Election 2026: School Board District 4
Democratic incumbent Katherine Bike faces Republican newcomer Ashley Sartelle in one of Knox County’s most purple political battlegrounds.
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July 24, 2026Democrat Brandy Jenkins and Republican Bill Sofield are running to replace two-term School Board member Kristi Kristy.
July 23, 2026Judge Andrea Kline, a Republican who was appointed to the seat seven months ago, faces Democrat Ben Houston II.
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July 21, 2026Republican Garrett Holt, Democrat Vivian Underwood Shipe and independent David Velarde are on the ballot.
July 20, 2026Republican Justin Cofer, Democrat Rev. Katina Sharp and independent Ronin Cunningham are running to succeed Larsen Jay on County Commission.
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