{"campaigns":[{"candidatename":"Ryan V. Scofield","chatgptsummary":"Ryan Scofield's biography shows relevant intra-party governance experience as Secretary of the Tennessee Democratic Party and State Executive Committee member for District 11. The record documents no controversies or disciplinary actions. Bio does not indicate prior elected office experience or direct ballot-access administration experience.","notes":null,"party":"D","person":{"biography":"## Current office and 2026 campaign\n\nRyan Scofield is a Democratic candidate running for election to the Tennessee House of Representatives to represent District 29 in 2026 [1]. He appears on the ballot for the Democratic primary scheduled for August 6, 2026 [1]. Scofield also serves as Secretary of the Tennessee Democratic Party [3].\n\nScofield qualified for the ballot by meeting the state's qualifying deadline of March 10, 2026 [2]. He is challenging incumbent Republican state Representative Greg Vital for the District 29 seat [5]. Scofield works as a legal assistant at Warren & Griffin, specializing in Social Security disability [5]. As of the available records, he has not received endorsements from Democratic or progressive organizations [4].\n\n## Background and education\n\nRyan Scofield was born in Chattanooga, Tennessee [1]. He is a first-generation Tennessean who attended Boyd Buchanan School before studying history at the University of Tennessee at Chattanooga [5].\n\n## Career\n\nRyan Scofield works as a legal assistant at Warren & Griffin, where he specializes in Social Security disability cases [5]. He is a first-generation Tennessean who attended Boyd Buchanan School and studied history at the University of Tennessee at Chattanooga [5].\n\nIn addition to his professional work, Scofield serves as the Secretary of the Democratic Party of Tennessee [3]. He also holds the position of State Exec Committeeman for District 11 within the party structure [8].\n\n## Office history\n\nRyan Scofield has not held any elected or appointed public office prior to his current political activities [1]. He currently serves as the Secretary of the Tennessee Democratic Party, a role he holds alongside his candidacy for the state legislature [3]. While listed as a board member in organizational records, specific details regarding the term length or start date of this party position are not provided in available sources [6].\n\nIn 2024, Scofield ran as the Democratic candidate for the Tennessee House of Representatives to represent District 29, challenging incumbent Republican Rep. Greg Vital [5]. The general election for this seat occurred on November 3, 2026, following a primary on August 6, 2026; however, because these elections are in the future relative to the current date of May 11, 2026, their outcomes remain unknown [1]. Scofield is also listed as a candidate for District 29 in the upcoming 2026 Democratic primary [7].\n\n## Business interests and wealth source\n\nRyan Scofield works as a legal assistant at Warren & Griffin, where he specializes in Social Security disability [5]. He self-describes as a first-generation Tennessean who resides in Ooltewah [5].\n\nAvailable sources do not disclose specific business ownership stakes, family wealth sources, or significant financial-disclosure facts beyond his current employment. Scofield states that he does not have any endorsements from Democratic or progressive organizations [4]. He serves as the Secretary of the Tennessee Democratic Party and is a board member of the organization [3][6].\n\n## Sources\n[1] [Ryan Scofield - Ballotpedia](https://ballotpedia.org/Ryan_Scofield)\n[2] [Candidate Lists | Tennessee Secretary of State](https://sos.tn.gov/elections/2026-candidate-lists)\n[3] [Tennessee Democratic Party - Wikipedia](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Democratic_Party_of_Tennessee)\n[4] [Endorsements for Ryan Scofield - Tennessee Democratic Party Candidate](https://bluevoterguide.org/TN/candidate_Ryan_Scofield/548324)\n[5] [Democrat Ryan Scofield challenging incumbent Rep. Vital for Tennessee House seat | Chattanooga Times Free Press](https://www.timesfreepress.com/news/2024/oct/11/democrat-ryan-scofield-challenging-incumbent-rep/)\n[6] [Ryan Scofield - Board Member at Tennessee Democratic Party | The Org](https://theorg.com/org/tennessee-democratic-party/org-chart/ryan-scofield)\n[7] [Ryan Scofield | BallotReady](https://www.ballotready.org/people/ryan-scofield)\n[8] [Executive Committee - Tennessee Democrats](https://www.tndp.org/leadership)","firstname":"Ryan","lastname":"Scofield","middlename":"V.","suffix":null,"token":"HF2MhTpOyn"},"token":"ryan_v_scofield"},{"candidatename":"Tahcere Alexander","chatgptsummary":"Tahcere Alexander's biography shows current candidacy for the State Executive Committee in Hamilton County, indicating familiarity with party filing requirements and intra-party governance structures. The record contains no documented controversies or disciplinary actions. Bio does not indicate prior experience coordinating with county committees or working knowledge of state election law.","notes":null,"party":"D","person":{"biography":"## Current office and 2026 campaign\n\nTahcere Alexander, of Chattanooga, is a Democratic candidate for State Executive Committeeman, District 11 (covering part of Hamilton County), on the Tennessee Secretary of State's official list of candidates who qualified for the August 6, 2026 primary ballot [1].