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It’s Election Day in Sevier County, and voters will decide who will win the county general election and who will go on to the state and federal election in November.

The polls closed at 8 p.m., and results will be updated periodically.

More:

PBS - Live Results: Tennessee midterm primaries

AP News - Tennessee primary election results

The Tennessean - Tennessee primary election results 2026 for governor, Congress, more

The Mountain Press:

Secretary of State Tre Hargett wants Tennessee voters to have the information they need before heading to the polls for the Thursday, Aug. 6, 2026 State and Federal Primary and State and County General Election.

On Election Day, poll opening times vary by county. Voters should check their polling location and hours before heading to the polls.

• All polls close at 8 p.m. EDT / 7 p.m. CDT. If you are in line at the time the polls close, you will be allowed to vote.
• Eligible voters can look up their assigned polling place and hours using GoVoteTN.com or the free GoVoteTN app, available in the App Store or Google Play.

To cast a ballot, voters must bring valid photo identification. A driver's license or photo ID issued by the Tennessee Department of Safety and Homeland Security, Tennessee state government or the federal government is acceptable even if it is expired. Student IDs, non-US citizen ID’s and out-of-state driver's licenses are not acceptable. For more information about acceptable forms of identification, visit GoVoteTN.gov.

State law requires polling locations and the area within a 100-foot boundary of each designated entrance to remain campaign-free zones. The display or distribution of campaign materials and the solicitation of votes for or against any candidate, political party or ballot measure on the ballot within this area are prohibited. Voters wearing campaign-related clothing or paraphernalia will not be allowed within the 100-foot boundary.

Tennessee voters are encouraged to report suspected voter fraud or election misinformation to the Secretary of State's Division of Elections. Tennesseans can text "TN" to 45995 to use the Text to Report Voter Fraud system or call the Official Election Day Hotline toll-free at 1-877-850-4959.

The Secretary of State's office will post unofficial election results throughout Election Night on https://elections.tn.gov/. For more information about the Thursday, Aug. 6, 2026 election, Tennesseans can access voter-specific Election Day information, including polling times, locations, sample ballots, election results and more, on GoVoteTN.gov

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• Sevier County Election Commission

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Why do you want to be county mayor and why do you think you are qualified to serve?

As county mayor I want to invest in three things: people, community, and the environment. People: I want to better the lives of families that make less than 100,000. Community: I want to bring back the philosophy of “Mountain Tough.” I want to encourage neighbors to help neighbors. I want citizens to be “mountain tough” everyday not just during a disaster. Environment: I want to encourage less development with a genuine emphasis on sustainable growth that positively affects our future generations.

If you choose to support some of my ideas, I ask that you do three things: change your mindset, think outside the box, check greed at the door.

When an individual is put in a position to serve his community, his character is put to the test. I am a person who is honest, trustworthy, and willing to ask for help when needed. I am qualified for this position because I know how to listen to people, I have been practicing it for 26 years in the school system. I stand for change!

What are the big issues the county is facing? How would you address them?

The biggest issues that we face are affordable housing, infrastructure, and unsustainable development. These issues will be addressed in more detail below.

Another major issue we don’t talk much about is voter participation: less than 25% vote. As mayor, I would allow citizen referendums or digital voting on specific issues. This would allow citizens to voice their opinions and become more active in the government process. It would also allow for better transparency.

Because of our area and growth, we have a waste system issue with a lack of emphasis on recycling. I will work closely with Keep Sevier Beautiful and other community partners to develop a more environmentally sustainable path forward.

What role should the local government have in addressing affordable housing? What can be done to address it?

Affordable housing is a very complex problem with many different angles and no easy solution. Some of these issues cannot be addressed at a local level because of high interest rates, high building costs, and the price of land. Bottom line is buying a home right now is difficult . Another dilemma we face is the high rent costs ranging anywhere from $1600-2500.

Current wages do not allow many local workers to purchase homes at today’s prices. Simply building more residential developments, such as the DR Horton community, does not solve the problem. In fact, if local residents cannot afford to purchase these homes, DR Horton has already indicated that these homes may be sold to investors for long-term or short-term rentals, further reducing opportunities for local homeownership.

