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Knox County Election Results
Submitted by R. Neal on Tue, 2008/02/05 - 7:19pm.
9:35 UPDATE: Precincts are rolling in. EV numbers appear to be holding in most races. See individual races for latest updates and what they include. Will update key races for a while and note any significant changes. Big losers: Cate, Tramel, Moore. And Owings. Sometimes the voters actually pay attention. 11:00 UPDATE: Later, y'all. Read more for the details.... 02/06 UPDATE: Full results with all precincts reporting at the Knox County Election Commission. Democratic Presidential Primary: (91 of 94 plus EV, Obama slipping, Clinton widens slight lead.) Hillary Clinton 49.16% Republican Presidential Primary: (88 of 94 plus EV, slight gains for Huckabee and Romney, but McCain is holding.) Mike Huckabee 29.88% County Commission 1-A Democrats: (60 of 94 plus EV, uptick for Cox, Drew, but McKenzie is holding and looks like the winner.) Therea A. Cox 15.84% County Commission 2-B Democrats: (37 of 94 plus EV, Broyles is holding and it looks like a clear win for her) Amy Broyles 57.86% County Commission 4-A Democrats: (60 of 94 plus EV. Uptick for Davis, but Saunders looks like the clear winner.) Elaine Davis 38.78% County Commission 4-A Republicans: (60 of 94 plus EV. Kuhlman looks like the winner.) Richard Cate 21.85% County Commission 4-B Republicans: (60 of 94 plus EV. Shouse hammers Tramel, will face off with unopposed Democrat Drevik) Logan Brummitt 10.50% County Commission 6-A Democrats: (79 of 94 plus EV, big win for Bryant.) Kathy Bryant 77.13% County Commission 6-A Republicans: (79 of 94 plus EV, looks like a win for Anders.) Brad Anders 48.14% County Commission 8-B Republicans: (60 of 94 plus EV, Wright slips a few more points but holds on for the apparent win.) Jim Eubanks 10.01% County Commission 9-A Republicans: (60 of 94 plus EV, uptick for Greene but Brown is holding and looks like the winner.) Mike Brown 57.49% County Clerk Democrats (91 of 94 plus EV.) George Stooksbury 39.80% County Clerk Republicans: (91 of 94 plus EV, Scooby is still toast) Foster D. Arnett, Jr. 60.93% School Board District 5: [Ed. Note: data access problem for this race, but Carson appears to be leading by a substantial margin in early voting. UPDATE: Looks like a win for Carson.] Trustee Republicans: (79 of 94 plus EV, too close to call between Hill and Sisk.) Steve Hill 30.62% Law Director Republicans (79 of 94 plus EV, shaping up as a surprise for Owings who appears to be out of a job.) Bill Lockett 59.99% Property Assessor Republicans (91 of 94 plus EV) Phil Ballard 51.44% |
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Wow! Just back from voting at Karns Middle School, and they were SWAMPED!
I arrived at 2:00 pm, and head honcho Bedford Chapman begged me to pull up a chair and help. I did. For nearly five hours. No end in sight when I left at 7:00.
In fact, I was relieved by another civic-minded voter (and unscheduled worker) who didn't want to see anyone leave due to the wait.
Way to go, Knox County!
I voted about 6 at Dogwood School. Only had to wait about 10 minutes, but they had 6 voting machines, which is more than usual. The workers said there was heavy turnout, a steady stream of folks all day.
Nice rundown...thanks for the hard work typing up all of that!
Bubba, could you include the numbers for Edwards?
I saw a boatload of cars at the Vestal community center as I drove by around 6. The lower parking area was almost full and plenty of cars out front. It was the busiest I'd ever seen. #25 is heavily Democratic - hooray for us.
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Less is the new More - Karrie Jacobs
I was appalled when I went to vote in Sevier County, Tennessee. After I showed my ID and signed in, I asked the clerk for a paper ballot. She informed me that I could only use a paper ballot IF I qualified by meeting one of the five qualifications on her copied list. She flipped the list around so I could read it and I scanned it quickly. It listed things like being handicapped, the electricity going out at the polling station, if the write in feature was not working on the voting machines or if there was some other emergency that prevented the polling place from operating as normal. I didn’t fit any of her listed categories so I told her that I just didn’t trust the voting machines. I said that I had read about these particular DRE machines and that even the state of Tennessee agrees that they are “troublesome and not reliable.” There is no way to recount the votes, if necessary. I thought that that was a valid enough reason to get a paper ballot where I would have a paper trail to track my vote in case of a recount. Apparently not so.
