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.
Library Materials Review Policy Adopted
The school board will have the last say in removing books from library shelves, and previously banned books will get a second look.
Election 2026: School Board District 7
Incumbent Steve Triplett faces a challenge from small-business owner Amy Fenner for the North Knox seat.
Election 2026: School Board District 1
Democrat Breyauna Holloway and Republican Charles Frazier are vying to represent Knox County’s most deeply blue area.
Election 2026: School Board District 4
Democratic incumbent Katherine Bike faces Republican newcomer Ashley Sartelle in one of Knox County’s most purple political battlegrounds.
Election 2026: School Board District 9
Democrat Brandy Jenkins and Republican Bill Sofield are running to replace two-term School Board member Kristi Kristy.
Election 2026: School Board District 6
Political newcomers Cadence Collins and Lee Ann Eaves offer Northwest Knox County voters a clear choice in this year’s election.
School Budget Frustrations
School board members complained they got no advance notice that revenues would be withheld, and that elected officials would get pay raises amid job and pay cuts.
‘Roots’ and Beyond
School board members discuss pushing for changes to the state’s Age-Appropriate Materials Act, and the public weighs in on book bans.