Robinson Re-Elected, Tight Alderman Race Decided in Spencer
Mickey Robinson has won his re-election bid for the Spencer mayor race while the aldermen race came down to the wire. Robinson received over half of all votes in the mayor race, defeating challengers Duane Hodges and Jeffery Walling. All four alderman candidates finished within three percent of each other for the three positions. Jerry […]
Fentress County Liquor Referendum Fails
A Fentress County referendum to legalize retail package sales has failed in Tuesday’s election. The referendum was highly-debated between religious organizations and various citizen committees up until election day. Roughly 51 percent of voters elected to reject the referendum with a margin of just over 140 votes. The referendum would have allowed liquor stores to […]
Mayberry Re-Elected as Crossville Mayor, Councilmen Selected
Crossville Mayor James Mayberry has won his re-election bid over opponent Danny Wyatt. Mayberry says he looks forward to building on the city’s progress from the last four years. “We’ve got a good start and my whole thing was to… bring to fruition some of the things we’ve been working on here lately,” Mayberry says. […]
Blackburn Wins Tennessee Senate Race
Marsha Blackburn is projected to represent Tennessee in the US Senate. Republican Blackburn defeated Democrat Phil Bredesen with approximately 65 percent of the votes. Blackburn formerly served as the U.S. Representative for Tennessee’s 7th congressional district since 2003.
Bill Lee Wins Tennessee Governor’s Race
Businessman Bill Lee is projected as the next governor of Tennessee. Lee, a self-proclaimed political outsider, defeated Democratic challenger and former Nashville Mayor Karl Dean with roughly two-thirds of the votes. “Tennessee is a very good place to live. It’s a very good place to raise a family. It’s a very good place to work,” […]
Republican Rose Projected to Hold US House Seat
Republican John Rose is projected to secure a United States House seat. Rose represents the sixth congressional district for Tennessee. Rose defeated Democrat Dawn Barlow with approximately 70 percent of the votes.
Scott DesJarlais Defends US House District 4 Seat
Republican Incumbent Scott DesJarlais is projected to defend his position in the U.S. House of Representatives. DesJarlais represents the fourth congressional district for Tennessee, which includes Warren and Van Buren Counties. DesJarlais defeats Democratic Challenger Mariah Phillips with at least 69 percent of the votes within the district.
