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Former State House Rep. Spivey Enters Race for Senate District 14

Posted by: Katharine Heriges on Nov 30, 2017
News Type: Election 2018

A third Republican has thrown his hat into the ring for the Tennessee Senate District 14 special election, triggered by the resignation of Jim Tracy, Humphrey on the Hill reports. Former state Rep. Billy Spivey of Lewisburg today announced his campaign to serve a district that covers Bedford, Lincoln, Marshall, Moore and parts of Rutherford counties. Former state Rep. Joe Carr of Lascassas and Shane Reeves of Murfreesboro have already declared their candidacies. The primary election date is set for Jan. 25.

Chattanooga Businessman to Run for Favors’ Seat

Posted by: Katharine Heriges on Nov 29, 2017
News Type: Election 2018

Following the retirement announcement of longtime House of Representatives member JoAnne Favors, Chattanooga businessman Brandon Woodruff has announced his plans to seek the seat in next year’s election, Nooga.com reports. Woodruff is the owner of Brainerd’s Scenic City T’s and is also a licensed sales producer for Allstate Insurance. Earlier this month, former Chattanooga city council member Yusuf Hakeem also declared his intentions to run for the District 28 seat.

Muscle Car Business Owner to Challenge Faison for District 11 Primary

Posted by: Katharine Heriges on Nov 28, 2017
News Type: Election 2018

Greg Fodness, a businessman who runs Mountain Muscle Cars, announced his run for state House, challenging incumbent Rep. Jeremy Faison in the Republican primary, Humphrey on the Hill reports. Faison has served as the representative for District 11, which includes Cocke, Greene and Jefferson counties, since 2010. Fodness, like Faison, is a resident of Cosby.

Special Election Dates Set for District 14 Senate Election

Posted by: Katharine Heriges on Nov 27, 2017
News Type: Election 2018

Gov. Bill Haslam has authorized a special election to fill the Tennessee State Senate seat recently vacated by Jim Tracy, who resigned to join the U.S. Department of Agriculture’s Rural Development office, The Tennessean reports. The primary for Senate District 14 will be held on Jan. 25, with the general election on March 13. Current candidates in the race include former state Rep. Joe Carr and Murfreesboro businessman Shane Reeves. The district includes Bedford, Lincoln, Marshall, Moore and parts of Rutherford Counties.

White Enters Hamilton County Circuit Court Race to Replace Thomas

Posted by: Katharine Heriges on Nov 20, 2017
News Type: Election 2018
Catherine “Cate” White has announced her candidacy for Hamilton County Circuit Court judge, seeking the position recently vacated by Judge Neil Thomas, Chattanoogan.com reports. White will appear on the Republican primary ballot on May 1, and if she wins will move on to the general election in September. In the meantime, Gov. Bill Haslam is expected to appoint a replacement for Thomas until the seat can be filled by the eventual winner of the election.

Today First Day to Pick Up Petitions to Run in County Primaries

Posted by: Katharine Heriges on Nov 17, 2017
News Type: Election 2018
Today is the first day candidates for local office are eligible to pick up petitions to run in the May county primary elections. Petitions are available at county election commission offices. For a list of county election offices, visit the Tennessee Secretary of State’s website. For a calendar of important upcoming election dates, visit the TBA website.

Tennessee Senate Candidates Respond to Roy Moore Allegations

Posted by: Katharine Heriges on Nov 16, 2017
News Type: Election 2018
With Republicans nationally, including U.S. Senate Majority Leader Mitch McConnell, calling for Alabama Senate candidate Roy Moore to step down amid sexual misconduct allegations, Tennessee’s GOP U.S. Senate candidates are speaking up in response. The Tennessean reports that U.S. Rep. Marsha Blackburn, R-Brentwood, said that she cannot support Moore’s candidacy if the “extremely disturbing” allegations are true, but that “it’s up to the people of Alabama to ultimately decide." Former U.S. Rep. Stephen Fincher declined to directly address the case, only echoing Blackburn’s statement that it’s “up to Alabama voters.” Current Sen. Lamar Alexander has called for Moore to withdraw, and Sen. Bob Corker has also spoken out against Moore.

Andy Ogles Quits U.S. Senate Bid

Posted by: Katharine Heriges on Nov 15, 2017
News Type: Election 2018
Republican U.S. Senate candidate Andy Ogles has ended his campaign, effective immediately, The Tennessean reports. Ogles entered the race when incumbent Sen. Bob Corker was still considering a re-election run. Ogles said that with Corker out of the race, his situation has changed. He said that he no longer saw a path to victory with two Republican candidates in the race who each have the potential to raise millions. Current U.S. Rep. Marsha Blackburn and former U.S. Rep. Stephen Fincher have both announced runs for the Republican nomination in the weeks following Corker's decision.

State Rep. Favors Will Not Seek Re-election

Posted by: Katharine Heriges on Nov 15, 2017
News Type: Election 2018
Tennessee State House Rep. JoAnne Favors announced this week that she will not seek re-election for her District 28 seat, Chattanoogan.com reports. Favors has been in office since 2004, representing portions of the city of Chattanooga, and currently serves on the Opioid Task Force, the Health Committee, Health Sub-Committee and the Business and Utilities Committee. She is also the House Democratic Whip and the vice chair of the Tennessee Black Caucus of State Legislators. 

Doss Will Face Primary Challenger in House District 70 Race

Posted by: Katharine Heriges on Nov 14, 2017
News Type: Election 2018
Rep. Barry Doss, an incumbent Republican in the Tennessee House for District 70, will face a primary challenger in 2018. Humphrey on the Hill reports that Clay Doggett, a businessman from Pulaski, has announced he will seek the GOP nomination for the seat. Doss, of Leoma, currently serves as the House Transportation Committee chairman and served as the House sponsor for Gov. Bill Haslam’s IMPROVE Act last session.
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