[{"bio_snippet":"Jasmine Boyd-Wilson is a Democratic candidate for the Tennessee Democratic Party State Executive Committee (District 30) and an Area Managing Director at ALSAC/St. Jude in Memphis.","biography":"## Current office and 2026 campaign\nJasmine Boyd-Wilson is a Democratic candidate for the Tennessee Democratic Party State Executive Committee, representing District 30, in the August 6, 2026 primary in Shelby County [1].\n\n## Background and education\nBoyd-Wilson holds a Bachelor of Arts from Spelman College [2].\n\n## Career\nBoyd-Wilson has spent most of her career with ALSAC, the fundraising and donor-awareness organization for St. Jude Children's Research Hospital in Memphis. After an early role as a Senior Marketing & Event Specialist at Aclipse Marketing (2009\u20132011), she joined ALSAC in 2011 as a Multicultural Event Marketing Representative in Atlanta [2]. She moved into the organization's Memphis radio-development team, serving as a Radio Development Specialist (2013\u20132014) and then as Liaison and Senior Liaison for Radio Development on the \"Urban Radio Cares\" program (2014\u20132020) [2]. She subsequently worked in Partnership Development for the Northeast (2020\u20132022) and, since 2022, has served as an Area Managing Director [2].\n\n## Sources\n[1] [Shelby County Election Commission](https://www.electionsshelbytn.gov/) \u2014 accessed 2026-07-31\n[2] [LinkedIn \u2014 Jasmine Boyd professional profile](https://www.linkedin.com/in/jasmineeboyd/) [verified: Doug Sims 2026-07-31, not machine-fetchable]\n","birthdate":null,"firstname":"Jasmine","fullname":"Jasmine Boyd-Wilson","lastname":"Boyd-Wilson","middlename":null,"suffix":null,"summary":"Jasmine Boyd-Wilson is a Democratic candidate for the Tennessee Democratic Party State Executive Committee (District 30) and an Area Managing Director at ALSAC/St. Jude in Memphis.","token":"LdphIoVNwP"},{"bio_snippet":"Incumbent Bedford County commissioner (District 8), running for a second term as a Republican in 2026.","biography":"## Current office and 2026 campaign\nJason K. Boyette is a Republican candidate for the Bedford County Commission in District 8 in the August 6, 2026 county general election [1]. District 8 elects two commissioners in a single top-two race; Boyette and fellow Republican John Boutwell are the two candidates on the general-election ballot [2].\n\n## Office history\nBoyette currently serves as one of District 8's two county commissioners, a seat to which he was first elected in 2022 [1][3].\n\n## Sources\n[1] [Bedford County Board of Commissioners](https://www.bedfordcountytn.gov/government/board_of_commissioners.php) - accessed 2026-07-23\n[2] [About the county commission - Bedford County](https://www.bedfordcountytn.gov/government/about_the_county_commission.php) - accessed 2026-07-23\n[3] [Commission meets; incumbents replaced - Shelbyville Times-Gazette](https://www.t-g.com/stories/commission-meets-incumbents-replaced,66773) - accessed 2026-07-23","birthdate":null,"firstname":"JASON","fullname":"JASON K. BOYETTE","lastname":"BOYETTE","middlename":"K.","suffix":null,"summary":"Incumbent Bedford County commissioner (District 8), running for a second term as a Republican in 2026.","token":"7LbluQJSxm"},{"bio_snippet":"Per the NC voter file: DEM voter in Wilson County since 1974.","biography":"According to the North Carolina voter file, Robert Sidney Boyette JR is a registered voter in Wilson County, North Carolina, registered since 1974 (52 years), with party affiliation listed as Democratic [1].\n\nThe voter file shows Robert Sidney Boyette JR's year of birth as 1956; NC publishes only the year of birth in its bulk voter export, so day and month are not part of the public record [1].\n\nThe voter history file shows 11 elections voted in since 2016, most recently the 2026-03-03 primary election [2].\n\nThis summary draws only from the public North Carolina voter registration and history records. No additional published biographical information was located. Voters with personal knowledge of Robert Sidney Boyette JR 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":"Robert","fullname":"Robert Sidney Boyette JR","lastname":"Boyette","middlename":"Sidney","suffix":"JR","summary":"Per the NC voter file: DEM voter in Wilson County since 1974.","token":"66360d3412c5ad9f"},{"bio_snippet":"Wayne Shelton Boyette is a Democratic candidate in North Carolina's 2026 election, identified as a judge and attorney with a law degree from Campbell University.","biography":"Wayne Shelton Boyette is a Democratic candidate on the North Carolina 2026 ballot. The specific office he is seeking is not identified in the publicly available sources, but he appears on the NC Voter Guide list of candidates for the 2026 election cycle [8].\n\nBoyette earned his Juris Doctor from the Norman Adrian Wiggins School of Law at Campbell University and was admitted to the North Carolina State Bar in 1987, establishing a long\u2011standing legal career in the state [12].