I asked to speak to the polling place supervisor and again requested a paper ballot. He showed me a copy of the same list of “valid reasons” to get a paper ballot. This time I looked at the list a little closer and asked him who wrote this memo? He replied that it came from “Beth.” And I of course asked, Beth, Who? He looked at me incredulously and with a straight face said, you know, “Beth,” from “the state.” Oh, I shook my head and what office does she work in, I asked. “Elections,” came the answer. I noticed that he was staring at me…I mean, there it was spelled out in black and white…“Beth” that works at “the state” in “elections” didn’t feel that I had a “valid reason” to vote on a paper ballot. Now please just move along sir and sign your ballot registration. Under his glare, I read the page again hoping to find some loophole that might qualify me to ask for a paper ballot. I noticed that “Beth” had stated in her opening paragraph that these rules were being made “in order to cut down on the amount of work and time involved in tabulating the voter totals.” I thought to myself that if Beth really worked in the state elections office and found it too difficult to tabulate the voter totals no matter how long it took, she should find some other line of work. I didn’t think the poll supervisor now really glaring at me would find my thoughts funny so I decided not to share them with him. Finally, the supervisor and I agreed that I didn’t have much choice if I wanted to vote.
As I was voting on what I was assured was a “secure” machine, I came to a place where the Tax Assessor was running unopposed. Perfect. Here would be my own little checks and balances to see if my vote actually counted. I wrote in a name that is known only to me and spelled just so. Now, when all the votes are tabulated, I can go down to my local election office and ask to see the entire vote tally. It is public record, or it used to be.
I certainly hope my secret name shows up in the voter tally for Sevier County Tax Assessor. But then, what do I do if it doesn’t, call Beth?
Jim Wilson, Feb. 08
I'm guessin' "Beth" is the same "Beth" I've spoken to at the State Election Commission a few times. If so, she heads their legal department. I don't remember her last name, but the phone number is (615) 741-7956.
If you have to, that's how to call "Beth."
Sorry, Jim, your ploy won't work. The general assembly passed a law a couple years back saying election commissions can only tally write-in votes for people who formally applied to be write-in candidates.
I'd like to see a law that makes "NOTA" a formal write-in candidate in every race. (NOTA = None of the Above)
gonna be a long night...
What's the Brain's Blog Truth Squat Team going to do now?
What's the Brain's Blog Truth Squat Team going to do now?
You asked.
He's a parody of himself.
tarnsparant government
Heh.
Is this yet another new word in the lexicon of Knox Co. politics?
What does it mean? Tarnished transparently? Tarnished, apparently?
There is no sparant like a chairman tarned
Oh, and:
Link...
See the power of Brian's Blog.
recall this?:
Link...
And, by the look of things in the voting returns, he finished 21st in a 24 horse race.
Considering that folks were asked to vote for 3 people, by finishing 21st the CEO, COO, President, Chairman of the Board, Keeper of the Light and Grand Potentate of The Brian's Blog didn't do so well.
Perhaps the voters wanted him to not be selected as a delegate so he could stay home and do whatever he does.
Oh. My. God.
Pam Strickland
"We are what we pretend to be, so we must be careful about what we pretend to be." ~Kurt Vonnegut
I know people who were put in Lakeshore that possessed clearer abilities to grasp reality. That's astonishing.
True happiness is knowing you are a hypocrite. -- Ivor Cutler
His site (blogspot.com) is blocked at work...whats the gist of his ramblings?
Amy Vandergriff won because she was the only candidate who quoted Brian's Blog in her campaign literature.
And Scott Moore lost because citizens wanted him to keep doing the fine job he's doing as County Commission chair.
because ... because ... because ... heck fire, I don't know. Brian sure thought he had the goods on her.
Take Care, Be Good and don't play in the street!
SteveMule
This is the one that got me. Can you say delusional? Or perhaps in denial.
Pam Strickland
"We are what we pretend to be, so we must be careful about what we pretend to be." ~Kurt Vonnegut
This Scoobie guy stepped down.
True happiness is knowing you are a hypocrite. -- Ivor Cutler
We got back from Mt. Olive about an hour ago. The longest line we had ever seen, prior to tonight, was maybe 10-20 people, and that was probably 2004. Tonight it was over 50. Mrs. FC counted 55 when we first took line. Took an hour to get home.
We think there were about 6 machines, or the same as every other recent election.
On the other side is the fact that the Repug ballot is very long due to the delegate list. They didn't need that four years ago. (At least they didn't think they needed a primary then. They probably wish now that they did!)
