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Election 2022

Early voting numbers are lower than the same time period in 2018

By Echo Day on October 27, 2022

Tipton County’s early voting numbers for the first week are 45 percent lower than they were for the same time period during the 2018 midterms, the Tennessee Secretary of State reported Thursday. The early voting period began on Wednesday, Oct. 19 and, through the end of the first week, 3,959 people had cast ballots.  In 2018, 7,210 people voting early during the first … [Read more...] about Early voting numbers are lower than the same time period in 2018

Early voting for the November election is now underway

By Echo Day on October 20, 2022

Early voting for the municipal and state elections began on Wednesday. There are several contested races on the ballot, including mayoral races in several cities and the governor's race everyone's watching. Mayoral races Both Covington and Atoka’s mayors have decided not to toss their hats into the ring in 2022. Justin Hanson announced in May he would not seek re-election … [Read more...] about Early voting for the November election is now underway

Covington, Mason have four candidates each in upcoming mayoral race

By Echo Day on August 23, 2022

Municipal election season is upon us and this one brings a large group of candidates running for mayor and aldermen. Both Covington and Atoka's mayors have decided not to toss their hats into the ring in 2022. Justin Hanson announced in May he would not seek re-election while Atoka mayor Darryl Walker has not made a public announcement. Only Barry Akin, who has served the town … [Read more...] about Covington, Mason have four candidates each in upcoming mayoral race

Here are the results from Tipton County’s general election and state primary

By Echo Day on August 4, 2022

[metaslider id="10942"] The county general and state primary elections ended with several newcomers being elected and several longtime incumbents retaining their seats. County commission Several incumbent county commissioners were re-elected as were challengers: District 1 - Incumbents Rusty Wooten and Sheila Barlow defeated challenger Rod Hickman. Hickman is also running … [Read more...] about Here are the results from Tipton County’s general election and state primary

Early voting numbers are in – and they were 30 percent lower than in 2018

By Echo Day on August 4, 2022

Early voting numbers for the county general and state primary elections were 30.1 percent lower than early voting during the same period in 2018. According to numbers provided by Tennessee Secretary of State Tre Hargett, Tipton County saw 3,532 voters turn out during the July 15-30 early voting period.  During the county general and state primary elections in 2018, that number … [Read more...] about Early voting numbers are in – and they were 30 percent lower than in 2018

Early voting begins today in the county general and state primary elections

By Echo Day on July 15, 2022

Early voting for the county general and state primary elections will begin on Friday, July 15.  There are several contested races on the ballot. County commissioners Nearly every district’s county commission race is contested. In District 1, Rod Hickman is challenging incumbents Sheila Barlow and Rusty Wooten.  Longtime District 2 commissioner Tommy Dunavant, who serves as the … [Read more...] about Early voting begins today in the county general and state primary elections

The Leader will host a candidate forum on July 7

By Echo Day on June 28, 2022

The Leader will host a candidate forum on Thursday, July 7 for candidates who will appear on the August 2022 ballot. The state primary and county general election will elect county commissioners, circuit court clerk, constables, and school board members in even districts and will be a primary for governor, U.S. House Districts 8 and 9, and Tennessee House District 81. Other … [Read more...] about The Leader will host a candidate forum on July 7

Early voting in the May 3 primary begins Wednesday, April 13

By Echo Day on April 11, 2022

Early voting will begin this week for the May 3 Republican Primary. County primaries, which have been held since 2016, are requested by Tipton County's Republican and/or Democratic parties. In contested races where party affiliation has been declared, they decide who'll appear on the ballot for the county general elections in August. There are only three contested races for … [Read more...] about Early voting in the May 3 primary begins Wednesday, April 13

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