[{"bio_snippet":"Rodney Keith Adams, a Democratic candidate for Caswell County Clerk of Superior Court, is a seasoned human\u2011services administrator and certified mediator with extensive county and state experience.","biography":"## Current office and 2026 campaign\n\nRodney Keith Adams is the Democratic candidate for Caswell County Clerk of Superior Court in the November 3, 2026 general election. He filed for the office in the county's candidate-filing period, per a Caswell County Board of Elections filing roundup published by the Caswell Messenger [1].\n\n## Sources\n\n[1] [Caswell County Primary set for Tuesday, March 3 \u2014 Caswell Messenger](https://www.caswellmessenger.com/news/article_699308d1-d6bd-40f1-be18-9f31872e8619.html) \u2014 accessed 2026-07-19","birthdate":null,"firstname":"Rodney","fullname":"Rodney Keith Adams","lastname":"Adams","middlename":"Keith","suffix":null,"summary":"Rodney Keith Adams, a Democratic candidate for Caswell County Clerk of Superior Court, is a seasoned human\u2011services administrator and certified mediator with extensive county and state experience.","token":"841af15f88676bdc"},{"bio_snippet":"","biography":null,"birthdate":null,"firstname":"TOMMY","fullname":"TOMMY ADAMS","lastname":"ADAMS","middlename":null,"suffix":null,"summary":null,"token":"b7EZwqOEXt"},{"bio_snippet":"Current office and 2026 campaign Walker A. Adams is the incumbent Tipton County Commissioner for District 4 and is a Republican Party nominee for reelection to one of the district's two seats in the August 6, 2026 general election, running alongside fellow Republican nominee Jaso","biography":"## Current office and 2026 campaign\nWalker A. Adams is the incumbent Tipton County Commissioner for District 4 and is a Republican Party nominee for reelection to one of the district's two seats in the August 6, 2026 general election, running alongside fellow Republican nominee Jason R. Skinner. District 4 elects two commissioners; with only Adams and Skinner running in the May 5, 2026 Republican primary for the two open seats, both advanced to the general election ballot (Adams received 230 votes to Skinner's 217) [1][2].\n\n## Career\nAdams was reelected to the District 4 commission seat in the 2022 Tipton County general election [3].\n\n## Sources\n[1] [Tipton County 2026 Primary Election Results](https://cms4files1.revize.com/tiptoncounty/files/election_results/s.htm)\n[2] [Official Sample Ballot, Tipton County, August 6, 2026 General Election](https://cms4files.revize.com/tiptoncounty/Site%20Setup/document_center/Elections/2026_August%20GE_Sample%20Ballot.pdf)\n[3] [Here are the results from Tipton County's general election and state primary \u2013 Covington Leader](https://covingtonleader.com/election-2022/county-general-election-2022-results/)\n","birthdate":null,"firstname":"Walker","fullname":"Walker A. Adams","lastname":"Adams","middlename":"A.","suffix":null,"summary":null,"token":"IbzQu7s15O"},{"bio_snippet":"Per the NC voter file: REP voter in Graham County since 2000.","biography":"According to the North Carolina voter file, William-Wayne Ray Adams is a registered voter in Graham County, North Carolina, registered since 2000 (26 years), with party affiliation listed as Republican [1].\n\nThe voter file shows William-Wayne Ray Adams's year of birth as 1982; NC publishes only the year of birth in its bulk voter export, so day and month are not part of the public record [1].\n\nThe voter history file shows 9 elections voted in since 2016, most recently the 2026-03-03 primary election [2].\n\nThis summary draws only from the public North Carolina voter registration and history records. No additional published biographical information was located. Voters with personal knowledge of William-Wayne Ray Adams can reach ballotproject.org with corrections or additions.\n\n## Sources\n[1] [North Carolina State Board of Elections \u2014 Voter Search](https://vt.ncsbe.gov/RegLkup/)\n\n[2] North Carolina State Board of Elections voter history file (`ncvhis_Statewide`), published at [dl.ncsbe.gov](https://dl.ncsbe.gov/)","birthdate":null,"firstname":"William-Wayne","fullname":"William-Wayne Ray Adams","lastname":"Adams","middlename":"Ray","suffix":null,"summary":"Per the NC voter file: REP voter in Graham County since 2000.","token":"5e665350c15faa47"},{"bio_snippet":"Yolanda Adams, an Appalachian State University assistant director and longtime Watauga County educator, is running for the District\u202f01 seat on the County Board of Education.","biography":"Yolanda Adams is a candidate for the Watauga County Board of Education District\u202f01 in the November\u202f3\u202f2026 election.  She currently serves as the Assistant Director for Student Leadership and Parent Outreach at Appalachian State University, a role she assumed after a decade of service in the Watauga County School System\u202f[4].  The Board of Education governs the county\u2019s public schools, adopting policies, approving the district budget, and overseeing the superintendent and school operations\u202f[11].\n\nA lifelong resident of Boone, North\u202fCarolina, Adams has built her career around bridging language and cultural gaps for the county\u2019s growing Hispanic community.  