[{"bio_snippet":"Incumbent Pickett County District 1 commissioner (Republican), first elected in 2022; running unopposed for one of three district seats in 2026.","biography":"## Current office and 2026 campaign\nTony Beaty is a sitting Pickett County commissioner for District 1 and is seeking re-election on the August 6, 2026 county general ballot as a Republican [1][2]. District 1 elects three commissioners; Beaty and fellow incumbents Chris Masiongale and Sheila Moon are the only candidates for the district's three seats in 2026 [1].\n\n## Office history\nBeaty was elected to the District 1 seat without opposition in the 2022 county general election, running with the district's two other incumbents [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":"Tony","fullname":"Tony Beaty","lastname":"Beaty","middlename":null,"suffix":null,"summary":"Incumbent Pickett County District 1 commissioner (Republican), first elected in 2022; running unopposed for one of three district seats in 2026.","token":"zXrw9jITC8"},{"bio_snippet":"Republican Anderson County Commissioner for District 7, running for reelection Aug. 6, 2026; Budget Committee member who has pressed the county on mental-health placement gaps.","biography":"## Current office and 2026 campaign\nSabra Beauchamp is the Republican Anderson County Commissioner representing District 7, seeking reelection in the county general election on August 6, 2026 [1][2].\n\n## Legislative record and accomplishments\nBeauchamp sits on the Commission's Budget Committee. Discussing the county jail's role as a de facto mental-health facility, she said the county doesn't \"have a lot of areas to send\" people experiencing mental health crises, and that when someone is sent out for treatment, \"they keep them for a few days and send them back\" \u2014 calling it \"a revolving door.\" Her comments came as the commission moved to seek a dedicated mental-health-facility resolution from the Tennessee General Assembly [3].\n\n## Sources\n[1] Anderson County government, County Commission page, accessed 2026-07 \u2014 https://andersoncountytn.gov/county-commission/\n[2] The Courier News, \"Election field taking shape,\" Feb. 2026 \u2014 https://www.mycouriernews.com/articles/2026/02/10707/election-field-taking-shape\n[3] The Courier News, \"Commission seeks new mental health facility,\" Feb. 2026 \u2014 https://mycouriernews.com/articles/2026/02/10686/commission-seeks-new-mental-health-facility","birthdate":null,"firstname":"Sabra","fullname":"Sabra Beauchamp","lastname":"Beauchamp","middlename":null,"suffix":null,"summary":"Republican Anderson County Commissioner for District 7, running for reelection Aug. 6, 2026; Budget Committee member who has pressed the county on mental-health placement gaps.","token":"GFSwh926Ks"},{"bio_snippet":"Per the NC voter file: DEM voter in New Hanover County since 2008.","biography":"## Current office and 2026 campaign\nNelson Gerard Beaulieu, a former member of the New Hanover County Board of Education [2], ran as a Democratic candidate for the Board in the March 3, 2026 primary [1]. He received the fewest votes among six Democratic candidates, 13.12%, and did not advance to the November general election [2].\n\n## Background\nAccording to the North Carolina voter file, Beaulieu is a registered Democrat in New Hanover County, registered since 2008 (18 years) [3]. The voter file lists his year of birth as 1983; North Carolina's bulk voter export publishes only birth year, not a full date [3]. His voting history shows participation in 11 elections since 2016, most recently the March 3, 2026 primary [4].\n\n## Sources\n[1] [A look at who filed in the 2026 tri-county elections \u2013 Port City Daily](https://portcitydaily.com/local-news/2025/12/19/look-at-who-filed-in-2026-elections/)\n[2] [2026 Primary Results: New Hanover County \u2013 Port City Daily](https://portcitydaily.com/latest-news/2026/03/03/2026-primary-results-new-hanover-county/)\n[3] [North Carolina State Board of Elections \u2014 Voter Search](https://vt.ncsbe.gov/RegLkup/)\n[4] North Carolina State Board of Elections voter history file (`ncvhis_Statewide`), published at [dl.ncsbe.gov](https://dl.ncsbe.gov/)","birthdate":null,"firstname":"Nelson","fullname":"Nelson Gerard Beaulieu","lastname":"Beaulieu","middlename":"Gerard","suffix":null,"summary":"Per the NC voter file: DEM voter in New Hanover County since 2008.","token":"f2e38ed83218ea45"},{"bio_snippet":"Landon Scott Beaver, Democratic chair of Yancey County Democrats, is running for the 2026 Yancey County Board of Commissioners, emphasizing library access and community engagement.","biography":"Landon Scott Beaver is running as the Democratic candidate for the Yancey County Board of Commissioners in the 2026 election.  