\n\nHe has served as a judge and practicing attorney in eastern North Carolina, with professional listings locating him in Tarboro, NC. The lawyer.com profile describes him as \u201cJudge Wayne S. Boyette\u201d and notes his affiliation with the local legal community, though it does not detail the particular court or judicial district in which he serves [12].\n\nNo campaign literature or policy statements were found in the sources consulted, so his platform and specific legislative or administrative priorities remain unclear. The available information emphasizes his legal background, suggesting that his experience on the bench and in private practice may be central to his candidacy.\n\nContact information associated with a Wayne Boyette in North Carolina appears on public records sites. A phone number listed for a Tarboro, NC address is 252\u2011641\u20111433, and a Wilmington, NC address is linked to the number 850\u2011314\u20110303; both are attributed to a Wayne Boyette in the BeenVerified database [9]. Additional phone numbers (e.g., 850\u2011231\u20112856) appear in related listings. Email addresses are partially redacted, shown as \"wayne.******@hotmail.com\" and \"wayne.******@aol.com\" in the same source [9][10]. These details are provided for reference but have not been independently verified as belonging to the candidate.\n\n## Sources\n- [8] [Candidate Profiles \u2013 NC Voter Guide](https://ncvoterguide.org/profiles/)\n- [9] [Wayne Boyette Phone Number, Address, Email & More | BeenVerified](https://www.beenverified.com/people/wayne-boyette/)\n- [10] [Wayne Boyette, Florida - FL | Found at 11 Locations | BeenVerified](https://www.beenverified.com/people/wayne-boyette/fl/)\n- [12] [Judge Wayne Boyette - Attorney in Tarboro, NC - Lawyer.com](https://www.lawyer.com/wayne-s-boyette.html)","birthdate":null,"firstname":"Wayne","fullname":"Wayne Shelton Boyette","lastname":"Boyette","middlename":"Shelton","suffix":null,"summary":"Wayne Shelton Boyette is a Democratic candidate in North Carolina's 2026 election, identified as a judge and attorney with a law degree from Campbell University.","token":"4f5fa9ca0e64e2df"},{"bio_snippet":"Current office and 2026 campaign Christopher Carl Boykin ran in the 2026 Democratic primary for Sheriff of Wilson County, North Carolina. Boykin's campaign emphasized school safety and preventive law enforcement. He proposed expanding School Resource Officer coverage and increasi","biography":"## Current office and 2026 campaign\nChristopher Carl Boykin ran in the 2026 Democratic primary for Sheriff of Wilson County, North Carolina.\n\nBoykin's campaign emphasized school safety and preventive law enforcement. He proposed expanding School Resource Officer coverage and increasing deputy support in schools. He also advocated for improving deputy retention through competitive pay, better resources, and promotion from within the department.\n\n## Sources\n- [1] [Chris Boykin for Sheriff \u2013 Campaign Website](https://www.chrisboykinforsheriff.com/)\n","birthdate":null,"firstname":"Christopher","fullname":"Christopher Carl Boykin","lastname":"Boykin","middlename":"Carl","suffix":null,"summary":null,"token":"06e1d71895cedb71"},{"bio_snippet":"Per the NC voter file: REP voter in Alamance County since 2020.","biography":"According to the North Carolina voter file, Peter Robert Boykin is a registered voter in Alamance County, North Carolina, registered since 2020 (6 years), with party affiliation listed as Republican [1].\n\nThe voter file shows Peter Robert Boykin's year of birth as 1977; 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\nPeter Robert Boykin was a Republican candidate for Alamance County Board of Commissioners in the March 3, 2026 primary, one of five Republicans seeking two nominations. Boykin received 1,408 votes, finishing 5th of 5 Republican candidates, and did not advance to the November 2026 general election [3].\n\nThis summary draws only from the public North Carolina voter registration and history records and the state's certified primary results. Voters with personal knowledge of Peter Robert Boykin can reach ballotproject.org with corrections or additions.\n\n## Sources\n[1] [North Carolina State Board of Elections \u2014 Voter Search](https://vt.ncsbe.gov/RegLkup/)\n\n[2] North Carolina State Board of Elections voter history file (`ncvhis_Statewide`), published at [dl.ncsbe.gov](https://dl.ncsbe.gov/)\n\n[3] [North Carolina State Board of Elections \u2014 2026 primary certified results, Alamance County](https://s3.amazonaws.com/dl.ncsbe.gov/ENRS/2026_03_03/results_precinct_sort/ALAMANCE_PRECINCT_SORT.txt) \u2014 accessed 2026-07-21","birthdate":null,"firstname":"Peter","fullname":"Peter Robert Boykin","lastname":"Boykin","middlename":"Robert","suffix":null,"summary":"Per the NC voter file: REP voter in Alamance County since 2020.","token":"9b6bdcac7ac91457"},{"bio_snippet":"William Boykin ran for Wilson County Schools Board District\u202f6 in the 2024 NC election.","biography":"## Current office and 2026 campaign\n\nWilliam \"Blake\" Boykin is the Republican nominee for the North Carolina House of Representatives District 24, covering parts of Nash and Wilson counties. The Republican primary was canceled because he had no opponent [1]. He faces incumbent Democrat Dante Pittman in the November 3, 2026 general election [1].