[{"bio_snippet":"Per the NC voter file: REP voter in Graham County since 2012.","biography":"## Current office and 2026 campaign\n**Thomas William Blevins ran in the March 3, 2026 Republican primary for the Graham County Board of Commissioners (10 candidates competing for 3 seats) and finished 6th with 465 votes; Thomas William Blevins will not appear on the November 3, 2026 general-election ballot, which will feature the three primary winners instead [3].**\n\nAccording to the North Carolina voter file, Thomas William Blevins is a registered voter in Graham County, North Carolina, registered since 2012 (14 years), with party affiliation listed as Republican [1].\n\nThe voter file shows Thomas William Blevins's year of birth as 1976; NC publishes only the year of birth in its bulk voter export, so day and month are not part of the public record [1].\n\nThe voter history file shows 7 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 Thomas William Blevins 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] [Stiles, incumbents win primary \u2013 The Graham Star](https://www.grahamstar.com/local-regional-newsletter/stiles-incumbents-win-primary)","birthdate":null,"firstname":"Thomas","fullname":"Thomas William Blevins","lastname":"Blevins","middlename":"William","suffix":null,"summary":"Per the NC voter file: REP voter in Graham County since 2012.","token":"af0eda7f2e57ea4e"},{"bio_snippet":"","biography":null,"birthdate":null,"firstname":"ERIN","fullname":"ERIN O\u2019HARA BLOCK","lastname":"BLOCK","middlename":"O\u2019HARA","suffix":null,"summary":null,"token":"ANN2uX3wPC"},{"bio_snippet":"","biography":null,"birthdate":null,"firstname":"Louie","fullname":"Louie Blocker","lastname":"Blocker","middlename":null,"suffix":null,"summary":null,"token":"B7LyDfWCSW"},{"bio_snippet":"Per the NC voter file: DEM voter in Nash County since 2008.","biography":"According to the North Carolina voter file, Nancy Dunn Blount is a registered voter in Nash County, North Carolina, registered since 2008 (18 years), with party affiliation listed as Democratic [1].\n\nThe voter file shows Nancy Dunn Blount's year of birth as 1961; 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 8 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 Nancy Dunn Blount 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":"Nancy","fullname":"Nancy Dunn Blount","lastname":"Blount","middlename":"Dunn","suffix":null,"summary":"Per the NC voter file: DEM voter in Nash County since 2008.","token":"7b1335e11671fa8e"},{"bio_snippet":"Background and education Blount attended Mitchell High School, graduating in 1978 electrodblount.com https://electrodblount.com/about us.php . He earned a Bachelor of Business Administration BBA in Accounting from Tennessee State University electrodblount.com https://electrodblou","biography":"## Background and education\nBlount attended Mitchell High School, graduating in 1978 ([electrodblount.com](https://electrodblount.com/about_us.php)). He earned a Bachelor of Business Administration (BBA) in Accounting from Tennessee State University ([electrodblount.com](https://electrodblount.com/about_us.php)). Additionally, he attended Dartmouth College\u2019s Amos Tuck School of Business Administration for continuing education and obtained a Master's Degree in technology from Strayer University in 2023 ([electrodblount.com](https://electrodblount.com/about_us.php)).\n\n## Career\nRod Blount is a Democratic politician and business professional running for Shelby County Board of Commissioners District 9 in Tennessee ([Ballotpedia](https://ballotpedia.org/Rod_Blount)). He brings accounting and auditing experience to his political career, which he highlighted during interviews with the county commission committee ahead of the 2026 election ([Action News 5](https://www.actionnews5.com/2026/03/05/10-candidates-vie-shelby-county-commission-district-9-seat/)).\n\nAccording to his campaign website, Blount has over 30 years of experience as a business owner ([electrodblount.com](https://electrodblount.com/about_us.php)). His professional history includes founding the Diversity Business Trade Association and serving as a charter member of a credit union ([electrodblount.com](https://electrodblount.com/about_us.php)). He has worked in technology, insurance, and procurement compliance, holding certifications as a Medicare & Medicaid Professional and a Certified Finance Professional ([electrodblount.com](https://electrodblount.com/about_us.php)).