1st commission democrat
mckenzie-67
cox-23
drew-21
stancil-18
gill-15
president
obama-122
clinton-54
Dang, Bill. First!
mckinzie wins chilhowee school 31st
we still have early vote out in 10-N
so if a candidate had a strong ev could still win the fort.
It's McKenzie, Bill --
Odd that Pete Drew gets any votes at all, with his history -- he started out as a Dem, became a Republican for a $40,000 "job" in the early 80s, and was trotted around the country as a trophy. Now he's a Dem again.
first election we ever ran against pete drew
was when we lost the '82 state house democratic primary
bill nolan vs pete drew
It's days like today that get your blood flowing with pride for being an American. I was happy to stand in a long line to have the privelege to vote. I think it was over an hour. Time went fast as I talked with other eager voters. Yeah, Knox County for coming out so strong. I am on pins and needles waiting to see the results.
Man, do I hope these early voting #s hold up - Tramel, Cate, Scoobie, all being trounced. Brown is even leading Pinkston lacky Tim Greene in the 9th.
This is outstanding. I really wasn't expecting people to so soundly reject the buffoons. Owings is getting stomped despite all his radio ads and signs and Lockett not putting up much of a fight. Maybe Scoobie will do the right thing and step down as chairman since the grown-up commissioners already run the meetings anyway.
SWEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEPPPPPPP!!!
The rascals done got throwed out.
I smell a change in the air. something foul may well be washed away in a spring-like storm tonight. Couldn't happen to a more deserving bunch of creeps.
think they'll "get it" this time?
It's my birthday. I couldn't ask for a better present. Thanks, Knox County!
And many more happy (election) returns :)
I'm glad I could help you celebrate. :)
Pam Strickland
"We are what we pretend to be, so we must be careful about what we pretend to be." ~Kurt Vonnegut
And for the icing on the cake - I just heard on the tee vee that Scoobie didn't carry his own precinct.
I guess Halls had had enough.
Thank god some people are willing to take up the torch and run for the principles they believe in. Whether I agree with a candidate or not, I'm always in awe of the dedication that is represented by the first jump into any political race.
Huckabee is yapping on CNN re: his big "victory" speech. I think I just threw up in my mouth a little. He is throwing out the Jesus card over and over...How embarrassing that he is winning in TN...uggh...
I supported & worked for Cortney Piper.
Just called Amy & told her she did a great job
I pledged my support to Amy in the general.
Bolus must be peeing his knickers right about now.
but I appreciate the sentiment!
I, too, supported Cortney in the primary, but will pledge my support to Amy and do whatever I can to help her defeat Bolus in the general election. I know and work with a lot of people in the 2nd District, even though I live in the 8th.
In the 8th District, I am very pleased that Dave Wright won. I believe he will be an asset on County Commission. I also worked for Phil Ballard against Mike Lowe and couldn't be happier that so many of the incumbents were defeated.
New brooms sweep Knox County clean, we hope!
91 of 94 reporting:
Bolus: 1,643
Broyles: 2,337
Heh. Indeed.
Go Amy!
92 of 94 reporting:
Tyree: 26,540
Jones: 32,745
Looks like lots of Democrats came out.
Did I overlook the Property Assessor results somewhere?
I guess a more elegant way to put it is
The Wheels Of Justice Grind Slow, But They Grind Exceeding Fine--
Wasn't covering them. Sorry:
Phil Ballard 51.44%
Mike Lowe 48.56%
91 of 94 reporting.
looks like the democratic primary set a record
beating the 32,900 that voted in '72
With 56 of 95 counties reporting, D turnout is higher than R turnout statewide. Excellent.
~Russ
Wow. I hope we can keep that up in August and November.
pgs
Pam Strickland
"We are what we pretend to be, so we must be careful about what we pretend to be." ~Kurt Vonnegut
County Clerk Democrats (91 of 94):
George Stooksbury 39.80%
Amy Henley Vandergriff 60.20%
Looks like that's that, except maybe for the Republican Trustee primary. See y'all later unless something comes up...
Oh, yeah. Check this:
Link...
Probably won't change the outcome, though, right?
Humorous. Unless the results from Brickey end up looking unusually peculiar.
Tamara,
Thanks for your help at KMS. I was a machine operator, and we needed all the help we could get. It was absolutely nuts, and we had five workers who did not show up. It was very exciting to see such huge turnout though.
The Giants winning the Super Bowl is like... is like... is like being written up in the Halls Shopper?
Betty Belicheck? Uh huh...
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With the possible exception of things like box scores, race results, and stock market tabulations, there is no such thing as Objective Journalism. The phrase itself is a pompous contradiction in terms.
