The Knox County Democratic Party next week will nominate a candidate to replace long-time state Rep. Joe Armstrong on the November ballot.
Armstrong, who was found guilty of felony tax evasion on Monday, can no longer run for the House seat he's held for 28 years.
The party will meet at it's Morgan Street headquarters at 6 p.m.
Whoever gets the nod will face independent candidate Pete Drew.
As it stands, at least three folks are interested in the 15th District seat, including former interim Knoxville Mayor and current City Councilman Dan Brown; former City Council and school board candidate Rick Staples; and Joe's wife LeTonia, who is a lobbyist.
Things are getting a little interesting from what I understand some factions within that district's political community are starting to build.
On one hand you have Letonia and some folks just flat out don't want a dynasty. On the other hand, you've got Rick, who has already lost twice. So, there's the argument that maybe the voters don't want him holding office. And then there's Dan, who is definitely an all around good guy and was a very competent mayor, but a few folks have privately questioned whether he would be up for the frequent back-and-forth drive between Knoxville and Nashville.
That said, they all have good qualities.
Stay tuned.
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Wednesday, August 10, 2016
Friday, July 8, 2016
Knoxville Mayor Rogero, Democrats will rally prior to early voting
The Knox County Democratic Party will hold a rally for the Aug. 4 county general election next Thursday evening.
Early voting then starts the following day, July 15.
The rally takes place at 5:30 p.m. at the party headquarters at 311 Morgan St. in the Old City.
Knoxville Mayor Madeline Rogero will speak at the event, as will the 11 Democrats who are running for county and state office. (The state general election is in November.)
“We are thrilled that 11 candidates have stepped up to the plate to give Knox County residents a choice at the polls in August and November," said Cameron Brooks, Chair of the Knox County Democratic Party, in a statement. "Our message of supporting Knoxville’s working people we hope will have resonance that will lead us to victory this year.”
More information on the candidates can be found RIGHT HERE.
Early voting then starts the following day, July 15.
The rally takes place at 5:30 p.m. at the party headquarters at 311 Morgan St. in the Old City.
Knoxville Mayor Madeline Rogero will speak at the event, as will the 11 Democrats who are running for county and state office. (The state general election is in November.)
“We are thrilled that 11 candidates have stepped up to the plate to give Knox County residents a choice at the polls in August and November," said Cameron Brooks, Chair of the Knox County Democratic Party, in a statement. "Our message of supporting Knoxville’s working people we hope will have resonance that will lead us to victory this year.”
More information on the candidates can be found RIGHT HERE.
Monday, February 8, 2016
Knox Co. Democratic Party to host March 5 delegate selection caucus
The Knox County Democratic Party will host its Democratic Party County Delegate Selection Caucus on Saturday, March 5, 2016 at West High School’s Gym on Sutherland Avenue.
This caucus will elect Knox County delegates who will then join candidates from the other counties in the second congressional district on March 19 to elect the delegates to the Democratic National Convention in Philadelphia.
The doors open at noon and the event is open to all registered voters in Knox County who support the Democratic Party, and those who agree to support the nominee of the Democratic Party in the 2016 Presidential election.
Information about becoming a DNC delegate to the Democratic National Convention in Philadelphia and the rules governing the DNC Delegate Selection process may be obtained from tndp.org. Additionally, the Knox County Democratic Party has more information on the process RIGHT SMACK HERE.
This caucus will elect Knox County delegates who will then join candidates from the other counties in the second congressional district on March 19 to elect the delegates to the Democratic National Convention in Philadelphia.
The doors open at noon and the event is open to all registered voters in Knox County who support the Democratic Party, and those who agree to support the nominee of the Democratic Party in the 2016 Presidential election.
Information about becoming a DNC delegate to the Democratic National Convention in Philadelphia and the rules governing the DNC Delegate Selection process may be obtained from tndp.org. Additionally, the Knox County Democratic Party has more information on the process RIGHT SMACK HERE.
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