For the first time, all 10 Council candidates in the general election share a stage to answer questions about the future of the city.
Election Issues: Public Safety
City Council candidates weigh in on KPD funding and staffing, as well as violence intervention programs.
Punch and Counterpunch
The only challenger who showed up at Tuesday’s City Council candidate forum sparred with all the incumbents.
A Partisan Flavor
In Knoxville’s officially nonpartisan election, GOP-backed Council candidates are running as a unified slate in hopes of unseating the incumbents in the Democratic-leaning city.
A Primary Sweep
Council incumbents flexed their muscles on Tuesday, but a strong showing by GOP-backed candidates ensures a partisan-tinged campaign in a nonpartisan election.
Setting the Stage
Today’s city primary will winnow the field of City Council hopefuls in advance of the November general election.
Early Voting Kickoff
City voters in five of six Council districts can cast ballots from today through Aug. 26 for the Aug. 31 primary.
A Focus on Issues Close to Home
Forums give candidates in three Council races the opportunity to reach district voters before early voting begins.
Council Contests: 6th District
Three candidates, each staking a claim to different sections of the political spectrum, are vying to represent the city’s most diverse district.
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