[{"bio_snippet":"","biography":null,"birthdate":null,"firstname":"Robert","fullname":"Robert (Bob) Brooks","lastname":"Brooks","middlename":"(Bob)","suffix":null,"summary":null,"token":"aXoFVAIrvN"},{"bio_snippet":"Shaundelle Brooks is a Democratic Tennessee State Representative for District 60, elected in 2024 following the death of her son in the 2018 Waffle House shooting.","biography":"## Current office and 2026 campaign\n\nShaundelle Brooks is a Democratic member of the Tennessee House of Representatives representing District 60, having assumed office on November 5, 2024.[1][6] Her current term concludes on November 3, 2026.[1] Brooks is seeking re-election to the Tennessee House of Representatives in the 2026 cycle.[1] She is listed as a candidate on the ballot for the Democratic primary scheduled for August 6, 2026.[1]\n\nBrooks has positioned her re-election campaign around continuing her legislative work, stating that she aims to deliver \"real results\" focused on safer neighborhoods and stronger families.[4] Her campaign website emphasizes maintaining progress rather than starting over, highlighting her tenure in the 114th General Assembly.[4]\n\n## Background and education\n\nShaundelle Brooks was born in Brooklyn, New York, and raised there by parents who were both police officers [2]. She self-describes as having developed a strong sense of justice from a young age due to her upbringing [3]. Brooks earned a Bachelor of Arts degree in Law and Criminal Justice from John Jay College of Criminal Justice, part of the City University of New York (CUNY) [1][7]. She also holds a master\u2019s degree from Tennessee State University [7].\n\n## Career\n\nShaundelle Brooks earned a bachelor\u2019s degree in law and criminal justice from John Jay College of Criminal Justice [1][2]. She later obtained a master\u2019s degree from Tennessee State University [7].\n\nProfessionally, Brooks worked as a parole officer for the state of Tennessee, a role that provided her with firsthand experience regarding the criminal justice system and the reintegration of individuals into society [3]. Prior to her work in adult parole, she was employed within the Tennessee juvenile justice system [12]. She is also a gun-law reform activist who founded the Akilah Dasilva Foundation following the 2018 Waffle House shooting that killed her son, Akilah Dasilva [14]. In 2024, a Nashville jury awarded Brooks $212 million in damages on behalf of her deceased son [18].\n\n## Office history\n\nShaundelle Brooks has held only one elected office to date. She was first elected to the Tennessee House of Representatives for District 60 in the 2024 general election, defeating Republican challenger Chad Bobo with 54% of the vote [2][8][16]. The seat had been vacated by longtime Democratic Representative Darren Jernigan, who retired to join Nashville Mayor Freddie O\u2019Connell\u2019s office [11][16]. Brooks assumed office on November 5, 2024, serving in the 114th General Assembly [2]. Her current term is scheduled to end on November 3, 2026 [1].\n\nAs a member of the Tennessee House, Brooks represents District 60, which encompasses growing suburbs east of Nashville including Donelson, Hermitage, and parts of Old Hickory in Davidson County [8][9]. In this role, she serves as a Democrat on the Criminal Justice Subcommittee and has sponsored legislation related to gun control and criminal justice reform [1][17]. Prior to her election, Brooks served as a parole officer in Nashville, where she gained experience in the adult and juvenile justice systems [3][12].\n\nBrooks is currently running for re-election to the Tennessee House of Representatives in District 60. She is on the ballot for the Democratic primary scheduled for August 6, 2026 [1]. As of today, this election has not yet occurred, and its outcome is unknown. There are no other recorded elected or appointed offices held by Brooks, nor are there records of prior lost electoral races in the available sources.\n\n## Legislative record and accomplishments\n\nShaundelle Brooks assumed office in the Tennessee House of Representatives for District 60 on November 5, 2024, following her victory in the 2024 general election [1][2][8]. She succeeded Darren Jernigan, who vacated the seat to become an advisor in the Nashville mayor\u2019s office [8][11]. Brooks secured the Democratic nomination in August 2024 before defeating Republican Chad Bobo with 54% of the vote in November [2][8][16].\n\nAs a first-term legislator, Brooks has focused her legislative agenda on gun violence prevention and criminal justice reform, drawing on her prior experience as a parole officer and her advocacy work following the 2018 death of her son, Akilah Dasilva, in an Antioch Waffle House shooting [3][7][10]. In March 2025, the House Criminal Justice Subcommittee gave bipartisan support to a gun control bill sponsored by Brooks, marking a notable legislative milestone during her early tenure [17].