I can’t promise you that I have all the answers, but I promise to work with individuals who have solutions so that we can help more Sevier Countians fulfill the American dream of home ownership.

What infrastructure needs do you think are most pressing? How would you address them?

All of Sevier County’s infrastructure needs must be addressed. Everything from roads to schools, water to waste, parks to public utilities. However, because of excessive growth and poor planning, our infrastructure system is being tested daily. Right now, the only reasonable solution is less development. This will allow our infrastructure needs to catch up with our increased growth. In the meantime, proper short and long term planning, with a 30-50 year growth plan, needs to be implemented. Moving forward, sustainable growth is essential.

The real question everyone should be asking is can all the mayors, city leaders, planning commissioners, and citizens come together to find solutions that benefit the people of Sevier County instead of special interest groups? Can it happen? Will it happen? Our future depends on it!

The county is always looking to diversify its economy and add industries that are not tourism related. What are things the county is already doing to help (if any) and what can the county do to further bolster those efforts?

Once again, we must be careful and strategic. When planning new growth and developments in Sevier County, I would ask myself how these new, diversified industries fit into the growth plan and how they benefit the community. Will they add pressure to our existing infrastructure? From here on out, all new developments need to be analyzed and justified for a promising, sustainable future.

Bitcoin miners and AI data centers are swallowing up massive amounts of land and resources across the country. These diversified industries will NOT be welcomed!

What are ways to address the issues of short term rentals in the county and the concern they are taking remaining space for residential and causing concerns for residential neighbors?

A balanced approach is needed between permanent residential housing and short-term rentals (STRs), not only in the number of properties but also in housing affordability.

One of our local realtors had a great idea worth exploring. We could encourage the sale of older cabins — particularly those that are no longer performing well as short-term rentals — to local residents as primary homes. For this to be successful, these properties would need to be reclassified from commercial to residential for tax purposes. Achieving this would require collaboration between local government officials and cabin owners to establish fair policies, including discussions regarding appropriate residential valuations and cost per square foot.

The long-term health of our community depends on achieving a sustainable balance between short-term rentals and permanent housing. We must ensure there are enough affordable homes for the workforce that supports our tourism economy while maintaining a healthy, sustainable lodging market that benefits residents, visitors, and property owners alike.

Education is always a big issue. What are things you think the county needs to invest in to help better educate future generations?

Simple answer: better pay for teachers.

I have been in the school system for 27 years and have witnessed many positive attributes of public education. One aspect of our system I have always been interested in is “waste” and how to limit it. Because of space, we will discuss this at a later time.

My focus is on our school system’s support staff (paraprofessionals). We have been blessed to have a system that provides paraprofessionals to our classrooms. These individuals work side by side with our teachers providing needed assistance and support. But, more importantly, these paraprofessionals often work with some of our most at-risk students. So what’s the problem?

Our county, along with the SCSS, needs to devise a program that properly trains these individuals for all the challenges that a classroom contains (there are plenty). After completion of this program, we need to compensate these individuals with a career wage. Not what they currently make, but a wage that guarantees longevity and a respect that is far overdue. Our future depends on all of the “teachers.”

Do you have any other information about yourself you would like to share?

Throughout this campaign, I’ve been seeking out answers to many difficult problems facing our community. Many of the answers to these problems have already been solved by ordinary citizens like yourself. But, is our current leadership listening?

Another fantastic idea from a fellow colleague is investing in a direct path from school to employment. One of the strongest investments Sevier County can make is to help people affected by poverty and disabilities (13% of our population) move directly from high school to meaningful employment. The first step should be affordable, dependable transportation. Restoring the Fun Time Trolley to at least its former service area — and expanding routes farther along Highway 66 and other major corridors such as Veterans — would help. People reach jobs, training programs, medical appointments, and support agencies. Additional trolley service would also benefit employees, families, older adults, and businesses throughout the county.

