Today, members of the Tennessee Senate Republican Caucus signed a letter showing their support for President Donald Trump as he contests the results of last week's election. Paul Rose (R-Covington) is among the two dozen supporting Trump. "While this election may have been 'called' by various media outlets, the election process is far from over," the letter read. "This … [Read more...] about Paul Rose, Bill Hagerty and Marsha Blackburn are among the Tennessee Republicans supporting Trump as he contests election results
Election 2020
Voter turnout in Tipton County this year was 70.5 – the highest ever
Among the headlines this election was its historic voter turnout. During early voting, a record 21,929 people cast their ballots. A total of 27,487 of Tipton’s 38,968 active voters cast ballots in the November 2020 election. That is a 70.54 percent turnout. “I think it’s great,” said administrator of elections Cindy Pinner. “Especially because most of those were early voters. … [Read more...] about Voter turnout in Tipton County this year was 70.5 – the highest ever
Brighton and Munford elect their first Black aldermen
On Tuesday, the Town of Brighton and the City of Munford elected the first Black aldermen in each town’s history. In Brighton, former police officer Sonny Foster earned the second-most votes in the race where four aldermen are elected. In Munford, Deborah Reed ran as a write-in candidate and was elected to fill the third of three seats up for grabs. They are only two of four of … [Read more...] about Brighton and Munford elect their first Black aldermen
Edwards, Richardson and Sullivan elected in Covington alderman race
In Covington, John E. Edwards and Chris Richardson won their elections to the board of mayor and aldermen. Edwards, who began serving as alderman after his father’s death, had a District 1 seat for more than a decade before giving it up to run for mayor in 2018. Edwards lost to incumbent mayor Justin Hanson and decided to run again this year when Minnie Bommer decided against … [Read more...] about Edwards, Richardson and Sullivan elected in Covington alderman race
Rivers, Toliver, Chastain win race for Mason aldermen
Virginia Rivers and two newcomers won their races for aldermen this week. Rivers, who has served Mason for several terms, handily won re-election Tuesday with 29.23 percent of the vote. In Mason, the top three vote-getters are elected to serve. Sha’Te Toliver came in second with 115 votes and Celia Jones Chastain came in third with 113. Paul David Broughton, who was in one of … [Read more...] about Rivers, Toliver, Chastain win race for Mason aldermen
Giannini and two newcomers win alderman race in Atoka
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
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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