[{"bio_snippet":"Thomas Brown is a candidate for Clerk of Superior Court in Gaston County, NC, with over a decade of experience in the Magistrate's Office.","biography":"## Current office and 2026 campaign\n\nThomas Ned Brown is a candidate for Gaston County Clerk of Superior Court in the November 3, 2026 general election [1]. His campaign emphasizes service continuity and modernization: he says his work \"has always been focused on providing excellent service to the public while ensuring the integrity of the judicial process,\" and pledges to streamline court operations as North Carolina's court system transitions to the paperless eCourts program [1].\n\n## Background and education\n\nBrown was born and raised in Gastonia, North Carolina. He attended Cramerton Christian Academy from kindergarten through graduation and played baseball at Limestone College [2].\n\n## Career\n\nPer his campaign site, Brown has spent more than 13 years working as a magistrate in the Gaston County court system, which he says has given him experience with North Carolina court procedure and familiarity with the state's eCourts transition [1][2].\n\n## Family\n\nBrown's father, Larry Brown, served as Gaston County Clerk of Court from 2006 to 2020 \u2014 the same office Thomas Brown is now seeking. Brown's campaign material also cites a great-grandfather (Lawrence Brown, mayor of Belmont), a great-uncle (Joe Brown, district attorney), and a great-aunt (Joyce Brown, district court judge) as earlier generations of family public service in the county [2].\n\n## Sources\n[1] [Thomas Brown for Clerk of Court \u2014 campaign site](https://thomasbrownforclerkofcourt.com/) \u2014 accessed 2026-07-19\n[2] [About \u2014 Thomas Brown for Clerk of Court](https://thomasbrownforclerkofcourt.com/about) \u2014 accessed 2026-07-19","birthdate":null,"firstname":"Thomas","fullname":"Thomas Ned Brown","lastname":"Brown","middlename":"Ned","suffix":null,"summary":"Thomas Brown is a candidate for Clerk of Superior Court in Gaston County, NC, with over a decade of experience in the Magistrate's Office.","token":"ac70cbc0d41ef479"},{"bio_snippet":"Sitting Coffee County commissioner for District 4 and Republican nominee seeking re-election in 2026.","biography":"## Current office and 2026 campaign\nTim Brown is a Republican nominee for Coffee County Commission, District 4, in the August 6, 2026 county general election; the district elects two commissioners, and the ballot also lists Republican Mark T. Brothers, Democrat Marlene Genesio, and independents Dan Johnson and Sam Myers [1].\n\n## Office history\nBrown is a current member of the Coffee County Board of Commissioners representing District 4 [2].\n\n## Sources\n[1] [Coffee County Official Sample Ballot, August 6, 2026](https://coffeecountytn.gov/DocumentCenter/View/6811/August-6-2026-Republican-Ballot) \u2014 accessed 2026-07-22\n[2] [Coffee County Commission \u2014 current members](https://www.coffeecountytn.gov/213/County-Commission) \u2014 accessed 2026-07-22","birthdate":null,"firstname":"Tim","fullname":"Tim Brown","lastname":"Brown","middlename":null,"suffix":null,"summary":"Sitting Coffee County commissioner for District 4 and Republican nominee seeking re-election in 2026.","token":"qh1bSwl5eq"},{"bio_snippet":"","biography":null,"birthdate":null,"firstname":"Todd","fullname":"Todd Brown","lastname":"Brown","middlename":null,"suffix":null,"summary":null,"token":"78CMuWw7T9"},{"bio_snippet":"Tony Brown and Tony G. Brown are listed as candidates for the McDowell County Board of Commissioners in North Carolina.","biography":"## Current office and 2026 campaign\n\nTony G. Brown is a candidate for the McDowell County Board of Commissioners in North Carolina [2]. He is running in the 2026 election cycle for this office [2]. Ballotpedia lists him as a candidate for this specific race, distinguishing his current campaign from previous political activities [1].\n\n## Office history\n\nTony Brown served on the McDowell County Board of Commissioners in North Carolina [1]. He ran for re-election to this seat in 2022 [1].\n\nBrown is a candidate for the McDowell County Board of Commissioners in North Carolina in 2026 [2].