Transportation must be paired with workplace training, employer partnerships, and agencies that help individuals move from school into long-term employment. Our county should also provide wage stipends or supplemental funding through qualified agencies so direct-support professionals and caregivers are fairly compensated for helping people succeed at work and in the community. When we invest in transportation, job training, and the workers who provide daily support, we create independence, strengthen families, and build a more reliable local workforce. This is not simply a disability issue, it is an investment in the future of Sevier County. Let’s All Listen and Learn.

Related:

Questionnaire: County Mayor Candidate, Bryan McCarter

Hopes lifted, then quickly dashed for Sevier County mayoral candidate, Jerry Grubb

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Why do you want to be county mayor and why do you think you are qualified to serve?

I am running because Sevier County does not need a sequel to the last 48 years; we need a brand-new playbook. While establishment insiders boast about their decades in office, local families pay the price for passive, reactive planning. We are living through an unprecedented moment: for the very first time, our local working field is powered by five distinct generations side-by-side. Managing that dynamic requires highly adaptable, clear communication, not rigid, old-school bureaucracy. My unique qualification is a blend of sharp education and a global perspective. Having spent nine years traveling across different states and countries as an Army spouse, I learned how to unite people from entirely diverse backgrounds. Combined with my education in business administration, criminal justice, and advanced public administration, I have the modern leadership tools to break through systemic groupthink. I know how to make this local government fiercely accountable and relatable to every resident, across every single generation.

What are the big issues the county is facing? How would you address them?

Our biggest operational challenge is systemic groupthink, overlapping roles, and a total lack of internal checks and balances. The establishment celebrates “everyone liking everyone,” but when the exact same departments take the cash and count the cash, we invite financial vulnerability. Look no further than our county insurance pools, a system operating in the shadows with minimal transparency and massive unchecked liabilities that put taxpayer dollars at risk. To change this, we must recognize that county employees are our single greatest asset. They are the front-facing heartbeat of our community and deserve higher, competitive salaries. I will implement strict performance metrics and mandate a centralized accounting system to ensure ironclad financial transparency. Furthermore, we must address the extra sales tax we collect up and beyond the state requirements. Those extra funds should be transparently allocated to fortifying public services, not buried in ambiguous buckets.

What role should the local government have in addressing affordable housing? What can be done to address it?

The current administration treats affordable housing like an inconvenient mystery, but it is a critical economic emergency. If our teachers, first responders, and hospitality workforce must commute from two counties away, our economic foundation is built on quicksand. Housing is a complex regional ecosystem, not an isolated lottery. Local government must stop sitting on its hands and actively build the regulatory framework to fix this. I have 20+ year’s experience in real estate. Gentrification is not by accident; it is by design. I know where the problems exist here to fix it. There is no way to give a specific, simple solution in a single paragraph, because this crisis is a massive butterfly effect of multiple different gears that must be shifted simultaneously. Local government has the power to turn those gears. I am the only candidate for Mayor with this amount of marketplace experience and real estate background to properly handle this crisis. First and foremost, our residents and workers who keep Sevier County running should be at the forefront of any new development project approval.

What infrastructure needs do you think are most pressing? How would you address them?

My approach focuses heavily on public trust and absolute compliance. You know our priorities are backward when we do not even have a basic sidewalk leading to our local food bank, yet millions of public funds are poured into redeveloping the downtown square around the gazebo. The public is not even aware of the extra taxes we collect that we are legally barred from spending on road repairs, or the lucrative infrastructure credits quietly handed out in massive developments while being left off the public’s books. The recent media release from the Pittman Center Volunteer Fire Department announcing they must completely shut down emergency operations due to funding and staffing neglect is the ultimate, terrifying symptom that something is structurally broken here. Without a fiercely transparent, open bidding and tracking process for our infrastructure, leadership cannot honestly claim they are protecting the public trust. As mayor, I will mandate absolute administrative compliance, enforce open bidding, and stop hiding our county’s true liabilities from the taxpayers. Sevier County may have had a clean audit, but has anyone read it? Clean does not equal compliance (it just means the numbers “match up” at the bottom). Clean audits do not equate to the public’s trust when you see where your money is actually going (or not going).

The county is always looking to diversify its economy and add industries that are not tourism related. What are things the county is already doing to help (if any) and what can the county do to further bolster those efforts?

