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Election Day at the Cumberland Presbyterian Church precinct on Aug. 6, 2026. (Chris Smith)
Elections
2 months ago
Who’s on November ballot for governor, Congress, legislature, City of Clarksville races

With the city qualifying deadline passed, here’s who’s running for state and City of Clarksville election.

John Cohen (Contributed)
Elections
2 months ago
John Cohen announces candidacy for Clarksville City Council, Ward 6

John Cohen, a longtime banking professional and downtown Clarksville resident, has announced his campaign for City Council, Ward 6.

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Elections
2 months ago
Mark Riggins raises 11 times nearest opponent in Clarksville mayor’s race

In July and August, Clarksville Now reviewed the campaign donation reports for the City of Clarksville mayoral race. Let’s look at the results so far into 2026.

Elections
2 months ago
State Rep. Michael Lankford running to keep District 75 seat

State Rep. Michael Lankford is running to keep his seat representing Tennessee House District 75.

MOCO Republican watch party at Clyde's of Clarksville on August 6, 2026 (Wesley Irvin).
Elections
3 months ago
6 highlights from Montgomery County election, state primary | ANALYSIS

Thursday night’s election brought major shifts in local leadership and results that closely tracked statewide trends.

The Democratic watch party at Joker's Comedy Club on Aug. 6, 2026. (Nia Holland)
Elections
3 months ago
‘They have to come to us now’: Democrats flip 4 seats, win majority in County Commission

The 21-member Montgomery County Commission has gone from being evenly split to having an 11-member Democratic majority.

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Elections
3 months ago
‘It’s an honor to keep serving’: Golden re-elected as Montgomery County mayor

Wes Golden easily won re-election as Montgomery County mayor Thursday night in a three-way race, carrying close to 60% of the vote.

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Elections
3 months ago
How Montgomery County voted in governor, Congress, Senate primaries

Sen. Marsha Blackburn has won the Republican nomination for governor in a fairly close three-way race against John Rose and Monty Fritts.

Mike Oliver at the MOCO Republican watch party at Clyde's of Clarksville on August 6, 2026 (Wesley Irvin).
Elections
3 months ago
‘It’s an ecstatic feeling’: Mike Oliver elected Montgomery County sheriff | PHOTOS

Mike Oliver won a tightly contested race for Montgomery County sheriff Thursday, defeating Johnny Ransdell and Dexter Mines.

Elections
3 months ago
Election results: Oliver wins sheriff, Golden re-elected, 3 commissioners unseated

Here are voting results for the Montgomery County General Election, with mayor, sheriff, County Commission and School Board on the ballot.