{"campaigns":[{"candidatename":"James (Sage) T.","chatgptsummary":null,"notes":null,"party":"I","person":{"biography":null,"firstname":"James","lastname":"T.","middlename":"(Sage)","suffix":null,"token":"WNuvxZ63fJ"},"token":"james_sage_t"},{"candidatename":"Greg Marion","chatgptsummary":"Greg Marion's biography shows prior service in Hancock County public office from 2002 to 2010, though the specific role remains unspecified. The record contains no documented controversies or disciplinary actions. Bio does not indicate executive management experience across county departments or budget preparation experience before a county commission.","notes":null,"party":"R","person":{"biography":"## Current office and 2026 campaign\nGreg Marion is a Republican candidate for Hancock County Mayor on the August 6, 2026 county-general ballot. He announced his candidacy on March 11, 2026 via a \"Greg Marion for Hancock County Mayor\" Facebook page, writing: \"After many conversations with friends and neighbors across Hancock County, and with the support of my family, I've decided to run for Hancock County Mayor in the 2026 election.\" His campaign message is \"It's time for a change\" [1].\n\n## Office history\nIn his announcement, Marion said he previously served in Hancock County public office from 2002 to 2010, stating \"It was an honor to serve from 2002-2010, and I'm ready to work for our county again.\" The announcement did not specify which office he held [1].\n\n## Sources\n[1] [Greg Marion for Hancock County Mayor - campaign announcement (Facebook)](https://www.facebook.com/61587613478127/posts/after-many-conversations-with-friends-and-neighbors-across-hancock-county-and-wi/122102829087253782/) - accessed 2026-07-23","firstname":"Greg","lastname":"Marion","middlename":null,"suffix":null,"token":"BRjsYBAomI"},"token":"greg_marion"},{"candidatename":"James (Sage) Trent","chatgptsummary":"James Trent's biography shows executive management experience leading a volunteer fire department and coordinating emergency responses in Hancock County. The record contains no documented controversies or disciplinary actions. Bio does not indicate experience with county budget preparation or familiarity with Tennessee county-government law.","notes":null,"party":"I","person":{"biography":"## Current office and 2026 campaign\nJames \"Sage\" Trent is an independent candidate for Hancock County Mayor on the August 6, 2026 county-general ballot. He is the Chief of the Sneedville Volunteer Fire Department [1][2].\n\n## Career\nTrent serves as fire chief of the Sneedville Volunteer Fire Department, based on New Jail Street in Sneedville, the Hancock County seat [1][2].\n\n## Sources\n[1] [James Trent, Fire Chief, Sneedville - MTAS official directory](https://www.mtas.tennessee.edu/official/james-trent) - accessed 2026-07-23\n[2] [Fire Departments - Hancock County, TN](https://www.hancockcountytn.com/fire_departments/index.php) - accessed 2026-07-23","firstname":"James","lastname":"Trent","middlename":"(Sage)","suffix":null,"token":"z5FoLinKpc"},"token":"james_sage_trent"}],"choices":null,"description":null,"district":null,"districtgroup":null,"districtgroupname":null,"districtname":null,"job_type":"county_mayor","o.office":null,"office":"county_mayor","officedescription":"The county mayor (county executive in some counties) is the county's chief executive and administrative officer. The mayor prepares the annual budget for the county commission, oversees the daily operation of county departments, and represents the county in intergovernmental dealings. It is an administrative office: the commission sets policy, the mayor runs the operation.","officequalities":"- Executive management of county government across departments such as roads, finance, planning, and emergency management.\n- Ability to prepare and defend an annual budget before the county commission.\n- Intergovernmental capacity: coordinating with the municipalities within the county, the State of Tennessee, and federal agencies.\n- Working familiarity with Tennessee county-government law, the county charter where one exists, and open-meetings and procurement rules.\n- Public-facing communication and, when needed, crisis-management skills.","officeterm":4,"officetitle":"County Mayor","partisan":1,"pgr":"general","quantity":1,"referendum":null,"source":{"retrieved_at":"2026-07-21","title":"Hancock County, TN \u2014 August 6, 2026 Sample Ballot","url":"https://www.hancockcountytn.com/doc00834520260709094709.pdf"},"title":"County Mayor"}