\n\nBlount\u2019s political career includes appointments by former Memphis Mayor Willie Herenton to the Center City Commission Revenue Finance Corporation ([electrodblount.com](https://electrodblount.com/about_us.php)). He was also nominated by former U.S. Congressman Harold Ford Sr. for a presidential appointment and served as a Delegate to the White House Conference on Small Business, appointed by President Bill Clinton ([electrodblount.com](https://electrodblount.com/about_us.php)).\n\n## Office history\nBlount has sought elected office at both the state and local levels in Shelby County. In the 2022 Democratic primary for Shelby County Assessor of Property, he received 16.3% of the vote against incumbent Melvin Burgess ([Ballotpedia](https://ballotpedia.org/Rod_Blount)). He later ran in the special Democratic primary for Tennessee House of Representatives District 86 on January 24, 2023, where he received 4.4% of the vote (103 votes) before losing to Justin Pearson ([Ballotpedia](https://ballotpedia.org/Rod_Blount)).\n\nIn March 2026, Blount appeared before a Shelby County Commission committee for the District 9 seat, which had become vacant following the resignation of Edmund Ford Jr. ([Action News 5](https://www.actionnews5.com/2026/03/05/10-candidates-vie-shelby-county-commission-district-9-seat/)). He is currently a candidate in the Democratic primary for Shelby County Board of Commissioners District 9, scheduled for May 5, 2026 ([Ballotpedia](https://ballotpedia.org/Rod_Blount)).\n\n## Business interests and wealth source\nNo statement of interest filing found as of 2026-04-25. Search the [Tennessee Ethics Commission Statement of Interest Search](https://conflict.app.tn.gov/conflict/search.htm).\n\n## Family\nBlount identifies as a community activist and business activist ([electrodblount.com](https://electrodblount.com/about_us.php)). He is an ordained deacon and an active member of Alpha Phi Alpha Fraternity, Inc. ([electrodblount.com](https://electrodblount.com/about_us.php)). Per his campaign site, he is the father of three sons and the son of the late Rev. Walter and Mittie Blount ([electrodblount.com](https://electrodblount.com/about_us.php)). He also describes himself as an amateur coach for basketball and baseball ([electrodblount.com](https://electrodblount.com/about_us.php)).\n","birthdate":null,"firstname":"Rod","fullname":"Rod Blount","lastname":"Blount","middlename":null,"suffix":null,"summary":null,"token":"YZs1qxPMnq"},{"bio_snippet":"Dan\u202fT.\u202fBlue\u202fJr., Democratic minority leader of the North\u202fCarolina Senate, is running for re\u2011election to represent District\u202f14 in 2026.","biography":"Dan\u202fT.\u202fBlue\u202fJr. is the incumbent Democratic State Senator for North Carolina\u2019s 14th Senate district and the Senate\u2019s minority leader. He is on the ballot for re\u2011election in the November\u202f3,\u202f2026 general election, with the Democratic primary having been cancelled for this cycle [4][9].\n\nThe North Carolina Senate is the upper chamber of the state legislature. Senators draft, debate, and vote on state laws, approve the state budget, and provide oversight of state agencies. As minority leader, Blue coordinates the Democratic caucus, negotiates with the majority party, and shapes the party\u2019s legislative agenda.\n\nBlue was born on April\u202f18,\u202f1949, in Lumberton, North\u202fCarolina, and grew up on a farm in Robeson County. He graduated as valedictorian of his high school class and earned a B.S. in mathematics from North\u202fCarolina Central University in 1970. He then attended Duke University School of Law, receiving his J.D. in 1973, and later earned an M.B.A. from Duke\u2019s Fuqua School of Business [4][20].\n\nBlue began his public\u2011service career in the early 1970s, working for the Law Offices of Terry Sanford before joining the firm Thigpen,\u202fBlue,\u202fStephens\u202f&\u202fFellers (now Blue\u202fLLP) as a partner in 1976. He entered elected office in 1980, winning a seat in the North\u202fCarolina House of Representatives. He served multiple terms there, including as Speaker of the House from 1991 to 1994, becoming the first African\u2011American to hold that position in the state [15][20]. After an unsuccessful run for the U.S. Senate in 2002, he returned to the state legislature, winning a special election to the Senate in 2009 following the death of Senator Vernon\u202fMalone [4][15].