\n\n## Office history\n\nBoykin has served on the Wilson County Schools Board of Education, District 6 since 2020; Ballotpedia lists his current term as running through 2028 [1]. He was also a candidate on the ballot for that seat, alongside Sophia Stevens, in the November 5, 2024 general election [2].\n\n## Sources\n\n- [1] [Blake Boykin - Ballotpedia](https://ballotpedia.org/Blake_Boykin)\n- [2] [William Boykin (Wilson County Schools, District 6, North Carolina, candidate 2024) - Ballotpedia](https://ballotpedia.org/William_Boykin_(Wilson_County_Schools,_District_6,_North_Carolina,_candidate_2024))\n- [3] NC State Board of Elections 2026 Candidate Filing list, [dl.ncsbe.gov](https://s3.amazonaws.com/dl.ncsbe.gov/Elections/2026/Candidate%20Filing/Candidate_Listing_2026.csv)","birthdate":null,"firstname":"William","fullname":"William Blakeley Boykin","lastname":"Boykin","middlename":"Blakeley","suffix":null,"summary":"William Boykin ran for Wilson County Schools Board District\u202f6 in the 2024 NC election.","token":"4efd3132f9428607"},{"bio_snippet":"","biography":null,"birthdate":null,"firstname":"Jeanine","fullname":"Jeanine Boynton","lastname":"Boynton","middlename":null,"suffix":null,"summary":null,"token":"Zvd7PRZbVm"},{"bio_snippet":"","biography":null,"birthdate":null,"firstname":"Sarah","fullname":"Sarah Bradberry","lastname":"Bradberry","middlename":null,"suffix":null,"summary":null,"token":"Xvi9mABZHr"},{"bio_snippet":"","biography":null,"birthdate":null,"firstname":"FREDDIE","fullname":"FREDDIE BRADDIC","lastname":"BRADDIC","middlename":null,"suffix":null,"summary":null,"token":"bfJC9cQpdT"},{"bio_snippet":"David C. Bradford Jr is a public figure who currently serves as the County Commissioner for District 2 in Shelby County. He was first elected in 2018 and re-elected for a second term in 2022. Bradford has an educational background in Mechanical Engineering, holding a Bachelor of Science and a Master of Science from Mississippi State University. He is a licensed Professional Engineer and has received recognition in his field. In addition to his professional pursuits, Bradford is involved in various community organizations and has served on boards such as the Town of Collierville Planning Commission and the YMCA of Memphis Metro Board. He has also been named one of Memphis Business Journal's Top 40 Under 40. Bradford has been with SSR, Inc. for 17 years, where he is a principal overseeing mechanical design. He is married with twins and is actively involved in his church. Based on the available information, Bradford appears to have a strong educational background, professional experience, and community involvement, which may indicate his capabilities as a County Commissioner.","biography":"[David.Bradford@shelbycountytn.gov](mailto:David.Bradford@shelbycountytn.gov)\n\nPhone: (901) 222-1000\n\n[https://ballotpedia.org/David_Bradford](https://ballotpedia.org/David_Bradford)\n\n[https://www.facebook.com/electdavidcbradford/](https://www.facebook.com/electdavidcbradford/)\n\n[https://shelbycountytn.gov/3463/District-2-David-C-Bradford-Jr](https://shelbycountytn.gov/3463/District-2-David-C-Bradford-Jr)\n\n\nCommissioner David Bradford was elected to serve the citizens of District 2 on August 2, 2018, and was re-elected to a second term in August 2022. District 2 encompasses Collierville and portions of unincorporated areas of Shelby County surrounding Collierville.\n\nDavid and his brother, Jason, the sons of Patti and David Bradford, were born and raised in Shelby County. His parents still reside here and his brother lives with his family in Pennsylvania.\n\nCommissioner Bradford graduated from Memphis University School and went on to earn his Bachelor of Science in Mechanical Engineering and his Master of Science in Mechanical Engineering from Mississippi State University. Becoming a Licensed Professional Engineer in 2004, he is now licensed in eight states. He has distinguished himself in the field by being named American Council of Engineering Companies Memphis Chapter Featured Engineer (2016) and American Society of Heating, Refrigeration and Air-conditioning Engineers Memphis Chapter Featured Engineer (2010). He is also a Leadership in Energy and Environmental Design Accredited Professional, U.S. Green Building Council Member, American Council of Engineering Companies (ACEC) Member, and American Society of Heating, Refrigeration and Air-conditioning Engineers (ASHRAE) Member.\n\nIn addition to his professional pursuits, David is active in the community. He has served on the Town of Collierville Planning Commission (2015- 2018), Urban Land Institute of Memphis Board (2016-2018), YMCA of Memphis Metro Board (2016-2018, Workforce Investment Board (2017-2018), and as a Habitat for Humanity Volunteer. David was named one of Memphis Business Journal\u2019s Top 40 Under 40 in 2013. He is a graduate of both the Leadership Memphis Executive Program (2015) and Leadership Collierville (2018).\n\nHe is celebrating 17 years with SSR, Inc., as a principal of the firm, providing project management and overseeing the mechanical design.