\n\nBrooks has been endorsed by Giffords, a gun violence prevention organization, citing her commitment to reforming laws such as red-flag statutes and expanded background checks [3]. Her policy positions emphasize the need for stricter gun regulations, including waiting periods and bans on certain firearms, which she views as essential for public safety [7][15]. She has also campaigned on supporting youth development programs and increasing teacher pay [11].\n\nBrooks is currently serving her first term, which ends on November 3, 2026 [1]. She is seeking re-election in the Democratic primary scheduled for August 6, 2026, to continue her work in the Tennessee General Assembly [1][4]. As of May 2026, the outcome of this upcoming election remains unknown [1].\n\n## Documented disputes and controversies\n\nBrooks\u2019s political career has been defined by her advocacy following the 2018 shooting at an Antioch Waffle House that killed her son, Akilah Dasilva [7][14]. This personal tragedy launched her into a public crusade for gun reform, leading to her candidacy in District 60 where she faced Republican Chad Bobo [5][9]. The race was characterized by diametrically opposed views on gun laws, with Brooks emphasizing mass shooting prevention and Bobo focusing on jobs while exhibiting what reporters described as a \"conspiracy theory streak\" [5].\n\nDuring the 2024 campaign, Brooks faced Donelson Hermitage Neighborhood Alliance President Tyler Jester in the Democratic primary [9][13]. She ultimately defeated Bobo in the general election with 54% of the vote to secure the seat vacated by Darren Jernigan [2][8][16]. The victory was described as saving Tennessee Democrats from losing ground in the competitive district [8].\n\nAs a legislator, Brooks has engaged in contentious debates over gun policy. In March 2025, the House Criminal Justice Subcommittee gave bipartisan support to a gun control bill sponsored by Brooks after rejecting another measure in a heated argument during the same meeting [17]. The session also highlighted limits on activism from Republican colleagues through the treatment of Representative Justin J. Pearson earlier in the day [17].\n\nPrior to her election, Brooks was involved in significant legal proceedings regarding the 2018 shooting. A Nashville jury found shooter Travis Reinking guilty on all charges and awarded Brooks $212 million in damages on behalf of her son\u2019s estate [18]. The verdict included $106 million in compensatory damages and $106 million in punitive damages [18].\n\n## Business interests and wealth source\n\nBrooks worked as a parole officer in Nashville prior to her election to the Tennessee House of Representatives [3][7]. She also served in the juvenile justice system before becoming an adult parole officer [12]. Brooks earned a bachelor\u2019s degree in Law and Criminal Justice from John Jay University [1][2] and a master\u2019s degree from Tennessee State University [7].\n\nBrooks is the founder of the Akilah Dasilva Foundation, which she established following the 2018 shooting death of her son, Akilah Dasilva [14]. In 2024, a Nashville jury awarded Brooks $212 million in damages on behalf of her deceased son; the verdict included $106 million in compensatory damages and $106 million in punitive damages against shooter Travis Reinking [18].\n\n## Family\n\nBrooks was born in Brooklyn, New York, and raised by parents who were both police officers [2][3]. She is the mother of Akilah Dasilva, who was killed in a mass shooting at an Antioch Waffle House in 2018 [7][9][14]. Brooks self-describes as a mom first and has founded the Akilah Dasilva Foundation to honor his legacy [14].\n\n## Sources\n[1] [Shaundelle Brooks - Ballotpedia](https://ballotpedia.org/Shaundelle_Brooks)\n[2] [Shaundelle Brooks - Wikipedia](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Shaundelle_Brooks)\n[3] [Shaundelle Brooks | GIFFORDS](https://giffords.org/candidates/shaundelle-brooks/)\n[4] [Shaundelle Brooks for State House](https://brooksforstatehouse.com/)\n[5] [Gun-law reform activist faces former House speaker aide in District 60 \u2022 Tennessee Lookout](https://tennesseelookout.com/2024/10/03/gun-law-reform-activist-faces-former-house-speaker-aide-in-district-60/)\n[6] [State Representative Shaundelle Brooks | BillTrack50](https://www.billtrack50.com/legislatordetail/29365)\n[7] [Tennessee House candidate Shaundelle Brooks for District 60 - Nashville Banner](https://nashvillebanner.com/2024/07/20/shaundelle-brooks-candidate-district-60/)\n[8] [Shaundelle Brooks wins Democratic seat in Tennessee - Nashville Banner](https://nashvillebanner.com/2024/11/05/shaundelle-brooks-gun-control-victory/)\n[9] [Brooks and Bobo to face off in District 60 House race - Nashville Banner](https://nashvillebanner.com/2024/08/01/shaundelle-brooks-chad-bobo/)\n[10] [Brooks focused on gun laws as newly elected TN legislator - Nashville Banner](https://nashvillebanner.com/2025/01/14/shaundelle-brooks-gun-control-advocate/)\n[11] [Gun reform activist Shaundelle Brooks wins District 60 statehouse race | WPLN News](https://wpln.org/post/shaundelle-brooks-wins-district-60-statehouse-race/)\n[12] [Shaundelle