\n\nDuring his Senate tenure, Blue has served on key committees such as Appropriations (Health and Human Services), Finance, Judiciary, and Rules and Operations. He has been a leading voice on Medicaid expansion, clean\u2011energy policy, and education funding, and he helped pass bipartisan legislation to safely reopen schools after the COVID\u201119 pandemic [16][4]. As minority leader since 2014, he has been recognized as one of the General Assembly\u2019s most effective members.\n\nIn the 2026 race, Blue\u2019s campaign emphasizes continued investment in public education, job creation, public safety, and protecting democratic institutions. His campaign website outlines these priorities and highlights past achievements such as the 2023 Medicaid expansion that extended coverage to over 500,000 North\u202fCarolina residents and the state\u2019s ambitious clean\u2011energy plan targeting a 70\u202f% emissions reduction by 2030 [16].\n\nBlue\u2019s family includes his wife, Edna, and their children. He remains active in community service and serves as chair of the Duke University Board of Trustees, reflecting his long\u2011standing ties to higher education in the state [20].\n\n## Sources\n- [1] [Dan Blue III - Ballotpedia](https://ballotpedia.org/Dan_Blue_III)\n- [4] [Dan Blue Jr. - Ballotpedia](https://ballotpedia.org/Dan_Blue_Jr.)\n- [9] [Senator Dan Blue - Biography - North Carolina General Assembly](https://www.ncleg.gov/Members/Biography/S/268)\n- [12] [Daniel Blue - Wikipedia](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Daniel_Blue)\n- [15] [Dan Blue - Wikipedia](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Dan_Blue)\n- [16] [Home \u2013 Dan Blue for Senate](https://danblueforsenate.org/)\n- [20] [About Dan Blue \u2013 Senator Daniel Blue - Sites@Duke Express](https://sites.duke.edu/pjms364s_01_s2016_senatordanblue/about-dan-blue/)","birthdate":null,"firstname":"Daniel","fullname":"Daniel Blue JR","lastname":"Blue","middlename":null,"suffix":"JR","summary":"Dan\u202fT.\u202fBlue\u202fJr., Democratic minority leader of the North\u202fCarolina Senate, is running for re\u2011election to represent District\u202f14 in 2026.","token":"2a3d054e085450e6"},{"bio_snippet":"Per the NC voter file: REP voter in Union County since 2008.","biography":"According to the North Carolina voter file, Teresa Crawford Blumer is a registered voter in Union County, North Carolina, registered since 2008 (18 years), with party affiliation listed as Republican [1].\n\nThe voter file shows Teresa Crawford Blumer'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 [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 Teresa Crawford Blumer 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":"Teresa","fullname":"Teresa Crawford Blumer","lastname":"Blumer","middlename":"Crawford","suffix":null,"summary":"Per the NC voter file: REP voter in Union County since 2008.","token":"7b2a445f956efc11"},{"bio_snippet":"John M. Blust, Republican incumbent for NC House District\u202f62, is running for re\u2011election in 2026 after a career as attorney, CPA, Army veteran, and longtime legislator.","biography":"John M. Blust is the incumbent Republican member of the North Carolina House of Representatives for District\u202f62 and is seeking re\u2011election in the November\u202f3,\u202f2026 general election.  Members of the North Carolina House serve two\u2011year terms, must be qualified voters who have lived in the district for at least one year, and must be at least 21 years old\u202f[3].  The office carries a salary of $13,951 per year plus a $104 per\u2011day per\u2011diem\u202f[3].\n\nBlust earned both his Bachelor of Science in Business Administration/Accounting (1979) and his Juris Doctor (1982) from the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill\u202f[1][7].  He later passed the CPA exam and has practiced law in taxation, estate planning, commercial and business matters\u202f[5][8].\n\nHis public service began with the United States Army, where he served as an officer in the Field Artillery from 1972\u20111974 and again from 1982\u20111985, including time with the 82nd Airborne Division and a posting in the Republic of Korea\u202f[1][11].