[{"bio_snippet":"Per the NC voter file: DEM voter in Orange County since 2008.","biography":"**March 3, 2026 primary result: Beeman lost the Democratic primary for Orange County Board of Commissioners At-Large, finishing second of two candidates with 6,043 votes to Karen Stegman's 20,439 [3].**\n\nAccording to the North Carolina voter file, Adam Joseph Beeman is a registered voter in Orange County, North Carolina, registered since 2008 (18 years), with party affiliation listed as Democratic [1].\n\nThe voter file shows Adam Joseph Beeman's year of birth as 1979; 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 Adam Joseph Beeman 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":"Adam","fullname":"Adam Joseph Beeman","lastname":"Beeman","middlename":"Joseph","suffix":null,"summary":"Per the NC voter file: DEM voter in Orange County since 2008.","token":"53ac0abfc0382f88"},{"bio_snippet":"Per the NC voter file: UNA voter in Caswell County since 1998.","biography":"## Current office and 2026 campaign\n\n**Vennie Ayers Beggarly was elected outright to this seat in the March 3, 2026 election and does not appear on the November 3, 2026 general-election ballot.** Vennie Ayers Beggarly ran unopposed for Caswell County Board of Education District 01 in Caswell County's nonpartisan county school board election (Caswell County school board seats are decided at the March primary date rather than the November general election), receiving 456 votes with no opposing candidate on the ballot (write-ins totaled 17), per North Carolina State Board of Elections certified results [1].\n\nAccording to the North Carolina voter file, Vennie Ayers Beggarly is a registered voter in Caswell County, North Carolina, registered since 1998 (28 years), with party affiliation listed as Unaffiliated [2].\n\nThe voter file shows Vennie Ayers Beggarly's year of birth as 1968; 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\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 Vennie Ayers Beggarly can reach ballotproject.org with corrections or additions.\n\n## Sources\n[1] North Carolina State Board of Elections, certified March 3, 2026 election results, CASWELL County precinct-level results (`CASWELL_PRECINCT_SORT.txt`), https://s3.amazonaws.com/dl.ncsbe.gov/ENRS/2026_03_03/results_precinct_sort/CASWELL_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":"Vennie","fullname":"Vennie Ayers Beggarly","lastname":"Beggarly","middlename":"Ayers","suffix":null,"summary":"Per the NC voter file: UNA voter in Caswell County since 1998.","token":"438b1b419857442c"},{"bio_snippet":"Gary D. Behler, the Republican incumbent Hamilton County Juvenile Court Clerk since 2010, is seeking re-election in 2026.","biography":"Gary D. Behler is a Republican candidate running for re-election as Hamilton County Juvenile Court Clerk in Tennessee [7]. He first won the office in 2010, defeating incumbent Democrat Ron Swafford [11]. As of the May 2026 election cycle, Behler has formally announced his candidacy for another term [7].\n\nDuring his tenure, Behler has focused on modernizing the Juvenile Court Clerk\u2019s Office through technology. He oversaw a transition from paper-based processes to an electronic workflow system, becoming the first State Court Clerk\u2019s Office in Tennessee to be fully electronic according to the County Technical Assistance Services [7]. His office digitized over 9.7 million pages of court records [7]. In February 2018, the office was recognized as the first fully electronic state court clerk\u2019s office in the state, and an e-Filing system implemented in 2022 became one of the first to serve juvenile courts in Tennessee [8].\n\nBehler has also emphasized fiscal responsibility and efficiency. Campaign officials state that he has reduced the office operating budget each year for 15 years and achieved zero audit findings since taking office [7]. He was named the 2023 Tennessee State Court Clerk of the Year by the Tennessee Association of State Court Clerks [7].\n\nBeyond his elected role, Behler serves as Chairman of the Hamilton County Children\u2019s Advocacy Center and is a board member for the County Officials Association of Tennessee (COAT) [7]. He previously served as president and legislative chair of the Tennessee State Court Clerks Association [7]. He was appointed to the Tennessee Human Rights Commission by Governor Bill Haslam and reappointed by Governor Bill Lee [7].\n\nBehler holds a B.S. and M.S. in criminal justice from the University of Tennessee at Chattanooga (UTC), graduating Magna Cum Laude [7]. He has served as an adjunct professor of criminal justice at UTC for 36 years [7]. He is a Certified Public Administrator (CPA) and a Certified County Financial Officer (CCFO) [7].\n\nBehler resides in Georgetown with his wife, Jamie, and their dogs [7].\n\n## Sources\n- [1] [United States Senate election in Tennessee, 2026 - Ballotpedia](https://ballotpedia.org/United_States_Senate_election_in_Tennessee,_2026)\n- [3] [Candidate Lists | Tennessee Secretary of State](https://sos.tn.gov/elections/2026-candidate-lists)\n- [4] [sample ballot](https://elect.hamiltontn.gov/Portals/12/HTML/RepSample.html)\n- [7] [Juvenile Court Clerk Gary Behler Announces Re-Election Campaign - Chattanoogan.com](https://www.chattanoogan.com/2026/2/5/514352/Juvenile-Court-Clerk-Gary-Behler.aspx)\n- [8] [Gary Behler Named County Officials Association State Court Clerk Of The Year - Chattanoogan.com](https://www.chattanoogan.com/2023/12/18/479893/Gary-Behler-Named-County-Officials.aspx)\n- [9] [Gary Behler To Seek Re-Election As Hamilton County Juvenile Court Clerk - Chattanoogan.com](https://www.chattanoogan.com/2013/11/21/264025/Gary-Behler-To-Seek-Re-Election-As.aspx)\n- [10] [Record breaking: Hamilton County Juvenile Court leads the state in electronic conversion | Chattanooga Times Free Press](https://www.timesfreepress.com/news/2020/jun/30/record-breaking-hamiltcounty-juvenile-court-l/)\n- [11] [Behler Picks Up For Juvenile Court Clerk; Boyd, Stiner Pick Up For Commission Seats - Chattanoogan.com](https://www.chattanoogan.com/2010/2/15/169004/Behler-Picks-Up-For-Juvenile-Court.aspx)","birthdate":"Wed, 06 Mar 1957 00:00:00 GMT","firstname":"Gary","fullname":"Gary