Vote ’26

How Moore County Voted
Thursday’s returns track broader electorate at the top – but voters put their own stamp on the races behind the winners.
Stewart, Hatfield re-elected; six Council seats change
General Election: Six of nine regular Metro Council seats change hands; District 5 sends three new members to the table.
Party Politics Comes to Town
Moore County’s 2026 election has been a political shitshow. Friday, everyone will still wake up in the same county.
Tenn. GOP: Sheriff ballot violates state law
The Tennessee GOP says Moore County’s sheriff ballot is wrongly ordered and warns that legal action could follow.
Moore County early turnout ranks 10th in Tennessee
A total of 1,273 ballots were cast before Election Day, up 9.4% from 2022. General Election is Thursday, Aug. 6.
Early voting opens for Aug. 6 election
Moore County early voting begins ahead of an election featuring county races, partisan primaries, judicial retention questions.
Oosting centers District 3 campaign on growth
First-time candidate says residential development must not outpace the county’s roads, schools, and utilities.
Ivey seeks second term as Moore County clerk
Incumbent says four years as clerk have strengthened her understanding of the office and connection with residents.
Harrison points to experience in campaign
From The Iron Kettle to Farm Bureau, candidate says serving the public has prepared her for County Clerk’s office.
Ross: Moore County must prepare for growth
District 5 candidate Whitney Ross says the county must protect what residents value while preparing for what comes next.
Candidates field voter questions at forum
Mayor, sheriff, county clerk, and Metro Council candidates answered voter questions ahead of July 17 early voting.
Voters urged to look past the yard signs
Concerned Citizens group encourages residents to get involved before decisions are made and to vote in the Aug. 6 election.
Benson seeks District 3 council seat
First-time candidate Chris Benson says residents deserve clearer answers before votes are taken, not after.











