An analysis of the election returns shows crossover voting and stronger city turnout bolstered Democratic gains.
Henderson Prevails Over Hawk
The GOP won the mayoral contest and kept its majority on Knox County Commission, but Democrats ate into the Republicans’ advantage.
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: County Mayor
A Democratic political newcomer and a Republican school-board member are vying to become Knox County’s next mayor.
Commerce Quiz
At a forum in the Old City, entrepreneurs question county-mayor candidates on a host of business and economic-development topics.
Staking Policy Claims
At a low-key forum, county mayoral hopefuls discussed growth, housing, infrastructure, immigration enforcement and more.