\n\nCommissioner Bradford and his wife, Ashley, also a Memphis native, are the proud parents of twins, Ava and David, born in 2014. Rounding out the family is their dog, Baxter. The Bradfords worship at Hope Church.\n\nDavid\u2019s pastimes include home improvement tasks, woodworking, welding, Grizzlies basketball, learning from his kids, and spending time with his family.","birthdate":null,"firstname":"David","fullname":"David C. Bradford Jr","lastname":"Bradford","middlename":"C.","suffix":"Jr","summary":"David C. Bradford Jr is a public figure who currently serves as the County Commissioner for District 2 in Shelby County. He was first elected in 2018 and re-elected for a second term in 2022. Bradford has an educational background in Mechanical Engineering, holding a Bachelor of Science and a Master of Science from Mississippi State University. He is a licensed Professional Engineer and has received recognition in his field. In addition to his professional pursuits, Bradford is involved in various community organizations and has served on boards such as the Town of Collierville Planning Commission and the YMCA of Memphis Metro Board. He has also been named one of Memphis Business Journal's Top 40 Under 40. Bradford has been with SSR, Inc. for 17 years, where he is a principal overseeing mechanical design. He is married with twins and is actively involved in his church. Based on the available information, Bradford appears to have a strong educational background, professional experience, and community involvement, which may indicate his capabilities as a County Commissioner.","token":"RDt1zIdVAE"},{"bio_snippet":"Republican incumbent on the Putnam County Commission for District 10, seeking re-election in 2026.","biography":"## Current office and 2026 campaign\nKim Bradford is a Republican member of the Putnam County Commission representing District 10 and is seeking re-election in the August 6, 2026 county general election [1][2]. Bradford advanced from the May 2026 Republican primary with about 34% of the vote in the two-seat race [2].\n\n## Office history\nBradford currently serves as one of District 10's two county commissioners [1].\n\n## Sources\n[1] [County Commission \u2014 Putnam County TN](https://putnamcountytn.gov/county-commission) \u2014 accessed 2026-07-22\n[2] [Putnam County Commissioners Named For General Election \u2014 theucnow.com](https://theucnow.com/2026/05/05/putnam-county-commissioners-named-for-general-election/) \u2014 accessed 2026-07-22","birthdate":null,"firstname":"KIM","fullname":"KIM BRADFORD","lastname":"BRADFORD","middlename":null,"suffix":null,"summary":"Republican incumbent on the Putnam County Commission for District 10, seeking re-election in 2026.","token":"NDbaFuHUq9"},{"bio_snippet":"Pat Bradford is the Republican candidate for New Hanover County Board of Education, emphasizing pro\u2011life, religious\u2011liberty, and anti\u2011mandate positions.","biography":"Patricia Alice \"Pat\" Bradford is the Republican candidate for an at\u2011large seat on the New Hanover County Board of Education in the 2026 general election. The Board of Education is the elected governing body that sets policy, approves budgets, and oversees the operation of public schools in New Hanover County [8].\n\nBradford earned both a Bachelor of Arts (1980) and a Bachelor of Science (1983) from Appalachian State University in Boone, North Carolina [8]. She has spent 38 years working with the North Carolina Real Estate Commission, first as a licensed broker and instructor and later in a corporate capacity, indicating extensive experience in regulatory and business environments [8].\n\nHer community involvement includes membership in Global River Church (Prayer Ministry Team, Kingdom Women, Intercessory Prayer Team), First Fruit Ministries, Pine Valley Church of God, and participation in local outreach through Boots on the Ground. She is also active in political and professional groups such as Cape Fear Republican Women, New Hanover County Republican Women, and the Cape Fear Realtors Association [8].\n\nBradford previously sought elected office on the Wrightsville Beach Board of Aldermen in 2018, and now seeks a seat on the school board. In her candidate questionnaire she expressed strong pro\u2011life positions, stating that abortion providers should not be resources in schools and that human life is protected from conception [8]. She supports religious liberty in schools, opposes discrimination based on belief about marriage, and believes students should be free to discuss matters of conscience, including Christianity. She disagrees with school\u2011based prayer bans and opposes mandatory experimental mRNA vaccinations for schools or employers [8].\n\nBradford has not held prior elected office, and her campaign disclosures list contributions to Republican candidates and organizations, as well as donations to her church and faith\u2011based political groups [8].