Brooks | Writers-choice | nashvillescene.com](https://www.nashvillescene.com/bon/2024/media-and-politics/writers-choice/shaundelle-brooks/article_7b735756-8b28-11ef-8c62-2f649ee80009.html)\n[13] [Advocate Shaundelle Brooks Moves Toward House Run | Pith in the Wind | Nashville News | nashvillescene.com](https://www.nashvillescene.com/news/pithinthewind/shaundelle-brooks-house/article_7b8037ac-59ec-56f2-9540-4dba9c34495a.html)\n[14] [Shaundelle Brooks \u2014 Newtown Action Alliance Foundation](https://www.newtownactionalliancefoundation.org/shaundelle-brooks)\n[15] ['I have to be the change that I need to see': Meet three first-time candidates running for the Tennessee House in 2024 | WPLN News](https://wpln.org/post/i-have-to-be-the-change-that-i-need-to-see-meet-three-first-time-candidates-running-for-the-tennessee-house-in-2024/)\n[16] [Shaundelle Brooks wins a seat in the Tennessee State House](https://www.wkrn.com/news/your-local-election-hq/shaundelle-brooks-wins-a-seat-in-the-tennessee-state-house/)\n[17] [Tennessee lawmakers debate gun control through Brooks' bill - Nashville Banner](https://nashvillebanner.com/2025/03/27/tennessee-lawmakers-gun-control/)\n[18] [Nashville jury awards 2018 Waffle House shooting victim's mother $212 million](https://wset.com/news/nation-world/jury-awards-waffle-house-shooting-victim-mother-212-million-2018-nashville-tennessee-antioch-shaundrelle-brooks-akilah-dasilva-compensatory-damages-punitive-damage-travis-reinking)","birthdate":null,"firstname":"Shaundelle","fullname":"Shaundelle Brooks","lastname":"Brooks","middlename":null,"suffix":null,"summary":"Shaundelle Brooks is a Democratic Tennessee State Representative for District 60, elected in 2024 following the death of her son in the 2018 Waffle House shooting.","token":"rw90bNQ2HL"},{"bio_snippet":"","biography":null,"birthdate":null,"firstname":"Timothy","fullname":"Timothy H Brooks","lastname":"Brooks","middlename":"H","suffix":null,"summary":null,"token":"J6QHJwwBAa"},{"bio_snippet":"Willie F. Brooks Jr is a retired professional HR Program Management Advisor who worked at FedEx and received the FedEx Five Star Award and the Senior Professional Human Resources Certification. He has held various elected positions, including serving on the Memphis Charter Commission, Memphis City School Board of Commissioners, and Shelby County Board of Commissioners, where he became Chairman in 2021. Brooks is also actively involved in his fraternity, community organizations, and has received numerous awards for his contributions. He was elected as County Register in 2022 and his term is set to end in 2026.","biography":"## Current office and 2026 campaign\nWillie F. Brooks, Jr. is a retired professional HR Program Management Advisor that administered corporate compensation programs for U.S. Operations at FedEx.  His record of excellence earned him the FedEx Five Star Award, the company\u2019s most prestigious global honor bestowed upon FedEx\u2019s employees worldwide and the Senior Professional Human Resources Certification (SPHR) from the HR Certification Institute.\n\nIn community and civic endeavors, Register Brooks\u2019 achievements match his professional excellence.  He was elected in 2006 to the Memphis Charter Commission and in 2003, to the Memphis City School Board of Commissioners.  In July 2004, he received the honor of Broad Fellow from the Broad Institute for School Boards.  He was elected to the Shelby County Board of Commissioners August 7, 2014, Chairman Pro Tempore in 2017 and Chairman in 2021.  On August 5,  2022, he was elected Register of Deeds.\n\nRegister Brooks is a Life member of Kappa Alpha Psi Fraternity, Inc. and is extremely active in his fraternity.  He has served in various leadership roles i.e., Undergraduate Chapter Polemarch, Beta Mu and Kappa Beta, Graduate Chapter Polemarch, Memphis Alumni Chapter Sr. Province Vice Polemarch and Polemarch, South Central Province.  In 1997, 2004 and 2016, he received the Kappa Man of the Year award.  He served on the St. Jude Children\u2019s Research Hospital Multicultural African-American Advisory Committee and served as the National Chairman St. Jude Partnership Initiatives that resulted in more than $2.7 million dollars raised through the Sunday of Hope Program.  Register Brooks currently serves as the fraternity\u2019s National Vice Chairman for St. Jude Sunday of Hope Program.  He is the 108th recipient of the Elder Watson Diggs Award of Kappa Alpha Psi Fraternity Inc., the second-highest award presented to a member of Kappa Alpha Psi Fraternity; it is bestowed upon alumni members who demonstrate meritorious achievements and contributions in their local community and the Fraternity.