[{"bio_snippet":"","biography":null,"birthdate":null,"firstname":"David","fullname":"David Brown","lastname":"Brown","middlename":null,"suffix":null,"summary":null,"token":"yjeINGLI9k"},{"bio_snippet":"Current office and 2026 campaign Donald Mitchell \"Don\" Brown Jr. is a Republican attorney from Union County, North Carolina, who ran in the March 3, 2026 primary for the U.S. Senate seat held by Thom Tillis, who announced his retirement in June 2025 1 2 . Brown filed his candidac","biography":"## Current office and 2026 campaign\n\nDonald Mitchell \"Don\" Brown Jr. is a Republican attorney from Union County, North Carolina, who ran in the March 3, 2026 primary for the U.S. Senate seat held by Thom Tillis, who announced his retirement in June 2025 [1][2]. Brown filed his candidacy with the State Board of Elections on December 1, 2025 and appeared on the ballot as \"Donald M. (Don) Brown\" [1]. He is registered with the Federal Election Commission as candidate S6NC00373 [6].\n\nBrown finished second in a seven-candidate Republican field, receiving 97,891 votes (15.60 percent) to Michael Whatley's 405,140 votes (64.57 percent), according to the State Board of Elections' official precinct-level results [3]. He did not advance to the November 3, 2026 general election.\n\nBrown told WCTI he was running \"because North Carolinians deserve a constitutional conservative who will fight - not just talk - when our freedoms are threatened,\" and listed the national debt, border security, \"ending political prosecutions and weaponization of government,\" and \"protecting medical freedom\" among his priorities; WCTI notes that its candidate answers come from the candidate and have not been fact-checked [2]. He told WITN in December 2025 that federal spending prompted him to enter the race: \"We have 3.2 million federal employees, over 400 agencies, and yet the national debt explodes at $37,000 per second\" [5].\n\nOn disaster recovery, NC Newsline reported in February 2026 that Brown's \"proposed solution is a Hurricane Helene trust fund: millions of dollars invested in local banks, which Christian charities would disburse in partnership with local governments,\" quoting him as saying, \"We're going to get FEMA out of the way - FEMA should be abolished\" [4]. NC Newsline also reported that Brown raised $146,000 in 2025, compared with $5.2 million for Whatley [4].\n\n## Background and education\n\nBrown was born in Plymouth, North Carolina [2][5]. The North Carolina voter registration file lists his year of birth as 1960 and shows him registered as a Republican in Union County [7]. He is a graduate of the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill and of the Campbell University School of Law, and holds a non-resident certificate in international law from the United States Naval War College [2].\n\n## Career\n\nBrown is a former U.S. Navy Judge Advocate General's Corps officer who served at the Pentagon and a former Special Assistant United States Attorney [2][5]. He is the managing attorney of Brown & Associates, PLLC, and his campaign biography says he has handled complex litigation across North and South Carolina [2][8]. NC Newsline described him as \"a former U.S. Navy JAG officer turned author and conservative media personality\" and reported that he \"is perhaps best known for representing U.S. Army Lt. Clint Lorance - convicted for ordering the killing of two Afghan men - and helping to secure a pardon from Trump\" [4].\n\nHis campaign site describes him as a Publishers Weekly national best-selling author of 16 books, four of which achieved national bestseller status [8]. Among them is the 2015 military expose \"Call Sign Extortion 17: The Shootdown of SEAL Team Six,\" which his campaign says served as a basis for the 2021 docu-drama \"Fallen Angel: Extortion 17\" [8].\n\n## Sources\n\n[1] [Candidate Listing 2026 (candidate filing file)](https://s3.amazonaws.com/dl.ncsbe.gov/Elections/2026/Candidate%20Filing/Candidate_Listing_2026.csv) - North Carolina State Board of Elections, accessed 2026-07-30\n[2] [Meet Don Brown: Candidate for U.S. Senate](https://wcti12.com/news/local/meet-don-brown-candidate-for-us-senate) - WCTI 12 (Sinclair), accessed 2026-07-30\n[3] [Official precinct-level results, March 3, 2026 primary (results_pct_20260303)](https://s3.amazonaws.com/dl.ncsbe.gov/ENRS/2026_03_03/results_pct_20260303.zip) - North Carolina State Board of Elections, accessed 2026-07-30\n[4] [Early voting in the N.C. primaries starts Thursday. Meet the top Republicans running for Senate.](https://ncnewsline.com/2026/02/11/voting-in-the-republican-u-s-senate-primary-begins-thursday-meet-the-top-candidates/) - NC Newsline, accessed 2026-07-30\n[5] [Republican U.S. Senate candidate Don Brown campaigns in Eastern NC](https://www.witn.com/2025/12/19/don-brown-enters-crowded-gop-primary-north-carolina-us-senate-race/) - WITN, accessed 2026-07-30\n[6] [Candidate overview: BROWN, DON (S6NC00373)](https://www.fec.gov/data/candidate/S6NC00373/) - Federal Election Commission, accessed 2026-07-30\n[7] [Statewide