\n\nProfessionally, Blust worked as a certified public accountant and attorney before entering elected office\u202f[1][5].  He also held the position of Guilford County Republican Party Chairman from 1993\u20111995\u202f[8][19].\n\nBlust\u2019s political career spans more than three decades.  He was first appointed to the North Carolina Senate, serving from May\u202f1996 until January\u202f1999\u202f[7][19].  He was then elected to the House in 2000 and served continuously through 2018, opting not to run for re\u2011election that year\u202f[7][19].  After a brief retirement, the Guilford County Republican Party appointed him to fill the vacancy created by Rep.\u202fJohn Faircloth\u2019s resignation, and he was sworn in on September\u202f9\u202f2024\u202f[1][15].  He will complete that term (ending January\u202f1\u202f2027) and is now on the ballot for a full term in 2026\u202f[1].\n\nDuring his tenure, Blust held numerous committee assignments, often in leadership roles.  He chaired the Judiciary II Committee, served as Vice\u2011Chair of Finance, and was Vice\u2011Chair of the Homeland Security, Military, and Veterans Affairs Committee across multiple legislative sessions\u202f[1].  He also sat on Banking, Elections, Pensions and Retirement, Rules, and several other committees, giving him broad influence over fiscal, legal, and security policy.\n\nBlust\u2019s legislative record emphasizes fiscal restraint, tax reduction, and regulatory reform.  He helped turn a $3\u202fbillion budget shortfall into a surplus, lowered individual and corporate tax burdens, eliminated the estate (death) tax, and reformed North Carolina\u2019s unemployment insurance system\u202f[12].  He championed election\u2011integrity measures such as photo\u2011ID voting, expanded school\u2011choice options, increased teacher pay, and protected Second\u2011Amendment rights through expanded concealed\u2011carry and castle\u2011doctrine statutes\u202f[12][8].  His platform for the upcoming campaign continues these themes: controlling spending, further tax cuts, additional regulatory reform, K\u201112 education reforms that promote school choice and eliminate DEI/CRT mandates, university academic\u2011freedom protections, and strong pro\u2011life and immigration\u2011enforcement policies\u202f[12][10].\n\nIn the 2026 race, Blust faces Democrat Shelly Headen.  The Republican primary was cancelled, leaving him unopposed for the party\u2019s nomination\u202f[1].  His campaign website provides additional details on his record and policy priorities\u202f[10].\n\n## Sources\n- [1] [John Blust - Ballotpedia](https://ballotpedia.org/John_Blust)\n- [3] [North Carolina House of Representatives District 62 - Ballotpedia](https://ballotpedia.org/North_Carolina_House_of_Representatives_District_62)\n- [5] [Representative John M. Blust - Biography - North Carolina General Assembly](https://www.ncleg.gov/Members/Biography/H/234)\n- [7] [John Blust - Wikipedia](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/John_Blust)\n- [8] [John Blust's Biography](https://justfacts.votesmart.org/candidate/biography/10229/john-blust)\n- [10] [GOP Candidate \u2013 Greensboro, NC \u2013 John Blust for NC House](https://www.blustfornchouse.com/)\n- [11] [Republican Party \u2013 Greensboro, NC \u2013 John Blust for NC House](https://www.blustfornchouse.com/republican-candidate-north-carolina)\n- [12] [Political Issues \u2013 Greensboro, NC \u2013 John Blust for NC House](https://www.blustfornchouse.com/north-carolina-conservative-politics)\n- [13] [North Carolina state Rep. John Blust, a Greensboro ...](https://www.facebook.com/APNews/posts/north-carolina-state-rep-john-blust-a-greensboro-republican-who-served-as-an-enl/1010247850963124/)\n- [15] [State Representative John Blust | BillTrack50](https://www.billtrack50.com/legislatordetail/1845)\n- [16] [North Carolina State Rep. John Blust - Biography | LegiStorm](https://www.legistorm.com/person/bio/192806/John_Marshall_Blust.html)\n- [18] [Republican John Blust announces return to politics, run for NC House](https://greensboro.com/news/local/government-politics/john-blust-republican-guilford-county-greensboro-run-for-nc-house-district-62-michelle-bardsley-john-faircloth-2024/article_4680c776-8891-11ee-86b5-27d2ef1d7fb9.html)\n- [19] [Former State Rep. John Blust Announces His Candidacy For