D. Behler","lastname":"Behler","middlename":"D.","suffix":null,"summary":"Gary D. Behler, the Republican incumbent Hamilton County Juvenile Court Clerk since 2010, is seeking re-election in 2026.","token":"KnQ5wRDMNh"},{"bio_snippet":"Aftyn Behn is a Democratic member of the Tennessee House representing District 51, seeking re-election in 2026 after declining to run for Congress.","biography":"## Current office and 2026 campaign\n\nAftyn Behn is a Democratic member of the Tennessee House of Representatives representing District 51, having assumed office on October 4, 2023 [1][4]. Her current term concludes on November 3, 2026 [1]. In January 2026, Behn announced that she would seek re-election to her state house seat rather than challenging the incumbent for Tennessee\u2019s 7th Congressional District in the upcoming Democratic primary [9][11]. This decision followed her loss in the special election for the U.S. House seat in late 2025, where she was defeated by Matt Van Epps [9][11].\n\nBehn is listed as a candidate on the ballot for the Democratic primary for Tennessee House District 51, scheduled for August 6, 2026 [1][13]. Her principal campaign committee for her previous congressional bid was converted into a political action committee named UNRIGGED PAC [3]. Behn self-describes as a licensed social worker and community organizer who focuses on opposing corporate greed and political corruption [8].\n\n## Background and education\n\nAftyn Alyssa Behn was born on November 24, 1989, in Knoxville, Tennessee [4]. She attended the University of Texas at Austin, where she earned a Bachelor of Arts degree and a Master of Social Work (MSW) [4].\n\n## Career\n\nBefore entering public office, Behn worked in social services [4]. She is a licensed social worker and community organizer [8]. Her educational background includes a Bachelor of Arts and a Master of Social Work from the University of Texas at Austin [4].\n\nBehn has also operated businesses and held professional licenses outside of her legislative role. On her personal website, she self-describes as having spent her career exposing how corporate power and political corruption affect working Tennesseans [8].\n\n## Office history\n\nAftyn Behn was elected to the Tennessee House of Representatives for District 51 in a special election held on August 3, 2023 [12]. She assumed office on October 4, 2023, succeeding Anthony Davis [4]. Under Tennessee law, members of the state house serve two-year terms and are not subject to term limits [2]. Her current term is scheduled to end on November 3, 2026 [1].\n\nPrior to her legislative service, Behn ran for election to the U.S. House of Representatives to represent Tennessee's 7th Congressional District in a special election held in 2025 [5][11]. She was defeated by incumbent Matt Van Epps in that race [11]. Following the loss, Behn announced she would not seek the Democratic nomination for the district again and instead chose to run for re-election to her state house seat [6][9].\n\nBehn is currently seeking re-election to the Tennessee House of Representatives for District 51. She appears on the ballot in the Democratic primary scheduled for August 6, 2026 [1].\n\n## Legislative record and accomplishments\n\nAftyn Behn assumed office in the Tennessee House of Representatives for District 51 on October 4, 2023, following a special election victory [1][4]. Prior to her legislative service, she worked as a licensed social worker and community organizer, a background she cites as central to her career of exposing corporate power and political corruption [4][8].\n\nDuring the 2026 legislative session, Behn was active in debates surrounding gun safety legislation. She highlighted the role of Republican lawmakers in the demise of an \"autopsy bill,\" which had been proposed as a measure for Covenant School parents coping with a mass shooting [7]. Behn also criticized the broader political environment, noting that Tennessee Republicans were consolidating power and insulating projects like Elon Musk\u2019s Boring Company tunnel from local oversight during the session [10].\n\nBehn self-describes her legislative focus as challenging corporate greed and demanding government transparency for working families [8]. She has received endorsements from liberal organizations including the Tennessee AFL-CIO, Planned Parenthood Action Fund, Progressive Democrats of America, and Everytown for Gun Safety [5]. Her campaign finance data for the 2025\u20132026 period appears under the committee name Unrigged PAC, which converted from her previous principal campaign committee, Aftyn Behn for Congress [3].\n\nIn terms of electoral history relevant to her current tenure, Behn won the special election that returned her to the legislature in 2023, joining other progressive Democrats who secured seats in Nashville that year [12]. She previously served as the Democratic nominee for Tennessee\u2019s 7th Congressional District in a special election held in late 2025, where she was defeated by Matt Van Epps [9][11]. Following that loss, she announced in January 2026 that she would seek re-election to her State House seat rather than challenging Van Epps again [9].\n\n## Documented disputes and controversies\n\nBehn announced in January 2026 that she would not seek the Democratic nomination for Tennessee\u2019s 7th Congressional District again, choosing instead to run for re-election to her State House seat [6][9]. She cited concerns about keeping herself and her family safe as a primary factor in this decision, stating that the choice was made after conversations with her family, team, and constituents [6]. This announcement followed her defeat by Matt Van Epps in the special election for the congressional seat held at the end of 2025 [9][11].\n\nBehn has publicly criticized Republican lawmakers for refusing to take up Governor Bill Lee\u2019s extreme risk protection order bill, a legislative move she linked to the aftermath of the Covenant School shooting and the subsequent \"autopsy bill\" negotiations [7]. She has characterized her political approach as challenging corporate power and political corruption, self-describing her career as focused on exposing how these forces rig the system against working Tennesseans [8]. Her campaign finance data for the 2025\u20132026 period appears under the committee name UNRIGGED PAC, which was converted from her previous principal campaign committee, AFTYN BEHN FOR CONGRESS [3].