[{"bio_snippet":"Gwen Baxter is listed as a candidate for Republican State Executive Committee in Tennessee's 2026 election cycle.","biography":"## Current office and 2026 campaign\n\nGwen Baxter is a Republican candidate for Tennessee State Executive Committeewoman from District 6 in the 2026 election cycle[1]. She qualified for the ballot by meeting the state's filing deadline of March 10, 2026, at noon[1]. Her candidacy is included in the finalized lists of candidates for the Republican State Executive Committee released by the Tennessee Secretary of State following the close of the qualifying period[2].\n\n## Sources\n[1] [Candidate Lists | Tennessee Secretary of State](https://sos.tn.gov/elections/2026-candidate-lists)\n[2] [Tennessee's 2026 candidate lists finalized for state and federal races \u2022 Tennessee Lookout](https://tennesseelookout.com/briefs/tennessees-2026-candidate-lists-finalized-for-state-and-federal-races/)","birthdate":"Thu, 26 May 1955 00:00:00 GMT","firstname":"Gwen","fullname":"Gwen Baxter","lastname":"Baxter","middlename":null,"suffix":null,"summary":"Gwen Baxter is listed as a candidate for Republican State Executive Committee in Tennessee's 2026 election cycle.","token":"cccPrOBQ1J"},{"bio_snippet":"Margina Mae Baxter is a 2026 candidate for Hendersonville City Council, bringing nonprofit experience from the Children and Family Resource Center.","biography":"## Current office and 2026 campaign\n\nGina Baxter (whose legal name is Margina Mae Baxter) is a Hendersonville City Council member running for re-election to one of the two at-large council seats in the November 3, 2026 election, alongside fellow incumbent Melinda Lowrance and challengers Jeff Groh and Brett Werner [2]. She was seated on the council December 5, 2024, after winning a two-year unexpired term in a November 2024 special election, defeating two other candidates [3].\n\n## Background and education\n\nBaxter grew up in Hendersonville; at 13 she wrote a letter to the editor about the city's \"City of Peace\" sign controversy, and has said of the community, \"This community raised me. It is my home.\" [3][4]. She completed her GED and studied early childhood education at Blue Ridge Community College before earning a bachelor's degree in Human Development and Family Studies from the University of North Carolina at Greensboro [5].\n\n## Career\n\nBaxter has more than 10 years of experience in nonprofit program coordination and family and early-education resource and referral work, including as a preschool teacher [5]. She currently coordinates a program serving teenage parents at the Children & Family Resource Center [4][6].\n\n## Office history\n\nBaxter announced her candidacy for Hendersonville City Council in 2024 and won a two-year unexpired term that November, defeating two other candidates to be seated December 5, 2024 [3]. She is running for a full term in the November 2026 general election [1][2].\n\n## Family\n\nBaxter and her husband own a home together in Hendersonville [4].\n\n## Sources\n[1] [Home | Gina Baxter for Hendersonville City Council](https://baxterforhvl.com/)\n[2] [Here's the final candidate list for 2026 elections - Hendersonville Lightning](https://www.hendersonvillelightning.com/four-seasons-politics/15729-elx-4.html)\n[3] [All-female City Council is seated in historic first - Hendersonville Lightning](https://www.hendersonvillelightning.com/four-seasons-politics/14636-all-female-city-council-is-seated-in-historic-first.html)\n[4] [Gina Baxter declares candidacy for City Council - Hendersonville Lightning](https://www.hendersonvillelightning.com/news/13110-gina-baxter-declares-candidacy-for-city-council.html)\n[5] [Gina Baxter platform & website | Hendersonville City Council Member - branch.vote](https://www.branch.vote/races/2024-nc-general-election-nc-state-city-council-member-nc-city-hendersonville-2/candidates/gina-baxter)\n[6] [Margina (Gina) Baxter - Adolescent Parenting Program