An analysis of Knoxville municipal-election returns gives an idea of the sales-tax referendum’s effect on driving people to the polls.
City Voters Reject Sales-Tax Hike
The referendum spurred turnout in a Knoxville municipal election that produced blowout victories in most City Council races.
Election 2025: City Council District 3
A pair of business owners — Doug Lloyd and Frank Ramey — emerged from a four-person primary in the race to represent Northwest Knoxville.
Election 2025: Primary Takeaways
An analysis of Tuesday’s Knoxville City Council primary results shows where the candidates stand heading into the general election.
Primary 2025: The Field in Focus
In a low-turnout City Council primary, Knoxville voters select the candidates for the first general election under the city’s new district voting process.
West by Northwest
Candidates vying to represent the 2nd and 3rd City Council districts addressed housing, the proposed sales tax increase and the local response to climate change.
Primary 2025: City Council District 3
Four hopefuls are running for the opportunity to represent politically malleable Northwest Knoxville.