Votes still coming in, but most incumbents in lead; few upsets possible

Posted at 9:35 pm August 7, 2014
By John Huotari Leave a Comment

Anderson County Early Voting Campaign Signs

The Thursday election featured the Anderson County general election and the state and federal primaries. Pictured above are campaign signs during early voting at the Midtown Community Center in Oak Ridge.

Note: Please see this newer story for final results.

The votes are still coming in and the Anderson County Election Commission is repairing its website, but early results suggest most incumbents are faring well, although a few upsets are possible.

Here is a look at some preliminary voting results in Anderson County, as reported by BBB-TV, Channel 12 in Oak Ridge, with 16 of 27 precincts reporting. There could be a few upsets, including on Anderson County Commission and in the races for Anderson County General Session Judge, Division II, and Anderson County Circuit Court Clerk.

Anderson County Mayor

Terry Frank, the Republican incumbent, leads Jim Hackworth, a Democrat, and Bradley Rickett, an Independent.

Anderson County Sheriff

Paul White, the Democratic incumbent, leads Anthony Lay, a Republican.

Tennessee House of Representatives

Republican primary

John Ragan, the Republican incumbent, leads Caitlin Nolan, his GOP challenger.

Anderson County Juvenile Court Judge

Brian Hunt, a Republican, leads Michael Clement, a Democrat.

Anderson County General Sessions Judge, Division II

Ron Murch, the Democratic incumbent, trails Republican challenger Roger Miller.

Anderson County General Sessions Judge, Division I

Don Layton, the Republican incumbent, leads Ryan Spitzer, a Democrat.

Anderson County Register of Deeds

Tim Shelton, the Democratic incumbent, leads Bill Gallaher, a Republican.

Anderson County Circuit Court Clerk

Tyler Mayes, the Democratic incumbent, trails his Republican challenger, William Jones.

Anderson County Commission, District 6 (Oak Ridge City Hall, Robertsville, West Hills)

Vote for two

Incumbents Steve Mead and Whitey Hitchcock are leading challengers Joey Anderson and Anthony Allen.

Anderson County Commission, District 7 (Glenwood, Highland View, Pine Valley)

Vote for two

Results not available yet for Jerry Creasey, Denny Phillips, Theresa Scott, Kevin Rice, Mike Marsh, and Jimmy Bouchard.

Anderson County Commission, District 8 (Emory Valley, Hendrix Creek, Woodland)

Vote for two

Myron Iwanski and Robin Biloski, the two incumbents, lead Myra Mansfield.

Anderson County Commission, District 1 (Claxton, Bull Run)

Vote for two

Incumbents Chuck Fritts and Tracy Wandell lead Walt Lounsbery and Floyd Grisham.

Anderson County Commission, District 3 (Norris, Andersonville)

Vote for two

Incumbent Steve Emert and challenger Philip Warfield lead incumbent Dusty Irwin and newcomers Josh Anderson and David Farmer.

Anderson County Commission, District 4 (Lake City, Briceville, Rosedale)

Vote for two

Incumbent Tim Isbel and Chris Phillips lead Herb “Herbie” Foust and Allen C.H. Loope.

Anderson County Commission, District 5 (Dutch Valley, Marlow, Norwood)

Vote for two

Incumbents Robert McKamey and Jerry White are ahead of Lynn Byrge and Carl Beaty.

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