Respondents express some optimism and some pessimism, and offer their opinions on what state and local governments should prioritize.
Election 2022: Where the Votes Were
An analysis of precinct and district totals shows higher turnout in more Republican areas and a bipartisan Election Day surge.
Election 2022: Status Quo Prevails
Heavy turnout delays results but the outcome leaves the partisan makeup of Knox County’s legislative delegation unchanged.
Election 2022: Election Day Arrives
Races for governor, Congress and the state Legislature are on the ballot, along with four state constitutional amendments.
Weekly Watch: Oct. 31-Nov. 6, 2022
Every Monday, we run down the week’s public meetings and civic events.
Election 2022: State House District 89
Democrat M.D. Dotson III is challenging incumbent Republican Justin Lafferty in a Northwest Knox district that tilts toward the GOP.
PAC Men and Women
Local candidates from both parties benefit from political action committee donations, although with some differences in who’s writing the checks.
Election 2022: Early Voting Begins
Races for governor, Congress and the state Legislature are on the ballot for the Nov. 8 election, along with four state constitutional amendments.
Election 2022: State House District 15
Incumbent Democrat Sam McKenzie faces off against perennial candidate Charles “Pete” Drew in a Democratic stronghold.
Election 2022: State House District 19
Republican incumbent Rep. Dave Wright has two challengers to represent the rural East Knox County district — Democrat Zeke Streetman and independent Mary Rochat.