Polls open today at locations across Knox County. Here’s a summary of local races and issues on the ballot.
Election 2024: State House District 14
Socially conservative state Rep. Jason Zachary seeks to extend his 9-year tenure in the West Knox seat, once again facing Democrat Amanda Collins.
Election 2024: State House District 18
After an active first term, Republican incumbent Elaine Davis faces Democrat Bryan Goldberg in Knox County’s most closely watched legislative race.
A Blue Breakthrough
Democrats take a County Commission seat from Republicans, but overall Knox County remains red.
Primary 2024: State House District 15
Incumbent Rep. Sam McKenzie and County Commissioner Dasha Lundy square off in the Democratic primary in a reliably Democratic district.
Censoring the Shelves
Pushed by a state law, the Board of Education is preparing a policy that will remove books with sexual content, nudity and violence from school libraries.
Reading Retention Revisited
With both 3rd- and 4th-graders facing the possibility of being held back this year, Knox County Schools prepares to present parents with their options.
School Board Will Hear Resolutions on Armed Employees
Superintendent Jon Rysewyk says ‘there’s not a need’ for teachers or other non-security personnel to carry weapons in school.
Power Poll: Watching the Detectives
Community leaders show strong support for civilian review of police conduct and opposition to the Legislature’s interference.
Power Poll: School Choices
Our survey of community leaders shows skepticism about school vouchers and rejecting federal education funding.