[{"bio_snippet":"Eliza Boles is listed as a candidate for Tennessee House District 16 in the 2026 Republican primary.","biography":"## Current office and 2026 campaign\n\nEliza Boles is a candidate in the 2026 Democratic primary for Tennessee House of Representatives District 16 [1]. She qualified for the ballot by meeting the filing deadline established on March 10, 2026, at noon [1]. Her candidacy is listed among the state candidates for the upcoming August and November 2026 elections [1]. The final list of candidates for this cycle was released by the Tennessee Secretary of State following the conclusion of the qualifying period [2].\n\n## Sources\n[1] [Candidate Lists | Tennessee Secretary of State](https://sos.tn.gov/elections/2026-candidate-lists)\n[2] [Tennessee's 2026 candidate lists finalized for state and federal races \u2013 Tennessee Lookout](https://tennesseelookout.com/briefs/tennessees-2026-candidate-lists-finalized-for-state-and-federal-races/)","birthdate":null,"firstname":"Eliza","fullname":"Eliza Boles","lastname":"Boles","middlename":null,"suffix":null,"summary":"Eliza Boles is listed as a candidate for Tennessee House District 16 in the 2026 Republican primary.","token":"fbUU8jgUNz"},{"bio_snippet":"","biography":null,"birthdate":null,"firstname":"ELIZABETH","fullname":"ELIZABETH BOLES","lastname":"BOLES","middlename":null,"suffix":null,"summary":null,"token":"19fi2FgTJ3"},{"bio_snippet":"","biography":null,"birthdate":null,"firstname":"MIKE","fullname":"MIKE BOLES","lastname":"BOLES","middlename":null,"suffix":null,"summary":null,"token":"g7poi3pyM4"},{"bio_snippet":"","biography":null,"birthdate":null,"firstname":"TREY","fullname":"TREY BOLIN","lastname":"BOLIN","middlename":null,"suffix":null,"summary":null,"token":"oZXQRc3yTJ"},{"bio_snippet":"","biography":null,"birthdate":null,"firstname":"Zachary","fullname":"Zachary A. Boling","lastname":"Boling","middlename":"A.","suffix":null,"summary":null,"token":"KOKH0uyvgV"},{"bio_snippet":"Current office and 2026 campaign Jennifer Boling Hall is the incumbent Trustee of Jefferson County, Tennessee. The Jefferson County government's official website identifies her as the current County Trustee, stating she \"is committed to providing excellent service for the citizen","biography":"## Current office and 2026 campaign\nJennifer Boling Hall is the incumbent Trustee of Jefferson County, Tennessee. The Jefferson County government's official website identifies her as the current County Trustee, stating she \"is committed to providing excellent service for the citizens of Jefferson County.\"[1] She is a candidate for reelection to that office in the August 6, 2026 general election.\n\n## Sources\n[1] Jefferson County, Tennessee, County Trustee office page, https://jeffersoncountytn.gov/county-trustee/","birthdate":null,"firstname":"JENNIFER","fullname":"JENNIFER BOLING-HALL","lastname":"BOLING-HALL","middlename":null,"suffix":null,"summary":null,"token":"KrQIWTsiKQ"},{"bio_snippet":"","biography":null,"birthdate":null,"firstname":"Keith","fullname":"Keith N. Bollendorf","lastname":"Bollendorf","middlename":"N.","suffix":null,"summary":null,"token":"jsIll0v5uY"},{"bio_snippet":"Per the NC voter file: REP voter in Ashe County since 2021.","biography":"According to the North Carolina voter file, Lee Boone Bollinger is a registered voter in Ashe County, North Carolina, registered since 2021 (5 years), with party affiliation listed as Republican [1].\n\nThe voter file shows Lee Boone Bollinger'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 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 Lee Boone Bollinger 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":"Lee","fullname":"Lee Boone Bollinger","lastname":"Bollinger","middlename":"Boone","suffix":null,"summary":"Per the NC voter file: REP voter in Ashe County since 2021.","token":"eafbdcb79ec29cc9"},{"bio_snippet":"No specific metadata found for Dan Bolton as a Tennessee Republican State Executive Committee candidate in the provided sources.","biography":"## Current office and 2026 campaign\n\nDan Bolton is a Republican candidate for Tennessee State Executive Committeeman for District 4, appearing on the August 6, 2026 Republican primary ballot in Hawkins County, Tennessee, running against Michael Hannan and Matthew Jerry Johnson for the party committee seat [1][2].