{"campaigns":[{"candidatename":"Melissa Alvarez","chatgptsummary":"Alvarez's biography shows she is a registered Democratic Party member and served as a Digital Associate for Senate Majority PAC in 2024, demonstrating party affiliation and recent campaign work relevant to intra-party governance. The record contains no mention of disciplinary issues or controversies. Bio does not indicate experience with Tennessee party rules, ballot-access requirements, or coordination with county-level committees.","notes":null,"party":"D","person":{"biography":"## Current office and 2026 campaign\n\nAlvarez is a registered member of the Democratic Party who has filed to run for the position of Tennessee Executive Committee Woman for District 17 in the 2026 primary election [1]. Her candidacy was confirmed following the qualifying deadline of 12:00 noon on Tuesday, March 10, 2026 [1].\n\nPrior to this campaign, Alvarez served as a Digital Associate at Senate Majority PAC from February 2024 through December 2024 [2].\n\n## Career\n\nMelissa Alvarez served as a Digital Associate for Senate Majority PAC from February 2024 to December 2024 [2].\n\n## Sources\n[1] [Candidate Lists | Tennessee Secretary of State](https://sos.tn.gov/elections/2026-candidate-lists)\n[2] [Melissa Alvarez - Previously held position: Senate Majority PAC (Feb. 2024-Dec. 2024), Digital Associate - Biography | LegiStorm](https://www.legistorm.com/person/bio/429693/Melissa_C_Alvarez.html)","firstname":"Melissa","lastname":"Alvarez","middlename":null,"suffix":null,"token":"6Sj5khKUuY"},"token":"melissa_alvarez"},{"candidatename":"Terri R. Nicholson","chatgptsummary":"Terri R. Nicholson's biography shows relevant experience for the State Executive Committee role through her current service as a District 17 member and prior tenure as Wilson County Republican Party chairman and committee treasurer. Records document public disputes with State Representative Susan Lynn regarding fair conduct and opposition to Governor Bill Lee's refugee policies. Bio does not indicate experience in drafting party rules or managing statewide ballot-access litigation.","notes":null,"party":"R","person":{"biography":"## Current office and 2026 campaign\n\nTerri Nicholson currently serves as a State Executive Committeewoman for District 17 on the Tennessee Republican Party executive committee [1]. In the 2026 election cycle, she is running for re-election to this position, seeking to represent Wilson, Smith, Macon, DeKalb, Clay, and Cannon counties [1]. Nicholson states that her campaign focuses on bringing fiscal responsibility, community involvement, and transparency to voters [1].\n\nPrior to this current bid, Nicholson served as the chairman of the Wilson County Republican Party and previously held the role of treasurer for the executive committee [1]. During her tenure as party chair, she engaged in local political disputes, including requesting a formal reprimand of State Representative Susan Lynn following an incident at the annual county fair [5]. She also publicly opposed Governor Bill Lee\u2019s decision to bring more refugees to Tennessee, asking the Wilson County Commission to pass a resolution against the move [4].\n\nNicholson previously sought elected office in Wilson County District 18 for the County Commission as a Republican candidate [3]. In that race, she challenged incumbent Lauren Breeze, who ran as an Independent [3]. Nicholson lost the election, receiving 435 votes to Breeze\u2019s 461 [2]. Following that loss, Nicholson returned to her role on the state party executive committee [2].\n\n## Background and education\n\nTerri Nicholson is a resident of Wilson County, Tennessee [1]. She serves as the chairman of the Wilson County Republican Party and is a member of the State Republican Executive Committee for District 17, which encompasses Wilson, Smith, Macon, DeKalb, Clay, and Cannon counties [1]. In her political career, she has previously served as the treasurer of the executive committee [1].\n\nSpecific details regarding Nicholson\u2019s birthplace, year of birth, upbringing, religious affiliation, or formal educational background are not provided in the available source material.\n\n## Career\n\nNicholson has served as chairman of the Wilson County Republican Party and previously held the position of treasurer for the executive committee [1]. In her capacity as party leadership, she has advocated for fiscal responsibility, community involvement, and transparency among voters [1]. She also sent a letter to State GOP Chairman Scott Golden requesting a formal reprimand of State Representative Susan Lynn following an incident at the annual county fair, stating that she was \"deeply troubled\" by the representative's conduct [5].