\n\n## Business interests and wealth source\n\nBefore entering elected office, Behn worked in social services and is a licensed social worker [4]. She self-describes as a community organizer who has spent her career exposing corporate power and political corruption [8]. Her professional background includes holding both a Bachelor of Arts and a Master of Social Work from the University of Texas at Austin [4].\n\nSpecific details regarding Behn\u2019s personal business interests, family wealth sources, ownership stakes in private enterprises, or significant financial disclosures are not provided in the available source material. While she maintains campaign finance records through her principal committee, which was converted to the UNRIGGED PAC for her 2025\u20132026 congressional bid [3], public profiles do not detail personal assets or family business holdings [5].\n\n## Family\n\nBehn cites family safety as a primary factor in her decision to forego another run for Tennessee\u2019s 7th Congressional District in favor of seeking re-election to the state house [6][11]. She states that this choice allows her to continue caring for her constituents while protecting her family [6].\n\n## Sources\n[1] [Aftyn Behn - Ballotpedia](https://ballotpedia.org/Aftyn_Behn)\n[2] [Tennessee House of Representatives District 51 - Ballotpedia](https://ballotpedia.org/Tennessee_House_of_Representatives_District_51)\n[3] [BEHN, AFTYN - Candidate overview - FEC.gov](https://www.fec.gov/data/candidate/H6TN07195/)\n[4] [Aftyn Behn - Wikipedia](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Aftyn_Behn)\n[5] [iVoterGuide - Aftyn Behn iVoterGuide Profile](https://ivoterguide.com/candidate/76838/race/23973/election/1348)\n[6] [Rep. Aftyn Behn announces she will not seek TN-07 nomination](https://www.newschannel5.com/news/state/tennessee/davidson-county/rep-aftyn-behn-announces-she-will-not-seek-tn-07-nomination)\n[7] [Aftyn Behn Archives \u2022 Tennessee Lookout](https://tennesseelookout.com/tag/aftyn-behn/)\n[8] [Aftyn Behn](https://www.aftynbehn.com/)\n[9] [Democratic Rep. Aftyn Behn to seek re-election in TN House, will not challenge Van Epps](https://www.wsmv.com/2026/01/12/democratic-rep-aftyn-behn-seek-re-election-tn-house-will-not-challenge-van-epps/)\n[10] [Rep. Aftyn Behn Archives \u2022 Tennessee Lookout](https://tennesseelookout.com/tag/rep-aftyn-behn/)\n[11] [Aftyn Behn to stick with state legislature; a Nashville Zoo delivery - Nashville Banner](https://nashvillebanner.com/2026/01/13/aftyn-behn-tennessee-metropolis-nashville-zoo/)\n[12] [Tennessee's special legislative elections features an upset in Nashville \u2022 Tennessee Lookout](https://tennesseelookout.com/2023/08/04/tennessees-special-legislative-elections-features-an-upset-in-nashville/)\n[13] [Aftyn Behn | BallotReady](https://www.ballotready.org/people/aftyn-behn)","birthdate":"Fri, 24 Nov 1989 00:00:00 GMT","firstname":"Aftyn","fullname":"Aftyn Behn","lastname":"Behn","middlename":null,"suffix":null,"summary":"Aftyn Behn is a Democratic member of the Tennessee House representing District 51, seeking re-election in 2026 after declining to run for Congress.","token":"DqnI7pFGdf"},{"bio_snippet":"Matthew Wayne Beickert, Currituck County Sheriff since 2018, is running as a Republican for the At\u2011Large seat on the County Board of Commissioners in 2026.","biography":"Matthew Wayne Beickert is a Republican candidate for the Currituck County Board of Commissioners At\u2011Large in the 2026 election.  He is currently serving as the elected Sheriff of Currituck County, a position he has held since being sworn in on June 2, 2018 after winning the Republican nomination the previous May [11].  Beickert announced his bid for the county commission as part of his continued involvement in local government and public safety.\n\nBeickert was born and raised in the Currituck area and has spent the bulk of his professional life with the Currituck County Sheriff\u2019s Office.  He began his law\u2011enforcement career more than two decades ago, accumulating 21 years of service before his appointment as sheriff.  Prior to becoming sheriff, he served as Chief Deputy, the second\u2011in\u2011command of the department, and held various supervisory roles, including captain, under former Sheriff Susan Johnson [11].  Details about his formal education have not been disclosed in the publicly available sources.\n\nDuring his tenure as sheriff, Beickert has overseen a range of law\u2011enforcement initiatives and emergency responses.  In November 2020, he briefed the public on a high\u2011profile armed robbery suspect who fled from a Food Lion in Grandy, leading to a multi\u2011agency chase that involved SWAT, Highway Patrol, and regional med\u2011flight resources before the suspect was apprehended in Chesapeake, Virginia [12].  His public statements emphasize community safety, inter\u2011agency cooperation, and rapid response to violent crime.\n\nBeickert\u2019s long\u2011standing presence in the sheriff\u2019s office has given him extensive experience with the county\u2019s budgetary, personnel, and operational challenges.  As a commissioner\u2011candidate, he is likely to draw on this background to address issues such as public safety funding, emergency services coordination, and the maintenance of rural infrastructure.  While his campaign platform has not been formally published, his record as sheriff suggests a focus on law\u2011enforcement effectiveness, community outreach, and fiscal responsibility.\n\nBeickert\u2019s candidacy follows a career marked by steady advancement within the county\u2019s primary law\u2011enforcement agency, positioning him as a familiar figure to voters who value experience in public safety and local governance.  His transition from sheriff to county commissioner reflects a broader ambition to influence policy beyond the scope of the sheriff\u2019s office, potentially shaping Currituck County\u2019s strategic direction over the next several years.