\n\n## Sources\n- [8] [iVoterGuide - Pat Bradford iVoterGuide Profile](https://ivoterguide.com/candidate/65148/race/17489/election/869)","birthdate":null,"firstname":"Patricia","fullname":"Patricia Alice Bradford","lastname":"Bradford","middlename":"Alice","suffix":null,"summary":"Pat Bradford is the Republican candidate for New Hanover County Board of Education, emphasizing pro\u2011life, religious\u2011liberty, and anti\u2011mandate positions.","token":"30d05f18946688c2"},{"bio_snippet":"John Bradley is a Democratic candidate for Shelby County Commissioner District 10 in Tennessee and currently works in the Shelby County Mayor's Office.","biography":"John Bradley is a Democratic candidate for Shelby County Commissioner District 10 in Tennessee, running in the election scheduled for May 5, 2026 [12]. He identifies as a lifelong Memphian who was born and raised in the historic Orange Mound neighborhood [12]. Currently, Bradley serves in the Shelby County Mayor\u2019s Office as an Executive Assistant to the Deputy Chief of Staff [6]. In this capacity, his role involves connecting residents with county resources and ensuring their voices are heard within local government [12]. \n\nBradley has established a campaign website at votejohnbradley.com, where he describes his career as rooted in service, leadership, and advocacy for the communities that raised him [12]. The provided source materials do not contain information regarding his educational background, prior elected office history, or specific policy platforms beyond general statements about community service. Other individuals named John Bradley appear in public records, including a former Illinois state representative [2], a Kentucky legislative candidate [3], and a North Carolina local government candidate [4], but these are distinct from the Shelby County candidate. Additionally, a John Bradley serves as a Commissioner for District 5 in Lawrence County, Tennessee, which is a separate jurisdiction [8].\n\n## Sources\n- [1] [John Bradley (Tennessee) - Ballotpedia](https://ballotpedia.org/John_Bradley_(Tennessee))\n- [2] [John E. Bradley - Ballotpedia](https://ballotpedia.org/John_E._Bradley)\n- [3] [John Bradley (Kentucky) - Ballotpedia](https://ballotpedia.org/John_Bradley_(Kentucky))\n- [4] [John Bradley (North Carolina) - Ballotpedia](https://ballotpedia.org/John_Bradley_(North_Carolina))\n- [5] [John Bradley Spring (Grand Tower Township Highway Commissioner (Jackson County), Illinois, candidate 2025) - Ballotpedia](https://ballotpedia.org/John_Bradley_Spring_(Grand_Tower_Township_Highway_Commissioner_(Jackson_County),_Illinois,_candidate_2025))\n- [6] [Staff Directory \u2022 John Bradley](https://www.shelbycountytn.gov/directory.aspx?EID=1168)\n- [7] [ASHFORD, John Bradley | US House of Representatives: History, Art & Archives](https://history.house.gov/People/Detail/15032411664?current_search_qs=?id%3D33059&PreviousSearch=Search,LastName,,,,,False,False,False,,LastName&CurrentPage=21&SortOrder=LastName&ResultType=Grid&Command=25)\n- [8] [Introducing Lawrence County Commissioners \u2013 Lawrence County TN, Government](https://lawrencecountytn.gov/news/introducing-lawrence-county-commissioners)\n- [9] [County Commissioners \u2013 Lawrence County TN, Government](https://lawrencecountytn.gov/commissioners/)\n- [10] [Johnathan Bradley \u2013 Lawrence County TN, Government](https://lawrencecountytn.gov/commissioners/district-5/)\n- [11] [John E. Bradley - Wikipedia](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/John_E._Bradley)\n- [12] [Vote John Bradley | District 10 | Memphis, TN, USA](https://www.votejohnbradley.com/)","birthdate":null,"firstname":"John","fullname":"John Luke Bradley","lastname":"Bradley","middlename":"Luke","suffix":null,"summary":"John Bradley is a Democratic candidate for Shelby County Commissioner District 10 in Tennessee and currently works in the Shelby County Mayor's Office.","token":"w5RAjlQ3e1"},{"bio_snippet":"Per the NC voter file: GRE voter in Wake County since 1996.","biography":"According to the North Carolina voter file, Joshua Damon Bradley is a registered voter in Wake County, North Carolina, registered since 1996 (30 years), with party affiliation listed as Green [1].\n\nThe voter file shows Joshua Damon Bradley's year of birth as 1974; NC publishes only the year of birth in its bulk voter export, so day and month are not part of the public record [1].\n\nThe voter history file shows 14 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 Joshua Damon Bradley 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":"Joshua","fullname":"Joshua Damon Bradley","lastname":"Bradley","middlename":"Damon","suffix":null,"summary":"Per the NC voter file: GRE voter in Wake County since 1996.","token":"afd9bf299cc8ded0"},{"bio_snippet":"Mary Woodson Gardner Bradley is a Democrat candidate for North Carolina State Senate District 42.","biography":"## Current office and 2026 campaign\nMary Woodson Gardner Bradley, who serves as Woodson Bradley, is the Democratic incumbent for North Carolina State Senate District 42, representing the Charlotte-Mecklenburg area. She won the November 2024 general election by a margin of approximately 210 votes and is a sitting senator in the 2025\u20132026 session. She is running for reelection in 2026 against Republican challenger Stacie McGinn.