If the voters are in the same mood
for the county general.
It may not matter how much money JJ has.
Didnt matter in the primaries.
Can't win Tyree
May well be
Sheriff Tyree!
Hey Knoxviews - better check your numers in the 8th district race - they are wrong. I gues wishful thinking on Your Part??????
Hey Knoxviews - better check your numers in the 8th district race - they are wrong. I gues wishful thinking on Your Part??????
What was wrong with them at the time they were posted with 60 of 94 reporting? Looks like the final outcome did not change with 100% reporting.
Not sure I know what you are referring to by "wishful thinking"?
Now that change has run through county commission it is time to turn our attention to Mike Ragsdale and misappropriation of fund and misdeeds going on in the county executive office and clean that mess out too...
Perhaps it's time to turn off anonymous posting. The right-wing nutjobs have been showing up a lot lately.
Yesterday was a very satisfying day. I read the tape off the machine at Spring Hill Elementary at about 8:05pm and immediately knew Amy had won. The results were something like 155 to 52 in her favor.
That's the second time I've stood in that gym and had that happen. In August of '06 I saw Mark Harmon's results and knew he'd won. That after spending most of the day with his opponent's son outside the polls and having to listen to him tell me how Mark was wasting his time and his dad was a lock to win.
God willing I'll have that same moment again in August.
The real shockers of the day were Kathy Bryant's crushing victory in the 6th and Amy Vandergriff's victory. I knew Kathy had a shot at winning (full disclosure... my wife is helping her with her campaign) but that was just simply incredible. To raise less than $2000 and pull off a victory like that. Wow.
But that's nothing compared to Amy Vandergriff winning COUNTY WIDE with only having raised $1300. I'm shocked.
Other points to chew on in the 2nd district:
1) Early voting was only 30% of the total turnout. Yesterday was HUGE!
2) Precinct 20 had 218 voters in this primary. In 2000 only 68 people voted and in 2004 only 56 people voted. Hell, they only mananged 305 and 385 respectively in the 2000 and 2004 November general elections.
I'm stunned.
Loads of thanks to Nikki Witt, Kathy's treasurer and campaign-manager-by-default--and to you, too, Paul, for the guidance you no doubt channeled via your wife.
That Kathy's low-budget campaign netted 77% of the Dem vote in the 6th speaks volumes about what folks are looking for in their next rep.
I gotta say, I think Brad Anders is a nice guy, but I think Kathy is a bit stronger by virtue of her maturity and education.
Dems need to rally behind her to restore our party's share of representation on CC, but Repubs would be equally honored by her level-headed service, I think.
Not to mention the opportunity to put another woman on commission.
I think it will be very tough for a democrat to win out there, Mark Cawood's successes notwithstanding. But this might be the year it could happen.
I was impressed with Anders, too -- and even moreso with his wife, who seemed very sharp.
Total votes: 92,541
That's a 302% increase over Feb '04 and a 301% increase over Mar '00. That's also 61% of the turnout from Nov '06.
Wonder how many new folks that won yesterday have been approached today by new "friends" that are willing to "help" them if they need anything. Hopefully the phrase "no thanks" is used frequently.
I dont know if this has been posted yet or not...WBIR has mapped out the local and presidential elections for Knox County.
Link...
Any information on Mike Brown in the 9th district? I see he used to be on MPC. What was his voting record there? When I saw the MPC listing on his experience, it was a concern.
I don't know much about his MPC record, but I know he's been fighting Victor Jarnigan on some south Knox developments. Seems like a good sign.
I don't think he should get the appointment, tho, because the race won't be settled till August (there's a Dem running).
I don't think Commission should put anyone in the seats now who has opposition in August. I'm fine with them going ahead and appointing the 8 district guy (sorry, his name slips my mind) because he has no further opposition.
Well that is a good sign regarding his Jarnigan opposition.
I would like to know how he feels about TIF's for non-blighted property, Midway Road, James White Parkway extension.
I agree with your appointment views.
Here's a link to an article on Mike Brown in South Knox Times:
Link...
Once Edwards dropped out and I couldn't get excited about Obama or Clinton, I decided to concentrate on local races. I voted in the republican primary so I could vote for Brown against Greene. This article, which I saw when it was first published, is all I knew about him until I talked to one of his supporters at the poll. What struck me in the article was his commitment to good land use (I know, what does he mean by that) and his statement about us being good stewards for future generations. He lives on land that has been in his family since before TN was a state - that and his fight against Jarnigan made me think he must have an appreciation for environmental issues.
Kelly
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