\n\n## Sources\n[1] [Tony Brown (McDowell County Board of Commissioners, North ...](https://ballotpedia.org/Tony_Brown_(McDowell_County_Board_of_Commissioners,_North_Carolina,_candidate_2022))\n[2] [Tony G. Brown (McDowell County Board of Commissioners, North ...](https://ballotpedia.org/Tony_G._Brown_(McDowell_County_Board_of_Commissioners,_North_Carolina,_candidate_2026))","birthdate":null,"firstname":"Tony","fullname":"Tony Garrett Brown","lastname":"Brown","middlename":"Garrett","suffix":null,"summary":"Tony Brown and Tony G. Brown are listed as candidates for the McDowell County Board of Commissioners in North Carolina.","token":"f145cdbc1892418f"},{"bio_snippet":"Chief deputy in the Hardeman County Register's Office; Democratic nominee for Register of Deeds in 2026.","biography":"## Current office and 2026 campaign\nVirlene Brown is the Democratic Party nominee for Hardeman County Register of Deeds in the August 6, 2026 county general election, running against Republican nominee Mark Gilliam [1].\n\n## Career\nBrown serves as chief deputy in the Hardeman County Register's Office at 100 North Main Street in Bolivar [2].\n\n## Sources\n[1] [Hardeman County Election Commission \u2014 August 6, 2026 Official Sample Ballot](https://drive.google.com/file/d/1AhunmX4xEaSVTC0sXKimbLDC-E1NLTxH/view) \u2014 accessed 2026-07-22\n[2] [Register's Office \u2014 Hardeman County Chamber of Commerce](https://www.andersonhumphreys.com/work/hardemancountytn/government/hardeman-county/registers-office.php.html) \u2014 accessed 2026-07-22","birthdate":null,"firstname":"Virlene","fullname":"Virlene Brown","lastname":"Brown","middlename":null,"suffix":null,"summary":"Chief deputy in the Hardeman County Register's Office; Democratic nominee for Register of Deeds in 2026.","token":"ORos5Hc1up"},{"bio_snippet":"","biography":null,"birthdate":null,"firstname":"WAYNE","fullname":"WAYNE BROWN","lastname":"BROWN","middlename":null,"suffix":null,"summary":null,"token":"4aJ1u8Qaf4"},{"bio_snippet":"","biography":null,"birthdate":null,"firstname":"Willie","fullname":"Willie D. Brown","lastname":"Brown","middlename":"D.","suffix":null,"summary":null,"token":"Y6sxHpuWja"},{"bio_snippet":"Yolanda Kight Brown is a Circuit Court Judge who was elected to the position in 2022 and is currently serving a term that ends in 2030. No information is provided about her education, work history, community involvement, or previous campaigns. Therefore, it is difficult to objectively evaluate her capabilities based on the available information.","biography":"Elected Circuit Court Judge Yolanda Kight Brown","birthdate":null,"firstname":"Yolanda","fullname":"Yolanda Kight Brown","lastname":"Brown","middlename":"Kight","suffix":null,"summary":"Yolanda Kight Brown is a Circuit Court Judge who was elected to the position in 2022 and is currently serving a term that ends in 2030. No information is provided about her education, work history, community involvement, or previous campaigns. Therefore, it is difficult to objectively evaluate her capabilities based on the available information.","token":"yPZzIZ8AxL"},{"bio_snippet":"Trevonia Brown\u2011Gaither is the Democratic incumbent on the Winston\u2011Salem/Forsyth County Schools Board for District\u202f1, seeking re\u2011election in 2026.","biography":"Trevonia Cumilla Brown\u2011Gaither is the incumbent Democratic member of the Winston\u2011Salem/Forsyth County Schools Board of Education representing District\u202f1. She first assumed office on January\u202f5,\u202f2023, and her current term is set to expire in 2026\u202f[1]. The board serves as the governing body for the Winston\u2011Salem/Forsyth County Schools district, overseeing policy, budgeting, and the educational interests of the communities it serves\u202f[1].\n\nIn the 2022 general election, Brown\u2011Gaither secured one of the two District\u202f1 seats with 49.0\u202f% of the vote (19,101 votes), defeating her opponents and joining fellow Democrat Alex B. Bohannon on the board\u202f[1]. She successfully defended her seat in the March\u202f3,\u202f2026 Democratic primary, receiving 22.5\u202f% of the vote (4,016 votes) and advancing to the November\u202f3,\u202f2026 general election\u202f[1]. The November ballot lists Brown\u2011Gaither alongside incumbent Bohannon (D) and Republican challenger Mike Klinetobe for the two available seats\u202f[1].