For ten years she worked as a Family Resource Coordinator and Spanish\u2011language interpreter for Watauga County Schools, providing translation services, helping families navigate special\u2011education processes, and acting as a first\u2011line point of contact for parents in need\u202f[4][11].  Her dedication earned her the district\u2019s Servant\u2019s Heart Award in 2023\u202f[11] and recognition at a surprise community celebration in December\u202f2022\u202f[4].\n\nBeyond her school\u2011system duties, Adams co\u2011founded Q\u2019Pasa Appalachia, a Spanish\u2011language news page and community resource, and volunteers with the Watauga Compassionate Community Initiative.  She has led and designed programs such as the \u201cJuntos\u201d partnership, which connects organizations to support Latinx students and parents, and \u201cSemillas,\u201d an early\u2011childhood outreach that educates kindergarten\u2011through\u2011third\u2011grade parents about the U.S. education system and pathways to higher education\u202f[8].  Her work incorporates a trauma\u2011informed approach to address the mental\u2011health needs of Latinx youth.\n\nIn May\u202f2022, Governor Roy\u202fCooper appointed Adams to the Task Force to Develop a Representative and Inclusive Vision for Education, recognizing her expertise as a family resource professional and community advocate\u202f[5].  The same year she received the Baker/Jones Woman of the Year Award from the Boone Area Chamber of Commerce\u202f[5].  Adams also participated in the LatinxEd Fellowship, a statewide program that cultivates Latinx educational leadership, where she collaborated with peers to share best practices and policy insights\u202f[8].\n\nAdams serves on several education\u2011related boards, including the North\u202fCarolina Department of Public Instruction\u2019s advisory council, extending her influence to state\u2011level policy discussions\u202f[4].  Her upcoming role at Appalachian State University will focus on student leadership development and parent outreach, positioning her to further support the transition of K\u201112 families into higher\u2011education pathways\u202f[4].\n\nAs a Board of Education candidate, Adams emphasizes continued advocacy for multilingual families, equitable access to resources, and culturally responsive curricula.  Her record of translation services, community\u2011based program development, and statewide policy involvement demonstrates a long\u2011standing commitment to educational equity for all Watauga County students.\n\n## Sources\n- [4] [Yolanda Adams honored for work, community outreach | Local News | wataugademocrat.com](https://www.wataugademocrat.com/news/local/yolanda-adams-honored-for-work-community-outreach/article_2df16d86-9387-11ee-8a20-b7c4ded65b45.html)\n- [5] [Governor Cooper appoints Yolanda Adams to task force - WataugaOnline.com](https://wataugaonline.com/governor-cooper-appoints-yolanda-adams-to-task-force/)\n- [8] [Education leader, advocate participates in LatinxEd fellowship | News | wataugademocrat.com](https://www.wataugademocrat.com/mountaintimes/news/education-leader-advocate-participates-in-latinxed-fellowship/article_7f1bb2e8-dc07-52bc-8109-1e731bb0a9b8.html)\n- [11] [Watauga County Schools staff, faculty recognized at March meeting | Community | wataugademocrat.com](https://www.wataugademocrat.com/community/watauga-county-schools-staff-faculty-recognized-at-march-meeting/article_86aded18-cc60-51d7-b301-604bb2960465.html)","birthdate":null,"firstname":"Yolanda","fullname":"Yolanda Adams","lastname":"Adams","middlename":null,"suffix":null,"summary":"Yolanda Adams, an Appalachian State University assistant director and longtime Watauga County educator, is running for the District\u202f01 seat on the County Board of Education.","token":"33f0ac6ec520fd8b"},{"bio_snippet":"Republican nominee for DeKalb County Commission District 2; currently serves as the county's District 2 constable.","biography":"## Current office and 2026 campaign\nDanny Adamson is a Republican nominee for one of two DeKalb County Commission seats in District 2 in the August 6, 2026 general election, running with fellow Republican Sabrina Farler, Democrat Billy Myron Rhody, and independent Carey Watson [1]. He and Farler were unopposed in the May 5, 2026 Republican primary, where Adamson led the District 2 GOP vote with 140 votes [2][3].\n\n## Office history\nAdamson currently serves as constable for DeKalb County District 2, holding a 2024-2028 term [4].