{"campaigns":[{"candidatename":"Sheri Super","chatgptsummary":null,"notes":null,"party":"R","person":{"biography":"Sheri Super is a Republican candidate running for Knox County Commission District 3 in Tennessee, seeking to replace incumbent Gina Oster [6]. She launched her campaign in July 2025 and describes herself as an \"unapologetically conservative\" advocate for fiscal conservatism and limited government [6]. Super has been a resident of Knoxville for more than three decades, having relocated there in the late 1980s [6]. She is a mother of eight children, all of whom attended Knox County public schools, and identifies as a Christian conservative focused on family values and parental rights [6].\n\nPrior to her candidacy, Super served as the chair of the Knox County chapter of Moms for Liberty before becoming its vice chair [6]. In this role, she worked to empower parents regarding school issues, citing the pandemic-era school closures and mask mandates as catalysts for the parental rights movement [7]. Her activism includes a high-profile dispute in 2017 concerning coaching practices at Hardin Valley Academy; while this resulted in a defamation lawsuit that was ultimately dismissed, Super states it underscored her commitment to protecting children [6].\n\nSuper\u2019s platform emphasizes opposing \"reckless high-density development\" in West Knox neighborhoods such as Amherst, Ball Camp, and Cedar Bluff, arguing that such growth threatens property values and quality of life [6]. She has pledged to prioritize safe roads, enhanced public safety, strong schools free from ideological overreach, and low taxes [6]. Additionally, she asserts a commitment to putting American citizens first and opposing funding for illegal immigrants or what she terms the \"radical LGBTQ agenda\" with taxpayer dollars [6]. Super is also identified as a supporter of former President Donald Trump [6].\n\nThe Republican primary for Knox County Commission District 3 is scheduled for May 5, 2026 [12]. Other candidates in this primary include Brandon Huckaby and incumbent Gina Oster [12].\n\n## Sources\n- [1] [Tennessee gubernatorial election, 2026 - Ballotpedia](https://ballotpedia.org/Tennessee_gubernatorial_election,_2026)\n- [2] [Tennessee elections, 2026 - Ballotpedia](https://ballotpedia.org/Tennessee_elections,_2026)\n- [3] [United States Senate election in Tennessee, 2026 - Ballotpedia](https://ballotpedia.org/United_States_Senate_election_in_Tennessee,_2026)\n- [4] [Candidate Lists | Tennessee Secretary of State](https://sos.tn.gov/elections/2026-candidate-lists)\n- [5] [2026 United States House of Representatives elections in Tennessee - Wikipedia](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/2026_United_States_House_of_Representatives_elections_in_Tennessee)\n- [6] [Sheri Super for Knox County Commissioner |](https://voteforsuper.com/)\n- [7] [Meet the Executive Board \u2014 Moms for Liberty-Knox County, TN](https://www.momsforlibertyknox.com/about)\n- [10] [Sheri Super, an executive board member of Knox County's ...](https://www.facebook.com/knoxnews/posts/sheri-super-an-executive-board-member-of-knox-countys-moms-for-liberty-chapter-w/1183990027097474/)\n- [11] [Sheri Super - Moms4Liberty-Knox (@KnoxSuperAgent) / X](https://x.com/KnoxSuperAgent)\n- [12] [Meet Knox County Commission candidates for District 3 and 7 - Knox TN Today](https://www.knoxtntoday.com/meet-knox-county-commission-candidates-for-district-3-and-7/)","firstname":"Sheri","lastname":"Super","middlename":null,"suffix":null,"token":"pottpNYqFR"},"token":"sheri_super"},{"candidatename":"Brandon Huckaby","chatgptsummary":null,"notes":null,"party":"R","person":{"biography":"Brandon Huckaby is a Republican candidate running for Knox County Commission District 3 in Tennessee [5]. He describes himself as an East Tennessee native raised by a single mother in Jacksboro, and he identifies his professional background as that of a \"trusted banker\" and nonprofit leader [5]. Specifically, Huckaby serves as the Vice President of Mortgage Lending at Rate, Inc., where he has over a decade of experience in banking, finance, and operations [8]. He holds the designation of Certified Community Lender (CCL\u00ae) and specializes in working with first-time homebuyers and self-employed borrowers [8].\n\nIn addition to his financial career, Huckaby holds leadership positions in local organizations. He serves as Vice President for both the Knoxville Chapter of NAMMBA and Keep Knoxville Beautiful [5], [8]. His campaign website highlights his commitment to helping families achieve homeownership and expand opportunity across Knox County [5].\n\nHuckaby is running in the Republican Primary for County Commission District 3, which covers the Cedar Bluff, Amherst, and Ball Camp areas of Knox County [5]. The primary election is scheduled for May 5, 2026, with early voting occurring from April 15 to April 30 [5]. He lists his priorities as responsible growth, smart investment, and steady leadership, aiming to address housing costs, infrastructure, and support for local businesses [7]. Huckaby has stated that he is conducting a listening tour across the district to engage with neighbors regarding their needs [5].