Coordinator - Children & Family Resource Center - LinkedIn](https://www.linkedin.com/in/margina-gina-baxter-a28091289/) (LinkedIn requires login; reflects the public profile as of July 2026.)","birthdate":null,"firstname":"Margina","fullname":"Margina Mae Baxter","lastname":"Baxter","middlename":"Mae","suffix":null,"summary":"Margina Mae Baxter is a 2026 candidate for Hendersonville City Council, bringing nonprofit experience from the Children and Family Resource Center.","token":"7a4c516530f6f4b1"},{"bio_snippet":"Timothy Alan Beacham is listed as a candidate for TN State Executive Committeeman District 30 in the 2026 election.","biography":"## Current office and 2026 campaign\nTimothy Alan Beacham is a candidate for State Executive Committeeman, District 30 in the 2026 Tennessee election.\n","birthdate":"Mon, 14 Sep 1959 00:00:00 GMT","firstname":"Timothy","fullname":"Timothy Alan Beacham","lastname":"Beacham","middlename":"Alan","suffix":null,"summary":"Timothy Alan Beacham is listed as a candidate for TN State Executive Committeeman District 30 in the 2026 election.","token":"qWMO84mx69"},{"bio_snippet":"","biography":null,"birthdate":null,"firstname":"Beverly","fullname":"Beverly Baker Beal","lastname":"Beal","middlename":"Baker","suffix":null,"summary":null,"token":"dx4BlCpPdn"},{"bio_snippet":"Incumbent Montgomery County Commissioner for District 14 seeking re-election as an independent in 2026; certified public administrator and Beer Board chair.","biography":"## Current office and 2026 campaign\nJoshua Beal is the incumbent Montgomery County Commissioner for District 14 and is running for re-election as an independent in the Aug. 6, 2026 election, facing Democrat Adrian Dailey [1][2]. District 14 includes the Trenton Road, Needmore Road, and West Dunbar Cave Road areas of St. Bethlehem [1].\n\n## Background and education\nBeal graduated with honors from Kenwood High School and holds an associate degree in business and a Bachelor of Science in accounting and finance [1]. He earned the Certified Public Administrator designation from the University of Tennessee Institute for Public Service [1].\n\n## Office history\nBeal serves on the county Personnel Advisory Committee and EMS Committee, chairs the Beer Board, and is vice chair of the Clarksville-Montgomery County Community Action Agency [1]. He has been voted \"Favorite Elected Official\" by readers of The Leaf-Chronicle and Main Street Clarksville [1].\n\n## Sources\n[1] [Joshua Beal running for re-election to Montgomery County Commission, District 14](https://clarksvillenow.com/local/joshua-beal-running-for-re-election-to-montgomery-county-commission-district-14/) \u2014 accessed 2026-07-22\n[2] [Who\u2019s on ballot for Montgomery County mayor, sheriff, commission, School Board](https://clarksvillenow.com/local/whos-on-ballot-for-montgomery-county-mayor-sheriff-commission-school-board/) \u2014 accessed 2026-07-22","birthdate":null,"firstname":"JOSHUA","fullname":"JOSHUA BEAL","lastname":"BEAL","middlename":null,"suffix":null,"summary":"Incumbent Montgomery County Commissioner for District 14 seeking re-election as an independent in 2026; certified public administrator and Beer Board chair.","token":"BRmKZ9KpsH"},{"bio_snippet":"Per the NC voter file: REP voter in Lincoln County since 1971.","biography":"According to the North Carolina voter file, William Steve Beam is a registered voter in Lincoln County, North Carolina, registered since 1971 (55 years), with party affiliation listed as Republican [1].