\n\nBradley's advocacy is significantly shaped by her experience as a survivor of domestic violence and sexual assault. She has focused on strengthening North Carolina's social services and support systems for survivors and families.\n\n## Background and education\nBradley was born on February 5, 1973. Her mother was a public school teacher and her father worked as a social worker in the Juvenile Court System. She graduated from Hollins University in 1995 with degrees in Economics and Business Administration, and completed coursework in Environmental Economics at the University of Sydney in Australia.\n\n## Career\nBradley is a residential real estate broker and small business owner in Charlotte. In 2008, Forbes listed her among the \"Most Dependable Real Estate Professionals.\" She also teaches fitness at the Greater Charlotte YMCA.\n\nBradley serves on the planning board for the Mecklenburg County Family Justice Center. She is an active member of the Rotary Club of Charlotte, has served as NC Special Olympics Fall Games Venue Manager for more than 10 years, and teaches teen dating violence prevention curriculum in Charlotte-Mecklenburg Schools.\n\n## Family\nBradley is married and is a mother. She has served as Parent Booster President for the Marine Corps JROTC Program at a Charlotte-Mecklenburg school.\n\n## Sources\n- [1] [Biography \u2013 NC General Assembly](https://www.ncleg.gov/Members/Biography/s/454)\n- [2] [Who Is Woodson \u2013 Campaign Website](https://www.woodsonbradley.com/who-is-woodson)\n- [3] [Woodson Bradley \u2013 Wikipedia](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Woodson_Bradley)\n","birthdate":null,"firstname":"Mary","fullname":"Mary Woodson Gardner Bradley","lastname":"Bradley","middlename":"Woodson Gardner","suffix":null,"summary":"Mary Woodson Gardner Bradley is a Democrat candidate for North Carolina State Senate District 42.","token":"4256a73032242903"},{"bio_snippet":"Current office and 2026 campaign None; Sade Nicole Bradley is a candidate for Shelby County Commissioner, District 1. AOL https://www.aol.com/articles/know shelby county commission candidates 100518486.html Democratic candidate in the primary election on May 5, 2026. AOL https://","biography":"## Current office and 2026 campaign\n- None; Sade Nicole Bradley is a candidate for Shelby County Commissioner, District 1. ([AOL](https://www.aol.com/articles/know-shelby-county-commission-candidates-100518486.html))\n\n- Democratic candidate in the primary election on May 5, 2026. ([AOL](https://www.aol.com/articles/know-shelby-county-commission-candidates-100518486.html))\n- Vying for the seat currently held by Republican Amber Mills, who is term-limited. ([AOL](https://www.aol.com/articles/know-shelby-county-commission-candidates-100518486.html))\n\n## Background and education\n- No education information found in sources.\n\n## Office history\n- No prior elected office information found in sources.\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=BRADLEY&id=103866&f=200087&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\n- No family information found in sources.\n","birthdate":"Sat, 02 Apr 1988 00:00:00 GMT","firstname":"Sade","fullname":"Sade Nicole Bradley","lastname":"Bradley","middlename":"Nicole","suffix":null,"summary":null,"token":"aM2fRHEqiP"},{"bio_snippet":"","biography":null,"birthdate":null,"firstname":"Harvey","fullname":"Harvey D. Bradshaw","lastname":"Bradshaw","middlename":"D.","suffix":null,"summary":null,"token":"KbE4SsPNRI"},{"bio_snippet":"Marquita Bradshaw is a Democratic politician and environmental justice advocate from Tennessee running for U.S. Senate.","biography":"## Current office and 2026 campaign\n\nMarquita Bradshaw is a Democratic candidate running for election to the United States Senate from Tennessee in 2026 [1]. She is seeking the Class 2 seat and appears on the ballot for the Democratic primary scheduled for August 6, 2026 [1]. The general election for this race is set for November 3, 2026 [1].\n\nBradshaw has established a principal campaign committee titled \"MARQUITA BRADSHAW FOR US SENATE\" to manage her bid [3]. As of the available financial reports, the committee lists Jerry Johnson as treasurer and maintains a mailing address in Memphis, Tennessee [3]. The committee's reported total receipts and contributions are listed at $0.00 [3].\n\nBradshaw, who previously secured the Democratic nomination for the U.S. Senate in 2020 [4], is running again in this cycle [12]. She describes her platform as focusing on environmental justice, voters' rights, healthcare access, and economic solutions for working families [10]. Bradshaw has stated that her campaign is not a \"fringe\" effort and intends to engage with voters across the state [8].\n\n## Background and education\n\nMarquita Bradshaw was born in Memphis, Tennessee, on January 19, 1974 [4]. She grew up in South Memphis, where she notes that her great-grandmother died of cancer in the early 1990s after being exposed to toxic waste at the nearby Memphis Defense Depot, which was later classified as a National Priority List Superfund Site [11].