voter registration file, Union County (ncvoter90.zip)](https://s3.amazonaws.com/dl.ncsbe.gov/data/ncvoter90.zip) - North Carolina State Board of Elections, accessed 2026-07-30\n[8] [About Don Brown](https://www.donbrownfornc.com/about) - Don Brown for US Senate campaign site, accessed 2026-07-30","birthdate":null,"firstname":"Donald","fullname":"Donald Mitchell Brown JR","lastname":"Brown","middlename":"Mitchell","suffix":"JR","summary":null,"token":"97008d185c968c3f"},{"bio_snippet":"Donald Graye Brown II is a re-elected County Sheriff from the Balls Creek Community, married to Jenny with two sons, and comes from a family dedicated to public service.","biography":"## Current office and 2026 campaign\n\nDonald Graye Brown II currently serves as the County Sheriff [1]. He is a candidate in the 2026 election for the same office, running under the Republican party [1]. His campaign website identifies him as \"Sheriff Brown,\" indicating he holds the position at the time of the filing [1]. The upcoming election has not yet occurred as of May 12, 2026, and its outcome remains unknown.\n\n## Background and education\n\nDonald Graye Brown II is a family man who self-describes as coming from a lineage dedicated to public service [1]. His father, Donald Brown, served with the City of Hickory Fire Department for 34 years before retiring in 2001 [1].\n\nBrown resides in the Balls Creek Community with his wife, Jenny, whom he has been married to for 22 years [1]. The couple has two sons, Jarrett and Grayeson [1]. The family attends New Jerusalem Lutheran Church [1].\n\n## Family\n\nSheriff Brown self-describes as \"a family man first,\" noting that his father, Donald Brown, served at the City of Hickory Fire Department for 34 years before retiring in 2001 [1]. He and his wife, Jenny, have been married for 22 years and reside in the Balls Creek Community [1]. The couple has two sons, Jarrett and Grayeson, and the family attends New Jerusalem Lutheran Church [1].\n\n## Sources\n[1] [Meet Don | Re-Elect Sheriff Don Brown](https://www.reelectsheriffdonbrown.com/sheriff-brown)","birthdate":null,"firstname":"Donald","fullname":"Donald Graye Brown II","lastname":"Brown","middlename":"Graye","suffix":"II","summary":"Donald Graye Brown II is a re-elected County Sheriff from the Balls Creek Community, married to Jenny with two sons, and comes from a family dedicated to public service.","token":"f82a770643112570"},{"bio_snippet":"","biography":null,"birthdate":null,"firstname":"Douglas","fullname":"Douglas Brown Sr","lastname":"Brown","middlename":null,"suffix":"Sr","summary":null,"token":"OqI8a7MHOY"},{"bio_snippet":"Doyle Gene Brown\u202fJr. is the Democratic candidate for North Carolina State Senate District\u202f48 in the 2026 election.","biography":"Doyle Gene Brown\u202fJr. is the Democratic Party candidate for the North Carolina State Senate, seeking the seat representing District\u202f48 in the November\u202f3,\u202f2026 general election\u202f[1]. The Democratic primary scheduled for March\u202f3,\u202f2026 was cancelled, allowing Brown to advance to the general ballot without appearing on a primary ballot\u202f[1]. In the general election he will face incumbent Republican Senator Timothy\u202fMoffitt, who also advanced unopposed after the Republican primary was cancelled\u202f[1].\n\nPublicly available biographical information about Brown\u2019s education, professional career, or prior public service is limited to his campaign\u2019s social\u2011media presence. He maintains a Facebook page titled \u201cbrownforncsenate,\u201d which he uses to share campaign updates and outreach messages\u202f[14][15]. No additional details such as a personal website, email address, or phone number are provided in the sources consulted.\n\nBrown\u2019s campaign is therefore primarily represented online through the Facebook page, which serves as the main point of contact for voters seeking more information about his platform and background\u202f[14].\n\n## Sources\n- [1] [Doyle Brown Jr. - Ballotpedia](https://ballotpedia.org/Doyle_Brown_Jr.)\n- [4] [Democratic Party primaries in North Carolina, 2026 - Ballotpedia](https://ballotpedia.org/Democratic_Party_primaries_in_North_Carolina,_2026)\n- [8] [2026 United States Senate election in North Carolina - Wikipedia](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/2026_United_States_Senate_election_in_North_Carolina)\n- [14] [Doyle Brown for NC Senate](https://www.facebook.com/brownforncsenate/posts/122130082161046048/)\n- [15] [Doyle Brown for NC Senate updated his status.](https://www.facebook.com/brownforncsenate/posts/122129394621046048/)\n- [16] [Doyle Brown for NC Senate | YOUR STREET / WALL ...](https://www.instagram.com/reel/DXUyV7fEc5T/)","birthdate":null,"firstname":"Doyle","fullname":"Doyle Gene Brown JR","lastname":"Brown","middlename":"Gene","suffix":"JR","summary":"Doyle Gene Brown\u202fJr. is the Democratic candidate for North Carolina State Senate District\u202f48 in the 2026 election.","token":"3db231bd773c6aec"},{"bio_snippet":"","biography":null,"birthdate":null,"firstname":"Dustin","fullname":"Dustin