\n\nBrown\u2011Gaither\u2019s tenure on the board has coincided with ongoing district initiatives, though specific policy positions or legislative actions are not detailed in the available public records. Her continued candidacy reflects a commitment to representing the educational priorities of District\u202f1 voters and to maintaining the board\u2019s oversight of the district\u2019s schools\u202f[1].\n\nNo additional personal background, education, or professional experience is provided in the current public sources, nor are campaign contact details such as email or phone numbers. Voters seeking further information may consult the Ballotpedia profile or contact the Forsyth County Board of Education directly for official communications.\n\n## Sources\n- [1] [Trevonia Brown-Gaither - Ballotpedia](https://ballotpedia.org/Trevonia_Brown-Gaither)\n- [12] [Trevonia Brown-Gaither - North Carolina Candidate - Transparency USA](https://www.transparencyusa.org/nc/candidate/trevonia-brown-gaither?dp=NaN&t=2)","birthdate":null,"firstname":"Trevonia","fullname":"Trevonia Cumilla Brown-Gaither","lastname":"Brown-Gaither","middlename":"Cumilla","suffix":null,"summary":"Trevonia Brown\u2011Gaither is the Democratic incumbent on the Winston\u2011Salem/Forsyth County Schools Board for District\u202f1, seeking re\u2011election in 2026.","token":"7b37117afa6ea6e4"},{"bio_snippet":"Incumbent Tennessee Democratic Party State Executive Committeewoman for District 29 (Shelby County), seeking reelection in a contested August 2026 primary.","biography":"## Current office and 2026 campaign\nAllison Brownlee is a candidate for State Executive Committeewoman, District 29 in the 2026 Tennessee election.\n","birthdate":"Sun, 10 Jan 1965 00:00:00 GMT","firstname":"Allison","fullname":"Allison Brownlee","lastname":"Brownlee","middlename":null,"suffix":null,"summary":"Incumbent Tennessee Democratic Party State Executive Committeewoman for District 29 (Shelby County), seeking reelection in a contested August 2026 primary.","token":"O1EH9LHHRk"},{"bio_snippet":"Per the NC voter file: DEM voter in Madison County since 2019.","biography":"According to the North Carolina voter file, Anne J Brownstein is a registered voter in Madison County, North Carolina, registered since 2019 (7 years), with party affiliation listed as Democratic [1].\n\nThe voter file shows Anne J Brownstein's year of birth as 1963; NC publishes only the year of birth in its bulk voter export, so day and month are not part of the public record [1].\n\nThe voter history file shows 5 elections voted in since 2020, 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 Anne J Brownstein 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":"Anne","fullname":"Anne J Brownstein","lastname":"Brownstein","middlename":"J","suffix":null,"summary":"Per the NC voter file: DEM voter in Madison County since 2019.","token":"d81f27ac23397fdc"},{"bio_snippet":"Steve Brubaker is identified as a candidate for the Tennessee Republican primary for Executive Committee Member District 19 in the 2026 election cycle.","biography":"## Current office and 2026 campaign\nSteve Brubaker is a candidate for State Executive Committeeman, District 19 in the 2026 Tennessee election (Davidson County).\n","birthdate":null,"firstname":"Steve","fullname":"Steve Brubaker","lastname":"Brubaker","middlename":null,"suffix":null,"summary":"Steve Brubaker is identified as a candidate for the Tennessee Republican primary for Executive Committee Member District 19 in the 2026 election cycle.","token":"2m8k1Qyh7N"},{"bio_snippet":"","biography":null,"birthdate":null,"firstname":"BRIAN","fullname":"BRIAN K. BRUCE","lastname":"BRUCE","middlename":"K.","suffix":null,"summary":null,"token":"KePArbzqoq"},{"bio_snippet":"Independent incumbent and commission chairman, Campbell County Commission District 4; the only sitting D4 commissioner on the Aug. 6, 2026 ballot.","biography":"## Current office and 2026 campaign\nJohnny \"Coach\" Bruce is the Independent incumbent for Campbell County Commission District 4, seeking reelection in the August 6, 2026 county general election [1]. He is the only one of District 4's three sitting commissioners on the 2026 ballot \u2014 fellow incumbents Erica Simpson and Charles \"Goat\" Baird picked up petitions but did not file \u2014 leaving Bruce to face five challengers: Independents Marlana Lester and Devin Oakes, and Republicans Ray Perry, Chris Stanley, and Nathan Treadway, for the district's three seats [1][2].