\n\n## Sources\n[1] [Candidate Lists \u2014 Tennessee Secretary of State](https://sos.tn.gov/elections/2026-candidate-lists) \u2014 accessed 2026-07-20\n[2] [Hawkins County sample ballot, August 6, 2026](https://hawkinscountytn.gov/pdfs/elections/sample_ballot.pdf) \u2014 accessed 2026-07-20","birthdate":null,"firstname":"Dan","fullname":"Dan Bolton","lastname":"Bolton","middlename":null,"suffix":null,"summary":"No specific metadata found for Dan Bolton as a Tennessee Republican State Executive Committee candidate in the provided sources.","token":"1YljNKPUpd"},{"bio_snippet":"Leah M. Bolton is listed as a candidate for Tn Exec Committeewoman 4 R Primary in the Tennessee Secretary of State's 2026 candidate lists.","biography":"## Current office and 2026 campaign\n\nLeah M. Bolton is a Republican candidate for Tennessee State Executive Committee, District 4 [1]. She qualified for the ballot by meeting the filing deadline of March 10, 2026, at noon [1]. Bolton appears on the official list of candidates for the Republican State Executive Committee race as published by the Tennessee Secretary of State [1].\n\n## Sources\n[1] [Candidate Lists | Tennessee Secretary of State](https://sos.tn.gov/elections/2026-candidate-lists)","birthdate":null,"firstname":"Leah","fullname":"Leah M. Bolton","lastname":"Bolton","middlename":"M.","suffix":null,"summary":"Leah M. Bolton is listed as a candidate for Tn Exec Committeewoman 4 R Primary in the Tennessee Secretary of State's 2026 candidate lists.","token":"ksJKQQTfwQ"},{"bio_snippet":"Will Bolton, a Republican and US Navy Veteran, is running for Tennessee House District 23 in the 2026 primary election.","biography":"## Current office and 2026 campaign\n\nWill Bolton is a Republican candidate running for election to the Tennessee House of Representatives to represent District 23, which covers McMinn County and part of Monroe County [1][2]. He qualified for the ballot following the state's qualifying deadline of March 10, 2026 [2]. Bolton is one of two Republicans running in the August 6, 2026 primary, challenging incumbent State Representative Mark Cochran of Englewood [1][2]. Independents Jeremy Bromwell of Tellico Plains and Jason Hitt of Englewood have also qualified and will appear on the November 3, 2026 general-election ballot [2].\n\nBolton currently serves as a District 4 Constable in McMinn County and identifies himself as a family man, U.S. Navy veteran, former U.S. Secret Service Special Agent, and retired federal criminal investigator [3][4]. He states that he holds a Master's Degree in National Security Studies from American Military University and has nearly three decades of state and federal-level public service experience [3][4].\n\nHis campaign website describes him as a conservative who follows the U.S. and Tennessee Constitutions and emphasizes personal representation for District 23 over special interest groups [3].\n\n## Background and education\n\nWill Bolton is a resident of District 23 and serves as a District 4 Constable in McMinn County [3]. He self-describes as a family man who has been married to Leigh for 33 years and has children [4]. Bolton identifies as a Republican and a conservative who follows the Constitution of both the United States and the State of Tennessee [3].\n\nBolton is a veteran of the armed forces and served in the United States Navy [3], [4]. His professional background includes nearly three decades of state and federal-level public service, during which he worked as a deputy sheriff in DeSoto County, Mississippi [3], [4]. He previously served as a Special Agent with the United States Secret Service, as well as in the Customs and Border Protection Office of Internal Affairs and the Department of Homeland Security Office of Inspector General [3], [4]. Bolton holds a Master's Degree in National Security Studies from American Military University [4].