W. Brown","lastname":"Brown","middlename":"W.","suffix":null,"summary":null,"token":"jmvbLwcJ7j"},{"bio_snippet":"Source lists candidate filing documents for Tennessee elections with a March 10, 2026 deadline but contains no specific data for Eva Brown.","biography":"## Current office and 2026 campaign\n\nEva Brown, of Kingston, is a Republican candidate for Tennessee Republican State Executive Committeewoman in District 12, which covers Campbell, Clay, Fentress, Macon, Morgan, Overton, Pickett, Roane, and Scott counties [1]. She filed with all 9 required petition signatures approved by the March 10, 2026 qualifying deadline, per the Tennessee Secretary of State's official candidate list [1]. She is one of two committeewoman candidates in the district; the other is incumbent Ann Ayers-Colvin of Jacksboro [1][2].\n\n## Sources\n[1] [Candidates for Republican State Executive Committee as of March 24, 2026 \u2013 Tennessee Secretary of State](https://sos-prod.tnsosgovfiles.com/s3fs-public/document/TNGOPSEC_Filed_2026-03-24.pdf) \u2014 accessed 2026-07-20\n[2] [No incumbent has picked up petition to run for re-election for District 5 commission seats \u2013 The Mountain Press](https://www.themountainpress.com/lafollette/news/no-incumbent-has-picked-up-petition-to-run-for-re-election-for-district-5-commission/article_df84bad2-7ff5-55b4-a6c0-b3575f5c15f1.html) \u2014 accessed 2026-07-20\n","birthdate":null,"firstname":"Eva","fullname":"Eva Brown","lastname":"Brown","middlename":null,"suffix":null,"summary":"Source lists candidate filing documents for Tennessee elections with a March 10, 2026 deadline but contains no specific data for Eva Brown.","token":"PA2E8PPASx"},{"bio_snippet":"Gloristine Brown, Democratic House Whip and District\u202f8 representative, is running for re\u2011election to the North Carolina House in 2026.","biography":"Gloristine Brown is the incumbent Democratic member of the North Carolina House of Representatives for District\u202f8 and the House Democratic Whip for the 2025\u20112026 biennium. She is seeking re\u2011election to the same seat in the November\u202f3,\u202f2026 general election.[1][4]\n\nBorn and raised in Eastern North Carolina, Brown grew up working tobacco fields before training as a nurse at Pitt Memorial Hospital. She earned a B.S. in computer information systems and a Master of Public Administration from Strayer University in 2013.[1][7] Her professional background includes nursing and positions in the insurance industry, giving her experience in both health care delivery and business operations.[1]\n\nBrown entered public service on the Bethel Town Board in 1999 and was elected mayor of Bethel in 2014, becoming the town\u2019s first Black mayor. As mayor she led community\u2011wide revitalization projects, opened a state\u2011of\u2011the\u2011art youth center, renovated the senior center, and reduced water and sewer rates by 23% for residents.[16][20] She also serves as vice\u2011chairwoman of the Pitt Community College Board of Trustees and sits on the North Carolina Association of Community College Trustees executive board.[1]\n\nIn 2022 Brown won her first term in the North Carolina House, defeating Republican Charles \"Drock\" Vincent with 13,116 votes (53.6%). She was re\u2011elected in 2024, beating Republican Angelene Mitchell with 22,722 votes (64.0%).[7][1] During her first two legislative sessions she served on the Appropriations Committee, the Appropriations \u2013 Agriculture and Natural and Economic Resources Committee, the Education \u2013 Community Colleges Committee, the Education \u2013 Universities Committee, and the Local Government \u2013 Land Use, Planning and Development Committee.[1]\n\nHer legislative priorities reflect her professional and local\u2011government experience. Brown has sponsored bills aimed at fully funding public schools, expanding affordable health\u2011care\u2014including Medicaid expansion for the state\u2019s uninsured\u2014, and creating good\u2011paying jobs in Eastern North Carolina. She emphasizes mental\u2011health and substance\u2011abuse services, environmental protection, and bipartisan cooperation on infrastructure and education funding.[20][18]\n\nIn February\u202f2025 her colleagues elected her House Democratic Whip, a leadership role that positions her to shape the Democratic caucus\u2019s agenda and coordinate floor strategy.[18] The whip appointment coincided with additional committee assignments on Appropriations, Education K\u201112, Higher Education, and Housing and Development, expanding her influence over budgetary and policy decisions.[18]\n\nBrown resides in Bethel, North Carolina, and maintains a campaign website at https://www.gloristinebrown.com/. She continues to engage constituents through town\u2011hall meetings, local board service, and outreach on issues ranging from Medicaid expansion to climate\u2011change mitigation.