\n\n## Sources\n[1] [New County Mayor and Sheriff to be Elected August 6 \u2014 WJLE Radio](https://www.wjle.com/new-county-mayor-and-sheriff-to-be-elected-august-6-early-voting-begins-friday-july-17/) \u2014 accessed 2026-07-23\n[2] [Hale and Green Unseat Merriman in Tuesday GOP Primary \u2014 WJLE Radio](https://www.wjle.com/hale-and-green-unseat-merriman-in-tuesday-gop-primary-to-win-nomination-for-county-commission-district-5/) \u2014 accessed 2026-07-23\n[3] [Stage Set for May 5th DeKalb Republican and Democratic Primaries \u2014 WJLE Radio](https://www.wjle.com/stage-set-for-may-5th-dekalb-republican-and-democratic-primaries-with-only-one-contested-district-race/) \u2014 accessed 2026-07-23\n[4] [DeKalb County Election Commission \u2014 Elected Officials](https://www.dekalbelections.com/elected-officials/) \u2014 accessed 2026-07-23\n","birthdate":null,"firstname":"DANNY","fullname":"DANNY ADAMSON","lastname":"ADAMSON","middlename":null,"suffix":null,"summary":"Republican nominee for DeKalb County Commission District 2; currently serves as the county's District 2 constable.","token":"0FHMqM9fTU"},{"bio_snippet":"Per the NC voter file: DEM voter in Wake County since 1987.","biography":"According to the North Carolina voter file, Vickie D Adamson is a registered voter in Wake County, North Carolina, registered since 1987 (39 years), with party affiliation listed as Democratic [1].\n\nThe voter file shows Vickie D Adamson'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 15 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 Vickie D Adamson 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":"Vickie","fullname":"Vickie D Adamson","lastname":"Adamson","middlename":"D","suffix":null,"summary":"Per the NC voter file: DEM voter in Wake County since 1987.","token":"f8852517c6c8f76a"},{"bio_snippet":"Current office and 2026 campaign George \"Mark\" Aday is the Republican incumbent seeking reelection to the Madison County Commission, District 8, Position 2, in the 2026 general election. 1 2 He currently represents District 8 on the Madison County Board of Commissioners, accordin","biography":"## Current office and 2026 campaign\nGeorge \"Mark\" Aday is the Republican incumbent seeking reelection to the Madison County Commission, District 8, Position 2, in the 2026 general election.[1][2] He currently represents District 8 on the Madison County Board of Commissioners, according to the county's October 2024 commissioner roster.[3] He filed his candidate petition for the current campaign on January 14, 2026.[1]\n\n## Sources\n[1] Madison County, TN \u2014 Petition Candidate List, May 2026: https://www.madisoncountytn.gov/DocumentCenter/View/17339/Petition-Candidate-List-May-2026\n[2] Madison County, TN \u2014 Republican Sample Ballot, May 2026: https://www.madisoncountytn.gov/DocumentCenter/View/17778/REPUBLICAN-SAMPLE-BALLOT-May-2026\n[3] Madison County, TN \u2014 Board of Commissioners Listing, October 2024: https://www.madisoncountytn.gov/DocumentCenter/View/15041/Commissioner-Listing-2024-October\n","birthdate":null,"firstname":"George","fullname":"George \"Mark\" Aday","lastname":"Aday","middlename":"\"Mark\"","suffix":null,"summary":null,"token":"vFc77rP4n5"},{"bio_snippet":"Gale Brown Adcock, incumbent Democratic NC State Senator for District\u202f16, is running for re\u2011election in 2026.","biography":"Gale Brown Adcock is the incumbent Democratic State Senator for North Carolina\u2019s 16th Senate District, which includes Cary, Apex, and Morrisville. She is on the ballot for re\u2011election in the November\u202f3,\u202f2026 general election and will seek a second term in the Senate after first being elected in 2022 (term began\u202fJanuary\u202f1,\u202f2023)\u202f[1][2].\n\nThe North Carolina Constitution requires that a state senator be at least 25\u202fyears old, a qualified voter, have lived in the state for two\u202fyears and in the district for one\u202fyear prior to election, and serve a two\u2011year term with a salary of $13,951 per year plus a $104 per\u2011day per diem\u202f[2].\n\nAdcock grew up in southwestern Virginia and earned a nursing diploma from Virginia Baptist Hospital before moving to North Carolina for higher education. She received a Bachelor of Science in Nursing from East Carolina University in 1978 and a Master of Science in Nursing (family nurse practitioner) from the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill in 1987\u202f[1][6][17].\n\nHer professional career spans more than three decades as a nurse practitioner and health\u2011care executive. She served as chief health officer for the SAS Institute for 26\u202fyears, overseeing an on\u2011site primary\u2011care program that served roughly 14,000 employees and family members\u202f[8][14][20]. She has held leadership positions in the nursing profession, including president of the North Carolina Nurses Association, chair of the North Carolina Center for Nursing, and member of the North Carolina Board of Nursing\u202f[1][8][17]. Adcock is also a Fellow of the American Academy of Nursing and the American Association of Nurse Practitioners, and has been inducted into the North Carolina Nursing Hall of Fame\u202f[8][20].\n\nIn public service, Adcock was elected to the Cary Town Council in 2007, serving until 2014 and acting as mayor\u2011pro\u2011tem for three\u202fyears\u202f[8][16]. She was then elected to the North Carolina House of Representatives in 2014, representing the 41st district from 2015 to 2022, and served as Deputy Democratic Leader during the 2021\u20112022 session\u202f[6][8][13]. In 2022 she won election to the State Senate, becoming the first nurse ever elected to that chamber\u202f[1][14][17].