{"campaigns":[{"candidatename":"Brett Windrow","chatgptsummary":"Brett Windrow's biography shows legal training as a licensed attorney and service on a zoning board, demonstrating legislative craft and local governance understanding. His role as General Counsel for the Tennessee Young Democrats indicates experience in persuasion and coalition-building within party structures. The record notes no disciplinary actions or controversies. Bio does not indicate prior elected office experience or direct constituent advocacy experience.","notes":null,"party":"D","person":{"biography":"## Current office and 2026 campaign\n\nAttorney Brett Windrow has announced his candidacy for the Tennessee House of Representatives District 13 seat as a Democrat [6]. He self-describes as a seventh-generation Tennessean who seeks to address community growth and infrastructure funding [9]. His campaign is supported by an ActBlue donation page that lists him as a candidate for State House District 13 [5].\n\nWindrow has previously analyzed the political landscape of Tennessee, including the Democratic Party's performance in the November 2024 elections and fundraising trends during that cycle [1][2][7]. In March 2025, he published commentary regarding demographic shifts and the Republican Party's influence in the state [3][4].\n\n## Background and education\n\nBrett Windrow is a seventh-generation Tennessean who identifies as having deep roots in the state [9]. He resides in Cookeville and has relocated to Nashville [10]. Windrow self-describes as an attorney and holds the title of Esquire [10]. His professional affiliations include service on the La Vergne Board of Zoning Appeals, membership in the Rutherford-Cannon Bar Association, and membership in the Nashville Bar Association [9]. He was recognized as one of Tennessee\u2019s National Trial Lawyer\u2019s 40 Under 40 [9].\n\nWindrow attended Belmont Law School [10]. Specific details regarding his earlier education, year of birth, or religious affiliation are not provided in the available sources.\n\n## Career\n\nBrett Windrow is an attorney who has served as General Counsel of the Tennessee Young Democrats [8]. He holds memberships in the La Vergne Board of Zoning Appeals, the Rutherford-Cannon Bar Association, and the Nashville Bar Association [9]. Additionally, he was recognized as a National Trial Lawyer\u2019s 40 Under 40 in Tennessee [9].\n\nWindrow is a seventh-generation Tennessean who attended Belmont Law [9][10]. He previously worked at a collection agency but resigned on principle after refusing to participate in predatory practices [9].\n\n## Office history\n\nBrett Windrow is an attorney who has served as General Counsel of the Tennessee Young Democrats [8]. He is a seventh-generation Tennessean and was previously recognized as one of the National Trial Lawyer\u2019s 40 Under 40 in Tennessee [9]. His professional background includes serving on the La Vergne Board of Zoning Appeals and membership in the Rutherford-Cannon Bar Association and Nashville Bar Association [9].\n\nWindrow announced his candidacy for the Tennessee House of Representatives District 13 seat in the Democratic primary [6]. As of May 2026, this election is upcoming and has not yet occurred.\n\n## Business interests and wealth source\n\nBrett Windrow is an attorney who has represented clients in various legal matters [9]. He identifies as a seventh-generation Tennessean with deep roots in the state [9]. His professional affiliations include membership in the La Vergne Board of Zoning Appeals, the Rutherford-Cannon Bar Association, and the Nashville Bar Association [9]. In 2024, he was named to the National Trial Lawyer\u2019s 40 Under 40 list in Tennessee [9].\n\nWindrow has described a past employment experience at a collection agency where he refused to participate in what he characterizes as predatory practices, leading him to resign on principle [9]. He currently operates a campaign donation page through ActBlue to support his candidacy for the Tennessee House of Representatives District 13 [5]. The platform requires contributors to be at least eighteen years old, U.S. citizens or lawful permanent residents, and confirms that funds are provided from their own resources without external direction [5].\n\nSpecific details regarding Windrow\u2019s personal wealth source, family inheritance, business ownership stakes, or significant financial disclosures are not provided in the available sources.\n\n## Family\n\nBrett Windrow self-describes as a seventh-generation Tennessean with deep roots in the state [9]. He is an attorney who has served as General Counsel of the Tennessee Young Democrats [8]. Specific details regarding his spouse or children are not provided in the available sources.