[10][20]\n\n## Sources\n- [1] [Gloristine Brown - Ballotpedia](https://ballotpedia.org/Gloristine_Brown)\n- [4] [Representative Gloristine Brown - Biography - North Carolina General Assembly](https://www.ncleg.gov/Members/Biography/H/794)\n- [7] [Gloristine Brown - Wikipedia](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Gloristine_Brown)\n- [10] [Vote-USA | Gloristine Brown | Currently Elected State Representative District 8, North Carolina](https://vote-usa.org/Intro.aspx?State=NC&Id=NCBrownGloristine)\n- [13] [State Representative Gloristine Brown | BillTrack50](https://www.billtrack50.com/legislatordetail/28123)\n- [14] [Gloristine Brown | BallotReady](https://www.ballotready.org/people/gloristine-brown-cd9da517-d3bd-4bfa-a342-8bab1de642df)\n- [16] [Gloristine Brown for NC House](https://www.gloristinebrown.com/)\n- [17] [North Carolina State Rep. Gloristine Brown - Biography | LegiStorm](https://www.legistorm.com/person/bio/442602/Gloristine_Williams_Brown.html)\n- [18] [Rep. Gloristine Brown elected Democratic whip](https://www.witn.com/2025/02/04/rep-gloristine-brown-elected-democratic-whip/)\n- [19] [North Carolina Representative Gloristine Brown - FastDemocracy](https://fastdemocracy.com/bill-search/nc/legislators/NCL000371/)\n- [20] [Election Q&A: N.C. House 8 | Local News | reflector.com](https://www.reflector.com/news/local/election-q-a-n-c-house-8/article_a16367c2-acc8-571f-a973-9fd72b77e2ed.html)","birthdate":null,"firstname":"Gloristine","fullname":"Gloristine Williams Brown","lastname":"Brown","middlename":"Williams","suffix":null,"summary":"Gloristine Brown, Democratic House Whip and District\u202f8 representative, is running for re\u2011election to the North Carolina House in 2026.","token":"7b0be3978c4027e2"},{"bio_snippet":"","biography":null,"birthdate":null,"firstname":"HOLLY","fullname":"HOLLY BROWN","lastname":"BROWN","middlename":null,"suffix":null,"summary":null,"token":"mzCbg5YpbA"},{"bio_snippet":"","biography":null,"birthdate":null,"firstname":"JAMES","fullname":"JAMES E BROWN","lastname":"BROWN","middlename":"E","suffix":null,"summary":null,"token":"G9OcXmbuEI"},{"bio_snippet":"","biography":null,"birthdate":null,"firstname":"Jamila","fullname":"Jamila Brown","lastname":"Brown","middlename":null,"suffix":null,"summary":null,"token":"uQt7XJkJbH"},{"bio_snippet":"","biography":null,"birthdate":null,"firstname":"Jerry","fullname":"Jerry Brown","lastname":"Brown","middlename":null,"suffix":null,"summary":null,"token":"6GFx9NDGR9"},{"bio_snippet":"Joe W Brown is the General Sessions Court Clerk for Shelby County. He attended Booker T. Washington High School and Tennessee State University. He has served as a representative on the Memphis City Council for five terms, from 1998 to 2019, where he sponsored ordinances related to living wage, life safety equipment in independent living facilities, and renaming the main library. He is also involved in various community organizations and has received numerous awards for his contributions.","biography":"Shelby County General Sessions Court Clerk Joe Brown has been married to his beautiful wife Jeanette for 57 years and they have two accomplished daughters, Stacy and Joe Nicole. He also has one grandson named Christopher currently attending the University of Memphis. He considers his love for God and his family as his highest accomplishments ever achieved. Clerk Brown is a lifelong Memphian that grew up in South Memphis. He attended Booker T. Washington High School and received higher education at Tennessee State University. He is the Founder, President, and CEO of Empire Chemical Supply Company Incorporated.\n\nMr. Brown was elected to 5 terms. A combined 21 years by the citizens of Super District 8, Position 1 to serve as their representative on the Memphis City Council from 1998 until 2019. While on the council he sponsored ordinances in regards to the Living Wage, the ordinance requiring independent living facilities to provide life safety equipment in all of their buildings, and a resolution renaming the main library for Reverend Benjamin Hooks to name a few. As he served on the housing committee, he is also responsible for affordable housing, He has been a strong supporter of organized labor and he has served as a union steward.\n\nMr. Brown is President of the North Memphis Business Association; Board membership includes North Memphis Concerned Citizens, the Kennedy Democratic Organization, Case Management, Tennessee Technology Institute, Honorary board member of the Coalition of Black Employees, a lifetime member of the NAACP, and the loafers Incorporated.