\n\nHis dedication to the community and professional affiliations includes his membership as a 1986 graduate of Leadership Memphis, President Mid-South Compensation Association, Board Member, Memphis Urban League, Board member, National Organization of Black County Officials (NOBCO), Past Board Chairman Star Academy Charter School, Board Chairman Memphis Cares Mentoring Movement, Board Member; April 4th Foundation, Economic Development Growth Engine for Memphis & Shelby County, Board Member, Memphis Convention & Visitors Bureau, Co-Chairman of African American Network at FedEx, and Member of Society for HR Professionals.  He is the recipient of numerous civic and fraternity awards for his accomplishments.  He is 33rd degree Prince Hall Mason and active member of Moolah Shrine Temple #54.  The Memphis Tri-State Defender named Register Brooks one of \u201c50 Men of Excellence\u201d and the Silver Star News magazine recognized him as a positive role model contributing to the general welfare of the Greater Memphis area.\n\nIn addition to the strong involvement within his fraternity and the numerous community Boards which support children and youth, Register Brooks has served as a one-on-one mentor and has been a strong advocate to involve others at FedEx to mentor.  As Chairman of the African- American Network at FedEx, he successfully recruited more than 200 FedEx employees to mentor underserved youth in the community.\n\nAs a man of faith, Register Brooks is a Deacon and past Chairman of the Men\u2019s Ministry at Temple of Deliverance of Church of God in Christ (COGIC).\n\nHe is married to Dianne Brooks and has two adult children, Kemmashela and Willie III (KAY) and two grandchildren.\n\n## Business interests and wealth source\n- **2026** \u2014 [Register of Deeds (SS-8005)](https://conflict.app.tn.gov/conflict/view_form_8005.htm?name=BROOKS&id=1457&f=193003&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=1457&f=184206&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=1457&f=173617&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":"Willie","fullname":"Willie F. Brooks Jr","lastname":"Brooks","middlename":"F.","suffix":"Jr","summary":"Willie F. Brooks Jr is a retired professional HR Program Management Advisor who worked at FedEx and received the FedEx Five Star Award and the Senior Professional Human Resources Certification. He has held various elected positions, including serving on the Memphis Charter Commission, Memphis City School Board of Commissioners, and Shelby County Board of Commissioners, where he became Chairman in 2021. Brooks is also actively involved in his fraternity, community organizations, and has received numerous awards for his contributions. He was elected as County Register in 2022 and his term is set to end in 2026.","token":"r4IcWPJn2c"},{"bio_snippet":"","biography":null,"birthdate":null,"firstname":"LINDA","fullname":"LINDA SLATTON BROOM","lastname":"BROOM","middlename":"SLATTON","suffix":null,"summary":null,"token":"rvXRT7jc5R"},{"bio_snippet":"Chad Brothers is the incumbent Republican Maury County Commissioner for District 11, in office since 2022 and seeking re-election in 2026.","biography":"## Current office and 2026 campaign\nChad Brothers is the incumbent Maury County Commissioner for District 11 and registered as a Republican candidate (listed \"R-incumbent\") for re-election on the August 6, 2026 county general ballot [1][2]. He faces fellow Republican Tim Mullen for the District 11 seat [2]. Brothers maintains a campaign Facebook page as \"Chad Brothers Maury County Commissioner - District #11\" [3].\n\n## Office history\nBrothers, a Spring Hill resident, has served as District 11 commissioner since 2022 [1].\n\n## Sources\n[1] [Chad Brothers | Maury County, TN](https://maurycounty-tn.gov/190/Chad-Brothers) \u2014 accessed 2026-07-22\n[2] [Candidates for office register with Maury County Election Commission \u2014 Main Street Media of Tennessee](https://mainstreetmediatn.com/articles/mainstreetmaury/candidates-for-office-register-with-maury-county-election-commission/) \u2014 accessed 2026-07-22\n[3] [Chad Brothers Maury County Commissioner - District #11 (campaign Facebook page)](https://m.facebook.com/people/Chad-Brothers-Maury-County-Commissioner-District-11/100079998250340/) \u2014 accessed 2026-07-22","birthdate":null,"firstname":"Chad","fullname":"Chad Brothers","lastname":"Brothers","middlename":null,"suffix":null,"summary":"Chad Brothers is the incumbent Republican Maury County Commissioner for District 11, in office since 2022 and seeking re-election in 2026.","token":"CSxyNqtQiu"},{"bio_snippet":"Per the NC voter file: DEM voter in Gates County since 2004.","biography":"## Current office and 2026 campaign\nLenard R Brothers was a candidate for Gates County Board of Education District 05 in the nonpartisan election held March 3, 2026. He placed second to Charles 'Nick' Lolies, 861 votes to 1,379, and lost [1]. Gates County school board seats with two or three candidates are decided outright at the March election; there is no separate November contest for this seat, and Brothers will not appear on a later ballot for it.\n\nAccording to the North Carolina voter file, Lenard R Brothers is a registered voter in Gates County, North Carolina, registered since 2004 (22 years), with party affiliation listed as Democratic [2].