\n\nIn January 2020, Nicholson appeared on The Tennessee Star Report to discuss legalities regarding refugee resettlement and criticized Governor Lee for not consulting with the General Assembly or local officials regarding his decisions [4]. She has also asked the County Commission to pass a resolution opposing the governor's decision to bring more refugees to Tennessee [4].\n\nNicholson ran as a Republican candidate for Wilson County Commission District 18 against incumbent Lauren Breeze, who was running as an Independent [3]. Nicholson stated that she supported full transparency, fiscal responsibility including low taxes and limited government, and constitutional freedoms in her campaign [3]. Incumbent Lauren Breeze retained the seat, defeating Nicholson with 461 votes to 435 [2].\n\n## Office history\n\nNicholson served as the chairman of the Wilson County Republican Party [4]. During her tenure, she sent a letter to State GOP Chairman Scott Golden requesting a formal reprimand of State Representative Susan Lynn following an incident at the annual county fair [5]. She also publicly opposed Governor Lee\u2019s decision to bring more refugees to Tennessee, asking the Wilson County Commission to pass a resolution against the move [4].\n\nNicholson was elected as a member of the Tennessee Republican Party State Executive Committee for District 17, which encompasses Wilson, Smith, Macon, DeKalb, Clay, and Cannon counties [1]. As a member, she previously served as treasurer of the executive committee [1]. She states that her goal in this role is to bring fiscal responsibility, community involvement, and transparency to voters [1].\n\nNicholson ran for Wilson County Commission District 18 as a Republican against incumbent Independent Lauren Breeze [3]. In that race, Nicholson lost, receiving 435 votes to Breeze\u2019s 461 [2].\n\n## Legislative record and accomplishments\n\nAs a member of the Tennessee Republican Party State Executive Committee, Nicholson has focused on party governance and fiscal conservatism [1]. She previously served as chairman of the Wilson County Republican Party and former treasurer of the executive committee [1]. In these roles, she self-describes as bringing years of conservative leadership to promote fiscal responsibility, community involvement, and transparency for voters [1].\n\nNicholson has taken public policy positions on state-level issues, including opposing Governor Bill Lee\u2019s decision to accept more refugees in Tennessee. She argued that such decisions should be left to state and local governments rather than the executive branch, noting that Lee did not consult with the General Assembly or local officials [4]. Additionally, as Wilson County GOP Chairman, she sent a letter to State GOP Chairman Scott Golden requesting an immediate formal reprimand of State Representative Susan Lynn following an incident at the county fair, demanding an apology and assurances against unprofessional behavior [5].\n\nRegarding legislative records, available sources do not cite specific bills sponsored or votes cast by Nicholson in the Tennessee General Assembly. Her documented political activities are limited to her service within the Republican Party structure and her candidacy for Wilson County Commission District 18, where she lost to incumbent Lauren Breeze [2].\n\n## Documented disputes and controversies\n\nIn January 2020, Nicholson asked the Wilson County Commission to pass a resolution opposing Governor Bill Lee\u2019s decision to bring more refugees to Tennessee [4]. During an appearance on The Tennessee Star Report, Nicholson outlined her view that the state and local government should have authority over such decisions, noting that Lee did not consult with the Tennessee General Assembly or local officials when making his determination [4].\n\nNicholson engaged in a public dispute with State Representative Susan Lynn (R-Mt. Juliet) following an incident between Lynn and Wilson County Republican Party volunteers at the annual county fair [5]. Nicholson sent a letter signed \u201cDeeply troubled\u201d to State GOP Chairman Scott Golden, requesting that an immediate formal reprimand be issued to Lynn [5]. The letter further requested that Lynn provide a formal apology to the party along with an agreement that she and her husband would not behave unprofessionally or disrespectfully toward WCRP members in the future [5].