\n\nMr. Brown has been honored with many awards including the Silver Star Black Achievers Award, Black Business Association Benny Award, Stellar Award, Father of the Year Award, Dr.Martin Luther King Jr. Award, Community Leadership Award, National Small Business Award, Christian Men of Distinction Award, Outstanding Business Associate of the Year Award, VECA Public Service Award, The Stone Award, and the Nat Turner Award.","birthdate":null,"firstname":"Joe","fullname":"Joe W Brown","lastname":"Brown","middlename":"W","suffix":null,"summary":"Joe W Brown is the General Sessions Court Clerk for Shelby County. He attended Booker T. Washington High School and Tennessee State University. He has served as a representative on the Memphis City Council for five terms, from 1998 to 2019, where he sponsored ordinances related to living wage, life safety equipment in independent living facilities, and renaming the main library. He is also involved in various community organizations and has received numerous awards for his contributions.","token":"95tNmv2RT8"},{"bio_snippet":"Per the NC voter file: REP voter in Jackson County since 2008.","biography":"According to the North Carolina voter file, Jonathan Fisher Brown is a registered voter in Jackson County, North Carolina, registered since 2008 (18 years), with party affiliation listed as Republican [1].\n\nThe voter file shows Jonathan Fisher Brown's year of birth as 1979; 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 13 elections voted in since 2016, most recently the 2026-03-03 primary election [2].\n\nJonathan Fisher Brown was a Republican candidate for Jackson County Board of Commissioners Chairman in the March 3, 2026 primary, one of four Republicans seeking one nomination. Brown received 709 votes, finishing 3rd of 4 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 Jonathan Fisher Brown 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, Jackson County](https://s3.amazonaws.com/dl.ncsbe.gov/ENRS/2026_03_03/results_precinct_sort/JACKSON_PRECINCT_SORT.txt) \u2014 accessed 2026-07-21","birthdate":null,"firstname":"Jonathan","fullname":"Jonathan Fisher Brown","lastname":"Brown","middlename":"Fisher","suffix":null,"summary":"Per the NC voter file: REP voter in Jackson County since 2008.","token":"303835d1d4015700"},{"bio_snippet":"Joseph Blakeney Brown Jr, also known as Judge Joe Brown, is a public figure who has had a diverse career in law and television. He attended Dorsey High School in Los Angeles before earning a BA in Political Science and a Juris Doctor from UCLA. After law school, he worked as an attorney for the Legal Services Corporation and the Equal Opportunity Commission, and later became the director of the Shelby County Public Defender's office. In 1990, he was elected as a state Criminal Court judge. From 1998 to 2013, he hosted the reality TV court show Judge Joe Brown. He is currently running for the position of Memphis Mayor in the 2023 election. This profile provides a substantial amount of information about his education, work history, community involvement, and history as a candidate and elected official.","biography":"**Judge Joe Brown**\n\nhttps://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Joe_Brown_(judge)\n\nhttps://twitter.com/JudgeJoeBrownTV\n\nhttps://www.thejudgejoebrownshow.com/\n\n**Education**\n* Dorsey High School (Los Angeles)\n* UCLA - BA in Political Science\n* UCLA Law School Juris Doctor\n\n**Work**\n* After law school, Joe Brown moved to Memphis to work as an attorney for Legal Services Corporation\n* Equal Opportunity Commission\n* Shelby County Public Defender's office director\n* Elected state Criminal Court judge in 1990\n* 1998-2013 reality TV court show Judge Joe Brown\n\n\n","birthdate":null,"firstname":"Joseph","fullname":"Joseph Blakeney Brown Jr","lastname":"Brown","middlename":"Blakeney","suffix":"Jr","summary":"Joseph Blakeney Brown Jr, also known as Judge Joe Brown, is a public figure who has had a diverse career in law and television. He attended Dorsey High School in Los Angeles before earning a BA in Political Science and a Juris Doctor from UCLA. After law school, he worked as an attorney for the Legal Services Corporation and the Equal Opportunity Commission, and later became the director of the Shelby County Public Defender's office. In 1990, he was elected as a state Criminal Court judge. From 1998 to 2013, he hosted the reality TV court show Judge Joe Brown. He is currently running for the position of Memphis Mayor in the 2023 election. This profile provides a substantial amount of information about his education, work history, community involvement, and history as a candidate and elected official.","token":"AIZLNH7rqH"},{"bio_snippet":"Incumbent Gibson County Clerk, based in Trenton, seeking re-election as an independent in 2026.","biography":"## Current office and 2026 campaign\nJoyce Brown is the incumbent Gibson County Clerk, a constitutional officer elected countywide to a four-year term, with her office at the Gibson County Courthouse in Trenton [1]. She is seeking re-election as an independent candidate in the August 6, 2026 county general election, opposed by Republican Bob Moore [2].