A light turnout did not hurt incumbent office holders in Cumberland County Tuesday with unofficially about 2,700 voters casting ballots in the Republican County Primary and 2,800 voters casting ballots in the Democratic Primary.
No problems were reported during the election which ran smoothly, according to election commission officials, and unofficial totals were available by 8:10 p.m. Tuesday.
Persons wishing to vote in the Aug. 3 County General Election and State Primary Election must register to vote before July 3. Early voting will be held July 14-29, 8 a.m. to 4 p.m. week days and 8 a.m. until noon on Saturdays.
The results, which have not been certified by the election commission, are as follows:
•Criminal Court Judge 13th Judicial District Part 1-D, Democrat John Turnbull, 2,001.
•Circuit Court Judge 13th Judicial District Part II-D, Democrat John Maddux, 1,978.
•Chancellor 13th Judicial District-D, Democrat Ronald Thurman, 1,801.
•Criminal Court Judge 13th Judicial District Part 1-D, Democrat Leon Burns Jr., 1,996.
•Criminal Court Judge 13th Judicial District Part II-D, Democrats Lillie Ann Sells, 1,403; Edwin G. Sadler, 1,030.
•District Attorney General 13th Judicial District, Democrat William E. (Bill) Gibson, 1,979.
•Public Defender 13th Judicial District-D, Democrat David N. Brady, 1,843.
•County Mayor, Democrat Mike Turner, 2,480. Republican, Brock Hill, 2,066; Patrick Dean, 731.
•County Trustee, Republican Carolyn Turner, 2,681.
•General Sessions Judge, Democrat Steven C. Douglas, 1,745. Republican Larry M. Warner, 2,469.
•Sheriff, Democrats Gene Hall, 1,635; Ronny Marquess, 216; and Rodney Reed, 951. Republicans, Eucle (Butch) Burgess, 2,335; James Williams, 439.
•Circuit Court Clerk, Democrat Larry V. Sherrill, 2,741.
•County Clerk, Democrat Brenda Hyder, 2,392. Republican, Jule Bryson, 2,225.
•Register of Deeds, Democrat Judy Graham Swallows, 2,668.
•Road Superintendent, Democrat Wendell Houston, 1,918; Billy M. Hall, 1,246. Republican, Harold Hall, 1,713.
Area News
Incumbents fare well in light turnout county primary
- Area News
-
-
HonorAir Knoxville takes 14th trip to D.C.
When the HonorAir Knoxville flight landed in Knoxville the evening of April 24, the organization successfully completed 14 flights taking more than 1,500 East Tennessee World War II and Korean War veterans to Washington D.C. to see the memorials built to honor their sacrifices.
-
Guns seized from suspect in domestic violence case
A neighbor disarmed a man reportedly involved in a domestic violence situation who may have been under the influence of an intoxicant after inhaling glue, and responding deputies recovered a shotgun and shells in the trunk of the suspect’s car.
-
Woman seriously hurt in ATV crash
A Cumberland County woman is being treated in a regional trauma center and the teen who was driving the ATV that crashed, resulting in her injuries, now faces a felony vehicular assault charge.
-
Tip leads to stolen property
Acting on an anonymous telephone tip, Cumberland County sheriff’s investigators have recovered thousands in stolen property and are now being joined by state investigators who are trying to determine if an interstate theft ring is involved. No arrests have been made as the probe continues.
-
Leadership class visits General Assembly
Leadership Cumberland’s April 2 session, state government, was held in Nashville. Leadership Cumberland is a program of the Community Development Division and is administrated by the Crossville-Cumberland County Chamber of Commerce.
-
Council tackles decorum in special meeting
The Crossville City Council discussed “compliance with Robert’s Rules of Order and decorum of council meetings” during its special-called meeting May 17, following a request by Councilman Pete Souza.
“This council has regressed,” began Souza. “The decorum of the council has been less than admirable.” -
Storm cleanup continues
-
BOE panel considers $5.8 million in building upgrades
Nearly $5.8 million in renovations will be presented Thursday afternoon during the Cumberland County Board of Education’s monthly meeting. Designs for the Cumberland County High School football stadium renovation and additions to North Cumberland and Crab Orchard elementary schools are among the projects to be discussed.
-
Panel tables attendance policy
The policy committee of the Cumberland County Board of Education is tabling action on its attendance policy as members struggle to find an appropriate solution for students over the age of 18 that miss excessive amounts of school.
-
TDOT OKs BSF visitor center bid
After nearly a decade of planning, discussions, several changes of members on the county commission and rejected bids, the Gateway to the Big South Fork Visitor’s Center project will move forward after the Tennessee Department of Transportation (TDOT) sent a letter to Cumberland County Mayor Kenneth Carey Jr. informing him the project was approved.
- More Area News Headlines
-
Raw: Trucker Bumps I-5 Bridge Before Collapse
Raw: Texas Deputy Shot by Colo. Suspect Honored
Major Detours Following Wash. Bridge Collapse
American Held in Grisly Czech Murders
Raw: Jersey Shore Reopens for Summer
UK-bound Pakistan Plane Diverted, 2 Men Arrested
Officials: Tsarnaev Friend Linked to Slaying
Obama:Sexual Assault Threatens Trust in Military
Bridge Collapse Survivor: 'Rough Day'
Jersey Shore Open for Business
Raw: Memorial Day Flags Placed at Arlington
New Wheelchair Lift Promises More Access
First Person: Mom Discusses Famous Tornado Photo
Raw Video: Washington State Bridge Collapse
Boy Scouts Approve Plan to Accept Gay Boys