\n\nThe voter file shows William Steve Beam's year of birth as 1950; 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 12 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 William Steve Beam 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":"William","fullname":"William Steve Beam","lastname":"Beam","middlename":"Steve","suffix":null,"summary":"Per the NC voter file: REP voter in Lincoln County since 1971.","token":"7d2cd52c950859fe"},{"bio_snippet":"","biography":null,"birthdate":null,"firstname":"KENT","fullname":"KENT BEAN","lastname":"BEAN","middlename":null,"suffix":null,"summary":null,"token":"TpyzHPllue"},{"bio_snippet":"Kevin Bean, incumbent Caldwell County Sheriff since 2024, is running for re\u2011election in 2026, emphasizing community engagement and public safety.","biography":"Kevin Harold Bean is the incumbent Sheriff of Caldwell County, North Carolina, and is seeking the Republican nomination for the 2026 election. The county sheriff is the chief law\u2011enforcement officer responsible for maintaining public safety, overseeing the county jail, serving civil process, and providing patrol and investigative services throughout the jurisdiction. Sheriff Bean has held the office since August\u202f30,\u202f2024, when he was sworn in as the county\u2019s 33rd sheriff following the retirement of Sheriff Alan\u202fJones\u301012\u3011.\n\nBean was born and raised in Hudson, NC, the son of Reverend Harold and Juanita Bean. After working at Broyhill Furniture Industries beginning in 1981, he pursued Basic Law Enforcement Training at night while continuing his day job, entering the Caldwell County Sheriff\u2019s Office as a reserve deputy in 2003 under Sheriff Gary Clark\u301011\u3011. Over more than two decades he advanced through every rank in the patrol division, ultimately being appointed Chief Deputy in 2019, the highest appointed position overseeing daily operations for the office\u301011\u3011.\n\nHis professional training includes the North Carolina Sheriffs\u2019 Education and Training Standards Commission Intermediate Service Award, Advanced Service Award, First Line Supervision, the Sheriffs Leadership Academy, the U.S. Department of Homeland Security Incident Command System, North Carolina State Highway Patrol Driving School, a sniper/observer course at Guilford Community College, Crisis Intervention Team certification, and the Police Law Institute. He also implemented the department\u2019s Narcotics/Tracking K\u20119 program and was named Officer of the Year in 2014, 2016, and 2017\u301011\u3011.\n\nAs sheriff, Bean emphasizes community engagement, accessibility, and a strong commitment to the right to keep and bear arms, reflecting his lifelong interest in hunting and fishing. He cites experience supporting victims of a wide range of crimes, including assaults against fellow officers, and pledges to work side\u2011by\u2011side with citizens and staff to maintain law and order while fostering better relationships with the community\u301011\u3011.\n\nBean\u2019s current platform focuses on continuing the department\u2019s existing programs, enhancing public safety initiatives, and expanding outreach to ensure the sheriff\u2019s office remains responsive to the needs of Caldwell County residents as he seeks re\u2011election in the 2026 race.\n\n## Sources\n- [11] [Staff Directory - Sheriff Kevin Bean](https://www.caldwellcountync.org/directory.aspx?EID=77)\n- [12] [Kevin Bean Sworn-in as Caldwell County Sheriff](https://www.caldwelledc.org/news/p/item/59143/kevin-bean-swornin-as-caldwell-county-sheriff)","birthdate":null,"firstname":"Kevin","fullname":"Kevin Harold Bean","lastname":"Bean","middlename":"Harold","suffix":null,"summary":"Kevin Bean, incumbent Caldwell County Sheriff since 2024, is running for re\u2011election in 2026, emphasizing community engagement and public safety.","token":"11d952ccf688cb53"},{"bio_snippet":"","biography":null,"birthdate":null,"firstname":"STANLEY","fullname":"STANLEY BEAN","lastname":"BEAN","middlename":null,"suffix":null,"summary":null,"token":"MTyeZq6eFI"},{"bio_snippet":"","biography":null,"birthdate":null,"firstname":"DWIGHT","fullname":"DWIGHT BEARD","lastname":"BEARD","middlename":null,"suffix":null,"summary":null,"token":"yBJWPSGGmA"},{"bio_snippet":"Republican candidate for Williamson County Commission District 12; current District 12 school board member and Juvenile Detention Center youth worker.","biography":"## Current office and 2026 campaign\nDrason Beasley is a Republican candidate for Williamson County Commission District 12 (Franklin area), a two-member district whose general-election field also includes incumbent Brian Clifford [1][2]. Beasley currently serves on the Williamson County Board of Education for District 12; his school-board term ends September 1, 2026 [1][3].