\n\n## Sources\n[1] [County Clerk - Gibson County, TN](https://gibsontn.org/county-government/county-court-clerk) - accessed 2026-07-23\n[2] [Petitions Issued - Gibson County Election Commission](https://www.gibsonelections.com/) - accessed 2026-07-23","birthdate":null,"firstname":"JOYCE","fullname":"JOYCE BROWN","lastname":"BROWN","middlename":null,"suffix":null,"summary":"Incumbent Gibson County Clerk, based in Trenton, seeking re-election as an independent in 2026.","token":"99t6cKPG2M"},{"bio_snippet":"Kanika Brown is the Democratic incumbent for North Carolina House District\u202f71, seeking re\u2011election in 2026.","biography":"## Current office and 2026 campaign\n\nKanika Shevon Brown is the Democratic member of the North Carolina House of Representatives for District 71, which covers part of Forsyth County including southern Winston-Salem [1][11]. The General Assembly lists her as serving her second term in the House, with no service in the Senate [1]. She filed for re-election on December 1, 2025 and appears on the November 3, 2026 general-election ballot; the State Board of Elections records no primary in the contest and lists one other candidate, Mathew Mena of the Green Party [4].\n\nHer campaign site organizes its platform around healthcare access, housing affordability and public education [12][14]. On healthcare it calls for \"expanding Medicaid\" and addresses \"the crisis we're seeing in rural counties where hospitals and birthing centers are closing\"; on housing it says she is \"ready to work with developers and local governments to incentivize the construction of new, affordable housing\"; on education it describes children \"going to school in crumbling buildings, being forced to share decades-old textbooks\" [14]. The site's homepage carries the line \"I'm unbossed, unbought, and fighting for you\" [12]. Asked in 2022 what single law she would enact, she said she would raise North Carolina's minimum wage \"to a livable one that properly honors the labor of our state's working families\" [9].\n\n## Background and education\n\nThe General Assembly lists Brown's occupation as \"Healthcare Habilitation Worker\" [1]. The North Carolina House Democratic caucus describes her as born and raised in Winston-Salem and a lifelong resident of the city, and says her commitment to public service was inspired by her aunt, Julie Hunter [11]. She gave her age as 46 in a May 2022 candidate questionnaire [9].\n\n## Career\n\nIn that 2022 questionnaire Brown listed her roles outside politics as \"the president of Fuzzy Friends Pet Food Pantry, the president of the Morningside & Reynolds Park Road Neighborhood Association, a board member of Experiment in Self Reliance, and an assistant to a client with disabilities,\" adding that she had previously worked \"as a substitute teacher and teacher's assistant\" [9]. The House Democratic caucus page also credits her with work promoting HIV and AIDS awareness and with serving as a substitute teacher in Forsyth County schools [11]. Her campaign site describes her as \"a community activist, a small business owner\" [12].\n\n## Office history\n\nBrown first sought the District 71 seat in 2020, challenging incumbent Evelyn Terry, who had held the office since 2012 [10]. She lost that March 3, 2020 Democratic primary, receiving 3,952 votes to Terry's 7,224 [5].\n\nShe ran again in 2022 and won the May 17, 2022 Democratic primary with 2,336 votes, against Frederick N. Terry's 1,871 and David M. Moore's 675 [6]. NC Tribune reported that Brown \"surprised some political observers when she won a Forsyth County Democratic House primary over the husband of the longtime lawmaker who currently holds the seat, Rep. Evelyn Terry,\" and noted that \"no Republican filed for the seat, so Brown was effectively elected when she won the primary\" [9]. She went on to win the November 8, 2022 general election as the only candidate on the ballot, with 18,196 votes [7]. She was re-elected on November 5, 2024, again as the only candidate on the ballot, with 31,755 votes [8].\n\n## Legislative record and accomplishments\n\nIn the 2025-2026 session Brown sits on the House Agriculture and Environment; Alcoholic Beverage Control; Appropriations; Appropriations, General Government; and Commerce and Economic Development committees, and on the Joint Legislative Economic Development and Global Engagement Oversight Committee [2].\n\nThe General Assembly's bill record for the 2025-2026 session lists her as a primary sponsor on 41 bills, of which she is the first primary sponsor on 21 [3]. Measures on which she is the first primary sponsor include several specific to her district: HB 1087, Smith Reynolds Airport Hangar Improvements; HB 1170, Funding for Winston-Salem; HB 1194, Winston-Salem/Forsyth Joint EOC Funds; and HB 1226, Winston-Salem/Forsyth Co. Planning & Zoning [3]. Others include HB 344, the Litter Reduction Act of 2025; HB 965, Environmental Rights Constitutional Amendment; HB 1052, Cure Violence Program Grant; and HB 1224, Local Gov. Assisting Affordable Housing [3]. She is also a primary sponsor of HB 392, Funds/Forsyth United Way/Summer Learning [3]. As recorded by the General Assembly, the bills she primary-sponsored in this session remain referred to committee; none has been enacted [3].\n\n## Family\n\nBrown describes herself on her campaign site as \"the proud mother of a child with Autism\" and cites that experience as the reason she prioritizes early investment in children, including after-school programs and financial literacy [13]. The House Democratic caucus page repeats this description [11].