp.com/post/reid-barwick-announces-campaign-for-henderson-county-board-of-education)","birthdate":null,"firstname":"Reid","fullname":"Reid J Barwick","lastname":"Barwick","middlename":"J","suffix":null,"summary":"Reid J. Barwick, a Democratic candidate, seeks a Henderson County Board of Education seat, emphasizing vocational pathways and practical skills for students.","token":"8cb5041fcbe022c8"},{"bio_snippet":"","biography":null,"birthdate":null,"firstname":"JENNY","fullname":"JENNY THOMAS BASEHEART","lastname":"BASEHEART","middlename":"THOMAS","suffix":null,"summary":null,"token":"46sT1eGEUU"},{"bio_snippet":"","biography":null,"birthdate":null,"firstname":"SHEA","fullname":"SHEA R. BASHAM","lastname":"BASHAM","middlename":"R.","suffix":null,"summary":null,"token":"Bx8TqOUzZ4"},{"bio_snippet":"Per the NC voter file: REP voter in Chowan County since 1991.","biography":"According to the North Carolina voter file, Edward Brian Basnight is a registered voter in Chowan County, North Carolina, registered since 1991 (35 years), with party affiliation listed as Republican [1].\n\nThe voter file shows Edward Brian Basnight's year of birth as 1971; 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 9 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 Edward Brian Basnight 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":"Edward","fullname":"Edward Brian Basnight","lastname":"Basnight","middlename":"Brian","suffix":null,"summary":"Per the NC voter file: REP voter in Chowan County since 1991.","token":"ab9fb1b08b5b123f"}]