\n\n## Office history\nBruce currently serves as chairman of the Campbell County Commission [3][4].\n\n## Sources\n[1] [Lynch, Jeffries running for Campbell County mayor in August](https://www.themountainpress.com/lafollette/news/lynch-jeffries-running-for-campbell-county-mayor-in-august/article_d5581405-b02e-505b-b2b7-cced0b03b010.html) \u2014 The Mountain Press, Robby O'Daniel, Feb. 25, 2026, accessed 2026-07-06\n[2] [Commission District 4 field getting potentially crowded](https://www.themountainpress.com/lafollette/news/commission-district-4-field-getting-potentially-crowded/article_d3abe3fb-5c36-5181-bfe5-8f60b4f5e3de.html) \u2014 The Mountain Press, Robby O'Daniel, Jan. 14, 2026 (updated Mar. 23, 2026), accessed 2026-07-06\n[3] Johnny Bruce \u2014 UT County Technical Assistance Service official directory, accessed via search index 2026-07-06 (direct fetch blocked this session)\n[4] \"Campbell County Commissioner Johnny Bruce was voted in by the commission as chairman\" \u2014 LaFollette Press video, Facebook, accessed via search index 2026-07-06\n","birthdate":null,"firstname":"Johnny","fullname":"Johnny \"Coach\" Bruce","lastname":"Bruce","middlename":"\"Coach\"","suffix":null,"summary":"Independent incumbent and commission chairman, Campbell County Commission District 4; the only sitting D4 commissioner on the Aug. 6, 2026 ballot.","token":"qWuFfYeaRd"},{"bio_snippet":"Sheila Bruce-Renfroe is currently serving as a judge in Division 9 of the Shelby County General Sessions Court in Tennessee, a position she began on September 1, 2022, and will continue until September 1, 2030. She won the general election held on August 4, 2022, demonstrating the public's trust and support for her judicial responsibilities. In 2014, she also ran as a candidate for the Shelby County General Sessions Court, highlighting her dedication and interest in serving the community in a judicial capacity. The profile does not provide information about her education, work history, or community involvement outside of her roles as a candidate and elected official.","biography":"Sheila Bruce-Renfroe has taken up the role of judge in Division 9 of the Shelby County General Sessions Court in Tennessee, commencing her term on September 1, 2022. Her present tenure will continue until September 1, 2030.\n\nDuring the recent general election held on August 4, 2022, Bruce-Renfroe ran for the Division 9 judge position and secured victory, earning the trust and support of the public for her judicial responsibilities.\n\nAdditionally, in 2014, Bruce-Renfroe was a candidate for the Shelby County General Sessions Court in Tennessee, showcasing her commitment and interest in serving the community in a judicial capacity.","birthdate":null,"firstname":"Sheila","fullname":"Sheila Bruce-Renfroe","lastname":"Bruce-Renfroe","middlename":null,"suffix":null,"summary":"Sheila Bruce-Renfroe is currently serving as a judge in Division 9 of the Shelby County General Sessions Court in Tennessee, a position she began on September 1, 2022, and will continue until September 1, 2030. She won the general election held on August 4, 2022, demonstrating the public's trust and support for her judicial responsibilities. In 2014, she also ran as a candidate for the Shelby County General Sessions Court, highlighting her dedication and interest in serving the community in a judicial capacity. The profile does not provide information about her education, work history, or community involvement outside of her roles as a candidate and elected official.","token":"FnBmqM4Lou"},{"bio_snippet":"Democratic candidate for Montgomery County Commission District 20 in 2026; public health educator and community advocate on managed growth and infrastructure.","biography":"## Current office and 2026 campaign\nRenee Bruens is the Democratic candidate for Montgomery County Commission District 20 in the Aug. 6, 2026 election, running against Republican Christopher Carbin [1][2]. She runs on well-planned growth, stronger infrastructure, transparency, and responsive local government; her decision to run was shaped by advocating for her neighborhood after severe flooding in 2025 [1].