{"campaigns":[{"candidatename":"Andy (Andrew) J. Swafford","chatgptsummary":"Swafford's biography shows deep local roots in District 31 and management experience overseeing large agricultural operations, suggesting familiarity with constituent economic concerns. He currently serves on the Bledsoe County Commission and chairs the Tennessee Young Republicans, indicating active political engagement. The record contains no documented controversies or disciplinary actions. Bio does not indicate legislative drafting experience or prior coalition-building across partisan lines.","notes":null,"party":"R","person":{"biography":"## Current office and 2026 campaign\nAndrew (Andy) J. Swafford announced his candidacy for Tennessee House of Representatives District 31 in the 2026 Republican Primary. He simultaneously ran unopposed as the Republican incumbent for Bledsoe County Commission District 2, Part B.\n\n## Background and education\nSwafford was born and raised in Bledsoe County, growing up on his family's farm in the Cold Springs community. He earned a Bachelor of Science in Plant Sciences with a concentration in Genetics and Biotechnology and a minor in Entrepreneurship from the University of Tennessee.\n\n## Career\nSwafford manages a major agricultural operation for Aviagen North America, overseeing the movement of more than three million eggs monthly across North America. He also co-owns and operates a farm and small business with his brother. He serves as Chairman of the Tennessee Young Republicans and represents District 2 on the Bledsoe County Commission.\n\n## Family\nSwafford and his wife, Maryanne, reside in Pikeville, Tennessee.\n\n## Sources\n- [1] [Swafford runs for State House \u2013 The Bledsonian-Banner](https://www.thebledsonian-banner.com/2026/06/09/swafford-runs-for-state-house/)","firstname":"Andy (Andrew) J.","lastname":"Swafford","middlename":null,"suffix":null,"token":"gcPlTAUEDJ"},"token":null},{"candidatename":"Michael Woodlee","chatgptsummary":"Michael Woodlee's biography shows he is a veteran and father of seven residing in District 31, suggesting personal ties to constituent concerns like family and community service. The record contains no documented controversies or disciplinary history. Bio does not indicate legislative craft experience or coalition-building experience.","notes":null,"party":"D","person":{"biography":"## Current office and 2026 campaign\n\nMichael Woodlee has announced his candidacy for the Tennessee House of Representatives District 31 seat in the Democratic primary [1]. The district is currently held by Republican Representative Ron Travis, who recently announced plans to run for Rhea County executive [1]. Woodlee, a veteran and father of seven, stated that he aims to amplify the voices of District 31 residents in Nashville and move away from political games [1]. As of May 2026, the outcome of the upcoming election remains unknown.\n\n## Background and education\n\nMichael Woodlee self-describes as a Christian and a veteran [1]. He is a father to seven children [1]. Specific details regarding his birthplace, year of birth, upbringing, religious affiliation beyond this self-description, schools attended, or degrees earned are not provided in the available sources.\n\n## Career\n\nMichael Woodlee is a veteran and father of seven children [1]. He identifies as a Christian and has stated that he is passionate about serving his community in District 31 [1].\n\nWoodlee resides at 10056 Woodlee Cv in Cordova, Tennessee [2].\n\n## Family\n\nMichael Woodlee self-describes as a father to seven children [1].\n\n## Sources\n[1] [Michael Woodlee To Run For House District 31 Seat - Chattanoogan.com](https://www.chattanoogan.com/2025/9/11/508368/Michael-Woodlee-To-Run-For-House.aspx)\n[2] [10056 Woodlee Cv Cordova, TN 38016 | Progress Residential](https://rentprogress.com/property-details/10056-woodlee-cv/cordova/tn/38016/310055)","firstname":"Michael","lastname":"Woodlee","middlename":null,"suffix":null,"token":"M0JoXlvsJe"},"token":"michael_woodlee"},{"candidatename":"Keith Nolan","chatgptsummary":"Keith Nolan's biography shows technical expertise in audio production and engineering roles since 2007, alongside independent business ownership, which may support constituent understanding of local economic needs. The record contains no documented controversies or disciplinary actions. Bio does not indicate legislative craft experience or prior coalition-building experience.","notes":null,"party":"I","person":{"biography":"## Current office and 2026 campaign\n\nKeith Nolan is an independent candidate running for election to the Tennessee House of Representatives to represent District 31 [1]. He appears on the ballot in the general election scheduled for November 3, 2026 [1]. Nolan also participated in the 2026 Tennessee Primary Election as a candidate for this seat [2].