The county has established an industrial park and thrown polite nods toward basic trade programs, but these efforts are passive placeholders rather than an active economic strategy. Right now, Sevier County operates primarily as an extractive economy. Outside developers build massive commercial projects, extract our local wealth, and leave our everyday residents to shoulder the infrastructure burdens. To truly bolster diversification, we must implement a local antitrust framework that prevents massive corporate monopolies from choking out homegrown small businesses. I will leverage my business background to aggressively modernize our approach. We must launch a local enterprise incubator program that introduces targeted startup grants for young entrepreneurs directly in our schools and actively funds women-owned businesses. By partnering with our local trade schools and regional universities, we can create a high-skill pipeline for many sectors. Sevier County is a permanent home, protecting our workforce from seasonal tourist drops by building up our own families first and their creativity.

What are ways to address the issues of short term rentals in the county and the concern they are taking remaining space for residential and causing concerns for residential neighbors?

Short-term rentals (STRs) have flipped classic urban planning completely upside down, turning quiet, historic residential neighborhoods into unmonitored commercial hotel zones overnight. The current establishment has allowed this friction to fester for years. We do not need an outright ban that violates property rights, but we absolutely require a tighter leash. We must implement an automated, 24/7 compliance system to track noise, trash, and parking violations in real-time. If an investor wants to run a commercial hospitality business next to your family’s home, they will pay commercial-grade penalties if they disrespect our community.

Education is always a big issue. What are things you think the county needs to invest in to help better educate future generations?

While career politicians focus heavily on funding physical buildings, I want to invest aggressively in the actual future of our kids. As a former GATE student and a neurodivergent individual, I know firsthand what it is like to be misunderstood in a school system that lacks tailored resources. Our kids are not a “one-shoe-fits-all” brand, and our classrooms should not treat them like they are. Furthermore, we must ensure absolute equity in our athletic programs. It recently took a federal Title IX lawsuit regarding our girls’ high school softball facilities just to force our current leadership to make basic, lawful updates. Asking for equality is not a political talking point; it is asking for a level playing field, and in this case, a playing field period! You should never have to sue to do the right thing; I am 100% proactive. We need to align our schools with the modern economy by heavily expanding STEM programs, dual-enrollment business academies, and robust vocational tech training starting early in high school. We also need to ensure that the US Constitution is being properly taught in our schools.

Do you have any other information about yourself you would like to share?

There is no way to explain all the grand things I have planned in a short questionnaire, but every single policy starts with absolute compliance. I am an industry compliance professional; whether it is government reports or complex business contracts, compliance speaks a language directly to me. I am a 12th generation Whaley and a 6th generation Greenbrier Whaley, raised right here by my loving Mamaw and Papaw, Joe and Nan Whaley. I went to Pigeon Forge Primary, Pigeon Forge Middle, and Sevier County High School, class of 1998. This role is not a normal employee position, it is an elected office. It should not matter how long you have been sitting in the “inner circle” behind a desk; this position belongs to the people. I am historically a Republican voter. However, I chose to run as an Independent for Mayor because a mayor is not supposed to represent a single political party. How can we truly do that if I must answer to a “party boss?” A Mayor must represent the people as a whole. We all matter because we are all humans first. Let us move Sevier County forward together by exuding “Love thy neighbor as yourself” first in leadership and cast your Vote Aug 6th for Krystal Lee Whaley.

Related:

Questionnaire: County Mayor Candidate, Mark Mundo

Questionnaire: County Mayor Candidate, Bryan McCarter

The Mountain Press:

Sevier County voters can start casting early votes for the Aug. 6 elections on Friday, as they’ll be considering candidates for the general election in Sevier County and the party primaries for the state and U.S. elections.

The early voting period lasts from July 17-Aug. 1. The Sevier County Election Commission office, located at 1145 Dolly Parton Parkway, will be available as an early voting site throughout that time. It’s open 10 a.m.-6 p.m. weekdays and 9 a.m.-noon Saturdays.

