{"campaigns":[{"candidatename":"Garfield Scott","chatgptsummary":"Garfield Scott's biography shows lifelong residency in District 68 and work as a truck driver and construction worker, suggesting familiarity with local economic conditions. He holds no prior elected office and has not secured major endorsements. Bio does not indicate legislative drafting experience or coalition-building 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"},{"candidatename":"Aron Maberry","chatgptsummary":"Aron Maberry's biography shows a lifelong Clarksville resident with twenty years of ministry leadership and service on the local school board, demonstrating community ties and constituent understanding. He currently serves as a state representative and Deputy Whip, indicating legislative experience and coalition-building skills within his caucus. In April 2025, an ethics complaint alleging a conflict of interest regarding his dual roles was dismissed by the Tennessee Ethics Commission. Bio does not indicate prior experience in drafting complex statute or managing large-scale economic development initiatives.","notes":null,"party":"R","person":{"biography":"## Current office and 2026 campaign\n\nAron Maberry is a Republican member of the Tennessee House of Representatives representing District 68, having assumed office on November 5, 2024 [1][16]. He is currently serving in the 114th Tennessee General Assembly, where he was appointed as a Deputy Whip by House Majority Whip Johnny Garrett [18]. Maberry also serves on the Clarksville-Montgomery County Board of Education for District 7, a position he assumed in August 2022 [1].\n\nMaberry announced his campaign for re-election to the Tennessee House of Representatives in District 68 for the 2026 election cycle [14][20]. He held a campaign kick-off event supported by prominent local and state figures, including Deputy Speaker Curtis Johnson, Senator Bill Powers, and Mayor Jim Durrett [3]. His campaign platform emphasizes conservative values, parental rights in education, and fiscal responsibility [14]. Maberry has been endorsed by Governor Bill Lee for the upcoming primary race [8].\n\nDuring his tenure, Maberry has engaged in legislative activities such as advocating for Tennessee\u2019s sales tax holiday and supporting Governor Lee\u2019s Education Savings Account plan alongside Americans for Prosperity [5][6]. He also participated in a review of an interim forensic audit of Memphis-Shelby County Schools that highlighted operational deficiencies [10]. In April 2025, the Tennessee Ethics Commission dismissed a complaint filed against him by a group of educators, ruling that it lacked authority to consider the case regarding his dual roles on the state House and school board [12].\n\n## Background and education\n\nAron Maberry was born in Altus, Oklahoma, on April 15, 1985 [2][19]. He is a lifelong resident of Clarksville, Tennessee, where he grew up [4][20]. Maberry self-describes as a Christian and has served as a pastor for approximately 20 years, including eight years on the staff of Mosaic Church in Clarksville starting in 2015 [13][17].\n\nMaberry earned a Bachelor of Arts degree from Valor Christian College [2]. He also graduated from Leadership CMCSS in 2022 and was selected for the Leadership Clarksville class of 2024 [17].\n\n## Career\n\nAron Maberry is a lifelong resident of Clarksville who has worked as a pastor for approximately 20 years [7]. He served on the staff of Mosaic Church in Clarksville since 2015, where he held the position of Next-Gen Pastor and oversaw ministry operations including 25 staff members and an audience of 800 weekly children's programs [17]. Maberry holds a Bachelor of Arts degree from Valor Christian College [2].\n\nPrior to his election to public office, Maberry was active in local civic leadership, graduating from Leadership CMCSS in 2022 and being selected for the Leadership Clarksville class of 2024 [17]. In 2022, he was named one of the most influential people under 40 years old in Clarksville by *Clarksville Now* [17].\n\n## Office history\n\nAron Maberry was elected to the Clarksville-Montgomery County Board of Education for District 7 in August 2022, becoming the first Republican elected to that board in Montgomery County [17]. He assumed office on August 31, 2022, with a term ending on September 1, 2026 [1]. During his tenure, he advocated for conservative values and parental rights in education [7]. In April 2025, an ethics complaint was filed against him alleging a conflict of interest due to holding both state and local office, but the Tennessee Ethics Commission dismissed the complaint in April 2025, ruling it lacked authority to consider the case [12].\n\nMaberry ran for the Tennessee House of Representatives in District 68 during the 2024 election cycle [20]. He won the Republican primary and the general election, defeating Democrat Garfield Scott with 67.8% of the vote [15]. He assumed office on November 5, 2024, for a two-year term ending on November 3, 2026 [1]. As a state representative, he serves in the 114th Tennessee General Assembly and was appointed as a Deputy Whip within the House Republican Caucus to assist with vote counting and member communication [18]. He has also been endorsed by Governor Bill Lee for his support of school choice proposals [8].