\n\n## Office history\nBeasley won the District 12 school board seat by defeating incumbent Nancy Garrett, 1,950 votes to 1,374 [3].\n\n## Background and education\nHe holds a degree in education from Lane College in Jackson, Tennessee [3].\n\n## Career\nBeasley has worked directly with children and youth for more than 24 years at the Williamson County Juvenile Detention Center [3].\n\n## Family\nHe married his high-school sweetheart, Sonya, in 2002, and they have four children, three of whom attend Williamson County Schools [3]. After the loss of their son, the couple co-founded Banebow, Inc., a local 501(c)(3) nonprofit that provides cost-free therapeutic counseling to families who have lost a child; Beasley serves as its president [3].\n\n## Sources\n[1] [Who Is Running for Williamson State, County offices (Williamson Scene)](https://www.williamsonscene.com/news/who-is-running-for-williamson-state-county-offices/article_d9139e7e-2427-4527-83dd-5a2afe6021d5.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] [School Board District 12: Drason Beasley (Williamson Herald)](https://www.williamsonherald.com/school-board-district-12-drason-beasley/article_6fe64906-b94e-11ec-874e-2bb966902aa5.html) \u2014 accessed 2026-07-22","birthdate":null,"firstname":"Drason","fullname":"Drason Beasley","lastname":"Beasley","middlename":null,"suffix":null,"summary":"Republican candidate for Williamson County Commission District 12; current District 12 school board member and Juvenile Detention Center youth worker.","token":"qvcGy8YWbc"},{"bio_snippet":"Robbie Dale Beasley, a Christian, conservative veteran, is running for Davidson County Commissioner in 2026.","biography":"Robbie Dale Beasley is a candidate in the 2026 general election for the Davidson County Board of Commissioners in Davidson County, North Carolina. The Instagram post announcing his candidacy identifies him as a Christian and a conservative, emphasizing his personal values and political orientation [10]. The same post notes that he \"care about his county\" and describes him as a veteran, indicating military service as part of his background and public identity [10]. In the brief caption, the author adds that \"He got love for other,\" suggesting a focus on community relationships and support for fellow residents [10]. The post does not provide a detailed policy platform, specific professional experience, or educational history, but it presents Beasley\u2019s self\u2011description as a faith\u2011guided, conservative veteran who is committed to the well\u2011being of Davidson County. The visual component of the post includes a portrait image that appears to be used as a campaign picture for Beasley, reinforcing his public presence in the race [10]. While the post lacks contact information such as email or phone number, it serves as the primary public announcement of his candidacy and conveys the core aspects of his personal identity that he wishes voters to associate with his campaign.\n\n## Sources\n- [10] [Let vote for Robbie Beasley for County commissioner 2026 ...](https://www.instagram.com/p/DQZ2Od6DsS5/)","birthdate":null,"firstname":"Robbie","fullname":"Robbie Dale Beasley","lastname":"Beasley","middlename":"Dale","suffix":null,"summary":"Robbie Dale Beasley, a Christian, conservative veteran, is running for Davidson County Commissioner in 2026.","token":"867688aa7fbef914"},{"bio_snippet":"Current office and 2026 campaign Shannon Beasley is the incumbent Tipton County Sheriff and a Republican candidate for re election in the 2026 county general election. 