\n\nBradshaw attended the University of Memphis, where she earned a Bachelor of Liberal Studies in Journalism in 2019 [5].\n\n## Career\n\nMarquita Bradshaw is a graduate of the University of Memphis, where she earned a Bachelor of Liberal Studies in Journalism in 2019 [5]. Prior to her recent political campaigns, she has worked as an insurance producer for American Income Life Insurance Company and served as a recruiter for Williams-Sonoma [5].\n\nBradshaw has been deeply involved in environmental justice advocacy, serving as the executive director of the nonprofit Sowing Justice since 2020 [5][11]. She also held the position of environmental justice chair for the Sierra Club\u2019s Tennessee chapter [12]. Additionally, she worked as an administrative aide for the Public Partnership from 2016 to 2023 [5]. Her advocacy work has focused on issues such as pollution cleanup at former military sites and broader social justice causes [12]. Bradshaw grew up in South Memphis near the Memphis Defense Depot, which was later classified as a National Priority List Superfund Site, an experience that influenced her community organizing efforts [11].\n\n## Office history\n\nMarquita Bradshaw has not held any elected or appointed public office prior to her current political campaigns [4]. She is a candidate for the United States Senate in Tennessee, representing the Democratic Party [1]. In the 2020 United States Senate election, Bradshaw won the Democratic primary on August 6, 2020, becoming the first African American woman to win a major party nomination in any statewide race in Tennessee history [4][6][13]. She subsequently lost the general election to Republican Bill Hagerty [4][7][9].\n\nBradshaw ran again for the United States Senate seat in Tennessee during the 2024 election cycle but was unsuccessful in her bid [12]. As of May 2026, she is on the ballot for the Democratic primary for the same U.S. Senate Class 2 seat, with the primary scheduled for August 6, 2026, and the general election set for November 3, 2026 [1][2].\n\n## Legislative record and accomplishments\n\nMarquita Bradshaw has not held elected legislative office and therefore has no legislative record of sponsored bills, votes, or committee assignments [1][4][12]. Her political career consists of unsuccessful bids for the U.S. Senate in 2020, 2024, and 2026 [12]. In the 2020 United States Senate election in Tennessee, Bradshaw won the Democratic primary before losing the general election to Republican Bill Hagerty [4][9][13]. She subsequently ran for the same seat in 2024 and 2026 without securing victory in the general election [12].\n\nAs a candidate, Bradshaw has articulated specific policy positions through her campaign platform. She supports strengthening voters\u2019 rights, improving physical and mental health services, legalizing marijuana, establishing a $15 minimum wage, advancing environmental equity policies, fully funding the educational system, and implementing Medicare for all [10]. Her advocacy work prior to her Senate runs focused on environmental justice, including pollution cleanup at former military sites in South Memphis, where she served as executive director of the nonprofit Sowing Justice and as environmental justice chair for the Sierra Club\u2019s Tennessee chapter [11][12].\n\n## Documented disputes and controversies\n\nIn the 2020 United States Senate election in Tennessee, Marquita Bradshaw defeated Nashville attorney and former Army helicopter pilot James Mackler in the Democratic primary [13]. Following her victory, Bradshaw characterized the contest as a \"Marquita versus Goliath\" race against the Trump-endorsed Republican candidate, Bill Hagerty, who ultimately won the general election [9]. Bradshaw stated that her campaign was not a \"fringe campaign,\" noting that she had raised $270,000 compared to $24,000 spent during the primary phase [8].\n\nBradshaw ran for the U.S. Senate again in 2024, though sources indicate this bid was unsuccessful [12]. She returned as a candidate for the Democratic nomination in the 2026 United States Senate election in Tennessee, with the primary scheduled for August 6, 2026 [1]. Her campaign committee, MARQUITA BRADSHAW FOR US SENATE, reported $0.00 in total receipts and contributions as of the available financial data [3].\n\n## Business interests and wealth source\n\nMarquita Bradshaw\u2019s professional background includes roles in insurance sales and retail recruitment. She worked as an insurance producer for American Income Life Insurance Company in 2019 and served as a recruiter for Williams-Sonoma from 2018 to 2019 [5]. Her career also encompasses community organizing, including service as the executive director of the nonprofit Sowing Justice starting in 2020 and as an administrative aide for Public Partnership from 2016 to 2023 [5].\n\nBradshaw describes herself as having raised her son on a working-class salary [14]. Financial disclosure data from her principal campaign committee, MARQUITA BRADSHAW FOR US SENATE, lists total receipts and contributions at $0.00 in the provided overview [3]. In previous campaigns, she reported raising significantly more than she spent; during the 2020 Democratic primary, she raised $270,000 compared to $24,000 in expenditures [8].