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Henderson County Mayor to Run for House District 72

Posted by: Katharine Heriges on Nov 7, 2017
News Type: Election 2018
Henderson County Mayor Dan Hughes officially launched his campaign for the Tennessee House of Representatives District 72 seat yesterday, The Jackson Sun reports. Current representative for the district, Steve McDaniel, announced plans to retire at the end of his term next year. District 72 covers Chester, Decatur, Henderson and Perry counties. Hughes will run as a Republican.

Freeman to Run for Harwell’s Nashville House Seat

Posted by: Katharine Heriges on Nov 6, 2017
News Type: Election 2018
Bob Freeman, a real estate professional and son of former Nashville mayoral candidate Bill Freeman, officially announced over the weekend his run for Tennessee House District 56, the seat currently occupied by departing House Speaker Beth Harwell. The Tennessean reports that Freeman is the only Democrat currently in the race, while Brent Moody, a surgeon, and Joseph Williams, an attorney, are running on the Republican side. Freeman is the co-founder of Freeman Applegate Partners, a consulting and construction firm.

Toyos Clinics Founder Adds Name to GOP Senate Field

Posted by: Barry Kolar on Nov 2, 2017
News Type: Election 2018

The field of candidates to replace U.S. Sen. Bob Corker grew by one Wednesday, when doctor and eye care entrepreneur Rolando Toyos announced his campaign for the GOP nomination, the Memphis Commercial Appeal reports. The son of Hispanic immigrants, Toyos grew his eye care business from one location in Jackson to its current five locations. Toyos faces U.S. Rep. Marsha Blackburn and former U.S. Rep. Steve Fincher for the Republican nomination. The only Democrat to announce so far is Nashville attorney and Iraq war veteran James Mackler. Former Gov. Phil Bredesen and Chattanooga Mayor Andy Berke are also exploring bids.

Williamson Commissioner Joins Activist in Race for District 61 Seat

Posted by: Katharine Heriges on Nov 1, 2017
News Type: Election 2018
In the wake of state Rep. Charles Sargent’s recent retirement announcement, Williamson County Commissioner Jeff Ford said today he would run for the seat in 2018, The Tennessean reports. Aside from his work on the commission, Ford works as a sales representative for a software company in the workers’ compensation insurance industry. He joins conservative activist Rebecca Burke in seeking the Republican nomination for the District 61 position. Burke announced her run prior to Sargent’s retirement.

Knox Businessman to Run for 2nd District Congressional Seat

Posted by: Katharine Heriges on Nov 1, 2017
News Type: Election 2018
Young Republicans National Federation chairman and Knoxville businessman Jason Emert has begun a campaign for Tennessee’s 2nd Congressional seat, soon to be vacated by U.S. Rep. John J. Duncan Jr., Knoxnews reports. Already in the race for the GOP are state Rep. Jimmy Matlock, Knox County Mayor Tim Burchett, Vito Sagliano and Marc Whitmire. For the Democrats, Joshua Williams and Renee Hoyos are seeking the position, and William Samples will run as a libertarian. Emert previously ran in the Republican primary for the 13th District State House seat. He was defeated by Rep. Eddie Smith.

Country Music Songwriter Aims for Congress

Posted by: Katharine Heriges on Oct 31, 2017
News Type: Election 2018
Lee Thomas Miller, a country music songwriter and conservative advocate, is heading towards a run for the 7th district congressional seat being vacated by U.S. Senate candidate Marsha Blackburn, the Nashville Post reports. Miller, who has composed hits for the likes of Tim McGraw and Brad Paisley, has led volunteer lobbying efforts for the Nashville Songwriters Association International in the past. He says his timeline for jumping in the race is “sooner rather than later.” Currently, the only announced Republican candidate in the race is state Sen. Mark Green.

Poll: Black, Dean, Harwell Score High Approval Ratings in Gubernatorial Race

Posted by: Katharine Heriges on Oct 31, 2017
News Type: Election 2018
According to a recent poll from Middle Tennessee State University, U.S. Rep. Diane Black and former Nashville Mayor Karl Dean have the highest approval ratings in the primary race among the announced gubernatorial candidates, The Tennessean reports. When combining results from both parties together, Dean and Tennessee House Speaker Beth Harwell have the highest approval. The same poll tested potential U.S. Senate candidates and found that Congresswoman Marsha Blackburn and former Gov. Phil Bredesen had “statistically indistinguishable” approval ratings. Notably, announced Republican candidate Stephen Fincher, a former Tennessee Congressman, was not included in the poll.

11 Tennessee DAs Join Black’s ‘Law and Order’ Coalition

Posted by: Katharine Heriges on Oct 26, 2017
News Type: Election 2018
Gubernatorial candidate Diane Black yesterday announced a statewide “Law and Order Coalition” with 23 sheriffs and 11 district attorneys backing her campaign, The Tennessean reports. Among the co-chairs are Shelby County District Attorney General Amy Weirich, Sumner County District Attorney General Ray Whitley and 9th Judicial District Attorney General Russell Johnson.

Williamson County’s Rep. Sargent to Retire from Legislature

Posted by: Katharine Heriges on Oct 26, 2017
News Type: Election 2018
Rep. Charles Sargent announced today he will not seek reelection in 2018, The Tennessean reports. The Williamson County Republican, who has served as a legislator for 21 years, cited health concerns as the reason for his retirement. He currently serves as the chair of the House Finance, Ways and Means Committee.

Former State Rep. Considers Run for 7th District Congressional Seat

Posted by: Katharine Heriges on Oct 25, 2017
News Type: Election 2018
Former state representative and current vice mayor of the city of Bolivar, Page Walley, says he is interested in running for Congress in the 7th District, Humphrey on the Hill reports. Walley served as Commissioner of the Tennessee Department of Children’s Services, in addition to his five terms in the state House. The 7th District is currently represented by Rep. Marsha Blackburn, who is vacating the seat to run for U.S. Senate.
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