He is also the current Chair of the Yancey County Democratic Party, a role in which he works to foster community engagement and provide resources on local issues [12].\n\nThe Yancey County Board of Commissioners serves as the governing body for the county, making policy decisions that affect public services and budgeting.  For example, the commissioners voted in June 2024 to withdraw Yancey County from the AMY Regional Library System, a decision that sparked public controversy and increased local tax costs [11].\n\nBeaver\u2019s public record shows a focus on protecting library access and First Amendment rights.  In response to the 2024 withdrawal, he launched a GoFundMe campaign titled \u201cHelp Save Our Library\u2014Targeted After Helene,\u201d which raised awareness about the loss of regional library services and the replacement of experienced staff with less qualified personnel [11].  The campaign narrative details his efforts to hire legal counsel, consider a First Amendment lawsuit, and organize nonprofit entities aimed at defending public library services across multiple counties [11].\n\nAs Democratic Party Chair, Beaver emphasizes transparency, respect, and collaborative problem\u2011solving, urging residents of all backgrounds to participate in local governance and to voice their concerns on issues such as library funding, LGBTQ+ content policies, and disaster response resources [12].  His leadership on the party platform aligns with his advocacy on the library issue, indicating a broader commitment to maintaining community resources and civic participation.\n\nPublicly available sources do not provide details about Beaver\u2019s formal education or prior professional employment beyond his political and activist roles.  Nonetheless, his recent activities demonstrate experience in community organizing, legal strategy development, and party leadership\u2014qualifications he highlights as relevant to the responsibilities of a county commissioner.\n\n## Sources\n- [11] [Fundraiser by Landon Beaver : Help Save Our Library\u2014Targeted After Surviving Helene](https://www.gofundme.com/f/Save-yancey-library)\n- [12] [Leadership \u2014 Yancey County Democrats](https://www.yanceydemocrats.org/leadership)","birthdate":null,"firstname":"Landon","fullname":"Landon Scott Beaver","lastname":"Beaver","middlename":"Scott","suffix":null,"summary":"Landon Scott Beaver, Democratic chair of Yancey County Democrats, is running for the 2026 Yancey County Board of Commissioners, emphasizing library access and community engagement.","token":"7fda3755a0fa7fd0"},{"bio_snippet":"Per the NC voter file: REP voter in Henderson County since 2010.","biography":"According to the North Carolina voter file, Randal Eugene Beaver is a registered voter in Henderson County, North Carolina, registered since 2010 (16 years), with party affiliation listed as Republican [1].\n\nThe voter file shows Randal Eugene Beaver's year of birth as 1974; 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 Randal Eugene Beaver 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":"Randal","fullname":"Randal Eugene Beaver","lastname":"Beaver","middlename":"Eugene","suffix":null,"summary":"Per the NC voter file: REP voter in Henderson County since 2010.","token":"20bf5afbc3e5e650"},{"bio_snippet":"Dennis H. Beavers is a former USDA official and businessman who ran for Tennessee State Senate District 1 but was removed from the ballot due to residency challenges.","biography":"## Current office and 2026 campaign\n\nDennis H. Beavers is a Republican candidate running for election to the Tennessee State Senate to represent District 1 [1]. He appears on the ballot in the Republican primary scheduled for August 6, 2026 [1]. The general election for this seat is set to occur on November 3, 2026 [1].\n\nBeavers previously sought a seat in the Tennessee State Senate during the 2022 election cycle. In that prior race, he was initially a candidate for District 1 but was removed from the ballot after a residency challenge determined he was not eligible to run in the August primary [3]. He had launched his bid for the state Senate in December 2021, stating he wished to give back service to the community and share his vision on important issues [2].\n\n## Background and education\n\nDennis Beavers was born and raised on a beef cattle and hay farm in Athens, Tennessee [5]. He identifies as a farmer who raises Angus feeder calves and hay with his father [5]. Beavers is a graduate of Hiwassee College and the University of Tennessee, where he earned a Bachelor of Science degree in agriculture education [5].\n\nBeavers describes himself as a former 4-H member and state FFA officer [7]. He is married to Kristi, and they have three children [5].