{"campaigns":[{"candidatename":"JOHN M. GANNON","chatgptsummary":"John Gannon's biography shows seventeen years of service on the Montgomery County Commission, including twelve years on the Budget Committee and roles in land use oversight via the Bi-County Landfill Board. He has served as mayor pro tem and participated in constituent liaison work for EMS, fire, and schools. The record contains no mention of disciplinary actions or controversies. Bio does not indicate experience with drafting ordinances or completing state-mandated continuing education through UT CTAS.","notes":null,"party":"R","person":{"biography":"## Current office and 2026 campaign\nJohn Gannon is the incumbent Montgomery County Commissioner for District 1 and the Republican nominee for re-election in the Aug. 6, 2026 election [1][2].\n\n## Background\nGannon was born and raised in Clarksville-Montgomery County and returned home after working on Wall Street [1].\n\n## Office history\nGannon was appointed to the commission in 2009 and cites 17 years of service, including 12 years on the Budget Committee, six years as mayor pro tem, and service on the EMS, Sheriff, Fire, and School Liaison committees and 12 years on the Bi-County Landfill Board [1].\n\n## Family\nGannon and his wife, Susan, are parents and grandparents [1].\n\n## Sources\n[1] [John Gannon announces re-election campaign for District 1 county commissioner](https://clarksvillenow.com/local/john-gannon-announces-re-election-campaign-for-district-1-county-commissioner/) \u2014 accessed 2026-07-22\n[2] [Who\u2019s on ballot for Montgomery County mayor, sheriff, commission, School Board](https://clarksvillenow.com/local/whos-on-ballot-for-montgomery-county-mayor-sheriff-commission-school-board/) \u2014 accessed 2026-07-22","firstname":"JOHN","lastname":"GANNON","middlename":"M.","suffix":null,"token":"jPhKRllX33"},"token":"john_m_gannon"},{"candidatename":"GARFIELD SCOTT","chatgptsummary":"Garfield Scott's biography shows lifelong Clarksville residency and union affiliation relevant to constituent relations. He has held no prior elected or appointed public office, indicating a lack of legislative process experience or budget literacy experience. Bio does not indicate policy judgment experience on countywide matters or continuing education experience.","notes":null,"party":"D","person":{"biography":"## Current office and 2026 campaign\n\nGarfield Scott is a Democratic candidate running for election to the Tennessee House of Representatives to represent District 68 [1]. He is on the ballot in the Democratic primary scheduled for August 6, 2026 [1]. Scott qualified for the ballot by meeting the state's qualifying deadline of March 10, 2026 [2].\n\nScott, a lifelong resident of Clarksville, Tennessee, announced his candidacy for the seat currently held by retiring Republican Representative Curtis Johnson [4]. The District 68 seat covers east and south Clarksville\u2019s diverse rural and suburban areas [5]. Scott states that he was born and raised in the St. Bethlehem area and has lived in District 68 all his life [6].\n\nRegarding his campaign developments, Scott self-describes as a retired truck driver and married father of two grown children with one young grandchild [5]. He is affiliated with Elk's Lodge and Teamsters [1]. As of the available records, Scott does not have any endorsements from Democratic or progressive organizations [3]. The general election for this seat is scheduled to occur on November 3, 2026 [1].\n\n## Background and education\n\nGarfield Scott is a third-generation native of Clarksville, Tennessee, who was born and raised in the St. Bethlehem area [4]. He self-describes as a lifelong resident who has lived in District 68 his entire life [5].\n\nSpecific details regarding his religious affiliation, the schools he attended, or any degrees earned are not provided in the available sources [1].\n\n## Career\n\nGarfield Scott is a third-generation native of Clarksville, Tennessee, having been born and raised in the St. Bethlehem area [4]. He self-describes as a lifelong resident who has lived in District 68 his entire life [5]. Professionally, Scott worked as a truck driver and in the construction industry [1]. He is retired from these roles and is a married father of two grown children with one young grandchild [5].\n\nScott has been affiliated with the Elks Lodge and the Teamsters union [1].\n\n## Office history\n\nGarfield Scott has held no prior elected or appointed public office [1]. His professional background includes work as a truck driver and in construction, and he is affiliated with the Elk's Lodge and Teamsters [1].\n\nScott announced his candidacy for the Tennessee House of Representatives to represent District 68 in 2024 [4]. He was selected as the Democratic candidate for the seat, which covers east and south Clarksville\u2019s diverse rural and suburban areas and is currently held by retiring Republican Representative Curtis Johnson [5]. Scott qualified for the ballot with a filing deadline of March 10, 2026 [2]. He is running in the Democratic primary scheduled for August 6, 2026, with the general election set for November 3, 2026 [1]. As of May 2026, Scott has not received endorsements from Democratic or progressive organizations [3].\n\n## Family\n\nScott is a married father of two grown children [4]. He also has one young grandchild [5].\n\n## Sources\n[1] [Garfield Scott - Ballotpedia](https://ballotpedia.org/Garfield_Scott)\n[2] [Candidate Lists | Tennessee Secretary of State](https://sos.tn.gov/elections/2026-candidate-lists)\n[3] [Endorsements for Garfield Scott - Tennessee Democratic Party Candidate](https://bluevoterguide.org/TN/candidate_Garfield_Scott/548357)\n[4] [Clarksville Native Garfield Scott Runs for District 68 House Seat - Clarksville Online - Clarksville News, Sports, Events and Information](https://www.clarksvilleonline.com/2024/05/20/clarksville-native-garfield-scott-runs-for-district-68-house-seat/)\n[5] [Garfield Scott announces candidacy for Tennessee House, District 68 - ClarksvilleNow.com](https://clarksvillenow.com/local/garfield-scott-announces-candidacy-for-tennessee-house-district-68/)\n[6] [Garfield Scott announces bid for State House in District 68 - Main Street Media of Tennessee](https://mainstreetmediatn.com/articles/mainstreetclarksville/garfield-scott-announces-bid-for-state-house-in-district-68/)","firstname":"Garfield","lastname":"Scott","middlename":null,"suffix":null,"token":"i4DzwhV6y6"},"token":"garfield_scott"}],"choices":null,"description":null,"district":null,"districtgroup":null,"districtgroupname":null,"districtname":null,"job_type":"county_commissioner","o.office":null,"office":"county_commission_district_1","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, and intergovernmental issues \u2014 within Tennessee county-government law.\n- Budget literacy: the commission approves the county budget, sets the property-tax rate, and authorizes multi-year bond issues.\n- Legislative process: drafting, amending, and voting on resolutions and ordinances; committee work that pre-screens items.\n- Constituent relations in the district \u2014 case-work and community issues flow through the commissioner's office.\n- Willingness to complete the state-required annual continuing education through UT CTAS.","officeterm":4,"officetitle":"County Commissioner","partisan":1,"pgr":"general","quantity":1,"referendum":null,"source":{"retrieved_at":"2026-07-19","title":"montgomery County, TN \u2014 August 6, 2026 Sample Ballot","url":"https://montgomerytn.gov/storage/departments/election/Legal%20%233%20-%20Sample%20Ballot%20AUG%202026.pdf"},"title":"County Commission District 1"}