\n\nThe voter file shows Lenard R Brothers's year of birth as 1950; NC publishes only the year of birth in its bulk voter export, so day and month are not part of the public record [2].\n\nThe voter history file shows 9 elections voted in since 2016, most recently the 2026-03-03 election [3].\n\nNo additional published biographical information was located. Voters with personal knowledge of Lenard R Brothers can reach ballotproject.org with corrections or additions.\n\n## Sources\n[1] [North Carolina State Board of Elections \u2014 2026 primary certified precinct results, Gates County](https://s3.amazonaws.com/dl.ncsbe.gov/ENRS/2026_03_03/results_precinct_sort/GATES_PRECINCT_SORT.txt) \u2014 Gates County Board of Education District 05, accessed 2026-07-21; also confirmed via the [NC State Board of Elections 2026 Candidate Listing](https://s3.amazonaws.com/dl.ncsbe.gov/Elections/2026/Candidate%20Filing/Candidate_Listing_2026.csv)\n\n[2] [North Carolina State Board of Elections \u2014 Voter Search](https://vt.ncsbe.gov/RegLkup/)\n\n[3] North Carolina State Board of Elections voter history file (`ncvhis_Statewide`), published at [dl.ncsbe.gov](https://dl.ncsbe.gov/)","birthdate":null,"firstname":"Lenard","fullname":"Lenard R Brothers","lastname":"Brothers","middlename":"R","suffix":null,"summary":"Per the NC voter file: DEM voter in Gates County since 2004.","token":"7a5d451e238f0ec3"},{"bio_snippet":"","biography":null,"birthdate":null,"firstname":"Mark","fullname":"Mark T. Brothers","lastname":"Brothers","middlename":"T.","suffix":null,"summary":null,"token":"7PQgymQFfV"},{"bio_snippet":"","biography":null,"birthdate":null,"firstname":"Thomas","fullname":"Thomas Brothers","lastname":"Brothers","middlename":null,"suffix":null,"summary":null,"token":"8isulLokPV"},{"bio_snippet":"Melissa Browder is a Republican candidate for Tennessee House District 32 and current Loudon County School Board member.","biography":"## Current office and 2026 campaign\n\nMelissa Browder currently serves as a member of the Loudon County Schools school board in Tennessee, representing the 5th District [1]. She is also listed as a member of the Board of Directors for Leadership East Tennessee [2].\n\nBrowder is running for election to the Tennessee House of Representatives to represent District 32 as a Republican Party candidate [1]. The Republican primary for this race is scheduled for August 6, 2026, with the general election set for November 3, 2026 [1]. On her campaign website, Browder self-describes as an advocate of a collaborative and transparent approach to improving student outcomes and identifies as a \"Patriot for Parents,\" \"Patriot for Students,\" \"Patriot for Teachers, Staff, and Leadership,\" and \"Patriot for the Loudon County Community\" [4].\n\n## Background and education\n\nMelissa Browder is a resident of Loudon County, Tennessee [2]. She serves on the Loudon County Schools board of directors, representing the 5th District [1]. In this role, she describes herself as an advocate for a collaborative and transparent approach to improving student outcomes [4]. Browder characterizes her platform as being a \"Patriot for Parents,\" \"Patriot for Students,\" \"Patriot for Teachers, Staff, and Leadership,\" and \"Patriot for the Loudon County Community\" [4].\n\nBrowder is a member of the 2025 Board of Directors for Leadership East Tennessee [2]. Specific details regarding her birthplace, year of birth, religious affiliation, or formal educational degrees are not provided in the available sources.\n\n## Career\n\nMelissa Browder serves on the Loudon County Schools school board in Tennessee, representing the 5th District [1]. In her campaign materials, she describes herself as an advocate for a collaborative and transparent approach to improving student outcomes [4]. She states that her focus is on ensuring the alignment of resources toward the achievement of critical student outcome goals [3]. Browder characterizes her platform through four pillars: being a \"Patriot for Parents,\" \"Patriot for Students,\" \"Patriot for Teachers, Staff, and Leadership,\" and \"Patriot for the Loudon County Community\" [4].\n\nIn addition to her public service roles, Browder serves on the Board of Directors for Leadership East Tennessee [2].\n\n## Office history\n\nMelissa Browder has served on the Loudon County Schools school board, representing District 5 [1]. She states that she is running for this position to focus on ensuring the alignment of resources toward the achievement of critical student outcome goals [3]. In her campaign materials, she self-describes as an advocate of a collaborative and transparent approach to improving student outcomes, identifying herself as a \"Patriot for Parents,\" \"Patriot for Students,\" \"Patriot for Teachers, Staff, and Leadership,\" and \"Patriot for the Loudon County Community\" [4].