1 Career Beasley is a veteran of the Tipton County Sheriff's Office with roughly 30 years in the department, inc","biography":"## Current office and 2026 campaign\nShannon Beasley is the incumbent Tipton County Sheriff and a Republican candidate for re-election in the 2026 county general election.[1]\n\n## Career\nBeasley is a veteran of the Tipton County Sheriff's Office with roughly 30 years in the department, including service as Chief Deputy, the office's second-in-command, under then-Sheriff Pancho Chumley.[2][3] When Chumley retired in 2021 after 15 years as sheriff, Beasley assumed the role of sheriff effective September 1, 2021, and was subsequently elected to the office in the August 2022 county general election.[3]\n\n## Sources\n- [1] [Election Notice \u2013 Tipton County](https://tiptonco.com/news_detail_T10_R36.php)\n- [2] [Sheriff \u2013 UT County Technical Assistance Service](https://www.ctas.tennessee.edu/official/shannon-beasley)\n- [3] [Pancho Chumley is retiring after 15 years as Tipton County sheriff \u2013 The Leader](https://covingtonleader.com/news/pancho-chumley-is-retiring-after-15-years-as-tipton-county-sheriff/)","birthdate":null,"firstname":"Shannon","fullname":"Shannon Beasley","lastname":"Beasley","middlename":null,"suffix":null,"summary":null,"token":"KrdeLJCWLp"},{"bio_snippet":"","biography":null,"birthdate":null,"firstname":"STEPHEN","fullname":"STEPHEN R. BEASLEY","lastname":"BEASLEY","middlename":"R.","suffix":null,"summary":null,"token":"OQy5ri7kZs"},{"bio_snippet":"Per the NC voter file: UNA voter in Cherokee County since 1998.","biography":"## Current office and 2026 campaign\nTom Beasley is an unaffiliated candidate for the Cherokee County Board of Education at-large seat. He and fellow unaffiliated candidate Flip Watson face Republican primary winner Randy Phillips, a former county commissioner who won the March 3, 2026 primary with 59.92% of the vote, on the November 3, 2026 general-election ballot [1].\n\n## Background\nAccording to the North Carolina voter file, Beasley is a registered voter in Cherokee County, North Carolina, registered since 1998 (28 years), with party affiliation listed as Unaffiliated [2].\n\nThe voter file shows Beasley's year of birth as 1976; 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] [Voters toss incumbents in Cherokee County elections \u2013 Cherokee Scout](https://www.cherokeescout.com/local-news/voters-toss-incumbent-cherokee-county-commissioners)\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":"Thomas","fullname":"Thomas Ewin Beasley","lastname":"Beasley","middlename":"Ewin","suffix":null,"summary":"Per the NC voter file: UNA voter in Cherokee County since 1998.","token":"fabd3362a8c28dc0"},{"bio_snippet":"","biography":null,"birthdate":null,"firstname":"DANIEL","fullname":"DANIEL E. BEATY","lastname":"BEATY","middlename":"E.","suffix":null,"summary":null,"token":"6B532OIdVK"},{"bio_snippet":"Emily G. Beaty is an Assistant Vice President at Mariner Finance and was elected Committeewoman for the 10th District on the Tennessee State Executive Committee of the Republican Party in 2010.","biography":"## Current office and 2026 campaign\n\nEmily G. Beaty serves as a Committeewoman for the 10th District on the Tennessee State Executive Committee of the Republican Party[2]. In this capacity, she represents Bradley, Meigs, McMinn, and Polk counties[2]. She was elected to this position in 2010[2].\n\nBeaty is a candidate for Republican State Executive Committeewoman for the 1st District in the 2026 primary election[1]. The qualifying deadline for this race was March 10, 2026, at noon[1].\n\n## Career\n\nEmily Beaty serves as the Assistant Vice President of Direct Marketing and Customer Insights at Mariner Finance, a role she has held since January 2014 [2]. Prior to this position, she worked as the Director of Marketing at Pioneer Credit Company from December 2001 to January 2015, where she oversaw marketing strategies and communications for multiple related entities [2].