\n\n## Career\n\nWill Bolton is a retired federal criminal investigator who self-describes as having nearly three decades of state and federal-level public service [3]. He began his career as a deputy sheriff in DeSoto County, Mississippi, and served as a veteran of the armed forces [4]. Bolton holds a Master's Degree in National Security Studies from American Military University [4].\n\nBolton's federal law enforcement career included roles with the United States Secret Service, U.S. Customs and Border Protection's Office of Internal Affairs, and the Department of Homeland Security Office of Inspector General [4]. He retired as a Senior Special Agent [4]. Following his federal service, Bolton served as District 4 Constable in McMinn County [3].\n\n## Office history\n\nWill Bolton currently serves as a District 4 Constable in McMinn County, Tennessee, per his campaign material [3]. He is challenging incumbent State Representative Mark Cochran of Englewood in the Republican primary for Tennessee House of Representatives District 23, scheduled for August 6, 2026 [1][2]. Ballotpedia categorizes Bolton as a 2026 challenger [1].\n\n## Business interests and wealth source\n\nWill Bolton self-describes as a family man and US Navy Veteran with almost three decades of state and federal-level public service [3]. His professional background includes service as a former US Secret Service Special Agent and current District 4 Constable in McMinn County [3]. Bolton states that he is a retired federal criminal investigator who previously served in the Customs and Border Protection Office of Internal Affairs and the Department of Homeland Security Office of Inspector General [4]. He also began his career as a deputy sheriff in DeSoto County, Mississippi, and holds a Masters Degree in National Security Studies from American Military University [4].\n\nBolton is married to Leigh, and they have been married for 33 years [4]. The provided sources do not contain specific details regarding Bolton's business ownership stakes, sales of businesses, or the specific sources of his personal wealth.\n\n## Family\n\nWill Bolton self-describes as a family man and states that he has been married to Leigh for 33 years [4]. The provided sources do not mention any children or other family members in politics who are public figures.\n\n## Sources\n[1] [Will Bolton - Ballotpedia](https://ballotpedia.org/Will_Bolton)\n[2] [Candidates for Tennessee House of Representatives](https://sos-prod.tnsosgovfiles.com/s3fs-public/document/TNHouse_2026.pdf) \u2014 District 23 (McMinn), p.6, accessed 2026-07-20\n[3] [Will Bolton for TN23](https://www.boltonfortn.com/)\n[4] [Will Bolton \u2014 VALLEY CHRISTIAN ACADEMY](https://www.valleychristianacademy.us/will-bolton)","birthdate":null,"firstname":"Will","fullname":"Will Bolton","lastname":"Bolton","middlename":null,"suffix":null,"summary":"Will Bolton, a Republican and US Navy Veteran, is running for Tennessee House District 23 in the 2026 primary election.","token":"ezmfPiGKBV"},{"bio_snippet":"","biography":null,"birthdate":null,"firstname":"Karley","fullname":"Karley Bond","lastname":"Bond","middlename":null,"suffix":null,"summary":null,"token":"eupd4KoRJs"},{"bio_snippet":"","biography":null,"birthdate":null,"firstname":"Marion","fullname":"Marion Pete Bond Jr","lastname":"Bond","middlename":"Pete","suffix":"Jr","summary":null,"token":"bDIMDFWpm0"},{"bio_snippet":"Background and education Bonds is an alumnus of Hillcrest High School in Memphis About https://www.electmiltonbonds2026.com/about . He earned both a Bachelor of Arts and a Master of Arts in Criminology and Criminal Justice from the University of Memphis About https://www.electmil","biography":"## Background and education\nBonds is an alumnus of Hillcrest High School in Memphis ([About](https://www.electmiltonbonds2026.com/about)). He earned both a Bachelor of Arts and a Master of Arts in Criminology and Criminal Justice from the University of Memphis ([About](https://www.electmiltonbonds2026.com/about)).