\n\n## Sources\n- [11] [The Outer Banks Voice - Matthew Beickert sworn in as new Currituck County Sheriff](https://www.outerbanksvoice.com/2018/06/02/matthew-beickert-sworn-in-as-new-currituck-county-sheriff/)\n- [12] [Currituck armed robbery suspect caught in Chesapeake after chase - The Coastland Times | The Coastland Times](https://www.thecoastlandtimes.com/2020/11/09/currituck-armed-robbery-suspect-caught-in-chesapeake-after-chase/)","birthdate":null,"firstname":"Matthew","fullname":"Matthew Wayne Beickert","lastname":"Beickert","middlename":"Wayne","suffix":null,"summary":"Matthew Wayne Beickert, Currituck County Sheriff since 2018, is running as a Republican for the At\u2011Large seat on the County Board of Commissioners in 2026.","token":"7c20a5b64fd3973f"},{"bio_snippet":"Mary G. Belk, Democrat, seeks re\u2011election to the North Carolina House for District\u202f88, bringing decades of community service and legislative experience.","biography":"Mary G. Belk is the incumbent Democratic member of the North Carolina House of Representatives for District\u202f88 and is seeking re\u2011election in the November\u202f3,\u202f2026 general election. The North Carolina House is a 120\u2011member body whose members serve two\u2011year terms, must be at least 21 years old, be qualified voters, and have lived in their district for one year prior to election; there are no term limits and legislators assume office on January\u202f1 following the election\u202f[2].\n\nBorn Mary Denise Gardner on October\u202f5,\u202f1956 in Washington, D.C., Belk grew up in Charlotte and graduated from Garinger High School in 1974\u202f[12][16]. She later earned a Bachelor of Arts in political science with honors from the University of North Carolina at Charlotte in 2006\u202f[1][12][16]. Early in her career she worked as an insurance adjuster in the 1970s and co\u2011owned a family printing business with her husband, Ralph Belk\u202f[1]. After retiring from printing, the couple founded New River Retreat Properties, a vacation\u2011rental investment firm\u202f[1].\n\nBelk\u2019s community involvement is extensive. She has served on the boards of the Dilworth Community Development Association, the Charlotte Catholic Foundation, and the St.\u202fPatrick\u2019s Church Council, among others. She has volunteered as an ESL tutor for CPCC/CMS, coordinated children\u2011friendly services at St.\u202fPatrick Cathedral, and held leadership roles in several parent\u2011teacher organizations\u202f[1][16]. She also worked with the Refugee Office of Charlotte and NC Harvest Friendship Trays\u202f[1].\n\nIn the 2016 election, Belk defeated incumbent Republican Rob\u202fBryan, flipping the seat for Democrats\u202f[12]. She was re\u2011elected in 2018, 2020, 2022, and 2024, and is now pursuing a fifth term\u202f[12][13][15]. During her tenure she has held several committee assignments. In the 2023\u20112024 session she served on the Appropriations Committee, Appropriations on Transportation Committee, Environment Committee, Regulatory Reform Committee, and the House Transportation Committee\u202f[1]. Earlier sessions saw her on Judiciary IV, Health and Human Services Appropriations, and Banking committees, among others\u202f[1][12]. In the 2025\u20112026 session she was appointed House Democratic Joint Caucus Chair\u202f[11].\n\nBelk\u2019s legislative focus includes transportation infrastructure, regulatory reform, and environmental issues, reflected in her committee work and sponsored bills (e.g., transportation\u2011related measures)\u202f[1]. She survived a breast\u2011cancer diagnosis during her first campaign in 2016, undergoing surgery and radiation while serving her first term, and has spoken publicly about the experience\u202f[12].\n\nAs a candidate, Belk emphasizes continuing to serve as a check on the Republican\u2011controlled General Assembly and advocating for families, education, health, and community development in her district\u202f[20][16].\n\n## Sources\n- [1] [Mary Belk - Ballotpedia](https://ballotpedia.org/Mary_Belk)\n- [2] [North Carolina House of Representatives District 88 - Ballotpedia](https://ballotpedia.org/North_Carolina_House_of_Representatives_District_88)\n- [11] [Representative Mary Belk - Biography - North Carolina General Assembly](https://www.ncleg.gov/Members/Biography/H/713)\n- [12] [Mary Gardner Belk - Wikipedia](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Mary_Gardner_Belk)\n- [13] [Mary Belk's Political Summary](https://justfacts.votesmart.org/candidate/166839/mary-belk)\n- [15] [Belk, Mary](https://www.tuesdayforumcharlotte.org/speaker-group/belk-mary/)\n- [16] [Vote Smart | Facts For All](https://justfacts.votesmart.org/candidate/biography/166839/mary-belk)\n- [20] [MARY BELK FOR STATE HOUSE - Home](https://www.marybelk.com/)","birthdate":null,"firstname":"Mary","fullname":"Mary G Belk","lastname":"Belk","middlename":"G","suffix":null,"summary":"Mary G. Belk, Democrat, seeks re\u2011election to the North Carolina House for District\u202f88, bringing decades of community service and legislative experience.","token":"e67b57940e274ca2"},{"bio_snippet":"https://www.millingtontn.gov/directory.aspx?EID=100 https://www.millingtontn.gov/directory.aspx?EID=100","biography":"[https://www.millingtontn.gov/directory.aspx?EID=100](https://www.millingtontn.gov/directory.aspx?EID=100)  ","birthdate":null,"firstname":"Al","fullname":"Al Bell","lastname":"Bell","middlename":null,"suffix":null,"summary":null,"token":"eITMjkuns4"},{"bio_snippet":"Andrea Bell is an Independent candidate for Shelby County Commissioner District 12, focusing on fiscal responsibility, affordable housing, and education.","biography":"## Current office and 2026 campaign\n\nAndrea Bell is an Independent candidate seeking election to Shelby County Commission District 12 in 2026 [1]. She has officially reiterate her campaign for the position, describing herself as an independent voice for the community [5]. Her stated priorities include fiscal responsibility, affordable housing, and education reform [5].\n\nBell maintains a dedicated campaign website and social media presence to support her bid [2][4]. Through her campaign channels, she emphasizes putting people over party and aims to lower the tax burden while making living in District 12 sustainable for families [5].