\n\nIn addition to her elected service, Browder has served on the Board of Directors for Leadership East Tennessee, representing Loudon County in 2014 [2]. She is currently running for election to the Tennessee House of Representatives to represent District 32 as a Republican [1]. The Republican primary for this seat is scheduled for August 6, 2026, with the general election set for November 3, 2026 [1].\n\n## Sources\n\n[1] [Melissa Browder](https://ballotpedia.org/Melissa_Browder)\n[2] [Board of Directors - Leadership East Tennessee](https://leadershipetn.com/204-2/)\n[3] [Home | Melissa Browder Tn F](https://www.melissacbrowder.com/)\n[4] [About | Melissa Browder Tn F](https://www.melissacbrowder.com/about)","birthdate":null,"firstname":"Melissa","fullname":"Melissa Caldwell Browder","lastname":"Browder","middlename":"Caldwell","suffix":null,"summary":"Melissa Browder is a Republican candidate for Tennessee House District 32 and current Loudon County School Board member.","token":"Ri7XKPkT2k"},{"bio_snippet":"Current office and 2026 campaign Melissa Caldwell Browder is a Republican candidate for the Tennessee House of Representatives District 32, which covers Roane County and parts of Loudon County including Lenoir City, in the August 6, 2026 primary. Browder's signature campaign them","biography":"## Current office and 2026 campaign\nMelissa Caldwell Browder is a Republican candidate for the Tennessee House of Representatives District 32, which covers Roane County and parts of Loudon County including Lenoir City, in the August 6, 2026 primary.\n\nBrowder's signature campaign theme is \"growth should pay for growth,\" meaning that economic development revenue should fund schools, infrastructure, and public safety rather than raise taxes. She has specifically addressed traffic and infrastructure planning and the preservation of rural community character.\n\n## Background and education\nBrowder is a native of Roane County and currently resides in Lenoir City, Tennessee.\n\n## Career\nShe brings 27 years of experience in workforce development, having worked at Roane State Community College and with Tennessee Economic and Community Development covering a 16-county region. She has served on the Loudon County School Board since 2022 and served as Loudon County Republican Party Chair.\n\n## Sources\n- [1] [Meet State Rep. candidate Melissa Browder \u2013 The News-Herald](https://www.news-herald.net/news/meet-state-rep-candidate-melissa-browder/article_d8b066ab-508c-4ca8-88c5-a8979c6228fc.html)\n- [2] [Melissa Browder \u2013 MultiState Elections](https://www.multistate.us/elections/candidate?id=74868&st=TN)\n- [3] [Home \u2013 Melissa Browder TN](https://www.melissacbrowder.com/)\n","birthdate":null,"firstname":"Melissa Caldwell","fullname":"Melissa Caldwell Browder","lastname":"Browder","middlename":null,"suffix":null,"summary":null,"token":"0EyWJHRIkZ"},{"bio_snippet":"Current office and 2026 campaign Allen Michael Brown is a candidate for Alamance County Board Of Commissioners in Stokes 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\nAllen Michael Brown is a candidate for Alamance County Board Of Commissioners in Stokes 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":"Allen","fullname":"Allen Michael Brown","lastname":"Brown","middlename":"Michael","suffix":null,"summary":null,"token":"fbc62bcb21a4c0d9"},{"bio_snippet":"Democratic candidate Caleb Allen Brown is running for North Carolina House District\u202f120, bringing experience as a teacher, coach, and National Guard officer.","biography":"## Current office and 2026 campaign\nCaleb Allen Brown is the Democratic candidate for the North Carolina House of Representatives, District 120 (Cherokee, Clay, Graham, and Macon counties), on the November 3, 2026 general-election ballot [1]. His campaign website lists his priorities as fully funding public schools and opposing private-school vouchers, expanding access to affordable health care and Medicaid in rural areas, and supporting economic stability for working families [2].\n\n## Background and education\nBrown was born in South Carolina, graduated from Richland Northeast High School, and earned a graduate degree from Winthrop University in 2016, per his Ballotpedia candidate profile [1].\n\n## Career\nBrown lives in Highlands, North Carolina, where he teaches high school social studies and coaches soccer. He has served as a 2nd Lieutenant in the North Carolina Army National Guard since 2020 [1]. His campaign site describes him as \"a dedicated educator, coach, and public servant\" [2].\n\n## Sources\n[1] [Caleb Brown (North Carolina House of Representatives District 120, North Carolina, candidate 2026) - Ballotpedia](https://ballotpedia.org/Caleb_Brown_(North_Carolina))\n[2] [About \u2014 Caleb \"Coach\" Brown for NC 120](https://www.calebbrownfornc120.com/about)","birthdate":null,"firstname":"Caleb","fullname":"Caleb Allen Brown","lastname":"Brown","middlename":"Allen","suffix":null,"summary":"Democratic candidate Caleb Allen Brown is running for North Carolina House District\u202f120, bringing experience as a teacher, coach, and National Guard officer.","token":"6f4644afdcff9b7f"},{"bio_snippet":"Warren County commissioner for District 9 running for re-election; chairs the county Education committee.","biography":"## Current office and 2026 campaign\nCarlene Brown is a Warren County commissioner representing District 9 and is running for re-election as an independent in the August 6, 2026 county general election [1]. Each district elects two commissioners; the District 9 field also includes Republicans Richard Blackburn Jr. and Stephen Potter [1].