\n\n## Background and career\nBruens is a public health educator with more than 15 years of leadership experience across public health, housing, property management, hospitality, and community services, including grant funding and budget management [1]. She is a member of Leadership Clarksville's Class of 2026, was selected for Leadership CMCSS Class of 2027, and is active in the Clarksville Rotary Club [1].\n\n## Family\nBruens is a military spouse and mother of two [1].\n\n## Sources\n[1] [Renee Bruens announces campaign for Montgomery County Commission, District 20](https://clarksvillenow.com/local/renee-bruens-announces-campaign-for-montgomery-county-commission-district-20/) \u2014 accessed 2026-07-22\n[2] [Who\u2019s on ballot for Montgomery County mayor, sheriff, commission, School Board](https://clarksvillenow.com/local/whos-on-ballot-for-montgomery-county-mayor-sheriff-commission-school-board/) \u2014 accessed 2026-07-22","birthdate":null,"firstname":"RENEE","fullname":"RENEE MICHELLE BRUENS","lastname":"BRUENS","middlename":"MICHELLE","suffix":null,"summary":"Democratic candidate for Montgomery County Commission District 20 in 2026; public health educator and community advocate on managed growth and infrastructure.","token":"AGnjreGtj5"},{"bio_snippet":"Per the NC voter file: REP voter in Vance County since 1999.","biography":"## Current office and 2026 campaign\nRobert D. \"Dan\" Brummitt is the incumbent Vance County Commissioner for District 4, having served in the role for close to two decades as of a January 2025 public hearing [2]. He filed for re-election as a Republican in the 2026 election, one of two Republicans -- alongside Kelley Wade Perdue -- who filed for the seat by the December 19, 2025 filing deadline [1]. Perdue defeated Brummitt in the March 3, 2026 Republican primary, 187 votes (54.36%) to 157 votes (45.64%); only Perdue appears on the November 3, 2026 general-election ballot for the seat [3].\n\n## Career\nAt a February 2026 Vance County Association of Educators candidate forum, Brummitt said the Vance County Board of Education \"has realized it needs to cut expenses,\" citing the decision to close Carver and New Hope elementary schools, and noted Vance ranked 49 out of 100 statewide for teacher supplements in 2025 [4].\n\n## Sources\n[1] [Candidate Filings For March 2026 Primary - WIZS](https://wizs.com/candidate-filings-for-march-2026-primary/) \u2014 accessed 2026-07-21\n[2] [TownTalk: Vance Commissioners Elect Vice Chair, Hold Public Hearing On 2025-26 Budget At Monday Meeting - WIZS](https://wizs.com/towntalk-vance-commissioners-1-6-25/) \u2014 accessed 2026-07-21 (published 2025-01-06)\n[3] [March 2026 Vance County Election Results - WIZS](https://wizs.com/march-2026-primary-election-coverage/) \u2014 accessed 2026-07-23\n[4] [Educators question candidates on pay - Henderson Daily Dispatch](https://www.hendersondispatch.com/archives/educators-question-candidates-on-pay/article_68603642-b1b9-5420-9540-c2714b6acb97.html) \u2014 accessed 2026-07-21 (published 2026-02-18)","birthdate":null,"firstname":"Robert","fullname":"Robert D Brummitt","lastname":"Brummitt","middlename":"D","suffix":null,"summary":"Per the NC voter file: REP voter in Vance County since 1999.","token":"4c489fc058fb268a"},{"bio_snippet":"","biography":null,"birthdate":null,"firstname":"ROBERT","fullname":"ROBERT C BRUNER","lastname":"BRUNER","middlename":"C","suffix":null,"summary":null,"token":"lruMn2GMdl"},{"bio_snippet":"Dewey Bryan is a Democratic candidate running for Tennessee's 8th Congressional District in the 2026 election cycle.","biography":"## Current office and 2026 campaign\n\nDewey Bryan is a candidate for the U.S. House of Representatives representing Tennessee's 8th Congressional District [1]. He has declared his candidacy in the Democratic primary scheduled for August 6, 2026 [1]. The general election for this seat is set to occur on November 3, 2026 [1].\n\nBryan qualified for the ballot during a filing period that was originally due on March 10, 2026, but was reopened until May 15, 2026, following redistricting [2]. The Tennessee Secretary of State listed Bryan among the candidates for federal offices as of late March 2026 [3]. Political analysis published in May 2026 characterizes the district as heavily favoring the Republican Party, with prediction markets indicating a high probability of a Republican victory [4].