[{"bio_snippet":"Democratic candidate Valerie Brockenbrough runs for an at\u2011large seat on the Forsyth County school board, emphasizing fiscal reform and board oversight of the district\u2019s budget.","biography":"## Current office and 2026 campaign\nValerie Brockenbrough is a Democratic candidate for an at-large seat on the Winston-Salem/Forsyth County Schools Board of Education in the November 3, 2026 general election. She advanced from the March 3, 2026 Democratic primary alongside fellow Democrats Ronda Mays and Elisabeth Motsinger [1].\n\n## Background and education\nBrockenbrough earned a bachelor's degree from the Ecole Francaise d'Attache de Presse in 1996 [1]. She describes herself as a small-business owner of 20 years, the owner of Zoe b Organic, a wholesaler of baby and pet products, and a mother of three [2].\n\n## Career\nBrockenbrough first ran for office in 2024, seeking one of three Forsyth County Board of Commissioners District B seats in the Democratic primary; she advanced to the general election but finished behind the three Republican incumbents, who were re-elected with roughly 52% of the vote [2][5].\n\n## Legislative record and accomplishments\nDuring her 2026 school-board campaign, Brockenbrough has emphasized the district's $45 million budget shortfall, calling for the district to hire a chief financial officer who reports directly to the board rather than to the superintendent, more frequent finance-committee meetings, and greater transparency in budget reporting [4]. In her 2024 campaign she called for moving the district's school-bond referendum up from 2028 to 2026 and for greater investment in school buildings and emergency services [2].\n\n## Sources\n[1] [Valerie Brockenbrough -- Ballotpedia](https://ballotpedia.org/Valerie_Brockenbrough) -- accessed 2026-07-19\n\n[2] [No surprises in race for seats on Forsyth County Board of Commissioners -- WS Chronicle](https://wschronicle.com/no-surprises-in-race-for-seats-on-forsyth-county-board-of-commissioners/) -- accessed 2026-07-19\n\n[3] [Endorsements for Valerie Brockenbrough -- North Carolina Democratic Party Candidate, Blue Voter Guide](https://bluevoterguide.org/NC/candidate_Valerie_Brockenbrough/530422) -- accessed 2026-07-19\n\n[4] [Meet the at-large Democrats running for WS/FCS Board of Education -- WXII 12](https://www.wxii12.com/article/wsfcs-board-of-education-at-large-democrats-budget-trust/70405528) -- accessed 2026-07-19\n\n[5] [Valerie Brockenbrough -- 2024 candidate profile, Branch.vote](https://www.branch.vote/races/2024-nc-primary-election-nc-state-county-commissioner-nc-forsyth-county-district-b-d/candidates/valerie-brockenbrough) -- accessed 2026-07-19","birthdate":null,"firstname":"Valerie","fullname":"Valerie Lecoeur Brockenbrough","lastname":"Brockenbrough","middlename":"Lecoeur","suffix":null,"summary":"Democratic candidate Valerie Brockenbrough runs for an at\u2011large seat on the Forsyth County school board, emphasizing fiscal reform and board oversight of the district\u2019s budget.","token":"666018877e742045"},{"bio_snippet":"Victoria Broderick is a Fayetteville Democrat and 2024 nominee running again for U.S. House in Tennessee's 4th District in 2026.","biography":"## Current office and 2026 campaign\nVictoria Broderick is a Democratic candidate for the U.S. House of Representatives in Tennessee's 4th Congressional District, running in the August 6, 2026, Democratic primary [1][3]. She previously ran for the same seat in 2024, when Republican incumbent Scott DesJarlais won the general election [1][4]. Her 2026 campaign emphasizes \"safety, affordability, freedom, and equity,\" and she lists positions including \"Pro-Impeachment, Anti-Corruption, Anti-Oligarchy, Anti-Authoritarianism, and Anti-ICE\" [2].\n\n## Background and education\nBroderick is from Fayetteville, in Lincoln County [1]. She was born in Tampa, Florida, earned a high school diploma from Lincoln County High School, and received a bachelor's degree from Austin Peay State University in 2015 [4]. She says her political activism began in 2021 after personal reproductive-health experiences, including \"a surprise pregnancy, loss, and then another,\" around the time of the Dobbs decision [2].\n\n## Career\nBroderick's career experience includes work as a technology professional and sourcing coordinator [4]. She launched an educational social-media outlet, \"The Friendly Neighborhood Liberal,\" and served as Lincoln County Democratic chair [2]. She has been affiliated with the Lincoln County Humane Society and the Tennessee Democratic Party [4].