\n\n## Office history\nBrown serves on the Warren County Commission, where she chairs the Education committee and sits on the Legislative committee [2][3].\n\n## Sources\n[1] [Ballots for Aug. 6 election set \u2014 Main Street Journal](https://www.mainstreetjournal.llc/ballots-for-aug-6-election-set/) \u2014 accessed 2026-07-22\n[2] [Warren County Commissioners](https://www.warrencountytn.gov/government/county_commission/commissioners.php) \u2014 accessed 2026-07-22\n[3] [Warren County Commission committee assignments](https://www.warrencountytn.gov/government/county_commission/committees.php) \u2014 accessed 2026-07-22","birthdate":null,"firstname":"CARLENE","fullname":"CARLENE BROWN","lastname":"BROWN","middlename":null,"suffix":null,"summary":"Warren County commissioner for District 9 running for re-election; chairs the county Education committee.","token":"zDZmG3ii89"},{"bio_snippet":"","biography":null,"birthdate":null,"firstname":"Chad","fullname":"Chad W Brown","lastname":"Brown","middlename":"W","suffix":null,"summary":null,"token":"xoiRcmPYy2"},{"bio_snippet":"Chad Brown is a Republican who ran for the Gaston County Board of Commissioners, Riverbend Township, in the 2022 general election.","biography":"Chad Brown is a Republican who has been a candidate for public office in Gaston County, North Carolina. According to Ballotpedia, Brown ran for the Gaston County Board of Commissioners representing Riverbend Township in the general election held on November 8, 2022 [2]. The same election listing appears in the Elections summary, which records Chad Brown (R) on the ballot for Riverbend Township on that date [1]. Ballotpedia identifies Brown as the Republican Party candidate for the Riverbend Township seat on the Gaston County Board of Commissioners [2]. The election record confirms that he was officially on the ballot in the 2022 general election for that position [1]. Brown did not complete Ballotpedia\u2019s Candidate Connection survey, as noted in the election summary page [1]. Voters interested in contacting him could use the email address provided on the Ballotpedia page, cbrown031@gmail.com [1]. The email address is listed as a point of contact for the candidate on the same source [1]. No additional biographical details, such as education, professional experience, or prior elected service, are included in the provided sources. The sources contain only the candidate\u2019s name, party affiliation, the office sought, the election date, and the contact email. Consequently, the public record in these sources does not reveal any further personal or career background for Chad Brown. The lack of a completed Candidate Connection survey means that Brown\u2019s policy positions or campaign platform are not documented in the available sources. The Ballotpedia page also includes placeholder images but no portrait of the candidate. In summary, the documented public information about Chad Brown consists of his Republican affiliation, his 2022 candidacy for the Gaston County Board of Commissioners, Riverbend Township, the election date of November 8, 2022, his non\u2011completion of the candidate survey, and a contact email address.\n\n## Sources\n- [2] [Chad Brown (Gaston County Board of Commissioners Riverbend Township, North Carolina, candidate 2022) - Ballotpedia](https://ballotpedia.org/Chad_Brown_(Gaston_County_Board_of_Commissioners_Riverbend_Township,_North_Carolina,_candidate_2022))","birthdate":null,"firstname":"Chad","fullname":"Chad Roger Brown","lastname":"Brown","middlename":"Roger","suffix":null,"summary":"Chad Brown is a Republican who ran for the Gaston County Board of Commissioners, Riverbend Township, in the 2022 general election.","token":"5b79139fc5bc939c"},{"bio_snippet":"Republican candidate for Williamson County Commission District 10; appointed interim commissioner in 2024, CEO of the Good Neighbor Foundation and former county GOP chair.","biography":"## Current office and 2026 campaign\nCheryl Brown is a Republican candidate for Williamson County Commission District 10 (Franklin area), a two-member district whose general-election field also includes incumbent Bill Petty and Democrats Jody Todd and David Steele [1][2].\n\n## Office history\nBrown was appointed interim District 10 commissioner in 2024 to fill the seat vacated by David Landrum, who resigned after moving out of his district [1][3].\n\n## Career and community involvement\nBrown is the longtime CEO of the Good Neighbor Foundation, a HUD-approved housing counseling agency, and a former chair of the Williamson County Republican Party [1].