\n\nDuring her legislative tenure, Adcock has served on numerous committees, most recently the Senate Appropriations on Health and Human Services, Commerce and Insurance, Finance, Health Care, and State and Local Government committees\u202f[1][5]. She has sponsored legislation on a range of issues, including mobile driver\u2019s licenses (SB\u202f10), expanding primary\u2011care task forces (SB\u202f83), AEDs in schools (SB\u202f89), and Medicaid expansion and provider\u2011scope reforms (e.g., SB\u202f181, SB\u202f190)\u202f[5].\n\nAdcock\u2019s campaign platform emphasizes three priority areas: strengthening public education, expanding access to health care (including Medicaid expansion and removing outdated practice barriers for nurse practitioners and other providers), and modernizing infrastructure such as highways, broadband, and water systems\u202f[13][20]. She also advocates for greater local control over environmental, criminal\u2011justice, and development policies, drawing on her experience on the Cary Town Council\u202f[13][20].\n\nAdcock lives in Cary with her husband Kevin and their two adult sons. She continues to teach as an adjunct faculty member at Duke University, UNC\u2011Chapel Hill, East Carolina University, Wake Forest University, and Case Western Reserve University\u202f[8][14][17].\n\n## Sources\n- [1] [Gale Adcock - Ballotpedia](https://ballotpedia.org/Gale_Adcock)\n- [2] [North Carolina State Senate District 16 - Ballotpedia](https://ballotpedia.org/North_Carolina_State_Senate_District_16)\n- [5] [Senator Gale Adcock's Introduced Bills - North Carolina General Assembly](https://www.ncleg.gov/Members/IntroducedBills/s/436)\n- [6] [Gale Adcock - Wikipedia](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Gale_Adcock)\n- [8] [Gale Adcock's Biography](https://justfacts.votesmart.org/candidate/biography/73392/gale-adcock)\n- [11] [Meet Gale | Gale Adcock 4 Senate](https://www.galeadcock.com/meet-gale)\n- [12] [State Senator Gale Adcock | BillTrack50](https://www.billtrack50.com/legislatordetail/19796)\n- [13] [Candidate Info - Gale Adcock - Wake County Democratic Party](https://www.wakedems.org/election-central-2024/candidate-info-gale-adcock/)\n- [14] [Home | Gale Adcock 4 Senate](https://www.galeadcock.com/)\n- [15] [North Carolina State Sen. Gale Adcock - Biography | LegiStorm](https://www.legistorm.com/person/bio/240964/Gale_Adcock.html)\n- [16] [Healthcare Legislative Update with Senator Gale Adcock - Events - League of Women Voters of Wake County](https://lwvwake.org/content.aspx?page_id=4002&club_id=289772&item_id=2003129)\n- [17] [Gale Adcock | NC Senate Democratic Caucus](https://www.ncsenate.org/gale-adcock)\n- [20] [Candidate Questionnaire: Gale Adcock, NC Senate 16](https://indyweek.com/news/elections-news/candidate-questionnaire-gale-adcock-nc-senate/)","birthdate":null,"firstname":"Gale","fullname":"Gale Brown Adcock","lastname":"Adcock","middlename":"Brown","suffix":null,"summary":"Gale Brown Adcock, incumbent Democratic NC State Senator for District\u202f16, is running for re\u2011election in 2026.","token":"9ef99d8650dd0e26"},{"bio_snippet":"Current office and 2026 campaign Jerry D. Adcock is the incumbent DeKalb County commissioner for District 5, seeking reelection in the 2026 general election. 1 Amid a county debate over the location of a new jail, Adcock has said he has \"argued against the location of the new jai","biography":"## Current office and 2026 campaign\nJerry D. Adcock is the incumbent DeKalb County commissioner for District 5, seeking reelection in the 2026 general election.[1] Amid a county debate over the location of a new jail, Adcock has said he has \"argued against the location of the new jail since day one\" and favors building onto the facility's existing addition from about 2000 instead.[2] DeKalb County commissioners voted 10-4 in 2026 to authorize up to $35 million in borrowing for a new jail.[3]\n\n## Sources\n[1] OpenCampaign \u2014 Jerry Adcock, DeKalb County Commissioner: https://www.opencampaign.com/politicians-in-united-states/62504/jerry-adcock\n[2] Jerry Adcock, Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/jerry.adcock.566/posts/\n[3] Citizen Portal \u2014 \"DeKalb County approves up to $35 million jail capital outlay\": https://citizenportal.ai/articles/7698107/\n","birthdate":null,"firstname":"JERRY","fullname":"JERRY D. ADCOCK","lastname":"ADCOCK","middlename":"D.","suffix":null,"summary":null,"token":"9Ud2oC43aP"},{"bio_snippet":"John B. Adcock, a Republican attorney and former state representative, is running for Wake County Commissioner District\u202f2 in 2026.","biography":"John B. Adcock is a Republican candidate for the Wake County Board of Commissioners, District\u202f2, on the November\u202f3,\u202f2026 general election ballot\u202f[1]. The Wake County Board of Commissioners serves as the county\u2019s governing body, responsible for setting policy, adopting the budget, and overseeing county services\u202f[1].