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.
Citizens Speak on Election Referendum
Public forum speakers at recent City Council meetings have offered a variety of views on changes to Knoxville’s election structure.
Primary 2022: County Commission District 3
Gina Oster and Nick Ciparro are running in the GOP primary for a West Knox County seat that’s open because of term limits.
Incumbents Roll to Victory
City voters re-elect five Council members over GOP-backed challengers in an unusually partisan election.
Voters’ Verdict
A strong partisan-fueled turnout will determine the outcome of an unusually bitter city election.
City Election 2021: Complete Coverage
Links to all of our articles on the 2021 Knoxville city election.
Partisan Knives Sharpen
Misinformation becomes a weapon as early voting ends and a bruising city election enters its final days.
Donors and Dollars
The money has been rolling into this year’s city election, though the distribution among candidates has varied wildly.
Dueling Endorsements
Knoxville’s uniformed employees have aligned themselves on opposite sides in this year’s City Council races.
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