\n\n## Documented disputes and controversies\nBrown's 2024 appointment drew criticism over process. The county commission selected her on a 4-3-4 vote, with commissioners Mary Smith, Barb Sturgeon, and Christopher Richards voting no and four others abstaining [3]. The conservative outlet Tennessee Conservative reported that the commission nominated the former GOP chair \"with little to no public notice\" [4].\n\n## Sources\n[1] [Cheryl Brown for Commissioner (campaign site)](https://teamcherylbrown.com/) \u2014 accessed 2026-07-22\n[2] [Williamson County Election Commission Candidate List (Rev. Feb. 19, 2026)](https://www.williamsoncounty-tn.gov/DocumentCenter/View/29313/CandidatesMayAugRevFeb19th12NOON) \u2014 accessed 2026-07-22\n[3] [County Commission appoints Brown to fill District 10 seat (Williamson Herald)](https://www.williamsonherald.com/news/local_news/county-commission-appoints-brown-to-fill-district-10-seat/article_3079afdc-3f94-11ef-8210-a7a17a68fc43.html) \u2014 accessed 2026-07-22\n[4] [Williamson County Commission Nominates Former GOP Chair For Vacant D10 Seat With Little To No Public Notice (Tennessee Conservative)](https://tennesseeconservativenews.com/williamson-county-commission-nominates-former-gop-chair-for-vacant-d10-seat-with-little-to-no-public-notice/) \u2014 accessed 2026-07-22","birthdate":null,"firstname":"Cheryl","fullname":"Cheryl Brown","lastname":"Brown","middlename":null,"suffix":null,"summary":"Republican candidate for Williamson County Commission District 10; appointed interim commissioner in 2024, CEO of the Good Neighbor Foundation and former county GOP chair.","token":"XtlTPpAmBJ"},{"bio_snippet":"Candidate for Cannon County Sheriff in 2026, running against Bill Sharp; a Cannon County Sheriff's deputy endorsed by retiring Sheriff Darrell Young to succeed him.","biography":"> **Editorial note \u2014 same-name confusion.** Web searches for \"Chris Brown\" overwhelmingly surface the R&B singer, and separately turn up unrelated sheriffs and deputies of the same name in other states (including an elected sheriff in Cleburne County, Arkansas). None of those are the candidate profiled here. This Chris Brown is a Cannon County, Tennessee law-enforcement officer and 2026 sheriff candidate based in Woodbury, Tennessee [1][2].\n\n## Current office and 2026 campaign\n\nChris Brown is a candidate for Cannon County Sheriff on the August 6, 2026 county general election ballot, running against Bill Sharp for the seat being vacated by retiring Sheriff Darrell Young [1][2]. In a mid-2025 announcement of his own retirement after 15 years in office, Young said he was \"offering his endorsement to deputy Chris Brown to succeed him,\" identifying Brown as a Cannon County Sheriff's Office deputy [2]. As of a January 2026 local candidate tracker, Brown's qualifying petition had been submitted and returned pending law-enforcement certification (POST); unlike Sharp, who is listed with a Republican designation, the same tracker showed no party affiliation next to Brown's name [1].\n\n## Sources\n\n[1] [WBRY, \"2026 Election Field Continues to Grow\"](https://www.wbry.com/2026-election-field-continues-to-grow/) \u2014 accessed 2026-07-08\n[2] [Instagram post, \"Cannon County Sheriff, Darrell Young, is hanging up his...\"](https://www.instagram.com/p/DLqfGNgRfGr/), July 3, 2025 \u2014 accessed 2026-07-08\n","birthdate":null,"firstname":"CHRIS","fullname":"CHRIS BROWN","lastname":"BROWN","middlename":null,"suffix":null,"summary":"Candidate for Cannon County Sheriff in 2026, running against Bill Sharp; a Cannon County Sheriff's deputy endorsed by retiring Sheriff Darrell Young to succeed him.","token":"8FzAqAQP0h"},{"bio_snippet":"","biography":null,"birthdate":null,"firstname":"Claudell","fullname":"Claudell Brown","lastname":"Brown","middlename":null,"suffix":null,"summary":null,"token":"agqrxMLO0G"},{"bio_snippet":"Dan Brown is a public figure who currently serves as the Bartlett Municipal Judge for Division 2 in Bartlett, TN. He has held this position since September 2016 and is expected to serve until September 2024. There is no information available regarding his education, work history, community involvement, or previous campaigns.","biography":"Hon. Dan Brown (Division 2) - Mondays at 12:00 noon\nJustice Center\n3730 Appling Road\nBartlett, TN 38133\n\nLinks:\n\nTN Courts: [Tennessee Courts](https://www.tncourts.gov/courts/municipal-courts/judges/daniel-e-brown)\n\nCity of Bartlett Court Link: [City of Bartlett](https://www.cityofbartlett.org/26/Bartlett-City-Court)\n\nTrellis Link: [Trellis](https://trellis.law/judge/daniel.e.brown)","birthdate":null,"firstname":"Dan","fullname":"Dan Brown","lastname":"Brown","middlename":null,"suffix":null,"summary":"Dan Brown is a public figure who currently serves as the Bartlett Municipal Judge for Division 2 in Bartlett, TN. He has held this position since September 2016 and is expected to serve until September 2024. There is no information available regarding his education, work history, community involvement, or previous campaigns.","token":"SBdjtQva5N"}]