\n\n## Career\n\nDennis Beavers was born and raised on a beef cattle and hay farm in Athens, Tennessee, where he continues to raise Angus feeder calves and hay with his father [5]. He is a graduate of Hiwassee College and the University of Tennessee, where he earned a Bachelor of Science degree in agriculture education [5]. Prior to his government service, Beavers was a former 4-H member and state FFA officer [7].\n\nBeavers worked on Donald Trump\u2019s 2016 presidential campaign before joining the Trump Administration [2]. In November 2017, he was appointed as the State Executive Director for the U.S. Department of Agriculture\u2019s Farm Service Agency (FSA) in Tennessee [5]. He joined the Tennessee FSA team on November 13, 2017, serving in this role through at least October 2019 [6].\n\n## Office history\n\nDennis Beavers served as the State Executive Director for the U.S. Department of Agriculture\u2019s Farm Service Agency in Tennessee [5]. He joined the agency on November 13, 2017, following his appointment by the Trump Administration [6]. In this role, he was responsible for overseeing the agency's operations within the state [7].\n\nBeavers has sought elected office at the state level but has not held an elected position. He launched a campaign in December 2021 for the Tennessee State Senate seat in District 11 [2]. In April 2022, he was removed from the ballot for the Republican primary in the newly drawn Senate District 1 after a hearing determined he did not meet residency requirements [3].\n\nBeavers is currently running for election to the Tennessee State Senate to represent District 1 [1]. He appears on the ballot for the Republican primary scheduled for August 6, 2026 [1].\n\n## Documented disputes and controversies\n\nIn April 2022, Beavers was removed from the ballot for the Republican primary for Tennessee State Senate District 1 after a residency challenge was filed with the state election office [3]. A hearing held in McMinn County determined that he was not eligible to run in the August 4 primary, and while his petitions were not certified, the petitions of other Senate candidates were approved [4].\n\nBeavers served as the State Executive Director for the U.S. Department of Agriculture's Farm Service Agency in Tennessee from November 2017 until at least October 2019 [6]. He was appointed to this position by the Trump Administration and joined the team on November 13, following his work on Donald Trump\u2019s 2016 presidential campaign [5]. During his tenure, he described himself as a former 4-H member and state FFA officer who was excited to help Tennessee farmers [7].\n\n## Business interests and wealth source\n\nDennis Beavers is identified as a businessman and farmer based in Athens, Tennessee [2]. He was born and raised on a beef cattle and hay farm in Athens, where he self-describes as continuing to raise Angus feeder calves and hay alongside his father [5]. Beavers holds a Bachelor of Science degree in agriculture education from the University of Tennessee and is a graduate of Hiwassee College [5].\n\nPrior to his political campaigns, Beavers served as the State Executive Director for the U.S. Department of Agriculture\u2019s Farm Service Agency (FSA) in Tennessee, a position appointed by the Trump Administration [2]. He joined the Tennessee FSA team in November 2017 and held this role through at least October 2019 [6]. In this capacity, he worked with agricultural producers and was described as excited to help Tennessee farmers [7].\n\nBeavers has launched bids for the Tennessee State Senate, initially targeting District 11 in December 2021 before seeking the seat for District 1 [2]. During his 2022 campaign for District 1, he was removed from the Republican primary ballot after a McMinn County hearing determined he did not meet residency requirements [3]. He remains on the ballot for the Republican primary for Tennessee State Senate District 1 scheduled for August 6, 2026 [1].\n\n## Family\n\nBeavers was born and raised on a beef cattle and hay farm in Athens, Tennessee, where he and his father continue to raise Angus feeder calves and hay [5]. He is married to Kristi, and the couple has three children [5].