\n\n## Sources\n[1] [Representative Kanika Brown - Biography](https://www.ncleg.gov/Members/Biography/H/795) - North Carolina General Assembly, accessed 2026-07-31\n[2] [Representative Kanika Brown - Committees](https://www.ncleg.gov/Members/Committees/H/795) - North Carolina General Assembly, accessed 2026-07-31\n[3] [Representative Kanika Brown - Introduced Bills](https://www.ncleg.gov/Members/IntroducedBills/H/795) - North Carolina General Assembly, accessed 2026-07-31\n[4] [2026 Candidate Filing List (Candidate_Listing_2026.csv)](https://s3.amazonaws.com/dl.ncsbe.gov/Elections/2026/Candidate%20Filing/Candidate_Listing_2026.csv) - North Carolina State Board of Elections, accessed 2026-07-31\n[5] [Precinct-level results, March 3, 2020 primary](https://s3.amazonaws.com/dl.ncsbe.gov/ENRS/2020_03_03/results_pct_20200303.zip) - North Carolina State Board of Elections, accessed 2026-07-31\n[6] [Precinct-level results, May 17, 2022 primary](https://s3.amazonaws.com/dl.ncsbe.gov/ENRS/2022_05_17/results_pct_20220517.zip) - North Carolina State Board of Elections, accessed 2026-07-31\n[7] [Precinct-level results, November 8, 2022 general election](https://s3.amazonaws.com/dl.ncsbe.gov/ENRS/2022_11_08/results_pct_20221108.zip) - North Carolina State Board of Elections, accessed 2026-07-31\n[8] [Precinct-level results, November 5, 2024 general election](https://s3.amazonaws.com/dl.ncsbe.gov/ENRS/2024_11_05/results_pct_20241105.zip) - North Carolina State Board of Elections, accessed 2026-07-31\n[9] [Get to know Rep.-elect Kanika Brown](https://nctribune.com/news/2022/may/27/get-to-know-rep-elect-kanika-brown/) - NC Tribune, accessed 2026-07-31\n[10] [North Carolina House District 71: Get to know Democratic candidate Kanika Brown](https://www.wxii12.com/article/kanika-brown-heads-local-neighborhood-association/30941875) - WXII 12 News, accessed 2026-07-31\n[11] [Kanika Brown - House District 71](https://nchousedems.com/our-members/kanika-brown-house-district-71/) - North Carolina House Democrats, accessed 2026-07-31\n[12] [Home - Kanika Brown](https://electkanikabrown.com/) - Elect Kanika Brown campaign site, accessed 2026-07-31\n[13] [Meet Kanika Brown](https://electkanikabrown.com/about) - Elect Kanika Brown campaign site, accessed 2026-07-31\n[14] [Platform - Kanika Brown](https://electkanikabrown.com/platform) - Elect Kanika Brown campaign site, accessed 2026-07-31\n","birthdate":null,"firstname":"Kanika","fullname":"Kanika Shevon Brown","lastname":"Brown","middlename":"Shevon","suffix":null,"summary":"Kanika Brown is the Democratic incumbent for North Carolina House District\u202f71, seeking re\u2011election in 2026.","token":"08fd00ded61f54a3"},{"bio_snippet":"Incumbent Transylvania County Clerk of Superior Court Kristi Baynard Brown seeks re\u2011election in 2026, emphasizing her 23\u2011year court experience and support for a new courthouse.","biography":"Kristi Baynard Brown is the incumbent Clerk of the Superior Court for Transylvania County, North Carolina, and is seeking re\u2011election as the Republican candidate in the November\u202f3\u202f2026 general election. The Clerk of Superior Court is the chief administrative officer for the county\u2019s superior court, responsible for maintaining court records, processing filings, managing juror services, and overseeing the court\u2019s financial and personnel functions. Brown has held the elected clerk position since December\u202f2016, after more than two decades of service within the clerk\u2019s office.[9][11]\n\nBrown is a native of Transylvania County and has spent the bulk of her professional career in the county\u2019s judicial system. According to a feature in the Transylvania Times, she has worked in the clerk of court\u2019s office for 23\u202fyears, gaining extensive experience with the day\u2011to\u2011day operations of the Superior Court and building relationships with residents handling estate, family, and other legal matters.[9] An opinion piece in the same publication emphasizes her 18\u202fyears of hands\u2011on experience in the Superior Court clerk\u2019s office, describing her as \u201cthe only candidate truly qualified to continue to provide department leadership.\u201d[10] A local news report from WLOS notes that she has served as Superior Court clerk for 22\u202fyears, underscoring her long\u2011standing familiarity with the court\u2019s functions and challenges.[11]\n\nDuring her tenure, Brown has been an advocate for modernizing court facilities. In January\u202f2024, Transylvania County commissioners voted to construct a new courthouse, and Brown publicly supported the move, citing accessibility issues, limited space for juror pools, and the need for updated infrastructure to serve the roughly 6,000 monthly visitors to the courthouse.[11] Her statements highlighted concerns about the historic building\u2019s lack of disability access and cramped hallways, reinforcing her focus on improving service delivery for the public.