\n\nAdcock was born in April\u202f1968 and is a lifelong resident of Southern Wake County. He graduated from Fuquay\u2011Varina High School and earned a B.A. in Community & Regional Planning/Geography from Appalachian State University, a M.A. in International Relations from the Catholic University of America, and a J.D. from the University of Memphis School of Law\u202f[3][2][10]. He and his wife, Cara, live in Holly\u202fSprings and have two children, Jacob and Sofia\u202f[2][10].\n\nProfessionally, Adcock has practiced law for more than two decades, focusing on commercial and residential real estate, zoning, land\u2011use, and civil litigation\u202f[10][12]. He is the owner of Adcock Law Firm, PA, and holds a Board Certification as a specialist in Commercial Property Law\u202f[12]. His legal work includes representing individuals, businesses, and local governments in complex property matters.\n\nAdcock\u2019s public\u2011service career spans local, state, and federal roles. He began as a land\u2011use planner for several North Carolina municipalities and later worked for the U.S. Department of Defense in Washington, D.C., serving as a cartographer, contracting officer, and international office staff\u202f[2][10]. He has served on numerous transportation and land\u2011use committees, including the board of directors for the Triangle Community Coalition, Capital Area Preservation, and the North Carolina Turnpike Authority\u202f[2][10]. He currently sits on the Turnpike Authority board and the First Bank Wake County Advisory Board\u202f[10].\n\nIn September\u202f2018, Adcock was appointed to the North Carolina House of Representatives for District\u202f37, representing Southern Wake County, and served until the end of 2018\u202f[1][3]. He sought election to a full term later that year but was defeated by Democrat Sydney\u202fBatch\u202f[1]. Earlier, he ran for Wake County Commissioner in 2016, winning the Republican primary before the \u201csuper\u2011district\u201d was declared unconstitutional\u202f[3].\n\nAdcock\u2019s experience in land\u2011use planning, transportation policy, and county\u2011level budgeting aligns with the responsibilities of a Wake County commissioner. He has advocated for improved road infrastructure, prudent fiscal stewardship, and policies that support economic development while maintaining low tax burdens\u202f[3]. His background as a practicing attorney and his service on transportation\u2011related boards provide him with insight into the regulatory and infrastructure challenges facing a rapidly growing county.\n\nAdcock\u2019s campaign materials are limited in the public record; he has not completed Ballotpedia\u2019s 2026 Candidate Connection survey\u202f[1]. His official contact information is listed on his law\u2011firm website, which includes a phone number (919\u2011552\u20116600) and email address (info@adcocklawfirm.com)\u202f[12].\n\n## Sources\n- [1] [John Adcock - Ballotpedia](https://ballotpedia.org/John_Adcock)\n- [2] [John Adcock](https://www.ncdot.gov/about-us/board-offices/boards/turnpike-authority/Pages/john-adcock.aspx)\n- [3] [John Adcock - Wikipedia](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/John_Adcock)\n- [4] [John Adcock (@voteadcock) / X](https://x.com/voteadcock)\n- [5] [John Adcock (@voteadock)](https://www.facebook.com/voteadock/)\n- [7] [John Adcock (@voteadcock)](https://www.facebook.com/voteadcock/)\n- [10] [ABOUT US - My WordPress Site - Adcock Law Firm, PA](https://adcocklawfirm.com/john-b-adcock/)\n- [12] [Adcock Law Firm, PA](https://adcocklawfirm.com/)","birthdate":null,"firstname":"John","fullname":"John B Adcock","lastname":"Adcock","middlename":"B","suffix":null,"summary":"John B. Adcock, a Republican attorney and former state representative, is running for Wake County Commissioner District\u202f2 in 2026.","token":"6e36e9ca2b1416fb"},{"bio_snippet":"Current office and 2026 campaign Kathryn Passons Adcock is the incumbent White County Trustee, seeking reelection in the 2026 general election. 1 2 She was first elected trustee in 2018 and reelected in 2022. 2 Background and education A lifelong White County resident, Adcock gre","biography":"## Current office and 2026 campaign\nKathryn Passons Adcock is the incumbent White County Trustee, seeking reelection in the 2026 general election.[1][2] She was first elected trustee in 2018 and reelected in 2022.[2]\n\n## Background and education\nA lifelong White County resident, Adcock grew up on a farm in the Hickory Valley community, where she says she learned \"hard work, to have compassion for others, and to cherish the closeness of family.\"[2] She attended Doyle Elementary School and White County middle and high schools, then earned an education degree from Tennessee Technological University in 1993.[2]\n\n## Career\nAdcock taught at White County Middle School for 25 years before her 2018 election as trustee.[2] As trustee, she is responsible for collecting county property taxes, maintaining payment records, and informing qualified taxpayers about income-based tax relief programs for seniors, people with disabilities, and disabled veterans.