In Atoka, longtime alderman Brett Giannini and three newcomers won election to the board of mayor and aldermen. Giannini, who was first elected in 2008 and is both a Memphis police officer and a National Guardsman, won 26.97 percent of votes (2,093). Christy Renfrow and Cody Pace, both of whom ran for alderman in 2018, were also elected. Renfrow earned 1,407 votes (18.13 … [Read more...] about Giannini and two newcomers win alderman race in Atoka
Election 2020
What’s the point of campaign signs in an election like this?
The other day I was driving down Highway 51 when I saw a pickup truck outfitted with majestically large tires flying a Trump for President flag. Well, I thought, that does it. I like his style and I shall vote for Trump. Then I turned off the highway and saw a campaign sign for Joe Biden. Hmm, I thought, that's a nice sign. I'm voting for Biden now. Fifteen minutes later I … [Read more...] about What’s the point of campaign signs in an election like this?
Tipton County is likely looking at a record-breaking voter turnout – here’s what else you need to know about election day
Tipton County Administrator of Elections Cindy Pinner said we're well on our way to beat the highest voter turnout ever a dozen years ago. In 2008, when Barack Obama was running against John McCain, 25,505 people voted, which was 67 percent turnout. Through the early voting period, which ended last Thursday, 21,929 people had already cast ballots. "This is the biggest turnout … [Read more...] about Tipton County is likely looking at a record-breaking voter turnout – here’s what else you need to know about election day
Meet the Candidates Voters Guide
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Vice Mayor Stephanie Chapman-Washam squares off against former Brighton Mayor Gus Smith
More of the same or more of the old same. In a nutshell, that’s what Brighton voters will need to decide when they head to the polls to elect a new mayor. Stephanie Chapman-Washam, 46, is not the incumbent, but she has been the vice-mayor since 2016 and an alderwoman since being appointed a year before that. She said one of her main accomplishments as a board member was … [Read more...] about Vice Mayor Stephanie Chapman-Washam squares off against former Brighton Mayor Gus Smith
More than 20K people have early voted, shattering 2008 record
Early and absentee voters officially broke 2008’s record for turnout Tuesday, the Tennessee Secretary of State Tre Hargett reported. By the close of business Wednesday, 20,238 people had already voted in Tipton County. The previous record was 17,554. Statewide, turnout through the first 10 days of early voting increased more than 40 percent over the same period in 2016. “We … [Read more...] about More than 20K people have early voted, shattering 2008 record
So far more than 15K people have voted in Tipton County
Voter turnout for this election could potentially be the highest it's been in recent years, Tennessee Secretary of State Tre Hargett said. Statewide, turnout through the first 10 days of early voting has increased 39.84 percent over the same period in 2016. “We have seen high turnout numbers during early voting, and I urge Tennesseans to take advantage of these final days of … [Read more...] about So far more than 15K people have voted in Tipton County
New machines added to Atoka early voting site as turnout is on track to be record-breaking
Early voting totals could surpass the record-high 2008 turnout, administrator of elections Cindy Pinner has suggested. Twelve years ago, 17,554 people voted early and absentee. By 5 p.m. Wednesday, 10,404 ballots had already been cast by mail, in nursing homes and in person. There is still another week to go. “I think this could possibly be the largest turnout we’ve had,” she … [Read more...] about New machines added to Atoka early voting site as turnout is on track to be record-breaking