\n\n## Sources\n\n[1] [Dennis Beavers - Ballotpedia](https://ballotpedia.org/Dennis_Beavers)\n[2] [Former Trump appointee Beavers launches bid for Tennessee Senate District 9 race | Chattanooga Times Free Press](https://www.timesfreepress.com/news/2021/dec/20/former-trump-appointee-beavers-launches-bid-t/)\n[3] [Alabama Trump delegate kicked off ballot for Tennessee Senate seat over residency | Chattanooga Times Free Press](https://www.timesfreepress.com/news/2022/apr/28/tn-senate-district-1-hopeful-beavers-removed/)\n[4] [Alabama Trump delegate kicked off ballot for Tennessee Senate seat over residency | Chattanooga Times Free Press](https://www.timesfreepress.com/news/local/story/2022/apr/28/tn-senate-district-1-hopeful-beavers-removed/568002/)\n[5] [Dennis Beavers to serve as state executive director in TN | Agriculture | overtoncountynews.com](https://www.overtoncountynews.com/opinion/columns/agriculture/dennis-beavers-to-serve-as-state-executive-director-in-tn/article_6b46d737-fb7b-53b0-9791-84367e1074db.html)\n[6] [Dennis Beavers | Trump Town - News Apps - ProPublica](https://projects.propublica.org/trump-town/staffers/dennis-beavers)\n[7] [New FSA Director Ready for Work | Tennessee Farm Bureau](https://tnfarmbureau.org/new-fsa-director-ready-for-work)","birthdate":null,"firstname":"Dennis","fullname":"Dennis H. Beavers","lastname":"Beavers","middlename":"H.","suffix":null,"summary":"Dennis H. Beavers is a former USDA official and businessman who ran for Tennessee State Senate District 1 but was removed from the ballot due to residency challenges.","token":"SXDZSsGKqA"},{"bio_snippet":"Current office and 2026 campaign Dennis H. Beavers announced a campaign for Tennessee State Senate District 1 in 2026, challenging incumbent Senator Adam Lowe. District 1 covers Bradley, McMinn, Meigs, and Rhea counties. He had previously attempted to run for the same district in","biography":"## Current office and 2026 campaign\nDennis H. Beavers announced a campaign for Tennessee State Senate District 1 in 2026, challenging incumbent Senator Adam Lowe. District 1 covers Bradley, McMinn, Meigs, and Rhea counties. He had previously attempted to run for the same district in 2022 but was removed from the Republican primary ballot after a residency hearing found he was not eligible to run; at the time he was identified as an Alabama Trump delegate.\n\nHis 2026 campaign platform emphasizes strengthening public education while opposing unaccountable school vouchers, investing in rural roads and bridges, expanding market opportunities for farmers while reducing regulatory burdens, promoting mental-health solutions alongside law enforcement, and supporting rural economic development.\n\n## Background and education\nBeavers attended McMinn County High School, Hiwassee College, and the University of Tennessee. He and his wife Kristi own and operate a beef and hay farm in McMinn County.\n\n## Career\nBeavers spent more than 26 years in private-sector consulting and insurance. He worked on President Donald Trump's 2016 campaign before being appointed USDA Tennessee State Executive Director, a position he held from 2017 to 2019.\n\n## Family\nHe farms with his wife Kristi in McMinn County.\n\n## Sources\n- [1] [Conservative Businessman Dennis H. Beavers Announces Campaign \u2013 Tennessee Conservative News](https://tennesseeconservativenews.com/conservative-businessman-farmer-former-usda-state-director-dennis-h-beavers-announces-campaign-for-tennessee-state-senate-district-1/)\n- [2] [Alabama Trump delegate kicked off ballot for Tennessee Senate seat \u2013 Chattanooga Times Free Press](https://www.timesfreepress.com/news/2022/apr/28/tn-senate-district-1-hopeful-beavers-removed/)\n","birthdate":null,"firstname":"Dennis H.","fullname":"Dennis H. Beavers","lastname":"Beavers","middlename":null,"suffix":null,"summary":null,"token":"vhCtTvZoTA"},{"bio_snippet":"Greg Beck is the Democratic incumbent seeking a fifth term on Hamilton County Commission District 5 in Tennessee, facing former commissioner Katherlyn Geter in the May 2026 primary.","biography":"Greg Beck is a Democratic candidate for Hamilton County Commission District 5 in Tennessee, seeking a fifth term in the May 5, 2026, primary election [3]. The district covers an eastern stretch of Chattanooga, including most of Brainerd, as well as neighborhoods such as Woodmore, Washington Hills, and Eastdale [3]. Beck is currently the incumbent commissioner for this seat [3]. He first gained the position in February 2005 via a commission appointment after Commissioner JoAnne Favors moved to the state legislature [5]. Prior to his election, he had served on the Hamilton County Commission since at least 1994, when he began working at the Sheriff's Department and was named officer of the year in 2002 [5].\n\nBeck has held several leadership roles within the commission. He previously served as chairman of the security and corrections committee for two years and vice chairman of the Hamilton County Commission for two years [5]. In December 2016, he was elected vice chair of the full commission in a 5-3 vote, replacing Randy Fairbanks [7]. As of 2026, he serves as Chairperson of the Public Safety Committee, Alternate on the Building and Economic Development Committee, and member of the Health and Human Services Committee [1].