\n\nMaberry is currently seeking re-election to the Tennessee House of Representatives in District 68 for the 2026 election cycle [14]. The Republican primary for this seat is scheduled for a future date after May 11, 2026 [1].\n\n## Legislative record and accomplishments\n\nAron Maberry assumed office in the Tennessee House of Representatives for District 68 on November 5, 2024, following his election to the 114th General Assembly [1][2][13]. Upon joining the chamber, he was appointed as a Deputy Whip within the House Republican Caucus, a role in which he assists Majority Whip Johnny Garrett with vote counting and member communication [18]. Maberry has self-described himself as a \"Conservative Voice for a New Generation\" [3].\n\nIn terms of legislative activity, Maberry has advocated for parental choice in education, notably speaking on Capitol Hill with Americans for Prosperity to support Governor Bill Lee\u2019s Education Savings Account plan [6]. He has also participated in oversight efforts regarding public education, joining House and Senate Republican leaders and Comptroller Jason E. Mumpower to discuss an interim forensic audit of Memphis-Shelby County Schools that identified widespread operational deficiencies [10]. Additionally, Maberry has encouraged constituents to utilize the state\u2019s annual back-to-school sales tax holiday to reduce costs for school supplies and clothing [5].\n\nMaberry\u2019s tenure has been marked by a conflict with constituents regarding his dual role as a state representative and a member of the Clarksville-Montgomery County Board of Education. A group of educators filed an ethics complaint alleging a conflict of interest, but the Tennessee Ethics Commission dismissed the complaint in April 2025, ruling that it lacked the authority to consider the case [12]. The commission admonished the complainants for filing the action [12].\n\n## Documented disputes and controversies\n\nIn April 2025, a group of current and former educators in Montgomery County filed a formal ethics complaint against Maberry with the Tennessee Ethics Commission [9]. The complainants alleged that Maberry had a conflict of interest by serving simultaneously as a state representative and on the Clarksville-Montgomery County School Board, arguing he should resign from the board [12].\n\nThe Tennessee Ethics Commission dismissed the complaint on April 22, 2025, ruling that it lacked the authority to consider the case [12]. In its decision, the commission also admonished the complainants and threatened them with penalties for filing the action [12].\n\n## Business interests and wealth source\n\nAron Maberry\u2019s professional background is rooted in ministry and education administration rather than traditional commerce or private industry. He self-describes as a pastor with nearly 20 years of experience, having served on the staff of Mosaic Church in Clarksville since 2015 [13]. During his tenure at the church, he held the position of Next-Gen Pastor, where he oversaw 25 staff members and programs for approximately 800 weekly attendees [17]. Prior to his election to state office, Maberry served on the Clarksville-Montgomery County Board of Education from August 2022 until assuming his legislative seat in late 2024 [1].\n\nPublic financial disclosure records are maintained by LegiStorm, which tracks personal financial disclosures for Tennessee legislators [11]. However, the provided source materials do not contain specific details regarding Maberry\u2019s wealth sources, business ownership stakes, or significant financial transactions. There is no information in the available records detailing family wealth origins, sales of businesses, or specific asset holdings beyond his professional roles in ministry and education [1][2][13].\n\n## Family\n\nAron Maberry married Elizabeth in 2006, describing her as his best friend whom he has known since they were 14 years old [4]. The couple has three children: April, Olivia, and Avery [4]. Maberry self-describes the family dynamic as a friendship that developed into a romantic relationship, stating he could not imagine doing life with anyone else [4].\n\nAs a parent of three, Maberry has referenced his family when discussing policy issues such as sales tax holidays for back-to-school shopping [5]. He is also active in advocacy related to parental choice in education, including speaking on Capitol Hill regarding Education Savings Account plans [6].