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.
Hargett: Moore County needs poll workers
Residents can apply to serve during early voting and on Election Day for Aug. 6 primary, general election.
Before the ballots, a chance to listen
With more than 25 local names on the ballot, each candidate has the floor, and voters get first-hand feedback.
Moore County voters face July 7 registration deadline
Early voting begins July 17; absentee ballot requests are due July 27 for the General Election on Aug. 6.
Election chief admits ballot error
Administrator of Elections Jim Sanders says he felt “bullied” to open sealed ballot boxes before certification.
Light turnout marks Moore County’s first primary
Unofficial results show 120 ballots cast out of 5,531 registered voters; General Election set for Aug. 6.
Hoffman withdrawing from District 2 race
Hampton Hoffman has ended his District 2 council campaign, citing out-of-state family obligations.
Arrest at heart of federal lawsuit
A $160 dispute at a repair shop evolved into a federal civil rights suit involving Moore County sheriff candidate William Raline.
Sheriff candidate named in federal suit
William Raline, a candidate in the 2026 Moore County sheriff’s race, is named in a federal civil rights lawsuit in Monteagle.
Why a Meet the Candidates forum?
Q&As still matter in rural counties, where local elections have immediate impact, and voters benefit from hearing directly from those on the ballot.
Moses’ mayoral bid focused on spending, oversight
Retired FBI supervisor and former Council member says county must better protect taxpayers and improve communication.
‘Concerned Citizens’ calls for continued input
Moore County Focus Group plans its next public meeting in June and is expanding its website with new data and community information.
Goodwin seeks Metro Council, District 5 seat
Candidate Brady Goodwin emphasizes transparency, long-term planning, and economic development without sacrificing Moore County’s character.
Judge orders Hatfield certified, placed on August ballot
Chancellor J.B. Cox has set March deadlines for responses from the state, the election office, and fellow candidate William Raline.
Deadline dispute triggers Hatfield lawsuit
Did an incorrect election notice cost sitting sheriff a spot on the ballot? Tyler Hatfield asks court to order certification after disputed filing deadline.
Let Moore County Run Its Own Elections
Moore County’s long-standing non-partisan election tradition faces a major shift it did not request. Here’s why the state should not dictate local policy.
Raline details agenda, goals, accountability
Sheriff candidate discusses servant-first approach, transparency, staffing, discipline and a decade-old controversy he says shaped his leadership.