\n\n## Background and education\n\nThe provided sources do not contain information regarding Andrea Bell's birthplace, year of birth, upbringing, religion, schools attended, or degrees earned. The available materials focus on her current campaign for Shelby County Commissioner District 12 as an independent candidate, her stated policy priorities such as fiscal responsibility and affordable housing, and links to her campaign website and social media presence [2], [3], [5]. No biographical details about her early life or education are present in the cited texts.\n\nNO_CONTENT\n\n## Office history\n\nAndrea Bell has held elected office as a member of the Shelby County Commission for District 12[2]. She is currently running for re-election to this position as an Independent candidate in the upcoming election cycle[1][5].\n\nBell has previously run for the Shelby County Commission, District 12 seat in prior election cycles, though specific outcomes for those earlier races are not detailed in the available source materials[1][2].\n\n## Sources\n[1] [Andrea Bell - Ballotpedia](https://ballotpedia.org/Andrea_Bell)\n[2] [ANDREA BELL for SHELBY COUNTY COMMISSIONER, DISTRICT 12](https://www.voteandreabell.com/)\n[3] [Photo Gallery](https://www.voteandreabell.com/photos)\n[4] [Andrea Bell (@AndreaBell2026) / Posts / X - Twitter](https://x.com/AndreaBell2026)\n[5] [Andrea Bell for Shelby County Commission District 12 - Facebook](https://www.facebook.com/61585466914612/posts/-excited-to-officially-reiterate-my-campaign-for-shelby-county-commission-distri/122125322703182230/)","birthdate":null,"firstname":"Andrea","fullname":"Andrea Bell","lastname":"Bell","middlename":null,"suffix":null,"summary":"Andrea Bell is an Independent candidate for Shelby County Commissioner District 12, focusing on fiscal responsibility, affordable housing, and education.","token":"9x3PpbLJSA"},{"bio_snippet":"Ashley Bell is the Democratic nominee for NC\u201110 U.S. House, a physician assistant and educator advocating Medicare for All and higher wages.","biography":"## Current office and 2026 campaign\nAshley Thrasher Bell is the Democratic nominee for the U.S. House of Representatives in North Carolina's 10th Congressional District, having won the March 3, 2026 Democratic primary with 47.3% of the vote [1]. She appears on the November 3, 2026 general-election ballot against incumbent Republican Rep. Pat Harrigan [1]. Her principal campaign committee, \"Ashley Bell for Congress,\" reported $84,024.21 in total receipts and $57,805.29 in total disbursements for the 2025\u20132026 cycle as of its filing covering April 1, 2025 through June 30, 2026, with a mailing address in Conover, NC [2][3]. Her campaign platform includes Medicare for All, capping prescription-drug prices, raising the federal minimum wage to $17 per hour, expanding affordable housing, ending Immigration and Customs Enforcement, and reducing corporate money in politics [1][5].\n\n## Background and education\nBell was born in Tyler, Texas, and raised in Henderson, Texas, the daughter of small-business owners; her campaign says her grandfather started an HVAC business in 1957 that still operates today [4]. She was the first in her family to attend college, graduating from the University of Houston with the help of a Pell grant and academic and music scholarships [1][4]. She later earned a physician associate credential from the Wake Forest School of Medicine in Winston-Salem, NC, and a Doctor of Medical Science from the University of Lynchburg [4].\n\n## Career\nBell's career began in Texas public schools as a junior-high and high-school band director [4]. Per her campaign account, she spent 14 years as a physician associate in emergency medicine, primary care, rural clinics and telemedicine across North Carolina and Texas, then taught as a university professor in physician-assistant programs, including evidence-based medicine and research methods at the master's and doctoral levels [1][4]. She says she helped organize an effort with the Wall Street Journal and the U.S. Department of Education that exposed a billion-dollar ed-tech company's practices toward her students [4].\n\nIn 2023, Bell developed a chronic illness. She says her academic employer at the time did not provide the disability accommodations she needed to keep working, and she lost her job, income and health insurance as a result \u2014 an experience she credits with sharpening her focus on disability rights and health-care policy [1][4].\n\n## Sources\n- [1] [Ashley Bell (North Carolina) - Ballotpedia](https://ballotpedia.org/Ashley_Bell_(North_Carolina)) (includes her 2025 Ballotpedia Candidate Connection survey responses)\n- [2] [BELL, ASHLEY - Candidate overview - FEC.gov](https://www.fec.gov/data/candidate/H6NC10174/)\n- [3] [ASHLEY BELL FOR CONGRESS - committee overview - FEC.gov](https://www.fec.gov/data/committee/C00901934/)\n- [4] [About \u2014 Ashley Bell for Congress](https://www.ashleybellforcongress.com/about)\n- [5] [Ashley Bell for Congress](https://www.ashleybellforcongress.com/)\n- [6] [Ashley Bell wins Democratic primary for North Carolina's 10th Congressional District - WFMY News 2](https://www.wfmynews2.com/article/news/politics/elections/ashley-bell-wins-democratic-primary-north-carolinas-10th-congressional-district/83-8173509c-85d4-45fb-bff2-efee01322375)\n","birthdate":null,"firstname":"Ashley","fullname":"Ashley Thrasher Bell","lastname":"Bell","middlename":"Thrasher","suffix":null,"summary":"Ashley Bell is the Democratic nominee for NC\u201110 U.S. House, a physician assistant and educator advocating Medicare for All and higher wages.","token":"7781f975d9920d57"},{"bio_snippet":"Incumbent Hardeman County Commissioner for District 5, Position 2, seeking re-election as a Republican in 2026.","biography":"## Current office and 2026 campaign\nDavid Bell is the Republican Party nominee for Hardeman County Commission, District 5, Position 2, running against Democratic nominee Shara Gatlin in the August 6, 2026 county general election [1].\n\n## Office history\nDavid Bell currently serves as Hardeman County Commissioner for District 5, Position 2 [2].