\n\nNicholson ran for Wilson County Commission District 18 against incumbent Lauren Breeze, who was running as an Independent [3]. Nicholson stated she was running as a Republican because she supports full transparency, fiscal responsibility including low taxes and limited government, and constitutional freedoms [3]. Breeze retained her seat, defeating Nicholson by 461 votes to 435 [2].\n\n## Sources\n[1] [Nicholson running for Republican State Executive Committee - Main Street Media of Tennessee](https://mainstreetmediatn.com/articles/thewilsonpost/nicholson-running-for-republican-state-executive-committee/)\n[2] [Lauren Breeze holds off Terri Nicholson in Wilson County Commission District 18 race - Main Street Media of Tennessee](https://mainstreetmediatn.com/articles/thewilsonpost/lauren-breeze-holds-off-terri-nicholson-in-wilson-county-commission-district-18-race/)\n[3] [GOP leader Terri Nicholson opposes Lauren Breeze for county commission seat - Main Street Media of Tennessee](https://mainstreetmediatn.com/articles/thewilsonpost/gop-leader-terri-nicholson-opposes-lauren-breeze-for-county-commission-seat/)\n[4] [Former Wilson County GOP Chair Terri Nicholson Asks County Commission to Pass Resolution Opposing Gov. Lee's Decision to Bring More Refugees to Tennessee - Tennessee Star](https://tennesseestar.com/news/former-wilson-county-gop-chair-terri-nicholson-asks-county-commission-to-pass-resolution-opposing-gov-lees-decision-to-bring-more-refugees/jcarr/2020/01/08/)\n[5] [Terri Nicholson Archives - Tennessee Star](https://tennesseestar.com/tag/terri-nicholson/)","firstname":"Terri","lastname":"Nicholson","middlename":"R.","suffix":null,"token":"gKW9cSTu4a"},"token":"terri_r_nicholson"},{"candidatename":"Brittany Orpurt-Hilton","chatgptsummary":"Orpurt-Hilton's biography shows prior candidacy for the same seat in 2024 and active social media engagement to rebuild the county party. The record contains no controversies or disciplinary history. Bio does not indicate experience with state party rules or coordination with the party chair.","notes":null,"party":"D","person":{"biography":"## Current office and 2026 campaign\n\nBrittany Orpurt-Hilton is a Democratic candidate seeking election to the Tennessee State Executive Committee for District 17 in the August 6 primary [5]. The district encompasses all of Wilson County and parts of Davidson County, including Hermitage, Donelson, and Antioch [5]. As of May 2026, she remains on the ballot for this upcoming election, with no outcome determined [7].\n\nOrpurt-Hilton describes her campaign as an effort to rebuild the county party and recruit candidates for red districts within Tennessee's Republican supermajority [5]. She has established a dedicated campaign website, brittany4tndp.com, and maintains a presence on social media platforms including X and Instagram under the handle @BOrpurtHilton [2][3][7]. Her campaign is endorsed by ChangeTN: Progress Cannot Wait [4].\n\nFinancial disclosures filed with the Wilson County Election Commission list her as a candidate for Democratic State Executive Committeewoman District 17 in 2024, indicating prior activity in the race or a filing error for the current cycle [1]. She operates an ActBlue donation page to support her efforts to reach voters and assist other Democratic candidates in 2026 [6].\n\n## Background and education\n\nBrittany Orpurt-Hilton is a resident of Wilson County, Tennessee [5]. She identifies as a U.S. citizen and states that she is at least eighteen years old [6]. Specific details regarding her birth year, upbringing, religious affiliation, or formal educational background are not provided in the available source materials.\n\n## Career\n\nBrittany Orpurt-Hilton is a candidate for Democratic State Executive Committeewoman in District 17, which encompasses all of Wilson County and parts of Davidson County [5]. Her campaign focuses on rebuilding the county party, recruiting candidates for down-ballot races, and supporting Democrats in red districts [5]. She identifies as a U.S. citizen and states that she is at least eighteen years old [6].\n\nOrpurt-Hilton maintains an active presence on social media platforms including X (formerly Twitter) and Instagram to engage with voters and share campaign updates [2][3][7]. She has received endorsements from ChangeTN, a political organization that describes its mission as ensuring \"Progress Cannot Wait\" [4]. Her campaign operates under the name Brittany4TNDP and accepts donations through ActBlue for her 2026 bid to represent District 17 on the Tennessee Democratic Party Executive Committee [5][6].