Political newcomers Cadence Collins and Lee Ann Eaves offer Northwest Knox County voters a clear choice in this year’s election.
Election 2026: Commission District 7
Republican Barry Beeler is vying with Democrat William Cooper to represent a district that has historically been heavily red.
A Candidate Conversation
Three days before early voting begins, Knox County mayoral hopefuls Beau Hawk and Betsy Henderson took questions from residents at a forum in West Hills.
Election 2026: Commission District 3
In a race flavored by cultural issues, Democrat Brandon Huckaby is running against Republican Sheri Super to represent the county’s most divided district.
Election 2026: County Mayor
A Democratic political newcomer and a Republican school-board member are vying to become Knox County’s next mayor.
Election 2026: Trustee
Both political newcomer Stephen Hood and current Register of Deeds Nick McBride pledge to restore integrity to the scandal-prone Trustee’s Office.
State GOP Affirms Results
The Republican State Primary Board votes unanimously to reject Mike Davis’ challenge to Brent Gibson’s victory in the Knox County sheriff’s primary race.
GOP Fractures Exposed
Local Republicans engage in a tempestuous text-messaging thread about party unity heading into the August general election.
Breaking Down the Primary
We analyze Betsy Henderson’s win in the GOP race for mayor and look at three contests that saw incumbents lose.
A Night of Surprises
Henderson is elected the GOP nominee for county mayor in a Republican primary that featured close contests, fallen incumbents and unforeseen twists.