\n\n## Sources\n[1] [Hardeman County Election Commission \u2014 August 6, 2026 Official Sample Ballot](https://drive.google.com/file/d/1AhunmX4xEaSVTC0sXKimbLDC-E1NLTxH/view) \u2014 accessed 2026-07-22\n[2] [Hardeman County Election Commission \u2014 Your Elected Officials](https://www.hardemanvotes.com/p/your-elected-officials.html) \u2014 accessed 2026-07-22","birthdate":null,"firstname":"David","fullname":"David R. Bell","lastname":"Bell","middlename":"R.","suffix":null,"summary":"Incumbent Hardeman County Commissioner for District 5, Position 2, seeking re-election as a Republican in 2026.","token":"PVcBK7gGjr"},{"bio_snippet":"Incumbent Anderson County Board of Education member, District 7, running as an independent for reelection in the August 2026 general election.","biography":"## Current office and 2026 campaign\nDon A. Bell is an Independent candidate for Anderson County Board of Education, District 7, on the August 6, 2026 general-election ballot [1].\n\n## Sources\n[1] [Anderson County official sample ballot, August 6, 2026 general election](http://www.acelection.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/06/August-2026-Sample-Ballot.pdf) \u2014 Anderson County Election Commission, accessed 2026-07-20","birthdate":null,"firstname":"Don","fullname":"Don A. Bell","lastname":"Bell","middlename":"A.","suffix":null,"summary":"Incumbent Anderson County Board of Education member, District 7, running as an independent for reelection in the August 2026 general election.","token":"LRpAkziSim"},{"bio_snippet":"Gavin Szandor Miles Bell is the Libertarian candidate for North Carolina State Senate District\u202f11 in 2026, with a background in finance, higher\u2011education student affairs, and public speaking.","biography":"## Current office and 2026 campaign\n\nGavin Szandor Miles Bell of Kittrell is the Libertarian candidate for the North Carolina Senate in District 11 in the November 3, 2026 general election [1]. He filed on December 17, 2025 and the contest has no primary [1]. District 11 comprises Franklin, Nash and Vance counties and is currently represented by Republican Lisa S. Barnes [1][7]. Bell's general-election opponents are Barnes and Democrat James D. Gailliard of Rocky Mount [1]. The Libertarian Party of North Carolina lists Bell as its District 11 state Senate candidate on its 2026 candidate page [2].\n\nTransparency USA, reporting North Carolina state campaign-finance data through June 30, 2026, shows Bell's committee, \"Gavin Bell for NC,\" with $0 in total contributions and $0 in total expenditures, and records no office currently held [8].\n\n## Office history\n\nVote Smart's record for Bell lists four Libertarian candidacies: North Carolina House District 30 in 2020, House District 2 in 2022, House District 7 in 2024, and state Senate District 11 in 2026 [3].\n\nState Board of Elections results for those races: in 2020, in a two-candidate contest for House District 30, Bell received 9,317 votes to Democrat Marcia Morey's 41,548 [6]. In 2022, in House District 2, he received 718 votes, behind Democrat Ray Jeffers (19,692) and Republican Larry Yarborough (15,674) [5]. In 2024, in House District 7, he received 1,231 votes, behind Republican Matthew Winslow (27,099) and Democrat Jesse Goslen (20,655) [4].\n\n## Sources\n\n[1] [2026 Candidate Listing (Candidate_Listing_2026.csv)](https://s3.amazonaws.com/dl.ncsbe.gov/Elections/2026/Candidate%20Filing/Candidate_Listing_2026.csv) - North Carolina State Board of Elections, accessed 2026-07-30\n[2] [2026 Candidates](https://www.lpnc.org/2026_candidates) - Libertarian Party of North Carolina, accessed 2026-07-30\n[3] [Gavin Bell's Biography](https://justfacts.votesmart.org/candidate/biography/189041/gavin-bell) - Vote Smart, accessed 2026-07-30\n[4] [2024 General Election precinct results (results_pct_20241105)](https://s3.amazonaws.com/dl.ncsbe.gov/ENRS/2024_11_05/results_pct_20241105.zip) - North Carolina State Board of Elections, accessed 2026-07-30\n[5] [2022 General Election precinct results (results_pct_20221108)](https://s3.amazonaws.com/dl.ncsbe.gov/ENRS/2022_11_08/results_pct_20221108.zip) - North Carolina State Board of Elections, accessed 2026-07-30\n[6] [2020 General Election precinct results (results_pct_20201103)](https://s3.amazonaws.com/dl.ncsbe.gov/ENRS/2020_11_03/results_pct_20201103.zip) - North Carolina State Board of Elections, accessed 2026-07-30\n[7] [Senate Member Table, 2025-2026 Session](https://www.ncleg.gov/Members/MemberTable/S) - North Carolina General Assembly, accessed 2026-07-30\n[8] [Gavin Bell - North Carolina Candidate](https://www.transparencyusa.org/nc/candidate/gavin-bell) - Transparency USA, accessed 2026-07-30","birthdate":null,"firstname":"Gavin","fullname":"Gavin Szandor Miles Bell","lastname":"Bell","middlename":"Szandor Miles","suffix":null,"summary":"Gavin Szandor Miles Bell is the Libertarian candidate for North Carolina State Senate District\u202f11 in 2026, with a background in finance, higher\u2011education student affairs, and public speaking.","token":"41a0fc0ea1167ed4"},{"bio_snippet":"George Bell is a Republican candidate for the North Carolina Court of Appeals Seat 2, currently serving on the NC 5th Superior Court Division.","biography":"## Current office and 2026 campaign\n\nGeorge Cooper Bell currently serves as a judge on the North Carolina Court of Appeals for Seat 02, having assumed tenure in 2019 [1]. He is a member of the Republican Party and previously served in the North Carolina Fifth Superior Court Division for Judicial District 26C [1].\n\nBell is a candidate for re-election to the North Carolina Court of Appeals Seat 02 in the 2026 election cycle [1]. His candidacy was confirmed during the 2026 candidate filing period, which concluded in December 2025 [4]. He appears on official voter resources for the upcoming primary and general elections scheduled for 2026 [3].\n\n## Office history\n\nGeorge Bell has served as a judge on the North Carolina Court of Appeals for Seat 2 since 2019 [1]. He also holds tenure as a judge in the North Carolina 5th Superior Court Division and Judicial District 26C, a position he assumed in 2019 [1].\n\nBell is a candidate for re-election to the North Carolina Court of Appeals Seat 2 in the upcoming 2026 election cycle [2]. He has filed as a Republican candidate for this office [1]. Information regarding his participation in the 2026 primary election process is available through state voter resources [3].