\n\n## Career\nMilton Bonds Jr. is a law enforcement professional and community leader born and raised in the Whitehaven community of Memphis, Tennessee ([About](https://www.electmiltonbonds2026.com/about)). He began his career in law enforcement in June 1997 and was officially commissioned as a police officer on June 21, 1999 ([About](https://www.electmiltonbonds2026.com/about)). Throughout his career, he has held various roles including Uniform Patrol, Precinct Task Force, Community Policing, the C.O.P. Unit, and investigator in the Sex Crimes Bureau ([About](https://www.electmiltonbonds2026.com/about)). In 2021, Bonds was promoted to the rank of Lieutenant within the Memphis Police Department\u2019s Sex Crimes Bureau ([About](https://www.electmiltonbonds2026.com/about)).\n\nAs a supervisor in the Sex Crimes Bureau, he oversees critical units including the Digital Forensic Unit (DFU), Sex Offender Registry, Internet Crimes Against Children (ICAC), and the Human Trafficking Task Force ([About](https://www.electmiltonbonds2026.com/about)). He is noted as the only Certified Digital Forensic Examiner supervisor currently serving within the Memphis Police Department ([About](https://www.electmiltonbonds2026.com/about)). Bonds holds certifications as a Certified Computer Forensic Examiner (2019) and a Certified Mobile Device Examiner (2021) from the International Association of Computer Investigative Specialists (IACIS) ([About](https://www.electmiltonbonds2026.com/about)). He is also listed as a board member for the Hospitality Hub, where he serves as a lieutenant supervising specific task forces ([Hospitality Hub](https://www.hospitalityhub.org/board-of-directors/)).\n\nBonds is a Democratic Party candidate running for election to the Shelby County Board of Commissioners to represent District 5 in Tennessee ([Ballotpedia](https://ballotpedia.org/Milton_Bonds_Jr.)). He is on the ballot in the Democratic primary scheduled for May 5, 2026, competing against incumbent Shante Avant ([Ballotpedia](https://ballotpedia.org/Milton_Bonds_Jr.)). The general election is set for August 6, 2026 ([Ballotpedia](https://ballotpedia.org/Milton_Bonds_Jr.)).\n\nHis campaign focuses on implementing a strategic, results-driven crime-fighting plan to reduce crime in District 5 and Cordova ([Ballotpedia](https://ballotpedia.org/Milton_Bonds_Jr.)). He describes himself as a \"lifelong crime fighter\" aiming to provide safer neighborhoods and stronger leadership for the district ([ActBlue](https://secure.actblue.com/donate/milton-bonds-jr-1)).\n\nBeyond his law enforcement duties, Bonds is actively engaged in professional and civic organizations. He is a member of the Afro-American Police Association and the Memphis Police Association, where he previously served on the Board of Directors representing Police Investigators, Community Policing, and the South Precinct ([About](https://www.electmiltonbonds2026.com/about)). He also serves as the Polemarch of the Memphis Alumni Chapter of Kappa Alpha Psi Fraternity, Inc. ([About](https://www.electmiltonbonds2026.com/about)).\n\n## Business interests and wealth source\n- **2026** \u2014 [County Commission (SS-8005)](https://conflict.app.tn.gov/conflict/view_form_8005.htm?name=BONDS&id=103864&f=198477&v=1) \u2014 filed as a Shelby County official/candidate\n\n*Source: [Tennessee Ethics Commission Statement of Interest Search](https://conflict.app.tn.gov/conflict/search.htm). Scraped 2026-04-25.*\n\n## Family\nBonds met his wife, Tameka, while in high school; they are married and have two adult daughters ([About](https://www.electmiltonbonds2026.com/about)). He is also a grandfather to an eleven-year-old granddaughter ([About](https://www.electmiltonbonds2026.com/about).