\n\n## Family\nBroderick is a mother of two young boys, a foster with her local humane society, and describes herself as \"a proud member of the LGBTQAI+ community\" [1][2].\n\n## Sources\n[1] [Tennessee's redrawn congressional districts: full 2026 candidate guide (NewsChannel5)](https://www.newschannel5.com/news/tennessees-redrawn-congressional-districts-a-full-guide-to-every-candidate-running-in-2026) \u2014 accessed 2026-07-22\n[2] [Victoria Broderick \u2014 Courage for Democracy candidate page](https://couragefordemocracy.com/candidate/victoria-broderick/) \u2014 accessed 2026-07-22\n[3] [BRODERICK, VICTORIA \u2014 Candidate overview (FEC)](https://www.fec.gov/data/candidate/H4TN04270/) \u2014 accessed 2026-07-22\n[4] [Victoria Broderick (Ballotpedia)](https://ballotpedia.org/Victoria_Broderick) \u2014 accessed 2026-07-22","birthdate":null,"firstname":"Victoria","fullname":"Victoria Broderick","lastname":"Broderick","middlename":null,"suffix":null,"summary":"Victoria Broderick is a Fayetteville Democrat and 2024 nominee running again for U.S. House in Tennessee's 4th District in 2026.","token":"wXwbI1GoQt"},{"bio_snippet":"","biography":null,"birthdate":null,"firstname":"HADEN","fullname":"HADEN BRODWER","lastname":"BRODWER","middlename":null,"suffix":null,"summary":null,"token":"OP3Tgb2emC"},{"bio_snippet":"","biography":null,"birthdate":null,"firstname":"Steve","fullname":"Steve Brogan","lastname":"Brogan","middlename":null,"suffix":null,"summary":null,"token":"GuwXC4Sspx"},{"bio_snippet":"Jeremy Bromwell is an independent candidate running for Tennessee House of Representatives District 23 in the 2026 election.","biography":"## Current office and 2026 campaign\n\nJeremy Bromwell is an independent candidate seeking election to the Tennessee House of Representatives to represent District 23 [1]. He is listed on the ballot for the general election scheduled for November 3, 2026 [1]. Bromwell qualified for the August 6, 2026 primary by meeting the state's qualifying deadline of March 10, 2026, at noon [2].\n\nBased in Tellico Plains, Tennessee, Bromwell is currently identified as an independent candidate for District 23 [5]. His professional background includes roles at Grow and Flow, Marketing Explorer, OneStop Digital Marketing, and TripActions, and he holds a degree from Georgia State University's J. Mack Robinson College of Business [5]. He maintains a digital presence through his personal website and the Grow and Flow studio [4].\n\n## Background and education\n\nJeremy Bromwell is based in Tellico Plains, Tennessee [5]. He attended Georgia State University's J. Mack Robinson College of Business, where he studied from 1999 to 2008 [5].\n\n## Career\n\nJeremy Bromwell is an entrepreneur and marketing professional who founded Marketing Explorer, a company focused on digital marketing solutions [6]. He previously served as Vice President of Marketing at TripActions from 2016 to 2017 and as Senior Director of Marketing at Zenefits from 2013 to 2016 [6]. Bromwell holds a degree from Georgia State University's J. Mack Robinson College of Business, with studies spanning from 1999 to 2008 [5].\n\nIn addition to his corporate roles, Bromwell has operated other businesses, including OneStop Digital Marketing and Grow and Flow [5]. He describes himself as an \"Explorer\" and a \"Full-Time RVer,\" reflecting an adventurous lifestyle [6]. Through Grow and Flow, he offers wellness classes that can be attended in person or virtually [4].\n\n## Office history\n\nJeremy Bromwell is an independent candidate running for election to the Tennessee House of Representatives to represent District 23 [1]. He qualified for the ballot in the general election scheduled for November 3, 2026, having met the qualifying deadline of March 10, 2026 [1][2]. As of May 2026, Bromwell is listed on the candidate list for Tennessee House District 23 alongside other independent candidates [1].\n\nThe provided sources do not contain information regarding any previous elected or appointed offices held by Jeremy Bromwell, nor do they document any prior races he has run. The available records identify him primarily as an independent candidate for the 2026 election and note his professional background in marketing and business ownership [4][5].