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
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Covington’s next mayor will make more money – and the only person who’s announced plans to run is against it
Though the majority of the board of mayor and aldermen has decided to proceed with giving a raise to the next mayor, there are two who aren’t on board. One is the current mayor, the other is the only person who’s announced he plans to run for mayor. “We’ve been discussing the raise for the upcoming mayor and I still have a problem with us raising that amount by $10,000,” said … [Read more...] about Covington’s next mayor will make more money – and the only person who’s announced plans to run is against it
Justin Hanson announces he will not seek re-election as Covington’s mayor
Tuesday Covington Mayor Justin Hanson announced he will not be seeking re-election. "Serving as mayor of this wonderful city has been one of the greatest joys of my life," he said in a letter addressed to colleagues and friends. "It has also been a great privilege to serve with such wonderful and dedicated employees. It’s always been my goal to leave our wonderful city better … [Read more...] about Justin Hanson announces he will not seek re-election as Covington’s mayor
Early voting in the May 3 primary begins Wednesday, April 13
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
Here’s who’s on the ballot for the upcoming Republican primary and county general elections
Election season is gearing up and dozens of candidates have recently qualified for the upcoming May 3 Republican primary and August 4 county general election. 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 … [Read more...] about Here’s who’s on the ballot for the upcoming Republican primary and county general elections
