Local Republicans engage in a tempestuous text-messaging thread about party unity heading into the August general election.
Breaking Down the Primary
We analyze Betsy Henderson’s win in the GOP race for mayor and look at three contests that saw incumbents lose.
A Night of Surprises
Henderson is elected the GOP nominee for county mayor in a Republican primary that featured close contests, fallen incumbents and unforeseen twists.
GOP Commission Slate Skews Right
Right-wing candidates took three of the four races in the Republican primary, including a win over an incumbent.
School Board Shuffle
A pair of incumbents lost to their primary opponents, signaling a possible shift in the political dynamics of the board in the general election.
Primary 2026: Election Day
We run down everything voters need to know before heading to the polls in today’s Knox County primary election.
Primary 2026: General Sessions Court Judge
Judge Andrea Kline, who was appointed to the seat four months ago, faces County Commissioner Rhonda Lee in the Republican primary.
Primary 2026: School Board District 6
With Betsy Henderson in the County mayor’s race, Lee Ann Eaves and Kevin Crateau are running in the GOP primary to represent Northwest Knox County.
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.
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