\n\n## Sources\n- [1] [Tennessee elections, 2026 - Ballotpedia](https://ballotpedia.org/Tennessee_elections,_2026)\n- [2] [Candidate Lists | Tennessee Secretary of State](https://sos.tn.gov/elections/2026-candidate-lists)\n- [3] [2026 Tennessee gubernatorial election - Wikipedia](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/2026_Tennessee_gubernatorial_election)\n- [4] [2026 United States House of Representatives elections in Tennessee - Wikipedia](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/2026_United_States_House_of_Representatives_elections_in_Tennessee)\n- [5] [Brandon Huckaby for Knox County Commission - District 3](https://www.huckabyforknox.com/)\n- [7] [Meet Knox County Commission candidates for District 3 and 7 - Knox TN Today](https://www.knoxtntoday.com/meet-knox-county-commission-candidates-for-district-3-and-7/)\n- [8] [Brandon Huckaby - VP of Mortgage Lending in Knoxville, TN](https://www.rate.com/loan-officers/brandon-huckaby-2362629)\n- [12] [Brandon Huckaby at Rate (NMLS #2362629) - 34 Reviews - Mortgage Lenders in Knoxville, TN - Birdeye](https://birdeye.com/brandon-huckaby-at-rate-nmls-2362629-175129728874519)","firstname":"Brandon","lastname":"Huckaby","middlename":null,"suffix":null,"token":"C7Jw0X2EYl"},"token":"brandon_huckaby"},{"candidatename":"Gina Oster","chatgptsummary":null,"notes":null,"party":"R","person":{"biography":"Gina Oster is a Republican politician and real estate professional serving in Knox County, Tennessee. She currently holds office on the Knox County Commission for District 3, having been first elected in August 2022 [2]. District 3 includes the communities of Cedar Bluff, Ball Camp, Bearden, and Amherst [2]. Oster is running for re-election in the Republican primary scheduled for May 5, 2026 [6].\n\nPrior to her election to the county commission, Oster ran unsuccessfully for the Tennessee House of Representatives District 18 in the 2020 Republican primary. She lost that race to Eddie Mannis by a narrow margin of 49.3% to 50.7% [1]. Following the election, Oster challenged the result, alleging that Democrats had voted in the GOP primary; however, the challenge was dismissed as Tennessee does not have party registration requirements [5], [12].\n\nSince taking office in 2022, Oster has served on several county boards and committees. Her official bio lists her roles on the Beer Board, Joint Education Committee, Finance Committee, Chair of the Insolvency Board, Three Ridges Golf Course Advisory Board, and Legislative Affairs [2]. She also serves as the Chair of the Knox County Commission for the last two years [6]. Before her commission service, Oster held various community leadership positions, including serving as Legislative Chair, Vice President, and President of the Cedar Bluff Schools PTSA, where she won a state legislative award [2]. She was appointed to the Knox County Ethics Committee by then-Mayor Bill Burchett and served on the Knox County Sheriff Merit Council and the Knox County Tax Equalization Board [2].\n\nOster is a licensed realtor who has practiced in Knoxville since 2005, serving on the Governmental Affairs committee with the Knoxville Board of Realtors and as the state legislative liaison for Realtors [2]. She is a graduate of Karns High School and attended Pellissippi State University [2]. She resides in East Tennessee with her husband of 34 years, Stanton Oster, and they have three sons who are also married and live in the area [2].\n\nIn her 2026 campaign, Oster describes her motto as \"putting people over politics\" and emphasizes infrastructure improvements, including securing $6 million for road improvements and water mitigation in District 3 [11]. She supports responsible growth guided by the county's Advance Knox plan and advocates for increased pay for teachers and law enforcement officers funded through development rather than property tax hikes [10], [11]. Her campaign committee is titled \"Committee to Elect Gina Oster\" [6].\n\n## Sources\n- [1] [Gina Oster - Ballotpedia](https://ballotpedia.org/Gina_Oster)\n- [2] [Gina Oster - Knox County Commission](https://commission.knoxcountytn.gov/people/commissioner-gina-oster/)\n- [5] [Eddie Mannis - Wikipedia](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Eddie_Mannis)\n- [6] [Gina Oster Republican Candidate for Knox County Commission District 3 | Voteginaoster.com](https://www.voteginaoster.com/)\n- [9] [Gina Oster | Compass](https://compassknox.com/tag/gina-oster/)\n- [10] [Election 2022: County Commission District 3 | Compass](https://compassknox.com/2022/07/05/election-2022-county-commission-district-3/)\n- [11] [Meet Knox County Commission candidates for District 3 and 7 - Knox TN Today](https://www.knoxtntoday.com/meet-knox-county-commission-candidates-for-district-3-and-7/)\n- [12] [Publisher\u2019s Positions | The Knoxville Focus](https://www.knoxfocus.com/archives/this-weeks-focus/publishers-positions-39/)","firstname":"Gina","lastname":"Oster","middlename":null,"suffix":null,"token":"fgWLD1G0SG"},"token":"gina_oster"}],"choices":null,"description":null,"district":"3","districtgroup":"county_commission","districtgroupname":"County Commission","districtname":"District 3","job_type":"county_commissioner","o.office":"county_commission_district_3","office":"county_commission_district_3","officedescription":"A county commissioner is a member of the county's legislative body. The commission approves the county budget, sets the property-tax rate, authorizes borrowing, and passes county resolutions and ordinances. Commissioners are elected from districts (or at-large seats) to represent constituents on countywide policy.","officequalities":"- Policy judgment on countywide matters \u2014 budget, taxes, land use, services, intergovernmental \u2014 within Tennessee county-government law and the Shelby County Charter.\n- Budget literacy: the 13-member commission approves the county budget, sets the property-tax rate, and authorizes bond issues that span decades.\n- Legislative process: drafting, amending, and voting on resolutions and ordinances; chairing or sitting on committees that pre-screen items.\n- Constituent relations in a single-member district of roughly 70,000 residents \u2014 case-work and community issues flow through the commissioner's office.\n- Willingness to complete the state-required seven hours of annual continuing education through UT CTAS.","officeterm":4,"officetitle":"County Commission District 3","partisan":1,"pgr":"primary","quantity":null,"referendum":null,"source":null,"title":"county_commission_district_3"}