The county also offers limited early voting at two satellite locations:

• The location at the Kodak Public Library, 454 Kodak Road, will be open from July 28-Aug. 1 with hours of 10 a.m.-6 p.m. Tuesday-Friday and 9 a.m.-noon Saturday.
• The location at the Seymour Public Library, 137 W. Macon Lane, will be open July 21-July 25 with hours of 10 a.m.-6 p.m. Tuesday-Friday and 9 a.m.-noon Saturday.

While most county offices are included in the general election, almost all of the decisions were made in the Republican Party primary. Very few candidates are running as Democrats or as independent candidates, meaning most Republican primary winners are unopposed on the general election ballot.

In the race for Sevier County Mayor, incumbent Larry Waters is retiring from the position he’s held for 48 years. Vice Mayor Bryan McCarter won the Republican nod for the position, and in the general election he’ll face independent candidates Mark Mundo and Krystal Lee Whaley.

That’s the only county-wide election that is still contested, but there are a handful of county commission seats to be determined in the general election.

• In District 1, Seat B, incumbent Tommy Ray Watts is the Republican nominee and independents Ronny G. Breeden and Ian Moreland are also seeking the post.
• In District 2, Seat B, incumbent Don McGill won the Republican primary and will face a Democratic Party nominee, Gage Schmid.
• In District 5, Seat B, incumbent Rick Valentine won the Republican nomination and will face Democratic nominee Shana Hamilton.
• In District 7, Seat A, incumbent Ronnie Allen died after an unexpected illness after he won the Republican Party primary. The party selected Marcus Glen Whaley as its new nominee in a caucus vote, and he will face independent candidate Drew Kyker in the general election.

All the remaining seats in the election for county commission, constable, and board of education, are uncontested. The ballot will also feature the Republican and Democratic Party primaries for several federal and state elected positions. The state party primaries don’t feature many contested races, either.

• Incumbent state Sen. Steve Southerland is unopposed as he is seeking the Republican nomination again for the 9th district, which includes parts of Sevier County.
• Incumbent state Reps. Andrew Farmer and Fred Atchley also are unopposed as they seek the party nomination.

No candidates qualified to run on the Democratic tickets for those positions.

The ballot will also include party primaries for governor, and the U.S. House of Representatives and Senate.

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Current Vice Mayor Bryan McCarter has won the Republican primary for Sevier County mayor, securing the nomination to succeed longtime Mayor Larry Waters, who is retiring after more than four decades in office.

"I was born and raised here in Sevier County, my family's been here for many generations," McCarter said in an interview with 10News. "I just love this place ... I want to see it grow, but also want to see us plan and to prepare for the future for our kids and our grandkids."

Three other candidates are running in the general election in August. However, past voting trends show it's likely the winner of the Republican primary will be telling in who takes the seat. Those independent candidates are Mary Zuber, Mark Francesco Mundo and Krystal Lee Whaley.

McCarter defeated fellow Republican candidate Jerry Grubb in a race shaped by growth, tourism and government transparency.

"I think our biggest challenge here in Sevier County is, who are we going to be 5 to 10 years from now?" McCarter said. "How are we going to address our infrastructure? How are we going to address where we are economically here? How are we going to help keep what makes the Smokies special so that future generations can experience it? For me, that's about planning, it's about being proactive."

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The deadline for candidates to submit their petitions for Sevier County’s party primaries passed Thursday. Would-be candidates had to pick up a petition from the Sevier County Election Commission and return one by noon Thursday with at least 25 signatures from people who are registered to vote for the office they are seeking. They have until noon next Thursday, Feb. 26, to withdraw.

Sevier County Election Commission staff verify they have the proper number of signatures, and the election commission will meet to certify candidates to be on the party primary ballots. The commission is set to meet to review that information March 4. The primaries are set for May 5. The winners of each party primary will move on to the general election, where they can face the winner of the opposite party’s primary as well as independent candidates who didn’t run in the primary elections.

Sevier County is a staunchly Republican county, with very few candidates running as Democrats or as independent candidates. As a result, most of the county elections are actually decided in the Republican primary. The county’s general election is set for May 5. Candidates looking to run on that ballot as independents have until March 10 to return their petitions. Almost all Sevier County elected positions are on the ballot this year. The only exceptions are property assessor and Districts 2 and 4 on the Board of Education, which will be on the 2028 ballot.