\n\n## Background and education\n\nKeith Nolan was born in Brevard, North Carolina [1]. He earned a high school diploma from Red Bank High School and attended Rockport College, graduating in 2005 [1]. In 2020, he completed education at Chattanooga State Community College [1].\n\n## Career\n\nKeith Nolan\u2019s professional background includes work as an electrician, sound designer, and sound recordist [1]. He holds education from Chattanooga State Community College, completed in 2020, and Rockport College, completed in 2005 [1].\n\nSince July 2013, Nolan has served as a Production Engineer at WDEF-TV [3]. He also works as the Technical Director at The Palace Theater, a role he has held since February 2018, where he focuses on the venue's technical operations [3]. Additionally, Nolan is the owner of Awen Audio Design, which he established in October 2007 to provide audio services such as location sound, Foley recording, and sound design [3]. His previous professional experience includes positions as a Lead Video Editor at WRCB-TV and in Quality Control at Trans Digital Media [3].\n\n## Office history\n\nKeith Nolan has held no prior elected or appointed public offices [1]. He is currently a candidate for election to the Tennessee House of Representatives to represent District 31 in the general election scheduled for November 3, 2026 [1]. This race is listed as the Tennessee Primary Election on BallotReady for his candidacy in District 31 [2].\n\n## Sources\n[1] [Keith Nolan - Ballotpedia](https://ballotpedia.org/Keith_Nolan)\n[2] [Keith Nolan | BallotReady](https://www.ballotready.org/people/keith-nolan)\n[3] [Keith Nolan - Production Engineer at WDEF | The Org](https://theorg.com/org/wdef/org-chart/keith-nolan)","firstname":"Keith","lastname":"Nolan","middlename":null,"suffix":null,"token":"rKmJx39QY1"},"token":"keith_nolan"},{"candidatename":"Randy A Sharp","chatgptsummary":"Randy A. Sharp's biography shows he is an Independent candidate for Tennessee House District 31, running in a contested field to replace term-limited incumbent Ron Travis. The record does not indicate prior legislative experience or specific experience in coalition-building and persuasion required for the role.","notes":null,"party":"I","person":{"biography":"## Current office and 2026 campaign\nRandy A. Sharp, of Dayton, is an Independent candidate for Tennessee House of Representatives District 31, which covers Bledsoe, Rhea, Sequatchie and Van Buren counties. He qualified for the November 3, 2026 general election ballot alongside fellow independent Keith Nolan, Democrat Michael Woodlee, and a contested Republican primary field of John B. Bobo, Harold \"Bo\" McCawley and Andy Swafford, for the seat being vacated by term-limited incumbent Ron Travis [1].\n\n## Sources\n- [1] [Petitions Filed for Tennessee House of Representatives as of March 12, 2026 \u2013 Tennessee Secretary of State, Division of Elections](https://sos-prod.tnsosgovfiles.com/s3fs-public/document/TNHouse_Filed_2026-03-12.pdf)","firstname":"Randy A","lastname":"Sharp","middlename":null,"suffix":null,"token":"Y8pVnStI3y"},"token":null},{"candidatename":"Harold \"Bo\" McCawley","chatgptsummary":"Harold \"Bo\" McCawley's biography shows he resides in Dayton within District 31 and is running for State Representative against a fellow Republican. The record does not indicate prior legislative experience or specific experience in coalition-building across partisan lines.","notes":null,"party":"R","person":{"biography":"## Current office and 2026 campaign\nHarold \"Bo\" McCawley is running as a Republican in the August 6, 2026 primary for Tennessee House of Representatives District 31, which covers Rhea, Bledsoe, Van Buren, and Sequatchie Counties. He is based in Dayton (Rhea County). The seat was vacated when incumbent Ron Travis chose not to seek re-election, opting instead to run for Rhea County Executive. McCawley faces fellow Republican Andy Swafford in the primary.\n\n## Sources\n- [1] [Candidates qualifying for election \u2013 The Dunlap-Tribune](https://www.thedunlap-tribune.com/2026/01/27/candidates-qualifying-for-election/)\n- [2] [2026 Tennessee House of Representatives election \u2013 Wikipedia](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/2026_Tennessee_House_of_Representatives_election)","firstname":"Harold \"Bo\"","lastname":"McCawley","middlename":null,"suffix":null,"token":"TAYGAUrg3k"},"token":null}],"choices":null,"description":null,"district":"031","districtgroup":"state_house","districtgroupname":"State House","districtname":"District 31","job_type":"state_representative","o.office":"state_house_031","office":"state_house_031","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 31","partisan":1,"pgr":"primary","quantity":1,"referendum":null,"source":null,"title":"TN State House District 31"}