\n\n## Family\n\nMarquita Bradshaw is a single mother who has self-described as raising her son on a working-class salary [5][13][14]. She has one child [4][5]. Her uncle is John DeBerry [4].\n\n## Sources\n[1] [Marquita Bradshaw - Ballotpedia](https://ballotpedia.org/Marquita_Bradshaw)\n[2] [United States Senate election in Tennessee, 2026 - Ballotpedia](https://ballotpedia.org/United_States_Senate_election_in_Tennessee,_2026)\n[3] [MARQUITA BRADSHAW FOR US SENATE - committee overview - FEC.gov](https://www.fec.gov/data/committee/C00720805/)\n[4] [Marquita Bradshaw - Wikipedia](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Marquita_Bradshaw)\n[5] [Vote Smart | Facts For All](https://justfacts.votesmart.org/candidate/biography/190509/marquita-bradshaw)\n[6] [Local Memphian makes history as first African American woman to be nominated for Tenn. senate | News | fox13memphis.com](https://www.fox13memphis.com/news/local-memphian-makes-history-as-first-african-american-woman-to-be-nominated-for-tenn-senate/article_3b2d981a-4bfe-5851-a781-a7ef51ef6fff.html)\n[7] [Marquita Bradshaw prepares to tour Tennessee ahead of November election](https://wreg.com/news/marquita-bradshaw-prepares-to-tour-tennessee-ahead-of-november-election/)\n[8] [Marquita Bradshaw says hers is no 'fringe campaign'](https://dailymemphian.com/article/16507/marquita-bradshaw-bill-hagerty-us-senate)\n[9] [The Memphis miracle: Marquita Bradshaw \u2022 Tennessee Lookout](https://tennesseelookout.com/2020/09/10/the-memphis-miracle-marquita-bradshaw/)\n[10] [Color Of Change PAC Endorses Marquita Bradshaw](https://votingwhileblack.com/endorsements/marquita-bradshaw/)\n[11] [Marquita Bradshaw](https://www.sowingjustice.org/our-leadership)\n[12] [Marquita Bradshaw \u2014 Grokipedia](https://grokipedia.com/page/Marquita_Bradshaw)\n[13] [Marquita Bradshaw scores upset win in Tennessee Democratic Senate primary](https://www.nbcnews.com/politics/2020-election/marquita-bradshaw-scores-upset-win-tennessee-democratic-senate-primary-n1236096)\n[14] [MEET MARQUITA | Bradshaw For Senate](https://www.marquitabradshaw.com/meet-marquita)","birthdate":null,"firstname":"Marquita","fullname":"Marquita Bradshaw","lastname":"Bradshaw","middlename":null,"suffix":null,"summary":"Marquita Bradshaw is a Democratic politician and environmental justice advocate from Tennessee running for U.S. Senate.","token":"ELUyyCYKkB"},{"bio_snippet":"Incumbent Loudon County Mayor since 2014 and 2026 GOP nominee; former Lenoir City police patrolman and TRW/Koyo worker, running on managed growth.","biography":"## Current office and 2026 campaign\nRollen \"Buddy\" Bradshaw is the incumbent Loudon County Mayor and the Republican nominee for a new term in the August 6, 2026 county general election [1][3]. He was unopposed in the May 5, 2026 Republican primary and faces independent candidate Maureen \"Moe\" Colvin in the general election [2][4]. His campaign emphasizes managing the county's population growth while preserving what he calls its \"quaint, country feel,\" along with keeping pace on infrastructure and school capacity [2].\n\n## Background and education\nBradshaw is 53 years old [2].\n\n## Career\nBefore holding elected office, Bradshaw worked 14 years at TRW/Koyo (now JTEKT) and served 10 years as a patrolman with the Lenoir City Police Department [2].\n\n## Office history\nBradshaw became Loudon County Mayor in 2014 and describes 12 years of service [1][2]. He has represented rural counties on the Tennessee Advisory Commission on Intergovernmental Relations (TACIR) and serves on the Tennessee Local Development Authority (TLDA) [2][1].\n\n## Legislative record and accomplishments\nBradshaw cites 8 of 9 clean audits from the Tennessee Comptroller's Office during his tenure, a record county fund balance, and new recycling standards [1][2]. During his administration the county adopted a Second Amendment Sanctuary County resolution [1].\n\n## Family\nBradshaw is married to Elizabeth; they have children Ashley, Delan, and Dane, and a grandchild, Shiloh [1].\n\n## Sources\n[1] [About Buddy Bradshaw - bradshawformayor.com](https://www.bradshawformayor.com/about-1.html) - accessed 2026-07-23\n[2] [Election Questionnaire: Loudon County Mayor Rollen 'Buddy' Bradshaw - News-Herald](https://www.news-herald.net/news/election-questionnaire-loudon-county-mayor-rollen-buddy-bradshaw/article_319ca68c-306d-486f-9054-3c5c6b118768.html) - accessed 2026-07-23\n[3] [County Mayor - Official Website of Loudon County, TN](https://loudoncounty-tn.gov/county-mayor/) - accessed 2026-07-23\n[4] [Bradshaw runs unopposed for county mayor - News-Herald](https://www.news-herald.net/news/bradshaw-runs-unopposed-for-county-mayor/article_352bd251-724b-5f2a-a645-d0f73e6be4a2.html) - accessed 2026-07-23","birthdate":null,"firstname":"Rollen","fullname":"Rollen \"Buddy\" Bradshaw","lastname":"Bradshaw","middlename":"\"Buddy\"","suffix":null,"summary":"Incumbent Loudon County Mayor since 2014 and 2026 GOP nominee; former Lenoir City police patrolman and TRW/Koyo worker, running on managed growth.","token":"HGNB0FH6v0"}]