\n","birthdate":null,"firstname":"Milton","fullname":"Milton Bonds Jr","lastname":"Bonds","middlename":null,"suffix":"Jr","summary":null,"token":"EVi1ATYJvT"},{"bio_snippet":"Floyd Bonner is the 47th sheriff of Shelby County, having been elected to the position in 2018 and re-elected in 2022. He has a strong background in law enforcement, starting his career with the Shelby County Sheriff's Office in 1980 and working his way up through various ranks. Bonner holds an Associate degree in Psychology from Jackson State Community College and a Bachelor of Arts degree in Criminal Justice from the University of Memphis. He has been actively involved in community organizations and serves on the Board of Directors at the Family Safety Center. Bonner is a member of several law enforcement associations and committees. Overall, the profile provides substantial information about his education, work history, community involvement, and experience as an elected official.","biography":"Shelby County Sheriff Floyd Bonner Jr. was sworn into office as the 47th sheriff of Shelby County in 2018. He was re-elected as Sheriff on August 4, 2022.\n\nFloyd Bonner, Jr. is a lifelong resident of Memphis and Shelby County. As a second-generation law enforcement officer, Floyd Bonner followed the career path of his father who retired from the Memphis Police Department and the Shelby County Sheriff\u2019s Office. He grew up understanding the importance of serving the community as this was engrained in him by his parents.\n\n\n\nAs a proud graduate of Hillcrest High School, Floyd Bonner prepared for a career in law enforcement. He successfully earned an Associate degree in Psychology from Jackson State Community College in Tennessee. Later, he completed his academic studies at the University of Memphis earning a Bachelor of Arts degree in Criminal Justice. While handling the job as the Chief Deputy, he attended the Police Leadership Graduate Program (Southern Police Institute) at the University of Louisville where he was recognized as a Dean\u2019s Scholar.\n\nFloyd Bonner\u2019s law enforcement career began with the Shelby County Sheriff\u2019s Office in 1980 as a Deputy Sheriff in the Jail Division. He served in the Uniformed Patrol Division and Narcotics Division where he was promoted to the rank of Sergeant and later as Lieutenant. In 2001, he was promoted to Captain where he served as the Commander of Patrol Services, the Narcotics Bureau and Internal Affairs. In 2008, he was promoted to the rank of Inspector and served as the Commander of Patrol Support Services which includes Traffic Investigations, Motors, DUI, Reserves, Emergency Services and Volunteer Services. In 2010, he was appointed by Sheriff Bill Oldham to Assistant Chief Deputy where he commanded both the Patrol and the Patrol Support Service Bureau. He transferred to the Civil Process/Levy Squad and Court Services Division consisting of 41 courts within Shelby County in 2012. In August 2015, Sheriff Oldham appointed Floyd Bonner to Chief Deputy, second in command over all law enforcement and jail operations. Floyd Bonner has worked and commanded in every supervisory rank position within the Shelby County Sheriff\u2019s Office.\n\nThroughout his career, he has proven to have extensive experience in leadership and development within law enforcement and jail operations. Sheriff Bonner is a member of the Tennessee Sheriff\u2019s Association, the International Chiefs of Police, and the Memphis Metropolitan Areas of Chiefs of Police. He sits on the Board of Directors at the Family Safety Center as well as the Coordinated Response to Elder Abuse team (CREA). Sheriff Bonner is on the Legislative Committee and the SAVIN Committee with the Tennessee Sheriff\u2019s Association. Floyd Bonner, Jr. and his wife, Audrey, have been married for 40 years. They have two sons, Trey and Elliot. He has always enjoyed spending time with family and he coached youth football when his sons were growing up. He now enjoys spending time with his three grandchildren.","birthdate":null,"firstname":"Floyd","fullname":"Floyd Bonner","lastname":"Bonner","middlename":null,"suffix":null,"summary":"Floyd Bonner is the 47th sheriff of Shelby County, having been elected to the position in 2018 and re-elected in 