\n\n## Business interests and wealth source\n\nJeremy Bromwell is based in Tellico Plains, Tennessee, and has held roles at Grow and Flow, Marketing Explorer, OneStop Digital Marketing, and TripActions [5]. He attended Georgia State University's J. Mack Robinson College of Business from 1999 to 2008 [5].\n\nBromwell is associated with Grow and Flow, which operates a studio and farm where he offers wellness classes [4]. His professional background includes experience in strategic brand positioning [5].\n\n## Sources\n[1] [Jeremy Bromwell - Ballotpedia](https://ballotpedia.org/Jeremy_Bromwell)\n[2] [Candidate Lists | Tennessee Secretary of State](https://sos.tn.gov/elections/2026-candidate-lists)\n[4] [All Things Jeremy - A digital space to get to know Jeremy Bromwell and connect with his various interests, business, and like minded people.](https://jeremybromwell.com/)\n[5] [Jeremy Bromwell Email & Phone Number | Marketing Explorer Founder Contact Information](https://rocketreach.co/jeremy-bromwell-email_6832147)\n[6] [Jeremy Bromwell - LinkedIn, Twitter, Facebook - Mesh](https://me.sh/profile/jeremy-bromwell)","birthdate":null,"firstname":"Jeremy","fullname":"Jeremy Bromwell","lastname":"Bromwell","middlename":null,"suffix":null,"summary":"Jeremy Bromwell is an independent candidate running for Tennessee House of Representatives District 23 in the 2026 election.","token":"UrBxPbDXNE"},{"bio_snippet":"Beth Bronson is the Democratic candidate for Orange County Board of Commissioners District\u202f2, emphasizing sustainable development and community outreach.","biography":"## Current office and 2026 campaign\nBeth Bronson is the Democratic nominee for Orange County Board of Commissioners District 2 in North Carolina's 2026 election. She won the Democratic primary by 25 votes over four-term incumbent Earl McKee; a recount McKee requested, completed in March 2026, confirmed the margin [1]. Bronson will face Republican Louis Capitanio in the November 3, 2026 general election [1]. The Orange County Board of Commissioners sets county policy, adopts the county budget, and oversees services such as land use, economic development, and public safety [3].\n\nBronson's campaign priorities center on managing growth in District 2 \u2014 which she says is seeing development pressure that often arrives ahead of infrastructure and services \u2014 protecting natural resources such as waterways and agricultural land, and increasing transparency and public engagement earlier in the county's planning and budget processes [3].\n\n## Background and education\nBronson is 38 and a first-time candidate for elected office [3].\n\n## Career\nBronson works as a Clinical Research Coordinator in the Division of Surgical Oncology at Duke University Health System [3]. Since 2022 she has held two appointed advisory roles with Orange County: an at-large seat on the Planning Advisory Board and a seat on the Board of Adjustment [3].\n\n## Sources\n[1] [Recount Set for District 2 Commissioner Race in Orange County; 25 Votes Separate Bronson and McKee \u2013 Chapelboro.com](https://chapelboro.com/local-election-coverage/recount-set-for-district-2-commissioner-race-in-orange-county-25-votes-separate-bronson-and-mckee)\n[2] [Beth Bronson wins Democratic primary for Orange County Board of County Commissioners District 2 seat \u2013 Daily Tar Heel](https://www.dailytarheel.com/article/city-orange-county-board-of-county-commissioners-district-2-2026-primary-election-results-20260304)\n[3] [Orange County Board of County Commissioners, District 2: Beth Bronson \u2013 IndyWeek](https://indyweek.com/news/orange-county-board-of-county-commissioners-beth-bronson-2026/)","birthdate":null,"firstname":"Elizabeth","fullname":"Elizabeth Rose Bronson","lastname":"Bronson","middlename":"Rose","suffix":null,"summary":"Beth Bronson is the Democratic candidate for Orange County Board of Commissioners District\u202f2, emphasizing sustainable development and community outreach.","token":"4ec5658b95bce212"},{"bio_snippet":"Per the NC voter file: DEM voter in Sampson County since 2004.","biography":"**Withdrew from the NC Senate District 09 race.** The North Carolina State Board of Elections\u2019 2026 candidate filing list shows her ballot entry as \"Helen Bronson - WITHDRAWN\" [3].\n\n> **Editorial note -- candidate withdrawn.