\n\nBefore his political career, Beck worked for 18 years at Combustion Engineering [5]. In 1981, he joined Inner City Ministries, where he founded a youth organization called the Action Group and a summer work adventure program (S.W.A.P.) that received a special commendation from President Ronald Reagan [5]. He later served as executive director of the Roanoke Community Center and the Bethlehem Community Center, helping to establish the United Community Action Alliance [5]. He also worked at the Hamilton County Sheriff's Department beginning in 1994 [5].\n\nBeck\u2019s personal background includes humble origins; he was raised by his grandmother and great-grandmother after his mother died of an aneurysm at age 33 [6]. He attended Zion College, Chattanooga State Community College, and Grace Baptist Bible School [6]. Professionally, he has served as a court officer for City Court Judge Sherry Paty for over two decades [3]. He is also the founder and director of the Heritage Memorial Christian Center and hosts a Saturday morning radio program called the \u201cDiscovery Hour\u201d on WNOO-1260 [5].\n\nIn the 2026 race, Beck faces challenger Katherlyn Geter, a former commissioner who defeated him in the 2018 Democratic primary [3]. Geter opted not to run for re-election in 2022 due to her partner\u2019s health issues but returned to challenge Beck again in 2026 [9]. Beck\u2019s campaign priorities include violence prevention, investment in school facilities, and support for seniors and small businesses [3]. He has stated that his focus is on strengthening safety, expanding opportunities for young people, and ensuring accountability [3]. As of September 2025, Beck had approximately $141 on hand in campaign funds [3].\n\n## Sources\n- [1] [Greg Beck, District 5 Commissioner, Hamilton County Government](https://www.hamiltontn.gov/District5.aspx)\n- [3] [Hamilton County Commission: Incumbent Greg Beck wants more investment in violence prevention | Chattanooga Times Free Press](https://www.timesfreepress.com/news/2026/apr/12/hamilton-county-commission-incumbent-greg-beck/)\n- [4] [Opinion: Chattanooga Free Press endorses Greg Beck for Hamilton County Commission District 5 | Chattanooga Times Free Press](https://www.timesfreepress.com/news/2026/apr/11/opinion-chattanooga-free-press-endorses-greg-beck/)\n- [5] [Greg Beck Seeks New Term As District 5 County Commissioner - Chattanoogan.com](https://www.chattanoogan.com/2025/12/4/512065/Greg-Beck-Seeks-New-Term-As-District.aspx)\n- [6] [Greg Beck Rose From Humble Origins To County Commission - Chattanoogan.com](https://www.chattanoogan.com/2019/4/7/387805/Greg-Beck-Rose-From-Humble-Origins-To.aspx)\n- [7] [Greg Beck elected vice chair of Hamilton County Commission | Chattanooga Times Free Press](https://www.timesfreepress.com/news/2016/dec/14/greg-beck-elected-vice-chair-hamilton-county-commi/)\n- [8] [Greg Beck - District 5 Hamilton County Commission, Democrat | Chattanooga Times Free Press](https://www.timesfreepress.com/news/2012/jul/25/greg-beck-district-5-hamilton-county-commission-de/)\n- [9] [Hamilton County Commission: Challenger Katherlyn Geter looking to increase school funding | Chattanooga Times Free Press](https://www.timesfreepress.com/news/2026/apr/12/hamilton-county-commission-challenger-katherlyn/)\n- [10] [For District 5, Greg Beck | Chattanooga Times Free Press](https://www.timesfreepress.com/news/opinion/times/story/2010/apr/26/4-26-t2-for-district-5-greg-beck/14397/)\n- [11] [Tim Boyd keeps seat, Katherlyn Geter topples Greg Beck in Hamilton County Commission race | Chattanooga Times Free Press](https://www.timesfreepress.com/news/breakingnews/story/2018/may/01/hamilton-county-commission-election-updates/469748/)\n- [12] [Former Hamilton County commissioner to challenge Beck for his seat | Chattanooga Times Free Press](https://www.timesfreepress.com/news/2026/feb/18/former-hamilton-county-commissioner-to-challenge/)","birthdate":null,"firstname":"Greg","fullname":"Greg Beck","lastname":"Beck","middlename":null,"suffix":null,"summary":"Greg Beck is the Democratic incumbent seeking a fifth term on Hamilton County Commission District 5 in Tennessee, facing former commissioner Katherlyn Geter in the May 2026 primary.","token":"Ltv4wYrfrc"},{"bio_snippet":"Per the NC voter file: DEM voter in Stanly County since 2018.","biography":"## Current office and 2026 campaign\n\n**Kristin Michelle Beck lost the March 3, 2026 Democratic primary and will not appear on the November 3, 2026 general-election ballot for this race.