\n\n## Office history\n\nDewey Bryan has not held any prior elected or appointed office [1]. He is currently running for election to the U.S. House of Representatives to represent Tennessee's 8th Congressional District as a member of the Democratic Party [1]. Bryan declared his candidacy for the Democratic primary, which was scheduled for August 6, 2026 [1]. The general election for this seat is set for November 3, 2026 [1].\n\nInformation regarding other races run or lost by Bryan is not provided in the available sources.\n\n## Sources\n\n[1] [Dewey Bryan](https://ballotpedia.org/Dewey_Bryan)\n[2] [Tennessee's 8th Congressional District election, 2026 (August 6 Democratic primary) - Ballotpedia](https://ballotpedia.org/Tennessee's_8th_Congressional_District_election,_2026_(August_6_Democratic_primary))\n[3] [Candidate Lists | Tennessee Secretary of State](https://sos.tn.gov/elections/2026-candidate-lists)\n[4] [Will Republicans Win the TN-08 House Race in 2026?](https://www.lines.com/prediction-markets/elections/tn-08-house-election-winner)","birthdate":null,"firstname":"Dewey","fullname":"Dewey Gordon Bryan","lastname":"Bryan","middlename":"Gordon","suffix":null,"summary":"Dewey Bryan is a Democratic candidate running for Tennessee's 8th Congressional District in the 2026 election cycle.","token":"lOkW5yN9rU"},{"bio_snippet":"Dewey Gordon Bryan is a Democratic candidate and retired FedEx pilot running for Tennessee's 8th Congressional District in 2026.","biography":"Dewey Gordon Bryan is a Democratic candidate running for election to the U.S. House of Representatives in Tennessee\u2019s 8th Congressional District [1]. He is on the ballot in the Democratic primary scheduled for August 6, 2026 [1]. The general election for this seat is set for November 3, 2026 [1]. Bryan is challenging incumbent Republican David Kustoff [12].\n\nBryan served in the U.S. Navy from 1975 to 1990 [1]. He was a designated Naval Aviator for 14 years (1976\u20131990) and completed 329 carrier arrested landings, including 95 at night [1]. Bryan graduated from York High School and earned a bachelor\u2019s degree from the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill in 1975 as part of a four-year NROTC scholarship program [1].\n\nProfessionally, Bryan worked as an airline pilot for 35 years, retiring from FedEx in August 2018 after joining in October 1983 [1]. He served as a Captain for 28 of those 35 years [1]. Additionally, he served as an FAA-designated simulator instructor, proficiency check airman, and line check airman for the Airbus A300/310 aircraft for 13 years [1].\n\nIn his 2026 campaign, Bryan has focused on economic issues. In a Ballotpedia Candidate Connection survey, he stated, \u201c\u2018IT\u2019S THE ECONOMY, STUPID\u2019. Pretty much sums up the complete economic mess our current representative has helped legislate us into,\u201d referring to Representative Kustoff [1].\n\nBryan is one of four Democratic candidates in the primary field for Tennessee\u2019s 8th District, alongside Jordan Hinders, Heidi Kuhn, and Leonard Perkins [12]. The redistricting process recently divided Shelby County among Congressional Districts 5, 8, and 9 [12]. As of the latest reporting, no FEC financial filings have been recorded for Bryan in the 2026 cycle [22].\n\n## Sources\n\n[1] [Dewey Gordon Bryan](https://ballotpedia.org/Dewey_Gordon_Bryan)\n[13] [August 2026 Primaries | Here are the candidates running in Tennessee's redrawn congressional districts | localmemphis.com](https://www.localmemphis.com/article/news/politics/elections/august-2026-primaries-here-are-the-candidates-running-in-tennessees-redrawn-congressional-districts/522-80897870-f7eb-4f36-86d9-0b27624c5505)\n[16] [Dewey Gordon Bryan | BallotReady](https://www.ballotready.org/people/dewey-gordon-bryan)\n[22] [BRYAN, DEWEY GORDON \u2014 U.S. House \u2014 TN-08 | The Candidate](https://thecandidate.com/candidates/dewey-gordon-bryan-tn-house-08)","birthdate":null,"firstname":"Dewey Gordon","fullname":"Dewey Gordon Bryan","lastname":"Bryan","middlename":null,"suffix":null,"summary":"Dewey Gordon Bryan is a Democratic candidate and retired FedEx pilot running for Tennessee's 8th Congressional District in 2026.","token":"LwT33FmTJB"}]