\n\n## Sources\n[1] [So, the Tennessee Dems Got Destroyed in November, Now What? | by Brett Windrow | Medium](https://medium.com/@bwindus1/what-happened-in-tennessee-in-the-november-elections-90ffc74d3dcb)\n[2] [State of the State: Where the Election Stands in Tennessee and What to Watch For | by Brett Windrow | Medium](https://medium.com/@bwindus1/state-of-the-state-where-the-election-stands-in-tennessee-and-what-to-watch-for-52ffa9ddecad)\n[3] [Brett Windrow \u2013 Medium](https://medium.com/@bwindus1)\n[4] [Trump and the GOP are about to Send Tennessee Off a Demographic Cliff | by Brett Windrow | Medium](https://medium.com/@bwindus1/trump-and-the-gop-are-about-to-send-tennessee-off-a-demographic-cliff-89e2c141f968)\n[5] [Donate to Brett Windrow!](https://secure.actblue.com/donate/brett-windrow-1)\n[6] [Candidate announcement: Brett Windrow for State House](https://mainstreetmediatn.com/articles/murfreesboropost/candidate-announcement-brett-windrow-for-state-house/)\n[7] [What Happened in the August 1 Primaries? | by Brett Windrow | Medium](https://medium.com/@bwindus1/what-happened-in-the-august-1-primaries-fd35d7286451)\n[8] [Conservatives at the Tennessee Democratic Party Attempted the Dumbest Coup Possible | by Brett Windrow | Medium](https://medium.com/@bwindus1/conservatives-at-the-tennessee-democratic-party-attempted-the-dumbest-coup-possible-86bfea72ff2e)\n[9] [Win with Windrow \u2013 Candidate for Tennessee State House 13](https://winwithwindrow.com/)\n[10] [Brett Windrow, Esq. (@bwindus1)](https://www.threads.com/@bwindus1)","firstname":"Brett","lastname":"Windrow","middlename":null,"suffix":null,"token":"5cYvEGNJJo"},"token":"brett_windrow"},{"candidatename":"Robert Stevens","chatgptsummary":"Robert Stevens brings legislative experience as a Tennessee House member and prior service as a Rutherford County Commissioner, demonstrating familiarity with state law and local governance. His legal training supports drafting statutes, while his district tenure suggests awareness of constituent needs. The biography contains no record of disciplinary actions or controversies. Bio does not indicate experience in coalition-building across partisan lines or direct persuasion of fellow legislators.","notes":null,"party":"R","person":{"biography":"## Current office and 2026 campaign\n\nRobert Stevens is a Republican member of the Tennessee House of Representatives, representing District 13[1]. He assumed office on January 10, 2023, following his election in November 2022[2]. His current term is scheduled to end on November 3, 2026[1].\n\nStevens is seeking re-election to the Tennessee House of Representatives for District 13 in the 2026 cycle[1]. He is listed as a Republican candidate on the ballot for the state primary election scheduled for August 6, 2026[1]. This marks his third consecutive bid for this seat, having previously run in the 2022 and 2024 elections[3].\n\n## Background and education\n\nRobert Stevens was born on May 23, 1985 [4]. He is a resident of Smyrna, Tennessee [3]. Stevens attended Middle Tennessee Christian School for his secondary education [4].\n\nHe earned a Bachelor of Science degree in political science from Lipscomb University in 2006 [1][4]. Stevens subsequently obtained a Juris Doctor from the University of Memphis Cecil C. Humphreys School of Law in 2009 [1][5].\n\n## Career\n\nRobert Stevens earned a Bachelor of Arts in political science from Lipscomb University in 2006 and a Juris Doctor from the University of Memphis Cecil C. Humphreys School of Law in 2009 [1][5]. He is licensed as an attorney [5]. Prior to his election to the state legislature, Stevens served as a county commissioner [5].\n\n## Office history\n\nRobert Stevens served as a Rutherford County Commissioner before being elected to the Tennessee House of Representatives in 2022 [3]. He assumed office on November 8, 2022, representing District 13 [1]. His current term is scheduled to end on November 3, 2026 [1].\n\nPrior to his state legislative service, Stevens ran for the Tennessee State House of Representatives in District 49 in 2014 [3]. He also sought re-election to District 13 in 2024 and is currently running for re-election in the Republican primary on August 6, 2026 [3].\n\n## Sources\n[1] [Robert Stevens (Tennessee) - Ballotpedia](https://ballotpedia.org/Robert_Stevens_(Tennessee))\n[2] (source #2 not in master list)\n[3] (source #3 not in master list)\n[4] [Robert Stevens (Tennessee politician) - Wikipedia](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Robert_Stevens_(Tennessee_politician))\n[5] [Robert Stevens' Biography](https://justfacts.votesmart.org/candidate/biography/153284/robert-stevens)","firstname":"Robert","lastname":"Stevens","middlename":null,"suffix":null,"token":"3pWczb2Ery"},"token":"robert_stevens"}],"choices":null,"description":null,"district":"013","districtgroup":"state_house","districtgroupname":"State House","districtname":"District 13","job_type":"state_representative","o.office":"state_house_013","office":"state_house_013","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 13","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 13"}