** Helen Marie Bronson filed as the Democratic candidate for NC State Senate District 09 (Bladen, Duplin, Jones, Pender, and Sampson counties) on December 19, 2025, but has since withdrawn from the race, according to the North Carolina State Board of Elections' 2026 candidate filing list, which lists the entry as \"Helen Bronson - WITHDRAWN\" [3].\n\nAccording to the North Carolina voter file, Helen Marie Bronson is a registered voter in Sampson County, North Carolina, registered since 2004 (22 years), with party affiliation listed as Democratic [1].\n\nThe voter file shows Helen Marie Bronson's year of birth as 1946; 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 and the state's official candidate filing list. No additional published biographical information was located. Voters with personal knowledge of Helen Marie Bronson can reach ballotproject.org with corrections or additions.\n\n## Sources\n[1] [North Carolina State Board of Elections -- 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 -- 2026 Candidate Filing List](https://s3.amazonaws.com/dl.ncsbe.gov/Elections/2026/Candidate%20Filing/Candidate_Listing_2026.csv), accessed 2026-07-21","birthdate":null,"firstname":"Helen","fullname":"Helen Marie Bronson","lastname":"Bronson","middlename":"Marie","suffix":null,"summary":"Per the NC voter file: DEM voter in Sampson County since 2004.","token":"6c5158ec5ef5997f"},{"bio_snippet":"Per the NC voter file: REP voter in Ashe County since 1992.","biography":"According to the North Carolina voter file, Elizabeth Miller Brooke is a registered voter in Ashe County, North Carolina, registered since 1992 (34 years), with party affiliation listed as Republican [1].\n\nThe voter file shows Elizabeth Miller Brooke's year of birth as 1972; 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 Elizabeth Miller Brooke 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":"Elizabeth","fullname":"Elizabeth Miller Brooke","lastname":"Brooke","middlename":"Miller","suffix":null,"summary":"Per the NC voter file: REP voter in Ashe County since 1992.","token":"c68c4e820ecd36ba"},{"bio_snippet":"Democratic candidate for Hamblen County Commission District 10 and a Vietnam veteran; challenging Republican incumbent Stan Harville in the August 2026 general election.","biography":"## Current office and 2026 campaign\nAllen D. Brooks is the Democratic candidate for Hamblen County Commission District 10 on the August 6, 2026 county general-election ballot, challenging Republican incumbent Stan Harville [1][2].\n\n## Background and education\nBrooks is a Vietnam veteran [3].\n\n## Career\nThe reviewed sources identify Brooks as a Vietnam veteran and describe his civic and party activity but do not detail his professional career [3].\n\n## Documented disputes and controversies\nBrooks helped organize a march in Hamblen County protesting Trump administration policies that he said cut federal funds and jobs, including cuts affecting the Department of Veterans Affairs [3]. He said his concern was not primarily with the politics of the situation but that the cuts and maneuvers taking place had a good chance to affect friends and neighbors in Hamblen County [3].\n\n## Sources\n[1] [Elections - Hamblen County Democratic Party](https://www.hamblencountydems.org/elections) - accessed 2026-07-23\n[2] [Election 2026: Things You Need to Know - Citizen Tribune](https://www.citizentribune.com/election-2026-things-you-need-to-know/article_ba462df5-06e6-4d24-a33e-ca1793b8bbcb.html) - accessed 2026-07-23\n[3] [Hamblen County Democrats stage protest - Citizen Tribune](https://www.citizentribune.com/news/local/hamblen-county-democrats-stage-protest/article_a7931ade-ed92-11ef-8227-a7421b42ef99.html) - accessed 2026-07-23","birthdate":null,"firstname":"ALLEN","fullname":"ALLEN D. BROOKS","lastname":"BROOKS","middlename":"D.","suffix":null,"summary":"Democratic candidate for Hamblen County Commission District 10 and a Vietnam veteran; challenging Republican incumbent Stan Harville in the August 2026 general election.","token":"hQl1UD4LDk"},{"bio_snippet":"Andrew Crowther Brooks is the Democratic candidate for U.S. House District 4 in North Carolina\u2019s 2026 election.","biography":"## Current office and 2026 campaign\nAndrew Crowther Brooks is a Democratic candidate for North Carolina District Court Judge, District 35, Seat 1, on the November 3, 2026 general-election ballot, per the NC State Board of Elections' 2026 candidate filing list [1]. The district covers Avery, Madison, Mitchell, Watauga, and Yancey counties. Brooks filed his candidacy on December 10, 2025, and resides in Boone, NC [1].