2022. He has a strong background in law enforcement, starting his career with the Shelby County Sheriff's Office in 1980 and working his way up through various ranks. Bonner holds an Associate degree in Psychology from Jackson State Community College and a Bachelor of Arts degree in Criminal Justice from the University of Memphis. He has been actively involved in community organizations and serves on the Board of Directors at the Family Safety Center. Bonner is a member of several law enforcement associations and committees. Overall, the profile provides substantial information about his education, work history, community involvement, and experience as an elected official.","token":"4gkQvryba1"},{"bio_snippet":"Republican candidate for Sullivan County Commission District 5; former sheriff's deputy (hired 1985), one-term county commissioner 2010-2014, and Sullivan East High criminal-justice teacher.","biography":"## Current office and 2026 campaign\nTy Boomershine is a Republican Party nominee for one of two Sullivan County Commission District 5 seats in the August 6, 2026 county general election [3].\n\n## Career\nBoomershine spent more than two decades with the Sullivan County Sheriff's Office, where he was hired in 1985, and has taught criminal justice at Sullivan East High School [2][1].\n\n## Office history\nHe previously served as the Sullivan County commissioner for District 5 from 2010 to 2014, and in 2014 he ran for Sullivan County sheriff [2].\n\n## Sources\n[1] [Teacher Spotlight: Ty Boomershine of Sullivan East High (Kingsport Times News)](https://www.timesnews.net/living/honors-awards/teacher-spotlight-ty-boomershine-of-sullivan-east-high/article_1a943560-3cd2-11ec-8998-1fe66e105d77.html) \u2014 accessed 2026-07-23\n[2] [Former Sheriff's Office employee seeks top job in Sullivan County (Bristol Herald Courier)](https://heraldcourier.com/news/local/former-sheriff-s-office-employee-seeks-top-job-in-sullivan-county/article_ccb00eca-c44b-11e3-9eae-0017a43b2370.html) \u2014 accessed 2026-07-23\n[3] [Official Ballot for Sullivan County, August 6, 2026](https://www.wate.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/42/2026/07/Sullivan-County-August-6-Sample-Ballot.pdf) \u2014 accessed 2026-07-23","birthdate":null,"firstname":"Ty","fullname":"Ty Boomershine","lastname":"Boomershine","middlename":null,"suffix":null,"summary":"Republican candidate for Sullivan County Commission District 5; former sheriff's deputy (hired 1985), one-term county commissioner 2010-2014, and Sullivan East High criminal-justice teacher.","token":"20idRJnFur"},{"bio_snippet":"Deborah Deal Boone is a Democrat running for Madison County Board of Education District\u202f02 in the 2026 NC general election.","biography":"Deborah Deal Boone is a Democratic candidate for the Madison County Board of Education, District 02, on the November 3, 2026 general-election ballot. She filed her candidacy on December 19, 2025 [1].\n\n## Sources\n[1] North Carolina State Board of Elections, 2026 candidate filing list (Madison County Board of Education District 02), accessed 2026-07-20 \u2014 https://s3.amazonaws.com/dl.ncsbe.gov/Elections/2026/Candidate%20Filing/Candidate_Listing_2026.csv","birthdate":null,"firstname":"Deborah","fullname":"Deborah Deal Boone","lastname":"Boone","middlename":"Deal","suffix":null,"summary":"Deborah Deal Boone is a Democrat running for Madison County Board of Education District\u202f02 in the 2026 NC general election.","token":"83754317a2f95403"},{"bio_snippet":"Per the NC voter file: REP voter in Alamance County since 1998.","biography":"Haley Sean Boone is a Republican candidate for District Attorney, Prosecutorial District 17 in North Carolina's 2026 elections. The North Carolina State Board of Elections' 2026 candidate filing list shows Haley Sean Boone filing as a Republican candidate on December 1, 2025 [1].\n\nAccording to the North Carolina voter file, Haley Sean Boone is a registered voter in Alamance County, North Carolina, registered since 1998 (28 years), with party affiliation listed as Republican [2]. NC's bulk voter export publishes only year of birth, not a full date; the voter file lists Haley Sean Boone's year of birth as 1968 [2].