[1][2]\n\n## Sources\n[1] White County, TN \u2014 Staff Directory, Kathryn P. Adcock: https://www.whitecountytn.gov/directory.aspx?EID=58\n[2] Main Street Journal \u2014 \"County Trustee Candidate: Kathryn Passons Adcock\": https://www.mainstreetjournal.llc/election-2026-kathryn-passons-adcock-county-trustee/\n","birthdate":null,"firstname":"Kathryn","fullname":"Kathryn Passons Adcock","lastname":"Adcock","middlename":"Passons","suffix":null,"summary":null,"token":"b0HWnzGLjV"},{"bio_snippet":"Democratic candidate Hannah Addair is running for Rowan County Commissioner, emphasizing support for farmers, small businesses, and equitable community development.","biography":"Hannah Danielle Addair is a Democratic candidate for one of the three open seats on the Rowan County Board of Commissioners in the 2026 general election, with the primary scheduled for March\u202f3,\u202f2026 and the general election on November\u202f3,\u202f2026.  She is a lifelong resident of western Rowan County and is running on a platform that emphasizes equitable quality of life, support for local agriculture, and preservation of the county\u2019s natural landscape.[10][11]\n\nAddair describes herself as a \u201cRowan County native\u201d who fell in love with the area both as a child and as an adult.  While the public record does not list formal education or prior elected experience, she positions herself as a community\u2011focused newcomer, noting that most of the 14 candidates in the race are political newcomers and that she is among the five who have not previously run for local office.[11]\n\nIn a questionnaire conducted by the Salisbury Post, Addair explained that her decision to run stems from a \u201cdeep love for this county and its people\u201d and a desire to ensure an \u201cequitable living experience for all who live here.\u201d  She highlighted concerns about rapid subdivision development that threatens farmland and forest, arguing that Rowan County\u2019s agricultural heritage should be protected and that local farmers and small\u2011business owners need active support.[10]\n\nHer stated priorities include:\n\u2022\u202fUplifting local farmers and protecting agricultural land from unsustainable development;\n\u2022\u202fSupporting small\u2011business owners to foster a thriving local economy;\n\u2022\u202fCelebrating and preserving the county\u2019s natural landscapes;\n\u2022\u202fBuilding a community that \u201csupports us all.\u201d\nThese goals are framed as a call for collective action and community cohesion.[10]\n\nAddair did not attend the February\u202f10 candidate forum hosted by the Rowan Chamber of Commerce, a gathering where most other candidates presented their positions on budget, employee retention, and public safety.  The event\u2019s coverage notes that while Republican and other Democratic candidates were present, both Addair and fellow Democrat Alissa Redmond were absent.[12]\n\nAlthough she has not yet held public office, Addair\u2019s campaign seeks to bring a fresh, locally rooted perspective to the Board of Commissioners, focusing on agricultural preservation, small\u2011business support, and equitable community development as the county navigates growth and change.\n\n## Sources\n- [10] [Rowan County commissioner candidates weigh in | Salisbury Post](https://www.salisburypost.com/2026/01/04/rowan-county-commissioner-candidates-weigh-in/)\n- [11] [Full county commissioner ballot headlines end of candidate filing | Salisbury Post](https://www.salisburypost.com/2025/12/20/full-county-commissioner-ballot-headlines-end-of-candidate-filing/)\n- [12] [Rowan County commissioner candidates share positions before early voting | Salisbury Post](https://www.salisburypost.com/2026/02/12/rowan-county-commissioner-candidates-share-positions-before-early-voting/)","birthdate":null,"firstname":"Hannah","fullname":"Hannah Danielle Addair","lastname":"Addair","middlename":"Danielle","suffix":null,"summary":"Democratic candidate Hannah Addair is running for Rowan County Commissioner, emphasizing support for farmers, small businesses, and equitable community development.","token":"7859c4a034fae7c4"},{"bio_snippet":"Per the NC voter file: DEM voter in Columbus County since 2022.","biography":"According to the North Carolina voter file, Beatrice  Addison is a registered voter in Columbus County, North Carolina, registered since 2022 (4 years), with party affiliation listed as Democratic [1].\n\nThe voter file shows Beatrice  Addison's year of birth as 1955; 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 Beatrice  Addison 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":"Beatrice","fullname":"Beatrice Addison","lastname":"Addison","middlename":null,"suffix":null,"summary":"Per the NC voter file: DEM voter in Columbus County since 2022.","token":"44eea5712d55718a"},{"bio_snippet":"Carlyn Addison is a public person who was elected to the position of Criminal Court Div 5 in 2022. She has prior judicial experience in the Memphis & Shelby County Juvenile Court. Her education includes attending Xavier University of Louisiana and Southern University Law Center. There is no negative information or community involvement mentioned in the profile.","biography":"## Current office\n\nCarlyn L. Addison serves as the presiding judge of Shelby County Criminal Court Division 5, which specializes in Intimate Partner Violence cases [1][2]. She was elected on August 4, 2022, and her term runs through September 1, 2030 [1][2]. Her chambers are located at 201 Poplar Avenue in Memphis [2].