District 62 House Seat - The Rhino Times of Greensboro](https://www.rhinotimes.com/news/former-state-rep-john-blust-announces-his-candidacy-for-district-62-house-seat/)","birthdate":null,"firstname":"John","fullname":"John Marshall Blust","lastname":"Blust","middlename":"Marshall","suffix":null,"summary":"John M. Blust, Republican incumbent for NC House District\u202f62, is running for re\u2011election in 2026 after a career as attorney, CPA, Army veteran, and longtime legislator.","token":"8b1a07214accb0c4"},{"bio_snippet":"Per the NC voter file: REP voter in Union County since 2000.","biography":"According to the North Carolina voter file, Terry Dana Boag is a registered voter in Union County, North Carolina, registered since 2000 (26 years), with party affiliation listed as Republican [1].\n\nThe voter file shows Terry Dana Boag's year of birth as 1963; 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 Terry Dana Boag 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":"Terry","fullname":"Terry Dana Boag","lastname":"Boag","middlename":"Dana","suffix":null,"summary":"Per the NC voter file: REP voter in Union County since 2000.","token":"397a47adbe8bcd2e"},{"bio_snippet":"Incumbent Lewis County Commissioner for District 4, running for re-election in 2026 as the Republican nominee against Democrat Jared Murray.","biography":"## Current office and 2026 campaign\nKyle Bobo is the incumbent Lewis County Commissioner for District 4 and is listed on the county's official Board of Commissioners roster [1]. He is the Republican nominee seeking re-election on the August 6, 2026 county general ballot and won the May 5, 2026 Republican primary in District 4 [2][3]. His Democratic opponent in the general election is Jared Murray [3].\n\n## Further candidate material (not accessible for this profile)\n- [Bobo Seeks ReElection - Lewis County Herald](https://www.lewisherald.com/story/2026/04/16/news/bobo-seeks-reelection/12019.html) (publisher blocks automated access; the full re-election announcement could not be read for this profile)\n\n## Sources\n[1] [County Commission - Lewis County Government](https://www.lewiscountytn.com/county-commission) - accessed 2026-07-23\n[2] [Bobo Seeks ReElection - Lewis County Herald](https://www.lewisherald.com/story/2026/04/16/news/bobo-seeks-reelection/12019.html) - accessed 2026-07-23\n[3] [Tiller Takes Sheriff's Race; Skelton Unseats Keltner in Election Night Shakeup - Lewis County Herald](https://www.lewisherald.com/story/2026/05/07/news/tiller-takes-sheriffs-race-skelton-unseats-keltner-in-election-night-shakeup/12153.html) - accessed 2026-07-23","birthdate":null,"firstname":"Kyle","fullname":"Kyle Bobo","lastname":"Bobo","middlename":null,"suffix":null,"summary":"Incumbent Lewis County Commissioner for District 4, running for re-election in 2026 as the Republican nominee against Democrat Jared Murray.","token":"P9eXwk9ip4"},{"bio_snippet":"","biography":null,"birthdate":null,"firstname":"Winnette","fullname":"Winnette B. Bobo","lastname":"Bobo","middlename":"B.","suffix":null,"summary":null,"token":"MVQCuqpVNg"},{"bio_snippet":"Alamo school board member running as an independent for Crockett County Commission District 8 in 2026.","biography":"## Current office and 2026 campaign\nDustin Bodkins is an independent candidate for Crockett County Commissioner from District 8 in the August 6, 2026 county general election [1].\n\n## Office history\nBodkins currently serves on the Alamo school board [2].\n\n## Sources\n[1] [Next Election Info - Crockett County Election Commission](https://www.crockettvote.com/next-election) - accessed 2026-07-23\n[2] [City Officials - Crockett County Election Commission](https://www.crockettvote.com/city-officials) - accessed 2026-07-23","birthdate":null,"firstname":"Dustin","fullname":"Dustin Bodkins","lastname":"Bodkins","middlename":null,"suffix":null,"summary":"Alamo school board member running as an independent for Crockett County Commission District 8 in 2026.","token":"cpVUIt9nw6"},{"bio_snippet":"Per the NC voter file: DEM voter in Cherokee County since 1996.","biography":"## Current office and 2026 campaign\nJudith King Bodley is the Democratic candidate for the Cherokee County Board of Commissioners District 3 seat, unopposed in her own primary. She faces Republican Steve Coleman, chairman of the Cherokee County Board of Education, who won the March 3, 2026 Republican primary with 53.97% of the vote, on the November 3, 2026 general-election ballot [1].