\n\n## Sources\n[1] [North Carolina 2026 Candidate Listing (NCSBE)](https://s3.amazonaws.com/dl.ncsbe.gov/Elections/2026/Candidate%20Filing/Candidate_Listing_2026.csv) \u2014 accessed 2026-07-20","birthdate":null,"firstname":"Andrew","fullname":"Andrew Crowther Brooks","lastname":"Brooks","middlename":"Crowther","suffix":null,"summary":"Andrew Crowther Brooks is the Democratic candidate for U.S. House District 4 in North Carolina\u2019s 2026 election.","token":"17dd06689529d58f"},{"bio_snippet":"","biography":null,"birthdate":null,"firstname":"Bryan","fullname":"Bryan Ezra Brooks","lastname":"Brooks","middlename":"Ezra","suffix":null,"summary":null,"token":"pLhKIIoLFD"},{"bio_snippet":"","biography":null,"birthdate":null,"firstname":"Carolyn","fullname":"Carolyn Johnson Brooks","lastname":"Brooks","middlename":"Johnson","suffix":null,"summary":null,"token":"gOCIfPXIJ9"},{"bio_snippet":"Christopher West Brooks is a Democratic candidate for North Carolina District Court District 10F Seat 1.","biography":"## Current office and 2026 campaign\nChristopher West Brooks, known as Chris Brooks, is a District Court Judge for Judicial District 10F, Seat 1, in Wake County, North Carolina. He was appointed to the seat by Governor Josh Stein on March 5, 2025, replacing Judge Jennifer Bedford. His current term ends December 7, 2026.\n\n## Background and education\nBrooks is a native of the Apex and Cary area of Wake County. He graduated from Apex High School and earned his undergraduate degree from the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill. He received his law degree from Campbell University School of Law.\n\n## Career\nBrooks has served in the Transportation Division of the North Carolina Department of Justice since 2006. He previously served in the Department's Criminal Division. Prior to his appointment to the bench, his career at the DOJ spanned nearly two decades of state government legal service.\n\n## Sources\n- [1] [Governor Stein Announces Superior and District Court Appointments \u2013 NC Governor](https://governor.nc.gov/news/press-releases/2025/03/05/governor-stein-announces-superior-and-district-court-appointments)\n- [2] [Meet Chris \u2013 Chris Brooks for Wake County District Judge](https://votechrisbrooks.com/meet-chris)","birthdate":null,"firstname":"Christopher","fullname":"Christopher West Brooks","lastname":"Brooks","middlename":"West","suffix":null,"summary":"Christopher West Brooks is a Democratic candidate for North Carolina District Court District 10F Seat 1.","token":"c8a2cbd31e99ee6f"},{"bio_snippet":"","biography":null,"birthdate":null,"firstname":"Clysta","fullname":"Clysta Ellingson Brooks","lastname":"Brooks","middlename":"Ellingson","suffix":null,"summary":null,"token":"GtexXyQuZZ"},{"bio_snippet":"Current office and 2026 campaign Harold E Brooks JR is a candidate for Alamance County Board Of Commissioners in Person County, North Carolina in the 2026 election cycle. The North Carolina primary is scheduled for March 3, 2026, with the general election on November 3, 2026. No ","biography":"## Current office and 2026 campaign\nHarold E Brooks JR is a candidate for Alamance County Board Of Commissioners in Person County, North Carolina in the 2026 election cycle. The North Carolina primary is scheduled for March 3, 2026, with the general election on November 3, 2026.\n\nNo additional biographical information is currently available for this candidate. Voters seeking more information are encouraged to contact local news sources, the county Board of Elections, or the candidate's campaign directly.