\n\n## Background and education\n\nAddison grew up in Birmingham, Alabama, and Memphis, Tennessee [3]. She earned her undergraduate degree from Xavier University of Louisiana, majoring in English and minoring in Theology [3]. She received her Juris Doctorate from Southern University Law Center in Baton Rouge, Louisiana [3].\n\n## Career\n\nAddison began her legal career as an Assistant Shelby County Public Defender, handling cases in General Sessions and Criminal Court for seven years [3]. Judge Larry Potter subsequently appointed her as Staff Attorney and Environmental Court Referee \u2014 a historic appointment, as she became the first African-American to serve as Referee in Environmental Court [3]. Beginning in 2015, she served as a Memphis and Shelby County Juvenile Court Magistrate Judge, presiding over cases involving delinquency, truancy, foster care, child abuse, and coparenting matters [3][4]. She was elected to Criminal Court Division 5 in the August 2022 general election [1][2].\n\n## Community involvement\n\nAddison is a member of Pentecostal Temple Church of God in Christ and serves on the Joshua Learning Tree Parent Board [3]. She supports the Herb Kosten Foundation, dedicated to pancreatic cancer awareness [3]. She holds certification in recognizing and addressing domestic child sex trafficking [3]. Addison is a member of the Tennessee Council of Juvenile and Family Court Judges, the National Council of Juvenile and Family Court Judges, the Memphis Bar Association, and the National Association of Women Judges [3]. She received the 2019 Truancy Champion Award from the International Association of Truancy and Dropout Prevention [3].\n\n## Sources\n\n- [1] [Carlyn L. Addison \u2013 Tennessee Administrative Office of the Courts](https://www.tncourts.gov/courts/juvenile-family-courts/judges/carlyn-l-addison)\n- [2] [Division V \u2013 Criminal Court Clerk](https://www.criminalcourtclerkkuhn.com/division5)\n- [3] [Meet Magistrate Carlyn Addison \u2013 Memphis Urban League](https://memul.org/magistrate-carlyn-addison/)\n- [4] [The ultimate guide to the judicial races on the August ballot \u2013 Daily Memphian](https://dailymemphian.com/article/29800/memphis-area-judicial-races-on-august-ballot)","birthdate":null,"firstname":"Carlyn","fullname":"Carlyn Addison","lastname":"Addison","middlename":null,"suffix":null,"summary":"Carlyn Addison is a public person who was elected to the position of Criminal Court Div 5 in 2022. She has prior judicial experience in the Memphis & Shelby County Juvenile Court. Her education includes attending Xavier University of Louisiana and Southern University Law Center. There is no negative information or community involvement mentioned in the profile.","token":"SR5bEn0zvx"},{"bio_snippet":"Current office and 2026 campaign James \"Jimbo\" Adkins is the Tipton County Commissioner for District 6 and serves as chairman of the county commission's Public Works Committee 1 . He was a candidate for reelection to that seat in 2026 and won the May 5, 2026 Republican primary ov","biography":"## Current office and 2026 campaign\nJames \"Jimbo\" Adkins is the Tipton County Commissioner for District 6 and serves as chairman of the county commission's Public Works Committee[1]. He was a candidate for reelection to that seat in 2026 and won the May 5, 2026 Republican primary over challenger Michelle Smith, 221 votes to 156 (57.70% to 40.73%), becoming the Republican nominee for the seat in the August 6, 2026 Tipton County general election[2][3].\n\n## Career\nAdkins previously won reelection to the District 6 seat in the 2022 Tipton County general election, when he and fellow incumbent Michelle Smith both defeated challenger Caleb Holt[4].\n\n## Sources\n- [1] [Legislative Body \u2013 Tipton County](https://tiptonco.com/government/legislative_body/index.php)\n- [2] [Tipton County 2026 Primary Election Results](https://cms4files1.revize.com/tiptoncounty/files/election_results/s.htm)\n- [3] [Election Notice \u2013 August 6, 2026 Tipton County General Election](https://tiptonco.com/news_detail_T10_R36.php)\n- [4] [Here are the results from Tipton County's general election and state primary \u2013 Covington Leader](https://covingtonleader.com/election-2022/county-general-election-2022-results/)","birthdate":null,"firstname":"James","fullname":"James \"Jimbo\" Adkins","lastname":"Adkins","middlename":"\"Jimbo\"","suffix":null,"summary":null,"token":"MYnItuzjy2"},{"bio_snippet":"Current office and 2026 campaign Kenny Adkins is a candidate for the Hardeman County school board, District 1, Position 1, in the 2026 general election. 1 He currently serves on the board and was elected vice chairman at its September 2025 meeting, a position he holds through Aug","biography":"## Current office and 2026 campaign\nKenny Adkins is a candidate for the Hardeman County school board, District 1, Position 1, in the 2026 general election.[1] He currently serves on the board and was elected vice-chairman at its September 2025 meeting, a position he holds through August 2026.