\n\n## Background\nAccording to the North Carolina voter file, Bodley is a registered voter in Cherokee County, North Carolina, registered since 1996 (30 years), with party affiliation listed as Democratic [2].\n\nThe voter file shows Bodley's year of birth as 1947; 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 8 elections voted in since 2016, most recently the 2026-03-03 primary election [3].\n\n## Sources\n[1] [Voters toss incumbents in Cherokee County elections \u2013 Cherokee Scout](https://www.cherokeescout.com/local-news/voters-toss-incumbent-cherokee-county-commissioners)\n[2] [North Carolina State Board of Elections \u2014 Voter Search](https://vt.ncsbe.gov/RegLkup/)\n[3] North Carolina State Board of Elections voter history file (`ncvhis_Statewide`), published at [dl.ncsbe.gov](https://dl.ncsbe.gov/)","birthdate":null,"firstname":"Judith","fullname":"Judith King Bodley","lastname":"Bodley","middlename":"King","suffix":null,"summary":"Per the NC voter file: DEM voter in Cherokee County since 1996.","token":"ac5833a24cc8f5bd"},{"bio_snippet":"","biography":null,"birthdate":null,"firstname":"JASON","fullname":"JASON I. BOHANAN","lastname":"BOHANAN","middlename":"I.","suffix":null,"summary":null,"token":"A2y49y4VRA"},{"bio_snippet":"","biography":null,"birthdate":null,"firstname":"Jimmy","fullname":"Jimmy D Bohanan","lastname":"Bohanan","middlename":"D","suffix":null,"summary":null,"token":"5QMTMTHk0S"},{"bio_snippet":"Alexandre Bohannon, a Democratic incumbent and Vice Chair of the Forsyth County Board of Education, seeks re\u2011election in 2026 after advocating for inclusive curricula and opposing punitive discipline bills.","biography":"Alexandre (Alex) Bohannon is a Democratic member of the Winston\u2011Salem/Forsyth County Schools Board of Education, representing District\u202f1.  The board governs the public K\u201112 system for Forsyth County, setting policy, approving the district budget, hiring the superintendent, and overseeing curriculum and facilities.  Board members are elected to four\u2011year terms and are expected to represent the interests of parents, students, and taxpayers while ensuring compliance with state education law.\n\nBohannon first assumed office on February\u202f8\u202f2022 after winning a general\u2011election race that paired him with fellow Democrat Trevonia\u202fBrown\u2011Gaither.  He was re\u2011elected in 2022 with 51\u202f% of the vote (19,902 votes) and again advanced from the Democratic primary in March\u202f2026 with 19.2\u202f% of the vote (3,427 votes) ahead of several challengers, securing a place on the November\u202f3\u202f2026 general\u2011election ballot\u202f[1].  During his tenure he has served as Vice Chair of the board, a role that positions him to help set meeting agendas and lead discussions on key policy issues.\n\nPublic statements and meeting minutes show Bohannon focusing on creating \u201cinclusive, culturally relevant learning environments\u201d for all students, especially those from under\u2011represented identities.  At a March\u202f2023 town\u2011hall hosted by the Forsyth County Association of Educators, he responded to pending state legislation (House Bills\u202f187 and\u202f188) that would restrict classroom discussions of race and gender and expand punitive discipline.  He emphasized the board\u2019s commitment to affirming student identities and warned that returning to harsh disciplinary measures would undo recent progress on equity and student well\u2011being\u202f[10].\n\nWhile detailed biographical data such as education or professional background are not provided in the available sources, Bohannon\u2019s public record on the board demonstrates active engagement with district policy, advocacy for inclusive curricula, and opposition to legislation perceived as limiting classroom freedom.  He continues to campaign for re\u2011election in 2026, seeking to retain his seat alongside fellow incumbent Brown\u2011Gaither as the district navigates ongoing debates over funding, school renovations, and student mental\u2011health services.\n\nBohannon\u2019s campaign materials are not linked in the sources, and no direct contact information (email or phone) is publicly listed.  