Jackson Elections Office Hosting Open House With New Voting Machines
The Jackson County Election Commission is offering residents a chance to test out its new MicroVote machines through December 21. Starting in 2024, the State Legislature will require each election machine to produce a voter-verified paper audit trail. Jackson County Administrator of Elections Drew McMillan said his office wants to give people the chance to […]
Overton Election Commission Displaying New Equipment Thursday
The Overton County Election Commission will hold an open house Thursday to encourage the public to get familiar with its new voting equipment. Overton County Administrator of Elections Craig Story said the new machines will go into use for the 2024 election cycle. Story said there will be a representative from equipment vendor Microvote at […]
Tech Instructor Launches Campaign For Sixth District House Seat
A Tennessee Tech instructor launched his campaign Wednesday night for the House Of Representatives seat held by John Rose. Cyril Focht will run as a Democrat. He completed his paperwork Wednesday morning and finished his website, Vote4Focht.Us. “My platform is actually on technology policy, so my background is in computer science,” Focht said. “I’ve noticed […]
White Co Election Commission Approves Election Date For Sales Tax Referendum
The White County Election Commission has set the date for county voters to decide on a sales tax rate increase. Election Administrator Dorcus Marcum said the referendum will be the sole item for the March 14th election. “The people have to approve it before they can increase the sales tax,” Marcum said. “It is a […]
Monterey Aldermen Weigh In On Special Election Or Appointment For Next Mayor
Some residents have called on the Board of Aldermen to hold a special election instead of making an appointment to fill the seat of former Mayor Nathan Walker. Alderman Alex Garcia said his biggest concern is the expense of holding a special election. “I don’t know exactly what it would cost but I know it […]
Modernizing Office Main Goal Of Newly Elected Putnam Register Of Deeds
Newly elected Putnam County Register of Deeds John Sanders said creating a more user-friendly office is his main goal. Sanders received 53.8 percent of the vote to win the four-person race. Sanders said the work will begin by assessing the current office and making a plan with employees. “Just like any office that you go […]
Sherrell, Bailey And Hale Win State House And Senate Races
State Representative Paul Sherrell set for another term after receiving over 75 percent of the vote. Unofficial results show that Sherrell defeated Democratic Candidate Cheryl Womack Uselton. Sherrell received 11,851 votes against Uselton’s 3,401. Sherrell represents District 43, which includes White, Grundy and part of Warren Counties. State Senator Paul Bailey ran unopposed in this […]
Sexton Receives Over 80 Percent Of Vote In District 25 Race
House Speaker Cameron Sexton has been reelected after a one-sided race to represent Putnam and Cumberland counties. Unofficial results show that Sexton received 82.7 percent of the vote with 19,655 total votes in his favor. “It was a great day,” Sexton said. “It means the people of my house district feel like we are leading […]
Gentry Elected As Clay Co Commissioner In District Two
Clay County Commissioner Jeff Gentry will retain his District Two seat. Gentry received 209 votes. Candidate Denzil Cherry received 94 votes. Gentry vacated the seat after leaving to run for county sheriff earlier this year. He was later appointed back to the vacant commissioner seat in October. The unofficial election results confirms a full term […]
Pickett School Board Race Decided By Two Votes, Parrott Retains Seat
In a race decided by just two votes, Pickett County School Board Member Travis Parrott will retain his District Three seat. Parrot with 200 votes beat out challenger Gary Stover who received 198 votes. The unofficial results of a runoff election after the two candidates tied during the August election.
