Knox County Turnout Reveals an Enthusiasm Gap?
Maybe it was because Mayor Bill Haslam's campaign never seemed seriously threatened by Democrat Mike McWherter. Maybe it was because after six months of primary and general elections, local voters were just a little tired. Full story »
What does a Republican wave sound like? Like the 1980s, apparently. Full story »
Three weeks before the election, a poll showed Republican Stacey Campfield up 20 percent over Democratic opponent Randy Walker for a Knox County state senate seat, but Knox County was papered over with mailers the last two weeks taking hard shots at Campfield and it appeared his lead might be dwindling. Full story »
In the middle of the hoopla and celebration for Mayor Bill Haslam's gubernatorial victory, cell phones were much in evidence up and down the hall as legislators, lobbyists, and political junkies were making calls and sharing information about House races across the state. Full story »
Now that it is official that Knoxville Mayor Bill Haslam will be the next governor, speculation will begin on cabinet appointments. Full story »
House Speaker Kent Williams, running as an independent, has been leading his Republican opponent Jerome Cochran throughout the race though the race was thought to be tightening up in recent weeks. Full story »
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