\n\n## Sources\n[1] [Democratic State Executive Committee candidates, filed 2026-03-24 - Tennessee Secretary of State](https://sos-prod.tnsosgovfiles.com/s3fs-public/document/TNDPSEC_Filed_2026-03-24.pdf) - accessed 2026-07-20","firstname":"Tahcere","lastname":"Alexander","middlename":null,"suffix":null,"token":"e2Qjjjbtlu"},"token":"tahcere_alexander"},{"candidatename":"Derek Greene","chatgptsummary":"Derek Greene's biography shows he is a Republican candidate for the State Executive Committee in District 11 and met the March 10, 2026 filing deadline. The record contains no mention of prior party governance roles, knowledge of state election law, or coordination with county committees. Bio does not indicate experience with intra-party rules or convention procedures.","notes":null,"party":"R","person":{"biography":"## Current office and 2026 campaign\n\nDerek Greene is a candidate for Republican State Executive Committee, District 11 Primary in the 2026 Tennessee elections [1]. He qualified for the ballot by meeting the filing deadline of March 10, 2026, at noon [1].\n\n## Sources\n[1] [Candidate Lists | Tennessee Secretary of State](https://sos.tn.gov/elections/2026-candidate-lists)","firstname":"Derek","lastname":"Greene","middlename":null,"suffix":null,"token":"1p9rh7ItjJ"},"token":"derek_greene"},{"candidatename":"David G. Queen","chatgptsummary":"David Queen's biography shows relevant experience for the State Executive Committee role through his current service on the Tennessee Republican State Executive Committee and prior leadership as president of Friends of Hixson. The record documents no controversies or disciplinary actions. Bio does not indicate experience with state election law administration or coordination with county-level party committees.","notes":null,"party":"R","person":{"biography":"## Current office and 2026 campaign\n\nDavid G. Queen currently serves as a member of the Tennessee Republican State Executive Committee representing District 11 [2]. He is completing his first four-year term in this role and has sought re-election to the position [2]. Queen self-describes as a candidate committed to strong conservative leadership, integrity, and fiscal responsibility for the party [2].\n\nQueen qualified for the August 6, 2026, Republican primary election by meeting the state's qualifying deadline of March 10, 2026 [1]. His campaign is associated with the \"Let's Make Tennessee Great Again\" (MTGA) movement [2]. In January 2026, Queen received the Chartered Advisor in Philanthropy designation from the American College of Financial Services, citing over 25 years of experience in financial services and tax management [4].\n\n## Background and education\n\nDavid Queen is a resident of Tennessee who serves as the Republican State Executive Committee member for District 11 [1]. He is the president of Queen Financial Services Corporation and possesses over 25 years of experience in the financial services and tax management industry [4]. In July 2026, he was awarded the Chartered Advisor in Philanthropy designation from the American College of Financial Services [4].\n\nQueen previously served as a member of the Friends of Hixson, where his leadership tenure spanned from 2016 to 2022 [3]. During this period, he was recognized with the Friends of Hixson Past President plaque for his service and leadership [3]. He is currently completing his first four-year term on the State Executive Committee and has stated that he is seeking re-election to continue representing his district [2].\n\n## Career\n\nDavid Queen serves as president of Queen Financial Services Corporation [4]. He has over 25 years of experience in the financial services and tax management industry [4]. In January 2026, he was awarded the Chartered Advisor in Philanthropy designation from the American College of Financial Services [4].\n\nQueen previously served as president of Friends of Hixson from 2016 to 2022 [3]. He received the Friends of Hixson Past President plaque for his service and leadership during that period [3].\n\n## Office history\n\nDavid Queen serves as a member of the Tennessee Republican State Executive Committee for District 11 [2]. He is currently completing his first four-year term in this appointed or elected role and has filed to seek re-election on August 6, 2026 [2]. The outcome of this upcoming election is unknown.\n\nQueen previously served as president of Friends of Hixson from 2016 to 2022 [3]. He was presented with the organization's Past President plaque in July 2023 in recognition of his service and leadership during that period [3].\n\n## Business interests and wealth source\n\nDavid Queen serves as president of Queen Financial Services Corporation [4]. He states that he has over 25 years of experience in the financial services and tax management industry [4]. In January 2026, Queen received the Chartered Advisor in Philanthropy designation from the American College of Financial Services, a credential intended to help clients align charitable giving with their financial goals [4].\n\nQueen is running for re-election to the Tennessee Republican State Executive Committee for District 11 on August 6, 2026 [2]. He has been certified as a candidate for this office by the Tennessee Secretary of State following the March 10, 2026 qualifying deadline [1]. Queen describes his campaign platform as focusing on \"integrity, fiscal responsibility, and strong conservative leadership\" while serving as part of the MTGA movement [2].\n\n## Sources\n[1] [Candidate Lists | Tennessee Secretary of State](https://sos.tn.gov/elections/2026-candidate-lists)\n[2] [Elect David Queen](https://electdavidqueen.com/)\n[3] [David Queen Presented Plaque For Service To Friends Of Hixson - Chattanoogan.com](https://www.chattanoogan.com/2023/7/21/472172/David-Queen-Presented-Plaque-For.aspx)\n[4] [David Queen Receives Chartered Advisor In Philanthropy Designation - Chattanoogan.com](https://www.chattanoogan.com/2026/1/13/513360/David-Queen-Receives-Chartered-Advisor.aspx)","firstname":"David","lastname":"Queen","middlename":"G.","suffix":null,"token":"3NtLIIRco6"},"token":"david_g_queen"}],"choices":null,"description":null,"district":null,"districtgroup":null,"districtgroupname":null,"districtname":null,"job_type":"party_exec_committee","o.office":null,"office":"tn_exec_committeeman_11","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 Committeeman District 11"}