\n\nWhile specific details about Brown\u2019s education are not provided in the available sources, her career trajectory within the clerk\u2019s office suggests a deep familiarity with court administration and local government operations. Her long tenure and public statements indicate a commitment to professional competence, community service, and the efficient operation of the Superior Court.\n\nIn the 2026 race, Brown\u2019s platform centers on continuing the work she has already begun: maintaining accurate court records, ensuring timely processing of legal documents, and supporting the county\u2019s efforts to upgrade courthouse facilities. Her experience and incumbency are presented as key qualifications for voters seeking stability and expertise in the county\u2019s judicial administration.\n\n## Sources\n- [1] [North Carolina elections, 2026 - Ballotpedia](https://ballotpedia.org/North_Carolina_elections,_2026)\n- [3] [BROWN, DON - Candidate overview - FEC.gov](https://www.fec.gov/data/candidate/H4NC08074/)\n- [4] [Upcoming Election | NCSBE](https://www.ncsbe.gov/voting/upcoming-election)\n- [5] [Candidate Lists | NCSBE](https://www.ncsbe.gov/results-data/candidate-lists)\n- [6] [2026 United States Senate election in North Carolina - Wikipedia](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/2026_United_States_Senate_election_in_North_Carolina)\n- [7] [Candidate Profiles \u2013 NC Voter Guide](https://ncvoterguide.org/profiles/)\n- [8] [Kristi Brown, Realtor | Facebook](https://www.facebook.com/kristibrownrealty/)\n- [9] [Transylvanian of the Week: Kristi Brown | Features | transylvaniatimes.com](https://www.transylvaniatimes.com/features/transylvanian-of-the-week-kristi-brown/article_18f5bccc-4e75-11ee-b9bb-bfe23fde2976.html)\n- [10] [Kristi Brown For Superior Court Clerk | Opinion | transylvaniatimes.com](https://www.transylvaniatimes.com/opinion/kristi-brown-for-superior-court-clerk/article_44651f2a-ed43-586c-bb7c-b0594b83d47a.html)\n- [11] [Transylvania County courthouse to be preserved as historic site after vote for new one](https://wlos.com/news/local/transylvania-county-courthouse-1800s-preserved-historic-site-after-vote-new-building-modern-accessibility-relocate-morris-road)\n- [12] [Kristi Brown, North Carolina (74 matches): Phone Number, Email, Address - Spokeo](https://www.spokeo.com/Kristi-Brown/North-Carolina)","birthdate":null,"firstname":"Kristi","fullname":"Kristi Baynard Brown","lastname":"Brown","middlename":"Baynard","suffix":null,"summary":"Incumbent Transylvania County Clerk of Superior Court Kristi Baynard Brown seeks re\u2011election in 2026, emphasizing her 23\u2011year court experience and support for a new courthouse.","token":"4ccc09ccde9af565"},{"bio_snippet":"The provided source lists candidate filing deadlines and document links for Tennessee elections but contains no specific metadata for Larry Jeremiah Brown.","biography":"## Current office and 2026 campaign\n\nLarry Jeremiah Brown is a candidate for the Tennessee House of Representatives District 11 in the 2026 general election [1]. He qualified for the ballot by meeting the filing deadline of March 10, 2026, at noon [1].\n\n## Sources\n\n[1] [Candidate Lists | Tennessee Secretary of State](https://sos.tn.gov/elections/2026-candidate-lists)","birthdate":null,"firstname":"Larry","fullname":"Larry Jeremiah Brown","lastname":"Brown","middlename":"Jeremiah","suffix":null,"summary":"The provided source lists candidate filing deadlines and document links for Tennessee elections but contains no specific metadata for Larry Jeremiah Brown.","token":"RuFpNPB0Zm"},{"bio_snippet":"Current office and 2026 campaign Larry Jeremiah Brown, of Cosby, filed as an Independent candidate for Tennessee House of Representatives District 11, which covers Cocke County and parts of Hamblen and Jefferson counties. His petition was on file and approved as of March 12, 2026","biography":"## Current office and 2026 campaign\nLarry Jeremiah Brown, of Cosby, filed as an Independent candidate for Tennessee House of Representatives District 11, which covers Cocke County and parts of Hamblen and Jefferson counties. His petition was on file and approved as of March 12, 2026, for the 2026 general election. [1] The seat is open after Republican Jeremy Faison, who has held it since 2010, announced he would not seek reelection; Republicans Kenny Cody, Jeff Fancher and Charles R. Southerland, and Democrat Sheila Grooms McMahan are also on the ballot. [1][2]\n\n## Sources\n- [1] [Petitions Filed for Tennessee House of Representatives as of March 12, 2026 \u2013 Tennessee Secretary of State](https://sos-prod.tnsosgovfiles.com/s3fs-public/document/TNHouse_Filed_2026-03-12.pdf)\n- [2] [East Tennessee state representative will not run for re-election \u2013 WVLT](https://www.wvlt.tv/2026/01/15/east-tennessee-state-representative-will-not-run-re-election/)","birthdate":null,"firstname":"Larry Jeremiah","fullname":"Larry Jeremiah Brown","lastname":"Brown","middlename":null,"suffix":null,"summary":null,"token":"ZiYynocjP5"}]