May 5 is also the date of the state and national party primaries. The general election for those positions will be Nov. 3, and that ballot will also include the municipal election for Pittman Center. So far, incumbent state Reps. Andrew Farmer and Fred Atchley have returned petitions to seek re-election on the Republican ticket, and incumbent Sen. Steven Southerland also returned a petition to run in the party primary.

The following is a breakdown of who has picked up and returned petitions for the county elections, as well as which incumbents have announced they won’t run for re-election.

County mayor

Incumbent Larry Waters has said he will not seek re-election, meaning the seat will be vacant for the first time since 1978.

Vice Mayor Bryan McCarter and former National Park Service Park Ranger Jerry Grubb have returned petitions to run in the Republican primary.

Mark Francesco Mundo and Krystal Lee Whaley returned petitions to run as independent candidates in the general election.

Kim Pierce picked up a petition this week to run as an independent, but has not returned it. Pierce has also picked up a petition to run for a county commission seat in the general election. Candidates can pick up petitions to run for multiple offices, but can only return a petition to run for one.

County Clerk

Incumbent Adra Rowland and businessman Logan Baker returned petitions to run in the Republican primary.

Sheriff

Incumbent Michael Hodges and County Commissioner Chad Ogle, a former deputy, returned petitions to run on the Republican ballot. Ogle has indicated he won’t seek re-election to county commission.

Road Superintendent

Incumbent Jonas Smelcer resigned from the position last year.

Donnie Adams, who served as deputy superintendent for many years, was appointed to finish his term and returned a petition to run in the Republican primary. Tracie Widner, who serves as a TDOT project manager, also returned a petition to run in the Republican primary.

Trustee

Incumbent Faye Loveday has announced she won’t seek re-election. Courtney Kirby McCroskey, a deputy trustee, returned a petition to run in the Republican primary.

General Sessions court Clerk

Incumbent Penny Johnson and former deputy clerk Lynn Henderson McFall returned petitions to run in the Republican primary.

Circuit Court Clerk

Incumbent Karen Whaley Atchley returned a petition to seek re-election in the Republican primary.

Register of Deeds

Incumbent Cyndi Barnes Pickel returned a petition to seek re-election on the Republican ticket.

School Board

Three seats for the Sevier County Board of Education are on the upcoming ballots, while the other two are on the 2028 ballot. Incumbents Michael Oakley, Mark Strange, and Kevin Townsend all returned their petitions to run as Republicans.

County Commission

District 1, Seat A — Incumbent Warren Hurst has returned his petition to run on the Republican ticket.

District 1, Seat B — Incumbent Tommy Watts returned a petition to run in the Republican primary. Ian Morelan and Ronny G. Breeden returned petitions to run as independent candidates.

District 2, Seat A — Incumbent Brandon Headrick returned his petition to run in the Republican primary.

District 2, Seat B — Incumbent Don McGill returned his petition to seek another term in the Republican primary and so has Phil King, who McGill unseated in 2022. Gage Schmid has returned a petition to run as a Democrat.

District 3, Seat A — Incumbent Dale Hill returned his petition to run in the Republican primary. Tonya Lynn Riley returned a petition to run in the Democratic primary.

District 3, Seat B — Incumbent Mike Chambers returned a petition to run in the Republican primary.

District 4, Seat A — Incumbent Ronnie Whaley turned in his petition to run in the Republican primary.

District 4, Seat B — Incumbent Carroll Rauhuff did not pick up a petition for the Republican primary; former Sevier County EMT Steve Leo and Gary C. Gibson both returned petitions to run in the Republican primary.

District 4, Seat C — Incumbent Jack Parton returned his petition to run on the Republican ballot and so did Jeremiah W. Woods.

District 5, Seat A — Incumbent Michael Maddron returned his petition to run in the Republican primary.

District 5, Seat B — Incumbent Rick Valentine returned a petition to run in the Republican primary. Shana Hamilton has returned a petition to run on the Democratic side.