\n\n## Sources\n[1] [George Bell - Ballotpedia](https://ballotpedia.org/George_Bell)\n[2] [NC Election | North Carolina Election Information & Resources](https://ncelection.com/nc-court-of-appeals-candidates/)\n[3] [Candidate Profiles \u2013 NC Voter Guide](https://ncvoterguide.org/profiles/)\n[4] [Results from 2026 Candidate Filing - Carolina Forward](https://carolinaforward.org/blog/results-from-2026-candidate-filing/)","birthdate":null,"firstname":"George","fullname":"George Cooper Bell","lastname":"Bell","middlename":"Cooper","suffix":null,"summary":"George Bell is a Republican candidate for the North Carolina Court of Appeals Seat 2, currently serving on the NC 5th Superior Court Division.","token":"a59b6dc9ab9afd56"},{"bio_snippet":"Current office and 2026 campaign Jodie Ann Bell is the incumbent Davidson County General Sessions Court judge for Division VI, seeking a full term in the 2026 election. The Metro Nashville Council elected Bell, a longtime Nashville defense attorney, to fill a vacant seat on the c","biography":"## Current office and 2026 campaign\nJodie Ann Bell is the incumbent Davidson County General Sessions Court judge for Division VI, seeking a full term in the 2026 election. The Metro Nashville Council elected Bell, a longtime Nashville defense attorney, to fill a vacant seat on the court in November 2025, choosing her over four other candidates, including attorney Michael Robinson [1]. Bell was re-elected in the May 5, 2026 Democratic primary, defeating Michael Johnson; no Republican candidate qualified for the seat, so the primary result determines the office [2].\n\n## Background and education\nBell graduated with her law degree from Golden Gate University in 1994 and has practiced law in Tennessee since 1997 [1].\n\n## Career\nBefore taking the bench, Bell spent nearly 30 years in litigation as a Nashville defense attorney. She is a member of the Nashville Bar Association, the National Association of Criminal Defense Attorneys, the Tennessee Association of Criminal Defense Lawyers, and the Lawyer's Association for Women. She has also served as a board member for Reconciliation Prison Ministries and the Tennessee Association of Criminal Defense Lawyers [1].\n\n## Family\nBell is married to former Nashville Mayor David Briley, who currently serves as a Davidson County Circuit Court judge [1].\n\n## Sources\n[1] Julianne Akers, \"Metro Council selects Jodie Bell as General Sessions Court judge,\" Nashville Post, Nov. 19, 2025. https://www.nashvillepost.com/business/legal/metro-council-selects-jodie-bell-as-general-sessions-court-judge/article_96d85adf-ebe9-407f-809b-14288a6389ab.html\n[2] \"Here are the winners for Nashville clerk, school board and judge roles,\" WPLN News, May 5, 2026. https://wpln.org/post/here-are-the-winners-for-nashville-clerk-school-board-and-judge-roles/","birthdate":null,"firstname":"JODIE","fullname":"JODIE ANN BELL","lastname":"BELL","middlename":"ANN","suffix":null,"summary":null,"token":"Xhtd7YLl4L"},{"bio_snippet":"John R. Bell IV is a Republican NC House member for District\u202f10 seeking re\u2011election in 2026, with a background in business and extensive legislative leadership.","biography":"John R. Bell IV is the incumbent Republican member of the North Carolina House of Representatives for District\u202f10, which covers Wayne County and surrounding areas. As a state representative, he is responsible for introducing and voting on legislation, serving on committees, and representing the interests of his constituents in the General Assembly. He is seeking re\u2011election in the November\u202f3,\u202f2026 general election for the same seat [1].\n\nBell was born and raised in Mount Olive, North Carolina, and graduated from North Duplin High School before earning a bachelor\u2019s degree from the University of North Carolina at Wilmington [12]. He later entered the private sector, working as a manager of sales and business development for North Carolina Community Federal Credit Union and founding Neuse Connections, LLC, a business\u2011development firm that assists organizations with growth strategies [1][12].\n\nBell first won election to the state House in 2012 and was sworn in in 2013, beginning what is now his seventh term representing District\u202f10 [1][12]. During his tenure he has held several leadership positions: elected House Majority Whip in 2015 and then House Majority Leader in 2016, a role he retained through 2025, making him the longest\u2011serving Majority Leader in North Carolina history [12]. At the start of the 2025\u201126 session he was appointed Chairman of the Committee on Rules, Calendar, and Operations of the House by Speaker Destin Hall [12]. His committee assignments have included Agriculture, Energy and Public Utilities, House Finance, Health, Alcoholic Beverage Control, and Disaster Recovery and Homeland Security across multiple sessions [1].\n\nLegislatively, Bell has focused on issues affecting agriculture, veterans, rural economies, and public safety. He has sponsored bills to ban foreign adversaries from purchasing North Carolina farmland, to re\u2011evaluate four\u2011year college degree requirements for state jobs, and to secure more than $60\u202fmillion in state budget allocations for Wayne County projects such as school safety funding and disaster\u2011recovery initiatives [13]. He has been recognized by pro\u2011business groups, receiving the NC Chamber\u2019s \u201cJobs Champion\u201d award in 2021 and 2023, and was named a 2023 Defender of Public Safety and a 2021 Legislative Champion for charter schools [13].\n\nIn addition to his legislative work, Bell remains active in his community, promoting economic development through his business ventures and supporting military families and veterans through targeted legislation and funding programs. He lives in Mount Olive with his wife, Kelli Gurley Bell, their daughter Averi Kostin Bell, and their dog Maxx [12].