{"campaigns":[{"candidatename":"MICHAEL WOODLEE","chatgptsummary":"Michael Woodlee's biography identifies him as a veteran and father of seven, offering personal background but no evidence of policy judgment on county budgets, land use, or intergovernmental issues required for County Commissioner. The record shows no controversy or disciplinary history. Bio does not indicate experience in legislative drafting, budget approval, or constituent case-work within Tennessee county government.","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":"JEFFREY BLAIR","chatgptsummary":null,"notes":null,"party":"R","person":{"biography":null,"firstname":"JEFFREY","lastname":"BLAIR","middlename":null,"suffix":null,"token":"pEgsLVc0sm"},"token":"jeffrey_blair"},{"candidatename":"JORDAN L. DELONG","chatgptsummary":"Jordan L. Delong's biography shows current service on the Van Buren County Commission, demonstrating familiarity with legislative processes and constituent relations within Tennessee county law. He appears on the UT CTAS roster of sitting commissioners, indicating ongoing engagement with state-mandated training requirements. The record contains no documented controversies or disciplinary actions. Bio does not indicate prior experience in budget literacy or policy judgment on countywide matters.","notes":null,"party":"I","person":{"biography":"## Current office and 2026 campaign\nJordan L. Delong is an Independent candidate for the Van Buren County Commission, District 5, on the August 6, 2026 county general ballot.\n\n## Office history\nDelong is a current member of the Van Buren County Commission. He appears in the University of Tennessee CTAS roster of sitting Van Buren County commissioners [1] and is recorded in county commission minutes [2].\n\n## Sources\n[1] [Van Buren County Officials - UT County Technical Assistance Service](https://www.ctas.tennessee.edu/county/van-buren) - accessed 2026-07-23\n[2] [Minutes of the Van Buren County Commission, April 18, 2023](https://vanburencountytn.com/agendas_minutes/minutes/2023/2023-04-18.pdf) - accessed 2026-07-23","firstname":"JORDAN","lastname":"DELONG","middlename":"L.","suffix":null,"token":"ilerbXHCPa"},"token":"jordan_l_delong"},{"candidatename":"JILL MOONEYHAM BOULDIN","chatgptsummary":null,"notes":null,"party":"I","person":{"biography":null,"firstname":"JILL","lastname":"BOULDIN","middlename":"MOONEYHAM","suffix":null,"token":"oPrVD6M9UZ"},"token":"jill_mooneyham_bouldin"}],"choices":null,"description":null,"district":null,"districtgroup":null,"districtgroupname":null,"districtname":null,"job_type":"county_commissioner","o.office":null,"office":"county_commission_district_5","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":2,"referendum":null,"source":{"retrieved_at":"2026-07-21","title":"VanBuren County, TN \u2014 August 6, 2026 Sample Ballot","url":"https://tnsos.org/elections/ballots/749.pdf"},"title":"County Commissioner District 5"}