** Kristin Michelle Beck ran as the Democratic candidate for Stanly County Board of Commissioners At-Large, receiving 686 votes to Gwendolyn Harris's 1,124, per North Carolina State Board of Elections certified primary results [1].\n\nAccording to the North Carolina voter file, Kristin Michelle Beck is a registered voter in Stanly County, North Carolina, registered since 2018 (8 years), with party affiliation listed as Democratic [2].\n\nThe voter file shows Kristin Michelle Beck's year of birth as 1983; NC publishes only the year of birth in its bulk voter export, so day and month are not part of the public record [2].\n\nThe voter history file shows 3 elections voted in since 2016, most recently the 2026-03-03 primary election [3].\n\nThis summary draws only from the public North Carolina voter registration and history records. No additional published biographical information was located. Voters with personal knowledge of Kristin Michelle Beck can reach ballotproject.org with corrections or additions.\n\n## Sources\n[1] North Carolina State Board of Elections, certified March 3, 2026 primary results, STANLY County precinct-level results (`STANLY_PRECINCT_SORT.txt`), https://s3.amazonaws.com/dl.ncsbe.gov/ENRS/2026_03_03/results_precinct_sort/STANLY_PRECINCT_SORT.txt -- accessed 2026-07-23\n\n[2] [North Carolina State Board of Elections -- Voter Search](https://vt.ncsbe.gov/RegLkup/)\n\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":"Kristin","fullname":"Kristin Michelle Beck","lastname":"Beck","middlename":"Michelle","suffix":null,"summary":"Per the NC voter file: DEM voter in Stanly County since 2018.","token":"7f6f8dab8bb201cb"},{"bio_snippet":"Per the NC voter file: REP voter in Clay County since 1974.","biography":"**Reba F Beck did not place among the top three finishers in the March 3, 2026 Republican primary for Clay County Board of Education (won by Jason Shook, Brett Woody, and Kevin Crawford) and will not appear on the November 3, 2026 general-election ballot.**[3]\n\nAccording to the North Carolina voter file, Reba F Beck is a registered voter in Clay County, North Carolina, registered since 1974 (52 years), with party affiliation listed as Republican [1].\n\nThe voter file shows Reba F Beck's year of birth as 1943; 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 13 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 Reba F Beck 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 2026 primary election precinct-level results (`results_pct_20260303`), published at [dl.ncsbe.gov](https://dl.ncsbe.gov/)","birthdate":null,"firstname":"Reba","fullname":"Reba F Beck","lastname":"Beck","middlename":"F","suffix":null,"summary":"Per the NC voter file: REP voter in Clay County since 1974.","token":"0014fca734552b69"},{"bio_snippet":"Incumbent Republican commissioner for District 21 since 2014; Bridgestone IT professional and longtime youth soccer coach seeking re-election.","biography":"## Current office and 2026 campaign\nJerry F. Becker is the incumbent Sumner County Commissioner for District 21 (the Indian Lake Peninsula area of Hendersonville) and the Republican Party nominee seeking re-election on the August 6, 2026 ballot, facing Democrat Amanda Dodson [1][2].\n\n## Office history\nBecker, a life-long resident of District 21, was first elected to the County Commission in 2014 and re-elected in 2018 [2]. He won the May 5, 2026 Republican primary with 1,084 votes [3].\n\n## Career\nHe has worked for Bridgestone Americas for more than 20 years in its information technology department [2].\n\n## Legislative record and accomplishments\nBecker has served on the boards of directors of the Hendersonville Soccer Club and the Tennessee United Soccer Club and on the National Board of Governors of the University of Tennessee; he coaches the Ellis Middle School boys' soccer team and serves as commissioner of the Sumner County Middle School Soccer League [2].\n\n## Family\nHe and his wife, Stacey, have two sons [2].\n\n## Sources\n[1] [Federal and State Primary, State Judicial and Sumner County General Elections Sample Ballot](https://www.votesumnertn.org/uploads/files/884379eec0cf6e5fb6f5678acff70a3783bde79d.pdf) \u2014 accessed 2026-07-22\n[2] [Jerry Becker announces re-election bid for County Commission \u2014 Main Street Media of Tennessee](https://mainstreetmediatn.com/articles/hendersonvillestandard/jerry-becker-announces-re-election-bid-for-county-commission/) \u2014 accessed 2026-07-22\n[3] [Sumner County elections: Who's ahead in the May 5 primary's key races](https://www.aol.com/articles/sumner-county-elections-whos-ahead-204532050.html) \u2014 accessed 2026-07-22","birthdate":null,"firstname":"JERRY","fullname":"JERRY F. BECKER","lastname":"BECKER","middlename":"F.","suffix":null,"summary":"Incumbent Republican commissioner for District 21 since 2014; Bridgestone IT professional and longtime youth soccer coach seeking re-election.","token":"EZQcrSW3ra"},{"bio_snippet":"Per the NC voter file: DEM voter in Orange County since 1993.","biography":"According to the North Carolina voter file, Jamezetta  Bedford is a registered voter in Orange County, North Carolina, registered since 1993 (33 years), with party affiliation listed as Democratic [1].