Democrats are disavowing the candidate who became the party’s nominee to face Sen. Bob Corker. Mark Clayton received the most votes, despite running virtually no campaign.
With Fewer Dollars, Frogge Wins School Board Race
Despite being vastly out-raised, Attorney Amy Frogge won the school board seat representing West Nashville. She more than doubled the vote count of her nearest competitor in the five person race.
Gentry Tops Kindall’s 27-Year Experience
A nearly three-decade tenure on the school board came to an end yesterday. Ed Kindall lost his seat to fellow board member Sharon Gentry. The two were pitted against each other in District 1 after its boundaries were redrawn.
Black Beats Zelenik Again
Incumbent Diane Black easily won her rematch against Lou Ann Zelenik in the 6th Congressional district’s GOP Primary. Two years ago, Black squeaked past Zelenik by fewer than 300 votes. This time, the margin of victory was more than two to one.
GOP Eyes Seats of Retiring Democrats
Nashville physician Steve Dickerson narrowly won a three-way race in the Republican primary to replace state Senator Joe Haynes, one of several Democrats who are retiring. He’ll face attorney Phillip North who won the Democratic primary.
Charter-Backed Challenger Ousts School Board Chair
An executive from Teach For America has unseated the chair of the Metro School Board. Ellissa Kim received thousands of dollars in campaign funds from pro-charter-school groups on her way to beating out incumbent Gracie Porter.
Lynn Bests Incumbent for Former Mt. Juliet Seat
Susan Lynn of Mt. Juliet is headed back to the General Assembly. She beat single-term incumbent Linda Elam by a two-to-one margin in the Republican primary.
NRA-Backed Rogers Unseats Maggart
A four-term member of the state House has been unseated by political newcomer Courtney Rogers who enjoyed the backing of the National Rifle Association. Incumbent Debra Maggart lost the seat after an outside campaign to defeat her.
General Assembly, School Board Races Draw Voters to Polls
Poll workers in Davidson County are calling turnout “light but steady.” Many of the races may be decided by face-to-face campaigning.
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