\n\nThe voter history file shows 11 elections voted in since 2016, most recently the March 3, 2026 primary election [3].\n\nNo additional published biographical information beyond the candidate filing and voter records was located. Voters with personal knowledge of Haley Sean Boone can reach ballotproject.org with corrections or additions.\n\n## Sources\n[1] [North Carolina State Board of Elections, 2026 Candidate Filing List](https://s3.amazonaws.com/dl.ncsbe.gov/Elections/2026/Candidate%20Filing/Candidate_Listing_2026.csv) \u2014 accessed 2026-07-21\n\n[2] North Carolina State Board of Elections voter registration file, accessed 2026-07-21 (https://vt.ncsbe.gov/RegLkup/)\n\n[3] North Carolina State Board of Elections voter history file (`ncvhis_Statewide`), accessed 2026-07-21 (https://dl.ncsbe.gov/)","birthdate":null,"firstname":"Haley","fullname":"Haley Sean Boone","lastname":"Boone","middlename":"Sean","suffix":null,"summary":"Per the NC voter file: REP voter in Alamance County since 1998.","token":"e31398b161bcc034"},{"bio_snippet":"Marion Mcneil Boone is a North Carolina district judge appointed in 2017, with a legal career dating back to 1988.","biography":"Marion Mcneil Boone is a North Carolina district judge serving the 17B Judicial District, which covers Stokes and Surry counties. The role of a district judge in North Carolina involves presiding over a broad range of civil and criminal matters, managing courtroom procedures, issuing rulings, and ensuring that trials are conducted fairly and in accordance with state law [1].\n\nBoone entered the legal profession in 1988, working as an attorney in private practice. Her experience in the private sector provided her with extensive courtroom exposure and a foundation in both civil and criminal law before she transitioned to the bench [1].\n\nIn February 2017, Governor Roy Cooper appointed Boone to the 17B Judicial District Court, filling a vacancy on the bench. As an appointed judge, she has been responsible for handling docket management, case adjudication, and community outreach within her jurisdiction. While North Carolina judicial elections are officially nonpartisan, Boone\u2019s appointment by a Democratic governor is a matter of public record, though no partisan affiliation is listed for her judicial role [1].\n\nThe office of district judge requires a North Carolina law license, a minimum of five years of legal practice, and adherence to the state\u2019s judicial conduct standards. Boone\u2019s career reflects these qualifications, having practiced law for nearly three decades before her judicial appointment. Since taking the bench, she has contributed to the administration of justice in the 17B district, though specific case highlights or policy initiatives have not been publicly detailed in the available sources.\n\nNo current filing or campaign information for a 2026 election involving Boone is present in the provided candidate lists, and no campaign website or contact details have been identified.\n\n## Sources\n- [1] [Marion Boone - Ballotpedia](https://ballotpedia.org/Marion_Boone)\n- [6] [Candidate Lists | NCSBE](https://www.ncsbe.gov/results-data/candidate-lists)\n- [8] [2026 North Carolina candidates](https://www.branch.vote/elections/state/nc/2026-north-carolina-primary-election/races)\n- [10] [Who is running for election in 2026? - NCLocal](https://nclocal.org/2025/12/22/who-is-running-for-election-in-2026/)","birthdate":null,"firstname":"Marion","fullname":"Marion Mcneil Boone","lastname":"Boone","middlename":"Mcneil","suffix":null,"summary":"Marion Mcneil Boone is a North Carolina district judge appointed in 2017, with a legal career dating back to 1988.","token":"2f56d062bccacd75"},{"bio_snippet":"","biography":null,"birthdate":null,"firstname":"Becky","fullname":"Becky S. Booth","lastname":"Booth","middlename":"S.","suffix":null,"summary":null,"token":"mkOcg8O9V9"}]