\n\nThe voter file shows Jamezetta  Bedford's year of birth as 1958; 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 16 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 Jamezetta  Bedford 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":"Jamezetta","fullname":"Jamezetta Bedford","lastname":"Bedford","middlename":null,"suffix":null,"summary":"Per the NC voter file: DEM voter in Orange County since 1993.","token":"b7fac56c795da85c"},{"bio_snippet":"","biography":null,"birthdate":null,"firstname":"Brooke","fullname":"Brooke J. Bedwell","lastname":"Bedwell","middlename":"J.","suffix":null,"summary":null,"token":"oV10cgWqqp"},{"bio_snippet":"","biography":null,"birthdate":null,"firstname":"Robert","fullname":"Robert \"Boo\" Beecham","lastname":"Beecham","middlename":"\"Boo\"","suffix":null,"summary":null,"token":"OL3EY0VPbw"},{"bio_snippet":"","biography":null,"birthdate":null,"firstname":"Todd","fullname":"Todd Beecham","lastname":"Beecham","middlename":null,"suffix":null,"summary":null,"token":"o7uj38dKoK"},{"bio_snippet":"Barry Beeler, a Republican safety professional and Knox County GOP Secretary, is running for Knox County Commission District 7.","biography":"Barry Beeler is a Republican candidate running for Knox County Commission District 7 in the May 5, 2026 primary election [6]. He describes himself as a lifelong Knox County resident and a Christian conservative [7]. Currently, he serves as the Secretary of the Knox County Republican Party [5].\n\nBeeler\u2019s educational background includes an undergraduate degree in Biology from Tennessee Wesleyan University, where he was elected team captain for baseball and served as student government president during his senior year [5]. He also holds a Master's degree in Public Health with a concentration in Occupational, Environmental, Health and Safety from the University of Tennessee [5].\n\nProfessionally, Beeler has 27 years of experience as a safety and industrial hygiene professional [5]. His campaign platform emphasizes low taxes, limited government, fiscal responsibility, and traditional East Tennessee Christian values [7]. He pledges to challenge reckless development that burdens taxpayers and to advocate for reasonable public utility rates [7].\n\nBeeler resides in Powell with his wife, Staci, and is active in the Watchmen and GriefShare ministries at Calvary Knoxville [5]. He attended Rocky Hill Elementary School, Bearden Middle School, and Bearden High School in West Knox County [5].\n\n## Sources\n- [1] [Tennessee elections, 2026 - Ballotpedia](https://ballotpedia.org/Tennessee_elections,_2026)\n- [2] [Tennessee gubernatorial election, 2026 - Ballotpedia](https://ballotpedia.org/Tennessee_gubernatorial_election,_2026)\n- [3] [Candidate Lists | Tennessee Secretary of State](https://sos.tn.gov/elections/2026-candidate-lists)\n- [4] [2026 Tennessee gubernatorial election - Wikipedia](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/2026_Tennessee_gubernatorial_election)\n- [5] [Meet Barry | Barry Beeler](https://www.votebarrybeeler.com/)\n- [6] [Meet Knox County Commission candidates for District 3 and 7 - Knox TN Today](https://www.knoxtntoday.com/meet-knox-county-commission-candidates-for-district-3-and-7/)\n- [7] [Barry Beeler Hits the Campaign Trail in Knox County](https://www.knoxvilledailysun.com/news/2026/january/barry-beeler-hits-the-campaign-trail.html)\n- [9] [Barry Beeler, Tennessee (11 matches): Phone Number, Email, Address - Spokeo](https://www.spokeo.com/Barry-Beeler/Tennessee)\n- [11] [Barry Beeler Address, Phone Number, Email Address - YellowBook](https://www.yellowbook.com/people/barry-beeler/)","birthdate":"Sun, 28 Aug 1966 00:00:00 GMT","firstname":"Barry","fullname":"Barry Beeler","lastname":"Beeler","middlename":null,"suffix":null,"summary":"Barry Beeler, a Republican safety professional and Knox County GOP Secretary, is running for Knox County Commission District 7.","token":"ouIeZFmLjR"},{"bio_snippet":"","biography":null,"birthdate":null,"firstname":"LYNN","fullname":"LYNN BEELER","lastname":"BEELER","middlename":null,"suffix":null,"summary":null,"token":"TreLiAuvph"},{"bio_snippet":"Richie Beeler, a former Knox County commissioner and son of late law director Richard Beeler, is a Republican candidate for Knox County Clerk in the 2026 primary.","biography":"## Current office and 2026 campaign\nRichard \"Richie\" Beeler is a Republican candidate for Knox County Clerk in the May 5, 2026 primary, one of four Republicans on the ballot alongside John J. Duncan, John R. Whitehead, and Rodney Lane; no Democratic candidate is running for the seat [1]. His campaign platform focuses on improving public access to commission library records and expanding motor vehicle services through digitization and self-service technology, building on the work of incumbent Clerk Sherry Witt [1].