Tipton County's early voting turnout for this election was 8,474, which is 34.9% lower than the early voting turnout during the 2018 midterm election. This year's local ballot has more at stake than four years ago, with four new candidates for mayor in Covington and two new candidates for mayor in Mason. Those elected tomorrow will lead the towns into development to prepare … [Read more...] about Early voting was down 34.9% in Tipton County compared to 2018
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Early voting numbers are lower than the same time period in 2018
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
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
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
[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
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
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
Voter survey: Public safety, education top issues; approval ratings low for elected officials
A survey conducted by The Leader shows local voters are most concerned with public safety and the state of education. The survey also showed many voters are concerned about infrastructure and workforce development as Blue Oval City begins to take shape. “It’s not surprising to see that Blue Oval is a big priority for our voters,” said managing editor Echo Day. “We know it’s … [Read more...] about Voter survey: Public safety, education top issues; approval ratings low for elected officials