[1]\n\n## Sources\n[1] The Hatchie Press \u2014 \"Hardeman County School Board Meeting - September 2025\": https://hatchiepress.com/hardeman-county-school-board-meeting-september-2025-video/\n","birthdate":null,"firstname":"Kenny","fullname":"Kenny Adkins","lastname":"Adkins","middlename":null,"suffix":null,"summary":null,"token":"pEqVbEDTjm"},{"bio_snippet":"Independent incumbent, District 1 Campbell County Commission and county Sanitation Director since 2023; a WBIR investigation covered his hiring and a predecessor's lawsuit alleging he was pushed out over complaints about illegal dumping by commissioners.","biography":"## Current office and 2026 campaign\nM. David Adkins is the incumbent Campbell County Commissioner for District 1, running for re-election as an Independent in the August 6, 2026 county general election against Republicans Joshua A. Etters and David Greene, alongside fellow independent incumbent Zachary Marlow [1].\n\n## Career\nAdkins previously worked as a shop teacher at Campbell County High School [2][3]. While serving as commissioner, he became interim Campbell County Sanitation Director, and in May 2023 the county commission unanimously voted him into the permanent position \u2014 Adkins abstained from that vote \u2014 following a \"blind review\" selection process described by County Mayor Jack Lynch [3]. His pay rose from $46,902 on a ten-month teacher contract to $67,147 annually in the sanitation director role [2][3]. County Attorney Joe Coker said Adkins could legally hold the position as a sitting commissioner, after consulting the UT County Technical Assistance Service, which found no conflict [2].\n\n## Documented disputes and controversies\nA WBIR 10Investigates review found that of six applicants for the sanitation director job, one had eight years' experience as public works director in Norris and another had 20 years as a district manager for Waste Connections, while Adkins's prior relevant experience was as a shop teacher [2]. Adkins was serving as interim sanitation director \u2014 having, in that role, fired the previous director, William Rutherford \u2014 at the time he applied for the permanent post [2]. Rutherford has filed a lawsuit alleging he was pushed out because he refused to allow county commissioners, their constituents, friends, and relatives to use the sanitation department's transfer station and convenience centers, and because he \"complained about, and refused to participate in and/or remain silent about the illegal activities he observed during his employment,\" according to the suit; commissioners have said in response that Rutherford was fired for poor performance [2].\n\n## Sources\n[1] [Lynch, Jeffries running for Campbell County mayor in August - Mountain Press](https://www.themountainpress.com/lafollette/news/lynch-jeffries-running-for-campbell-county-mayor-in-august/article_d5581405-b02e-505b-b2b7-cced0b03b010.html)\n[2] [10Investigates: Campbell County Government hires two county commissioners for county jobs - WBIR](https://www.wbir.com/article/news/local/campbell-county-hires-two-county-commissioners-for-jobs/51-ebab3746-7583-4fa2-9d4b-54d1ca8265d1) (Feb 26, 2024)\n[3] [Adkins selected as county sanitation director - WLAF](https://1450wlaf.com/adkins-selected-as-county-sanitation-director/) (May 16, 2023)\n","birthdate":null,"firstname":"M.","fullname":"M. David Adkins","lastname":"Adkins","middlename":"David","suffix":null,"summary":"Independent incumbent, District 1 Campbell County Commission and county Sanitation Director since 2023; a WBIR investigation covered his hiring and a predecessor's lawsuit alleging he was pushed out over complaints about illegal dumping by commissioners.","token":"67dWUYCsrj"},{"bio_snippet":"Current office and 2026 campaign Matthew Adkins is a candidate for the Lewis County school board, District 5, in the 2026 general election. 1 He was sworn in as a school board member in October 2024 and was still serving on the board as of January 2025. 1 2 Sources 1 Lewis County","biography":"## Current office and 2026 campaign\nMatthew Adkins is a candidate for the Lewis County school board, District 5, in the 2026 general election.[1] He was sworn in as a school board member in October 2024 and was still serving on the board as of January 2025.[1][2]\n\n## Sources\n[1] Lewis County Herald \u2014 \"Board of Education swears in new board members,\" Oct. 3, 2024: https://www.lewisherald.com/story/2024/10/03/education/board-of-education-swears-in-new-board-members/8801.html\n[2] Lewis County Herald \u2014 \"Lewis County School Board Recognized for School Board Appreciation Week,\" Jan. 30, 2025: https://www.lewisherald.com/story/2025/01/30/education/lewis-county-school-board-recognized-for-school-board-appreciation-week/9519.html\n","birthdate":null,"firstname":"Matthew","fullname":"Matthew Adkins","lastname":"Adkins","middlename":null,"suffix":null,"summary":null,"token":"NKSEib5UqB"},{"bio_snippet":"","biography":null,"birthdate":null,"firstname":"Dustin","fullname":"Dustin Adkinson","lastname":"Adkinson","middlename":null,"suffix":null,"summary":null,"token":"tUzFM1XBAM"}]