\n\nIn addition to her corporate career, Beaty has been involved with Mix 104.1 WCLE as a Midday Buzz host since August 2013 [2].\n\n## Office history\n\nEmily Beaty was elected as Committeewoman for the 10th District on the Tennessee State Executive Committee of the Republican Party in 2010 [2]. In this role, she represents Bradley, Meigs, McMinn, and Polk counties [2]. She is currently listed as a candidate for Republican State Executive Committee Committeewoman for the 1st Representative District Primary in 2026 [1].\n\n## Business interests and wealth source\n\nEmily G. Beaty serves as the Assistant Vice President of Direct Marketing and Customer Insights at Mariner Finance, a position she has held since January 2014 [2]. Prior to her current role, she was employed by Pioneer Credit Company from December 2001 to January 2015, where she served as Director of Marketing and oversaw marketing strategies and communications for multiple related entities [2].\n\nBeaty is also involved in media, having worked as a Midday Buzz host on Mix 104.1 WCLE since August 2013 [2]. She self-describes her professional background through these corporate and media roles, with no additional business ownership stakes or wealth sources detailed in available public filings [1].\n\n## Sources\n[1] [Candidate Lists | Tennessee Secretary of State](https://sos.tn.gov/elections/2026-candidate-lists)\n[2] [Emily Beaty - Assistant Vice President Of Direct Marketing And Customer Insights at Mariner Finance | The Org](https://theorg.com/org/mariner-finance/org-chart/emily-beaty)","birthdate":null,"firstname":"Emily","fullname":"Emily G. Beaty","lastname":"Beaty","middlename":"G.","suffix":null,"summary":"Emily G. Beaty is an Assistant Vice President at Mariner Finance and was elected Committeewoman for the 10th District on the Tennessee State Executive Committee of the Republican Party in 2010.","token":"Jxz42tHUaV"},{"bio_snippet":"","biography":null,"birthdate":null,"firstname":"John","fullname":"John A. Beaty","lastname":"Beaty","middlename":"A.","suffix":null,"summary":null,"token":"mqZfZcY5d5"},{"bio_snippet":"","biography":null,"birthdate":null,"firstname":"Josh","fullname":"Josh Beaty","lastname":"Beaty","middlename":null,"suffix":null,"summary":null,"token":"Cdh3aKcuJi"},{"bio_snippet":"Incumbent Pickett County District 3 commissioner (Republican), elected 2022; seeking re-election in a contested four-way race for three seats in 2026.","biography":"## Current office and 2026 campaign\nLarry W. Beaty is a sitting Pickett County commissioner for District 3 and is seeking re-election on the August 6, 2026 county general ballot as a Republican [1][2]. District 3 elects three commissioners; the 2026 race is contested, with four candidates running for the three seats: incumbents Beaty and Frankie Mullins (both Republicans) and independents Josh Beaty and Brandon Poore [1].\n\n## Office history\nBeaty was elected to the District 3 seat without opposition in the 2022 county general election, alongside Frankie Mullins and Chris Abbott [3]. Abbott, one of the three 2022 incumbents, is not on the 2026 ballot for the district [1][3].\n\n## Sources\n[1] [2026 August Sample Official Ballot, Pickett County](https://www.pickettelection.info/2026AugR&G.pdf) - accessed 2026-07-23\n[2] [Current Elected Office Holders and Dates of Next Elections - Pickett County Election Commission](https://www.pickettelection.info/OfficeHolders.pdf) - accessed 2026-07-23\n[3] [2022 Election Results - Pickett County Election Commission](https://www.pickettelection.info/2022Results.pdf) - accessed 2026-07-23","birthdate":null,"firstname":"Larry","fullname":"Larry W. Beaty","lastname":"Beaty","middlename":"W.","suffix":null,"summary":"Incumbent Pickett County District 3 commissioner (Republican), elected 2022; seeking re-election in a contested four-way race for three seats in 2026.","token":"WR10k8YHc4"}]