Three Candidates Win Livingston Aldermen Election
A total of 54 people participated in the Livingston election Wednesday with all three Aldermen candidates automatically winning at-large seats. The unofficial results have Chris Speck receiving 39 votes. Bruce Elder tallied 38 votes. David Langford got 36 votes. The election saw a 2.17 percent voter turnout. Overton County Election Administrator Craig Story said the […]
Incumbents Rule In Pickett Exec, Sheriff Race
Pickett County Republicans voted to return Carey Garner to the county executive role during Tuesday’s election. Garner beat challenger Richard Daniel 851-463 in the Tuesday primary race with all nine precincts reporting in Pickett County. The primary race for sheriff belonged to Dana Dowdy. The incumbent received 72 percent of the votes with a total […]
Putnam Election Commission Inspects Voting Machines Ahead Elections
Putnam County Election Commission inspected all 86 voting machines for tampering in preparation for the May elections on Friday. Chair Phil Adams said that the commission goes through this protocol every election season, with one Democratic commissioner and one Republican commissioner performing the task. “We’re just verifying that they still have a seal and that […]
Bill Creating School Director Elections Fails In Committee
A house bill that would provide school boards the option to publicly elect a school director has died in committee. State Representative Paul Sherrell said the residents of the 43rd District want the opportunity to vote on the position. “They do not like the way that it is presently being appointed,” Sherrell said. “Yes, there […]
Three Candidates Running For Overton County Circuit Court Clerk Race
A total of three candidates will make up the race for the Overton County Circuit Court Clerk. Election Administrator Craig Story said only one new candidate qualified by Thursday’s extended deadline. Democratic candidate Susan Robbins submitted papers this week. Democratic Candidate Lori Hammock and Republican Candidate Mark Dillon also will be on the ballot. A […]
Monterey Mayor JJ Reels Will Not Run For Re-election
Monterey Mayor JJ Reels announced Wednesday that he will not run for re-election come August. Reels said he wants to step away from being a public servant and focus on his family life. “I just felt that I’ve accomplished a lot,” Reels said. “It was just time to step back. I’ve sacrificed a lot with […]
Randy Heady Announces Plan To Run For Jackson Mayor Re-Election
Jackson County Mayor Randy Heady has announced his intent to run for re-election. Heady said that after three-and-a-half years as mayor, he decided there is still more he hopes to accomplish. “I really enjoy what I do,” Heady said. “And secondly, I ran to make a difference in my community. And I’m not finished.” Heady […]
Could Cookeville Elect Its Mayor As Separate Office?
It’s the first Monday of a new election year. The mayorship of Cookeville will be open come August as Ricky Shelton reaches his term limit. It’s a position not elected on its own, but rather the top vote getter for council takes the mayor title. Former Mayor Dwight Henry said it might be time to […]
UCEMC Customers To Vote On Board Members This Weekend
Customers of the Upper Cumberland Electric Membership Corporation will elect their district’s board members this weekend. CEO Jennifer Brogdon said the power company serves as a cooperative, meaning it is a democratic organization controlled by members. “We have an election every year,” Brogdon said. “We have at least three seats that get up for election […]
Cumberland County Election Office Moving To Larger Location
The Cumberland County Election Office’s move to a new location began Friday. Election Administrator Jill Davis said the need has been there for years, dating back to prior administrators. Davis said the new location gives them more room to operate. “Just the space, we went from three locations to one,” Davis said. “Just combining everything […]