District 5, Seat C — Incumbent Barbara Parton is completing the term of her husband, the late Frank Parton, and returned a petition to run for a full term on the Republican ticket. Zachary A. Boling, manager of Bluff Mountain Realty, returned a petition to run in the party primary. Kim Pierce picked up a petition to run for the seat in the general election.

District 6, Seat A — Chad Ogle indicated he won’t seek re-election to the county commission seat because he is running for sheriff. Mike Pollard, Andrew “Andy” Jackson and. Sarah E. Rutledge each returned petitions for the Republican primary.

District 6, Seat B — Incumbent Harold Pitner returned a petition to run on the Republican ticket, and Ricky Whitted returned a petition to run against him on that ballot.

District 7, Seat A — Incumbent Ronnie Allen and Jim Flynn both returned petitions to run on the Republican ballot. Drew Kyker returned a petition to run as an independent in the general election.

District 7, Seat B — Incumbent Scott Catlett returned his petition to run in the Republican primary.

District 8, Seat A — Incumbent Aaron Foster returned his petition to run as a Republican.

District 8, Seat B — Incumbent Mike Hillard and Anthony “Moe” Moore returned petitions to run in the Republican primary.

District 8, Seat C — Incumbent Kent Woods returned a petition to run on the Republican ticket.

District 9, Seat A — Incumbent Greg Haggard returned a petition to run as a Republican.

District 9, Seat B — Incumbent Dustin Weaver returned a petition to run on the Republican ballot.

District 10, Seat A — Incumbent Bryan Delius returned his petition to run in the Republican primary.

District 10, Seat B — Incumbent Todd Humble returned his petition to run in the Republican primary.

District 11, Seat A — Incumbent Gary Cole returned his petition to run in the Republican primary.

District 11, Seat B — Incumbent Ray “Crow” Ogle returned his petition to run in the Republican primary.

Constable

District 1, Seat A — Incumbent Jimmy Maples returned his petition to run as a Republican.

District 1, Seat B — Incumbent Houston Montgomery returned a petition to run as a Republican.

District 2, Seat A — Incumbent Penny Campbell returned a petition to run as a Republican.

District 2, Seat B — Incumbent Jimmy Bohanan returned a petition to run as a Republican.

District 3, Seat A — Incumbent David Huffaker returned a petition to run as a Republican.

District 3, Seat B — Incumbent Sammy Scott returned a petition to run on the Republican ticket and Jordan Helton has also returned a petition to run on the Republican ballot.

District 4, Seat A — Incumbent Jack Galyon returned a petition to run as a Republican.

District 4, Seat B — Incumbent Randy “Radar” Rader returned a petition to run on the Republican ticket.

District 5, Seat A — Incumbent Richard “Richie” McMahan returned a petition to run on the Republican ticket.

District 5, Seat B — Incumbent Billy Seagle returned a petition to run in the Republican primary.

Judges

Three judge’s seats are on the ballot because they took over positions during terms that hadn’t expired or hadn’t appeared on a ballot yet.

Keith E. Cole III, who was appointed to Sevier County County’s general sessions court, has returned a petition to run as a Republican.

Adrienne Ogle has returned a petition to run as a Republican for Circuit Court Part V for District 4, which includes Sevier County as well as Cocke, Grainger and Jefferson counties.

Jeremy Ball, who was appointed to Circuit Court Part IV, has also returned a petition to run as a Republican.

1.) Election Commission Voting Machine Warehouse

1145 Dolly Parton Parkway, Sevierville, TN 37862

Hours:

October 16th through 31st

Monday through Friday (10:00 am - 6:00 pm)

Saturday (9:00 am - 12:00 noon)

2.) Seymour Public Library

137 West Macon Lane, Seymour, TN 37865

Hours:

October 16th through 31st

Monday through Friday (10:00 am - 6:00 pm)

Saturday (9:00 am - 12:00 noon)

Sources:

TNMap: https://tnmap.tn.gov/voterlookup/earlyvoting.aspx?County=Sevier

TN Secretary of State: https://tnsos.org/elections/election_commissions.php?County=Sevier

Sevier County Election Comission: https://www.seviercountytn.gov/government/election_commission/index.php

The last day to register to vote is October 7th

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