\n","birthdate":null,"firstname":"Harold","fullname":"Harold E Brooks JR","lastname":"Brooks","middlename":"E","suffix":"JR","summary":null,"token":"fba03a7d1233d4cf"},{"bio_snippet":"Henri E. Brooks is a public figure who has held various positions in government and education. She was elected to the Shelby County Board of Commissioners in 2022 and previously served two terms on the board starting in 2006. Brooks began her career as a public school teacher and has been dedicated to advocating for accountability in institutions that impact children's lives. She played a significant role in the overhaul of the Memphis and Shelby County Juvenile Court by filing a complaint with the Department of Justice, leading to a Memorandum of Agreement that addressed constitutional rights violations. Brooks has also been involved in community engagement, forming programs and committees to ensure the implementation of court reforms. She served as a State Representative for the 92nd District for 14 years, where she focused on constitutional protections, criminal practices, and children's safety. Brooks holds a BS in Education from the University of Memphis and attended the Nashville School of Law. She is a graduate of Leadership Memphis.","biography":"## Current office and 2026 campaign\nCommissioner Henri E. Brooks was elected to the Shelby County Board of Commissioners on August 4, 2022, to represent District 7. She was also elected to the Board of Commissioners in August 2006 for two terms. Henri began her career as a public school teacher and has dedicated that career to insisting upon accountability in the institutions, systems, and processes that impact the lives of our children.\n \n Henri Brooks took the courageous stand to stop the long-standing violation of African-American children\u2019s due process rights. She is directly responsible for the current overhaul of the Memphis and Shelby County Juvenile Court by filing a complaint with the Department of Justice to investigate the Court. The DOJ found that the Court was in substantial violation of the Constitutional rights of African-American youth, based solely on their race. The Justice Department subsequently entered into a rigorous Memorandum of Agreement with the Court to provide due process, equal protection, elimination of disproportionate minority contact (DMC), and protection from harm. She then formed the Juvenile Court Monitors Program to ensure Court reforms are implemented. \n\nCommissioner Brooks is the only public servant who has held participatory town hall meetings on the investigation and the MOA reforms, where citizens actually get an opportunity to provide input. She formed the Community Monitors program to keep a vigilant eye on Juvenile Court to ensure that the mandated reforms are implemented; and she has formed the Juvenile Court Oversight Ad Hoc Committee to bring accountability, transparency, and public awareness during the Juvenile Court reform process.\n\nCommissioner Brooks formerly served as Chairperson of the Core City, Neighborhoods & Housing Committee, the Community Services Committee, and the Brownfield Advisory Committee. Her stewardship of the Commission\u2019s Core City, Neighborhoods, and Housing Committee demonstrated her commitment and involvement in activities to build and improve the greater Shelby County area.\n\nHenri served as State Representative for the 92nd District for 14 years. She led the House Judiciary\u2019s Constitutional Protections and Criminal Practices & Procedures subcommittees. Henri chaired the Tennessee Black Caucus and the Caucus Title VI committee, and the Children and Gun Safety Study committee. She sponsored and passed the first state-level legislation in the entire country, enforcing Title VI of the Civil Rights Act of 1964 in all federally funded entities (Public Chapter 502).\n\nCommissioner Brooks is a graduate of Memphis public schools, earning her BS in Education from the University of Memphis; she attended the Nashville School of Law and is a 2012 graduate of Leadership Memphis.\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=BROOKS&id=1456&f=197503&v=1) \u2014 filed as a Shelby County official/candidate\n- **2025** \u2014 [County Commission (SS-8005)](https://conflict.app.tn.gov/conflict/view_form_8005.htm?name=BROOKS&id=1456&f=189205&v=1) \u2014 filed as a Shelby County official/candidate\n- **2024** \u2014 [County Commission (SS-8005)](https://conflict.app.tn.gov/conflict/view_form_8005.htm?name=BROOKS&id=1456&f=178671&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","birthdate":null,"firstname":"Henri","fullname":"Henri E. Brooks","lastname":"Brooks","middlename":"E.","suffix":null,"summary":"Henri E. Brooks is a public figure who has held various positions in government and education. She was elected to the Shelby County Board of Commissioners in 2022 and previously served two terms on the board starting in 2006. Brooks began her career as a public school teacher and has been dedicated to advocating for accountability in