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Connor, Kuehn retain seats, Democrats flip seat as 3 newcomers join Hamilton County school board
Two incumbents and three newcomers won seats on the Hamilton County Board of Education in Thursday's general election, according to the final unofficial vote…

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Besley, Wichman unseat incumbents, shifting Hamilton County Commission political makeup
Democrat Montrell Besley unseated incumbent Joe Graham, R-Lookout Valley, to represent the southwestern corner of Hamilton County on the County Commission on Thursday, leaving…

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Reneau beats primary challenger for reelection to state House
SIGNAL MOUNTAIN — Rep. Michele Reneau of Hixson, the Republican incumbent for the Tennessee state House district that stretches from Lookout Valley to Flat…

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Anna Golladay wins Democratic primary, will face Rep. Fleischmann in November
Anna Golladay will face off against incumbent U.S. Rep. Chuck Fleischmann, R-Ooltewah, to represent Tennessee's 3rd Congressional District after defeating Bryan Martin in Thursday's…

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Blackburn wins Republican nomination for Tennessee governor
NASHVILLE, Tenn. — Sen. Marsha Blackburn of Tennessee won the Republican nomination for governor on Thursday, The Associated Press said, clearing the way for…

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Tennessee voters oust Trump-backed congressman, set fall matchup for redrawn Memphis-area House seat
MEMPHIS, Tenn. (AP) — Former Tennessee Agriculture Commissioner Charlie Hatcher defeated U.S. Rep. Andy Ogles in a Republican primary Thursday for a significantly reshaped…

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Hamilton County primary and general election results for Aug. 6, 2026
Live results for the Aug. 6 duel primary and general elections in Hamilton County.

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Today is Election Day. Here’s what to know about the Aug. 6 Hamilton County, state and federal elections
Hamilton County voters will cast their ballots in a dual-purpose primary and general election on Thursday.

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Takeaways from Tuesday’s elections: El-Sayed pulls off narrow victory over Democratic establishment
Abdul El-Sayed's victory in Michigan's Democratic Senate primary is the latest and perhaps most significant evidence that the party's voters are looking to turn…

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Hamilton County voters visit polls early in high numbers ahead of primary
Hamilton County voters this year visited the polls early ahead of Thursday's election in numbers that beat the early turnout for the two most…