\n\n## Sources\n- [1] [John Bell (North Carolina) - Ballotpedia](https://ballotpedia.org/John_Bell_(North_Carolina))\n- [9] [2026 North Carolina House of Representatives election - Wikipedia](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/2026_North_Carolina_House_of_Representatives_election)\n- [11] [John Bell for NC House](https://www.electjohnbell.com/)\n- [12] [John Bell \u23aa About](https://www.electjohnbell.com/about)\n- [13] [John Bell \u23aa News](https://www.electjohnbell.com/news)\n- [17] [Rep. John Bell (@JohnBellNC) / X](https://x.com/johnbellnc?lang=en)\n- [18] [Rep. John Bell (@JohnBellNC) / X](https://twitter.com/JohnBellNC)\n- [20] [John Bell | U.S. Senator, Tennessee, Whig Party | Britannica](https://www.britannica.com/biography/John-Bell-American-politician)","birthdate":null,"firstname":"John","fullname":"John Richard Bell IV","lastname":"Bell","middlename":"Richard","suffix":"IV","summary":"John R. Bell IV is a Republican NC House member for District\u202f10 seeking re\u2011election in 2026, with a background in business and extensive legislative leadership.","token":"56ed690603be5ce2"},{"bio_snippet":"","biography":null,"birthdate":null,"firstname":"KRISTIE","fullname":"KRISTIE BELL","lastname":"BELL","middlename":null,"suffix":null,"summary":null,"token":"6OahJZHE7e"},{"bio_snippet":"Warren County commissioner for District 11 and commission parliamentarian; chairs the Building & Grounds committee.","biography":"## Current office and 2026 campaign\nMichael Bell is a Warren County commissioner representing District 11 and is running for re-election as a Republican in the August 6, 2026 county general election [1]. Each district elects two commissioners; the District 11 field also includes fellow incumbent Steve Glenn (independent) and Republican Tyler Simmons [1].\n\n## Office history\nBell serves on the Warren County Commission as its parliamentarian, chairs the Building & Grounds committee and sits on the Safety & Beer Board committee [2][3].\n\n## Sources\n[1] [Ballots for Aug. 6 election set \u2014 Main Street Journal](https://www.mainstreetjournal.llc/ballots-for-aug-6-election-set/) \u2014 accessed 2026-07-22\n[2] [Warren County Commissioners](https://www.warrencountytn.gov/government/county_commission/commissioners.php) \u2014 accessed 2026-07-22\n[3] [Warren County Commission committee assignments](https://www.warrencountytn.gov/government/county_commission/committees.php) \u2014 accessed 2026-07-22","birthdate":null,"firstname":"MICHAEL","fullname":"MICHAEL BELL","lastname":"BELL","middlename":null,"suffix":null,"summary":"Warren County commissioner for District 11 and commission parliamentarian; chairs the Building & Grounds committee.","token":"Jq71QHjQOa"},{"bio_snippet":"","biography":null,"birthdate":null,"firstname":"Rachel","fullname":"Rachel L. Bell","lastname":"Bell","middlename":"L.","suffix":null,"summary":null,"token":"tDNwZWh2P0"},{"bio_snippet":"Per the NC voter file: REP voter in Robeson County since 1994.","biography":"**Update: Bell lost the March 3, 2026 Republican primary for Robeson County Board of Commissioners District 04, finishing second of two candidates with 79 votes to Faline Locklear Dial's 234; he will not appear on the November 3, 2026 general-election ballot [3].**\n\nAccording to the North Carolina voter file, Scott Ethon Bell is a registered voter in Robeson County, North Carolina, registered since 1994 (32 years), with party affiliation listed as Republican [1].\n\nThe voter file shows Scott Ethon Bell'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 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 Scott Ethon Bell 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 candidate filing list (`Candidate_Listing_2026.csv`) and March 3, 2026 primary precinct-level results (`results_pct_20260303`), published at [dl.ncsbe.gov](https://dl.ncsbe.gov/)","birthdate":null,"firstname":"Scott","fullname":"Scott Ethon Bell","lastname":"Bell","middlename":"Ethon","suffix":null,"summary":"Per the NC voter file: REP voter in Robeson County since 1994.","token":"fc2de13a2809c64c"},{"bio_snippet":"Terry Lee Bell, a longtime educator and public servant, is the Democratic candidate for Macon County Commissioner District\u202f02 in 2026.","biography":"Terry Lee Bell is the Democratic candidate for the Macon County Board of Commissioners, District 02, in the November\u202f3,\u202f2026 election. The Board of Commissioners serves as the governing body for Macon County, responsible for setting policy, approving the county budget, and overseeing local services and infrastructure.\n\nA lifelong Macon County resident, Bell earned his associate degree from Southwestern Community College\u2019s Emergency Medical Technology program, which led to work as an emergency medical technician and volunteer firefighter in the county. He built a nearly five\u2011decade career in education, beginning as an instructor in Haywood and Macon County schools, then serving as principal at three schools and as assistant principal at Franklin High School. He retired in 2009 as Chief Operations Officer for the Macon County School System and later returned in a consulting capacity as Director of Human Resources, a role he held until his recent retirement.\n\nBell also contributed to county development as a project manager overseeing the construction of new schools and renovation of existing facilities. From 1995 to 2019 he served on the Southwestern Community College Board of Trustees, acting as chair for the final seven years of his tenure. In recognition of his extensive public service, Bell received North Carolina\u2019s Order of the Long Leaf Pine, the state\u2019s highest civilian honor, on March\u202f31 at the SCC Macon Campus\u301012\u3011.\n\nRunning for the Board of Commissioners, Bell emphasizes his deep roots in western North Carolina, his decades of experience in education and local government, and his commitment to continuing service for the residents of Macon County.\n\n## Sources\n- [12] [Former SCC Trustee receives state\u2019s highest honor | SOUTHWESTERN COMMUNITY COLLEGE](https://www.southwesterncc.edu/news/former-scc-trustee-receives-state%E2%80%99s-highest-honor)","birthdate":null,"firstname":"Terry","fullname":"Terry Lee Bell","lastname":"Bell","middlename":"Lee","suffix":null,"summary":"Terry Lee Bell, a longtime educator and public servant, is the Democratic candidate for Macon County Commissioner District\u202f02 in 2026.","token":"42ec1689d4a43296"}]