{"campaigns":[{"candidatename":"Maria Partin","chatgptsummary":"Maria Partin's twenty-five-year tenure in the Campbell County Clerk's office demonstrates direct familiarity with high-volume public-facing operations and internal procedures. Her campaign asserts comprehensive knowledge of all office functions, including customer service and staff management. The biography contains no documented controversies or disciplinary records. Bio does not indicate experience with Tennessee statutory updates or financial controls for fee remittance.","notes":null,"party":"R","person":{"biography":"## Current office and 2026 campaign\nMaria Partin won the Republican nomination for Campbell County Clerk in the May 2026 primary with 2,256 votes (54.92%), defeating Lance J. Wilson (1,852 votes, 45.08%) [1]. She advances to face independent candidate Tyler King in the August 6, 2026 county general election [1].\n\n## Career\nPer her campaign's candidacy announcement, Partin has more than 25 years of experience working in the Campbell County Clerk's office and \"knows how the office should operate efficiently\" [2]. Her campaign described her as having \"comprehensive knowledge, extensive experience, and a proven track record of performing all aspects of the county clerk's office functions,\" and said she would focus on friendly, efficient service, staff retention, and around-the-clock convenience for citizens [2].\n\nAfter her primary win, Partin said: \"I just want to say from the bottom of my heart THANK YOU!!! I know I have THE BEST supporters there is.\" [1]\n\n## Sources\n[1] [Partin wins Republican nomination to be next county clerk - Mountain Press](https://www.themountainpress.com/lafollette/news/partin-wins-republican-nomination-to-be-next-county-clerk/article_51b04839-2563-5a8d-9608-331e799e0109.html) (May 6, 2026)\n[2] [Partin announces candidacy for Campbell County Clerk - WLAF](https://1450wlaf.com/partin-announces-candidacy-for-campbell-county-court-clerk/)\n","firstname":"Maria","lastname":"Partin","middlename":null,"suffix":null,"token":"cqEEUI3NzP"},"token":"maria_partin"},{"candidatename":"Tyler L. King","chatgptsummary":"Tyler L. King's decade as a Campbell County Commissioner and current work within the clerk's office demonstrates relevant administrative experience and familiarity with local operations for the high-volume public-facing role. The biography contains no record of controversy or disciplinary action. Bio does not indicate specific experience managing motor-vehicle registrations, marriage licenses, or detailed financial controls for state fee remittance.","notes":null,"party":"I","person":{"biography":"## Current office and 2026 campaign\nTyler L. King, a sitting Campbell County Commissioner, is running as an Independent for Campbell County Clerk in the August 6, 2026 county general election, facing Republican nominee Maria Partin [1][2]. King entered the race after incumbent Clerk Todd Nance announced he would not seek re-election [1].\n\n## Career\nKing has held elected office in Campbell County for about ten years, most recently representing the 5th District on the County Commission, and works in the county clerk's office [1]. Announcing his candidacy, King said: \"After much prayer, reflection, and encouragement from family, friends, and community members, I am proud to announce my candidacy for Campbell County Clerk\" [1]. He said his experience, commitment to public service, and \"deep roots in the county\" prepared him for the role, and pledged to run the office \"with integrity, efficiency, and respect for every citizen\" [1].\n\n## Sources\n[1] [Nance not seeking re-election as county clerk; Commissioner King running for the job - Mountain Press](https://www.themountainpress.com/lafollette/news/nance-not-seeking-re-election-as-county-clerk-commissioner-king-running-for-the-job/article_6aff8ddc-d9c6-5b00-a09c-87590539a9ad.html)\n[2] [Partin wins Republican nomination to be next county clerk - Mountain Press](https://www.themountainpress.com/lafollette/news/partin-wins-republican-nomination-to-be-next-county-clerk/article_51b04839-2563-5a8d-9608-331e799e0109.html)\n","firstname":"Tyler","lastname":"King","middlename":"L.","suffix":null,"token":"H1iBq2iVhc"},"token":"tyler_l_king"}],"choices":null,"description":null,"district":null,"districtgroup":null,"districtgroupname":null,"districtname":null,"job_type":"county_clerk","o.office":null,"office":"county_clerk","officedescription":"The county clerk handles a broad set of public transactions and records: marriage and business licenses, motor-vehicle titling and registration, notary commissions, and the official minutes of the county commission. It is a high-volume administrative and records office.","officequalities":"- Administration of motor-vehicle registration, license plates, marriage licenses, and business-tax registrations \u2014 a high-volume, public-facing operation.\n- Working knowledge of the Tennessee statutes governing each of those functions, which change regularly.\n- Customer-service capacity: the clerk's office is one of the most-visited county offices by ordinary residents.\n- Financial controls for collecting state and local fees and remitting them accurately.\n- Supervision of office staff handling high transaction volume, and technology and process management as more services move online.","officeterm":4,"officetitle":"County Clerk","partisan":1,"pgr":"general","quantity":1,"referendum":null,"source":{"retrieved_at":"2026-07-03","title":"Campbell County, TN \u2014 August 6, 2026 Sample Ballot","url":"https://www.campbellelections.com/_files/ugd/953d91_eff903831c9d4315aed1730ccecaf83e.pdf"},"title":"County Clerk"}