\n\n## Sources\n[1] [Aron Maberry - Ballotpedia](https://ballotpedia.org/Aron_Maberry)\n[2] [Aron Maberry - Wikipedia](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Aron_Maberry)\n[3] [Aron Maberry for State Representative](https://votemaberry.com/)\n[4] [Meet Aron Maberry - Aron Maberry | State Representative](https://votemaberry.com/about-aron-maberry/)\n[5] [Rep. Aron Maberry encourages Tennesseans to take advantage of sales tax holiday \u2014 Tennessee House Republican Caucus](https://tnhousegop.org/press-releases/2025/07/rep-aron-maberry-encourages-tennesseans-to-take-advantage-of-sales-tax-holiday/)\n[6] [Aron Maberry on LinkedIn: #welcometomaberry #tnstaterepresentative #tn68 #clarksvilletn #moco](https://www.linkedin.com/posts/aronmaberry_welcometomaberry-tnstaterepresentative-activity-7161422610533183489-KpCm)\n[7] [Aron Maberry on LinkedIn: Create your website with blocks](https://www.linkedin.com/posts/aronmaberry_create-your-website-with-blocks-activity-7161332903367331840-qKMD)\n[8] [Governor Lee endorses conservate school board member Aron Maberry in a State House race in Montgomery County \u2014 The Tennessee Firefly](https://www.tnfirefly.com/news/20240606/governor-lee-endorses-conservate-school-board-member-aron-maberry-in-a-state-house-race-in-montgomery-county)\n[9] [Montgomery County group files ethics complaint against Republican representative \u2022 Tennessee Lookout](https://tennesseelookout.com/2025/04/09/montgomery-county-group-files-ethics-complaint-against-republican-representative/)\n[10] [State Rep. Aron Maberry's Capitol Report | April 2, 2026 \u2014 Tennessee House Republican Caucus](https://tnhousegop.org/member-newsroom/2026/04/state-rep-aron-maberrys-capitol-report-april-2-2026/)\n[11] [Tennessee State Rep. Aron Maberry - Biography | LegiStorm](https://www.legistorm.com/person/bio/516559/Aron_Maberry.html)\n[12] [Ethics Commission dismisses complaint against Republican rep.; threatens complainants with penalties \u2022 Tennessee Lookout](https://tennesseelookout.com/2025/04/22/ethics-commission-dismisses-complaint-against-republican-rep-threatens-complainants-with-penalties/)\n[13] [Rep. Aron Maberry sworn in for 114th Tennessee General Assembly - ClarksvilleNow.com](https://clarksvillenow.com/local/rep-aron-maberry-sworn-in-for-114th-tennessee-general-assembly/)\n[14] [Rep. Aron Maberry seeks re-election in Tennessee House District 68 - ClarksvilleNow.com](https://clarksvillenow.com/local/rep-aron-maberry-seeks-re-election-in-tennessee-house-district-68/)\n[15] [Aron Maberry wins state House 68: \u2018This has been a long campaign\u2019 - ClarksvilleNow.com](https://clarksvillenow.com/local/aron-maberry-wins-state-house-68-this-has-been-a-long-campaign/)\n[16] [State Representative Aron Maberry | BillTrack50](https://www.billtrack50.com/legislatordetail/29426)\n[17] [Aron Maberry - Montgomery County Republican Party](https://mctngop.org/candidate/aron-maberry/)\n[18] [State Rep. Aron Maberry of Clarksville appointed Deputy Whip - ClarksvilleNow.com](https://clarksvillenow.com/local/state-rep-aron-maberry-of-clarksville-appointed-deputy-whip/)\n[19] [Aron Maberry - Wikidata](https://www.wikidata.org/wiki/Q135441370)\n[20] [Aron Maberry to run for Tennessee State Representative for District 68 - Clarksville Online - Clarksville News, Sports, Events and Information](https://www.clarksvilleonline.com/2024/02/05/aron-maberry-to-run-for-tennessee-state-representative-for-district-68/)","firstname":"Aron","lastname":"Maberry","middlename":null,"suffix":null,"token":"EePZ6LwGlY"},"token":"aron_maberry"}],"choices":null,"description":null,"district":"068","districtgroup":"state_house","districtgroupname":"State House","districtname":"District 68","job_type":"state_representative","o.office":"state_house_068","office":"state_house_068","officedescription":"The Tennessee House of Representatives is the lower chamber of the state legislature, with 99 members elected from single-member districts to two-year terms. Representatives pass state laws, originate revenue bills, approve the state budget, and \u2014 together with the Senate \u2014 confirm gubernatorial appointments and propose constitutional amendments. Candidates must be at least 21 years old, U.S. citizens, Tennessee residents for at least three years, and district residents for at least one year.","officequalities":"- **Integrity** \u2014 Acts in the interest of constituents and the public good rather than for personal gain, and remains independent of undue influence from donors, lobbyists, and party leadership.\n- **Understanding of the constituency** \u2014 Grasps both the economic-development needs of the district and the day-to-day concerns of individual residents \u2014 safety, healthcare, education, infrastructure.\n- **Persuasion** \u2014 Engages, listens to, and persuades both fellow legislators and constituents. Can change minds and explain votes honestly.\n- **Legislative craft** \u2014 Reads, drafts, and amends statute with care. Understands how specific bill language translates to outcomes, and knows the body of law being modified.\n- **Coalition-building** \u2014 Finds common ground across partisan and factional lines, brokers compromises that hold, and forms working majorities even when consensus is hard to reach.","officeterm":2,"officetitle":"State Representative District 68","partisan":1,"pgr":"primary","quantity":null,"referendum":null,"source":{"retrieved_at":"2026-06-01","title":"TN SoS \u2014 Candidates for Tennessee House of Representatives (2026)","url":"https://sos-prod.tnsosgovfiles.com/s3fs-public/document/TNHouse_2026.pdf"},"title":"TN House District 68"}