Voters can learn more about his positions through board meeting recordings, local news coverage, and the Ballotpedia candidate page\u202f[1].\n\n## Sources\n- [1] [Alex Bohannon - Ballotpedia](https://ballotpedia.org/Alex_Bohannon)\n- [7] [Vote-USA | Alex B. Bohannon | Previous Candidate for Forsyth County Board of Education District 1, Forsyth County, North Carolina](https://vote-usa.org/Intro.aspx?State=NC&Id=NCBohannonAlexB)\n- [8] [Candidate Profiles \u2013 NC Voter Guide](https://ncvoterguide.org/profiles/)\n- [10] [WS/FCS school board members speak out against pending education bills | 88.5 WFDD](https://www.wfdd.org/2023-03-23/ws-fcs-school-board-members-speak-out-against-pending-education-bills)","birthdate":null,"firstname":"Alexandre","fullname":"Alexandre Bailand Bohannon","lastname":"Bohannon","middlename":"Bailand","suffix":null,"summary":"Alexandre Bohannon, a Democratic incumbent and Vice Chair of the Forsyth County Board of Education, seeks re\u2011election in 2026 after advocating for inclusive curricula and opposing punitive discipline bills.","token":"5da4759f74afd870"},{"bio_snippet":"Per the NC voter file: REP voter in Stokes County since 2013.","biography":"## Current office and 2026 campaign\nJoshua Wayne Bohannon (Josh Bohannon) is a Republican candidate for the Stokes County Board of Commissioners (a vote-for-3 seat). He placed third of eight candidates in the March 3, 2026 Republican primary with 2,184 votes, advancing to the November 3, 2026 general election alongside fellow Republicans Mike Marshall and Ronnie Mendenhall against Democrat R.A. Reaves, per certified North Carolina State Board of Elections results and the 2026 candidate filing list [3][4].\n\n## Background and career\nIn a candidate Q&A published by the Stokes News, Bohannon describes himself as a veteran with two combat tours who has earned two associate degrees [5].\n\n## Legislative record and accomplishments\nIn the same Stokes News Q&A, Bohannon named his top priorities as controlling wasteful county spending, building networks of local business owners and entrepreneurs to attract new business, and reinstating regular town hall meetings to rebuild trust between officials and constituents [5].\n\n## Sources\n[3] North Carolina State Board of Elections, certified March 3, 2026 election results (`results_pct_20260303.txt`), https://s3.amazonaws.com/dl.ncsbe.gov/ENRS/2026_03_03/results_pct_20260303.zip \u2014 accessed 2026-07-21\n[4] North Carolina State Board of Elections, 2026 Candidate Filing List (`Candidate_Listing_2026.csv`), https://s3.amazonaws.com/dl.ncsbe.gov/Elections/2026/Candidate%20Filing/Candidate_Listing_2026.csv \u2014 accessed 2026-07-21\n[5] [Stokes News \u2014 County commissioner candidates Q&A](https://www.thestokesnews.com/news/county-commissioner-candidates-q-a/article_03b99e55-9b27-4571-9775-eca133d948c5.html) \u2014 accessed 2026-07-21","birthdate":null,"firstname":"Joshua","fullname":"Joshua Wayne Bohannon","lastname":"Bohannon","middlename":"Wayne","suffix":null,"summary":"Per the NC voter file: REP voter in Stokes County since 2013.","token":"da9b730647baf795"},{"bio_snippet":"Current office and 2026 campaign Paula Bolen currently serves as Trustee of Carroll County, Tennessee, according to the county government's own website, which lists her under that title with her official contact information. 1 She is a candidate for reelection to that office in t","biography":"## Current office and 2026 campaign\nPaula Bolen currently serves as Trustee of Carroll County, Tennessee, according to the county government's own website, which lists her under that title with her official contact information.[1] She is a candidate for reelection to that office in the August 6, 2026 general election.\n\n## Sources\n[1] Carroll County, Tennessee, county government website (county officials listing), https://carrollcountytn.gov/","birthdate":null,"firstname":"Paula","fullname":"Paula Bolen","lastname":"Bolen","middlename":null,"suffix":null,"summary":null,"token":"LlhBFkGzKT"},{"bio_snippet":"","biography":null,"birthdate":null,"firstname":"ANTHONY","fullname":"ANTHONY BOLES","lastname":"BOLES","middlename":null,"suffix":null,"summary":null,"token":"nK5GYmDofX"},{"bio_snippet":"","biography":null,"birthdate":null,"firstname":"CLIFTON","fullname":"CLIFTON BOLES","lastname":"BOLES","middlename":null,"suffix":null,"summary":null,"token":"gVhtpoZlnw"}]