institutions that impact children's lives. She played a significant role in the overhaul of the Memphis and Shelby County Juvenile Court by filing a complaint with the Department of Justice, leading to a Memorandum of Agreement that addressed constitutional rights violations. Brooks has also been involved in community engagement, forming programs and committees to ensure the implementation of court reforms. She served as a State Representative for the 92nd District for 14 years, where she focused on constitutional protections, criminal practices, and children's safety. Brooks holds a BS in Education from the University of Memphis and attended the Nashville School of Law. She is a graduate of Leadership Memphis.","token":"GvjWR0FWEa"},{"bio_snippet":"","biography":null,"birthdate":null,"firstname":"Joe","fullname":"Joe Brooks","lastname":"Brooks","middlename":null,"suffix":null,"summary":null,"token":"vl3ggKDChi"},{"bio_snippet":"","biography":null,"birthdate":null,"firstname":"Johnny","fullname":"Johnny K. Brooks","lastname":"Brooks","middlename":"K.","suffix":null,"summary":null,"token":"UHWLVdVx3F"},{"bio_snippet":"Natisha Brooks is a Republican candidate for the U.S. House in Tennessee's 6th District (2026) and previously ran for the 5th District and Nashville Mayor.","biography":"## Current office and 2026 campaign\n\nNatisha Brooks is a Republican candidate seeking election to the U.S. House of Representatives in Tennessee's 6th Congressional District.[1] She officially declared her candidacy for the Republican primary, which is scheduled to take place on August 6, 2026.[1] The general election for this seat is set for November 3, 2026.[1]\n\nBrooks describes herself as a \"Constitutional Conservative\" and has cited fiscal responsibility as a key motivation for her political career.[8] Her campaign platform emphasizes uniting Tennesseans regardless of party affiliation.[8] She operates The Brooks Academy, a home-schooling institution, and is an educational consultant who attended Prairie View A&M University.[1][5]\n\nIn previous political cycles, Brooks has sought other offices. In 2020, she ran for U.S. Senator in Tennessee as a Republican, where she self-reported receiving contributions from Marsha Blackburn.[2] She also previously sought the Republican nomination for Tennessee's 5th Congressional District, placing second in a Wilson County straw poll among five candidates.[6] During that campaign, she stated she had resigned from her previous professional role to focus on running for Congress.[5] Additionally, Brooks was a candidate for Metro Nashville mayor and participated in forums hosted by WKRN.[4][7]\n\n## Background and education\n\nNatisha Brooks attended Prairie View A&M University [1]. She is an educational consultant who operated The Brooks Academy, a home-schooling institution, as of 2020 [1]. Brooks also maintains a website for her home school academy [5].\n\n## Career\n\nBrooks attended Prairie View A&M University [1]. She has worked as an educational consultant and is described as a longtime educator [5][9]. As of 2020, she operated The Brooks Academy, also referred to as the Brooks Home School Academy, a homeschooling institution that served families across Tennessee and internationally [1][5].\n\nBrooks self-describes as a Christian conservative constitutionalist [9].\n\n## Office history\n\nNatisha Brooks has not held any elected or appointed public office [2]. She self-describes as a \"Constitutional Conservative\" and runs on the Republican ticket for federal office [5][8].\n\nBrooks ran for the U.S. House of Representatives in Tennessee's 5th Congressional District, where she placed second in a Wilson County straw poll among five Republican candidates [6]. She also sought the Republican nomination for the U.S. Senate in Tennessee in 2020 [2]. Additionally, Brooks was a candidate for Mayor of Nashville, participating in a mayoral forum hosted by WKRN [4][7].\n\nAs of 2026, Brooks is running for election to the U.S. House to represent Tennessee's 6th Congressional District in the Republican primary scheduled for August 6, 2026 [1].\n\n## Legislative record and accomplishments\n\nNatisha Brooks has not held elected legislative office, and therefore possesses no legislative record of sponsored bills, votes, or committee assignments [1]. Her political experience is primarily rooted in her work as an educational consultant and operator of The Brooks Academy, a home-schooling institution established as of 2020 [1].