May 6 Primary Election Results

The results of the May 6 primary elections are complete. Since this was a primary election, voters were choosing either Democrat or Republican candidates only. For the Aug. 7 election, these winners may face Independent candidates.

12th Judicial District

Franklin, Grundy and Marion counties are located in the 12th Judicial District of Tennessee; it also includes Bledsoe, Rhea and Sequatchie counties. There are three Circuit Judges that serve the 12th Judicial District.

In the race for Circuit Court Judge, 12th Judicial District Part III, Democrat Steve Blount will face Republican Justin C. Angel.

Unchallenged candidates in the District who have no opposition in August include: Thomas W. “Rusty” Graham for Circuit Judge, 12th Judicial District Part I; J. Curtis Smith, Circuit Judge, 12th Judicial District Part II; Jeff Stewart, chancellor, 12th Judicial District; Mike Taylor, district attorney general, 12th Judicial District; and Jeff Harmon, public defender, 12th Judicial District.

Franklin County

Bill Green won the Republican primary for Franklin County mayor. He will face incumbent Democrat Richard Stewart and independent Burt Brown on Aug. 7.

Incumbent Democrat Tim Fuller will face Republican Mike Foster in the race for county sheriff. Foster has been sheriff in the past.

Register of Deeds Lydia Curtis Johnson defeated a challenge from James R. Cantrell in the Democratic primary for the office. Johnson has no Republican opponent in August, so she will retain her position.

Helen Stapleton, a Democrat, will face Dan Ferguson and Art Hanson, who are running as Independents, in the August election for County Commissioner, District 5, Seat B (Sewanee/Sherwood/Keith Springs).

Unchallenged candidates in the primary who have no opposition in August include: Johnny Hughes, County Commission District 5 Seat A; Randy Kelly, county trustee; Philip Custer, county clerk; Joe David McBee, road commissioner, Districts 1 and 5; Sandy Gilliam, constable, District 5.

Grundy County

Michael Brady won the Democratic primary for Grundy County mayor, defeating incumbent Lonnie Cleek and three other challengers. Brady will face Republican Aubrey Lee Harper.

Democrat Clint Shrum won the primary for Grundy County sheriff. He faces no opposition in August.

Gayle VanHooser was unopposed and will continue as register of deeds.

Melody Knight Oliver won the Democratic primary for circuit court clerk. She will face Republican Tosha Barrett in August.

For more information go to <www.elections.tn.gov>.