\n\n## Office history\n\nOrpurt-Hilton ran for Democratic State Executive Committeewoman for District 17 in the August primary election of 2024 [1]. District 17 encompasses all of Wilson County and parts of Davidson County, including Hermitage, Donelson, and Antioch [5]. She filed financial disclosure statements with the Wilson County Election Commission for this race [1].\n\nShe is currently running for Democratic State Executive Committeewoman for District 17 in an upcoming election scheduled for August 6, 2026 [7]. Her campaign states that her goal is to rebuild and reinvigorate the county party, recruit candidates, and support those running in red districts [5]. She has received endorsement from ChangeTN: Progress Cannot Wait for this race [4].\n\n## Business interests and wealth source\n\nOrpurt-Hilton\u2019s campaign finances are tracked through the Wilson County Election Commission, which lists her as a candidate for Democratic State Executive Committeewoman in District 17 for the 2024 cycle [1]. Her online presence and campaign materials identify her as a resident of Wilson County and frame her political focus on rebuilding the county party and recruiting candidates for red districts within Tennessee [5]. She utilizes platforms such as ChangeTN to outline her platform, describing herself as a voice for voters in an area encompassing all of Wilson County and parts of Davidson County [4].\n\nSpecific details regarding her personal business interests, family wealth sources, or private ownership stakes are not provided in the available records. Financial disclosures filed with the Wilson County Election Commission do not appear to include detailed breakdowns of personal assets beyond standard campaign finance reporting [1]. Her public profiles and campaign website focus on political advocacy rather than professional business history [5]. Consequently, there is no publicly available information in these sources detailing significant sales of businesses or specific family wealth origins.\n\n## Sources\n[1] [Financials - 1716405928 - Orpurt Hilton Brittany Democratic State Executive Committeewoman District 17 2024 | Wilson County Election Commission](https://www.wilsontnvotes.gov/financials/1716405928/orpurt-hilton-brittany-democratic-state-executive-committeewoman-district-17-2024/)\n[2] [Brittany Orpurt-Hilton (@BOrpurtHilton) ...](https://twitter.com/BOrpurtHilton)\n[3] [Brittany Orpurt-Hilton (@BOrpurtHilton) / X](https://x.com/borpurthilton)\n[4] [Brittany Orpurt-Hilton - ChangeTN: Progress Cannot Wait](https://changetn.vote/candidates/brittany-orpurt-hilton/)\n[5] [Brittany Orpurt-Hilton for Democratic State Executive ...](https://brittany4tndp.com/)\n[6] [Donate to Brittany Orpurt-Hilton](https://secure.actblue.com/donate/brittanytndp)\n[7] [Brittany Orpurt-Hilton | Instagram, Facebook | Linktree](https://linktr.ee/brittany4tndp)","firstname":"Brittany","lastname":"Orpurt-Hilton","middlename":null,"suffix":null,"token":"6K3uhxxmc6"},"token":"brittany_orpurt_hilton"}],"choices":null,"description":null,"district":null,"districtgroup":null,"districtgroupname":null,"districtname":null,"job_type":"party_exec_committee","o.office":null,"office":"tn_exec_committeewoman_17","officedescription":"The State Executive Committee is the elected governing body of a Tennessee political party (Democratic or Republican). It is a party-organization office, not a government office \u2014 its members set party rules and organization, and are chosen by voters in that party's primary.","officequalities":"- Intra-party governance: the State Executive Committee is the elected governing body of a Tennessee political party, not a public office that legislates or administers government.\n- Working knowledge of party rules, conventions, ballot-access requirements, and how the party interacts with state election law.\n- Coordination with the party chair and county-level party committees.\n- This is a partisan party-organization role; voters in the party's primary choose the committee members. The qualities here describe party-organization fit, not government competency.","officeterm":4,"officetitle":"State Executive Committee","partisan":1,"pgr":"primary","quantity":null,"referendum":null,"source":null,"title":"TN State Executive Committeewoman District 17"}