\n\nBrooks identifies herself as a \"Constitutional Conservative\" and has stated that fiscal responsibility was a primary factor in her decision to run on the Republican ticket [5][8]. In a 2022 political courage test, she indicated support for expanding federal funding to entitlement programs such as Social Security and Medicare, arguing that these benefits are vital to the country's economy [3]. Conversely, she opposed increasing income taxes on any tax bracket to balance the budget [3]. She also holds a pro-life stance, asserting that human life begins at conception [2].\n\nDuring her previous campaign for Tennessee's 5th Congressional District, Brooks placed second in a Wilson County straw poll among Republican candidates [6]. In that cycle, she received contributions from Marsha Blackburn but reported no other political contributions received [2].\n\n## Business interests and wealth source\n\nNatisha Brooks is an educational consultant who operated The Brooks Academy, a homeschooling institution, as of 2020 [1]. She also maintains an online presence for the Brooks Home School Academy, which she states has enrolled 319 families across the state and nation, including five international families [5]. Brooks self-describes her professional background in education and consulting rather than traditional corporate business ownership [5].\n\nPublic financial disclosure records indicate that Brooks received no campaign contributions from private sources during the 2020 U.S. Senate race [2]. Her political funding history includes a contribution of $1 to Marsha Blackburn in 2015, but she reported receiving zero dollars in contributions for that specific election cycle [2]. No other significant business sales or wealth sources are detailed in available records.\n\n## Family\n\nNatisha Brooks is married and has a son named Miles Brooks, Jr., who serves as an attorney for Blue Cross/Blue Shield [6]. She operates The Brooks Academy, a home-schooling institution that includes families from across the state and nation, as well as five international families [5].\n\n## Sources\n[1] [Natisha Brooks - Ballotpedia](https://ballotpedia.org/Natisha_Brooks)\n[2] [Voter Guide Profile for TN U.S. Senator candidate - Natisha Brooks](https://ivoterguide.com/candidate/53817/race/6830/election/704)\n[3] [Natisha Brooks' Issue Positions (Political Courage Test)](https://justfacts.votesmart.org/candidate/political-courage-test/190499/natisha-brooks)\n[4] [Natisha Brooks Archives - Tennessee Star](https://tennesseestar.com/tag/natisha-brooks/)\n[5] [Fiscal Responsibility Draws Natisha Brooks to GOP for Seat \u2013 The Tennessee Tribune](https://tntribune.com/fiscal-responsibility-draws-natisha-brooks-to-gop-for-seat/)\n[6] [Brooks Places Second in Wilson County Straw Poll for 5th Congressional District \u2013 The Tennessee Tribune](https://tntribune.com/brooks-places-second-in-wilson-county-straw-poll-for-5th-congressional-district/)\n[7] [Natisha Brooks \u2014 Arts Equity Nashville](https://www.artsequitynashville.org/natisha-brooks)\n[8] [Candidate announcement: Natisha Brooks for Congress - Main Street Media of Tennessee](https://mainstreetmediatn.com/articles/thewilsonpost/candidate-announcement-natisha-brooks-for-congress/)\n[9] [Nashville Mayor's Race | Natisha Brooks: Mayoral Candidate Q&A](https://www.wkrn.com/news/local-news/nashville/mayoral-race-2023/natisha-brooks-candidate-q-and-a/)","birthdate":null,"firstname":"Natisha","fullname":"Natisha Brooks","lastname":"Brooks","middlename":null,"suffix":null,"summary":"Natisha Brooks is a Republican candidate for the U.S. House in Tennessee's 6th District (2026) and previously ran for the 5th District and Nashville Mayor.","token":"4oflCMlWFe"},{"bio_snippet":"Oscar Brooks is an incumbent Arlington alderman for Position 4 who faced a challenge from Jordan Hinders and won reelection.","biography":"## Current office and 2026 campaign\nOscar Brooks is a candidate for Arlington Alderman, Position 4 in the 2026 Tennessee election (Shelby County).\n","birthdate":null,"firstname":"Oscar","fullname":"Oscar Brooks","lastname":"Brooks","middlename":null,"suffix":null,"summary":"Oscar Brooks is an incumbent Arlington alderman for Position 4 who faced a challenge from Jordan Hinders and won reelection.","token":"v4KeyLeqR8"}]