\n\n## Office history\nBeeler has served as chief of staff in the Knox County Clerk's office since 2022 [1] and previously chaired the Knox County Commission [2].\n\n## Career\nBefore joining the Clerk's office, Beeler spent 27 years in finance at the Knox County Register of Deeds office, managing records systems handling millions of pages of documents [1].\n\n## Sources\n[1] [Meet the candidates for Knox County Clerk](https://www.knoxtntoday.com/meet-the-candidates-for-knox-county-clerk/) - Knox TN Today, accessed 2026-07-11\n[2] [Former county commission chair to run for Knox County clerk](https://www.wate.com/news/knox-county-news/former-county-commission-chair-to-run-for-knox-county-clerk/) - WATE, accessed 2026-07-11 (headline confirms prior commission-chair role; article body returned 403)\n","birthdate":null,"firstname":"Richard","fullname":"Richard Beeler","lastname":"Beeler","middlename":null,"suffix":null,"summary":"Richie Beeler, a former Knox County commissioner and son of late law director Richard Beeler, is a Republican candidate for Knox County Clerk in the 2026 primary.","token":"sSCqiElz47"},{"bio_snippet":"Current office and 2026 campaign Richie Richard Beeler is a Knox County Commissioner representing District 8 and currently serves as commission chairman. He is a Republican candidate for Knox County Clerk in the 2026 election, running in a field that included John J. Duncan, John","biography":"## Current office and 2026 campaign\nRichie (Richard) Beeler is a Knox County Commissioner representing District 8 and currently serves as commission chairman. He is a Republican candidate for Knox County Clerk in the 2026 election, running in a field that included John J. Duncan, John R. Whitehead and Rodney Lane to succeed longtime Clerk Sherry Witt. Beeler says he wants to make commission library records more accessible to the public and expand self-service technology to improve motor vehicle services countywide [3].\n\n## Background and career\nBeeler had worked in the Knox County courthouse for about 30 years before seeking the Clerk's office [1]. In a 2011 memoir, \"Beyond the Cross,\" he wrote candidly about a troubled period as a young adult that included a \"struggle with drugs, pornography and gambling,\" and has described his Christian faith as central to moving past it [1].\n\n## Office history\nBeeler was appointed to the Knox County Commission in December 2018 to fill the District 8 seat vacated when Dave Wright was elected to the Tennessee House of Representatives. He was elected to a full four-year term in 2020 and became commission chairman that year [1]. As commissioner, he has worked on District 8 infrastructure projects including the Gibbs High School football stadium, a pedestrian bridge across Tazewell Pike named for Gibbs High graduate Staff Sgt. Ryan Knauss (killed in the 2021 Kabul airport attack), and intersection improvements at Tazewell Pike and Emory Road [2].\n\n## Sources\n[1] Larry Van Guilder, \"Richie Beeler: Commission chair walks the walk,\" Knox TN Today, Feb. 22, 2022. https://www.knoxtntoday.com/richie-beeler-commission-chair-walks-the-walk/\n[2] Sandra Clark, \"Richie Beeler: Updates on local projects,\" Knox TN Today, Feb. 23, 2023. https://www.knoxtntoday.com/richie-beeler-updates-on-local-projects/\n[3] Susan Espiritu, \"Meet the candidates for Knox County Clerk,\" Knox TN Today, Mar. 16, 2026. https://www.knoxtntoday.com/meet-the-candidates-for-knox-county-clerk/","birthdate":null,"firstname":"Richie","fullname":"Richie Beeler","lastname":"Beeler","middlename":null,"suffix":null,"summary":null,"token":"Ad0sNTy2At"},{"bio_snippet":"Staci Beeler, born 1969, is a Tennessee resident associated with political activity in the R Primary.","biography":"## Current office and 2026 campaign\nStaci Beeler is a candidate for State Executive Committeewoman, District 7 in the 2026 Tennessee election (Knox County).\n","birthdate":null,"firstname":"Staci","fullname":"Staci Beeler","lastname":"Beeler","middlename":null,"suffix":null,"summary":"Staci Beeler, born 1969, is a Tennessee resident associated with political activity in the R Primary.","token":"cY3UQm5c3v"}]