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JACKSBORO, TN (WLAF)- The Campbell County Democratic and Republican Parties decided earlier this year that they’d like to have a primary election. It will be held May 2026 and will be the first primary since 1996. WLAF wants to know what you think.
On Monday afternoon, the Campbell County Commission’s Legislative Affairs Committee approved a vote to invite the executive committees of those parties, along with all county elected officials and the county’s administrator of elections to the county commission workshop meeting on Mon., Oct. 13, 6pm, at the courthouse.
The committee members want their guests to be part of the discussion about having primaries for county offices next year and whether the county needs them. Who will be paying for the primaries is also among the questions. (WLAF NEWS PUBLISHED-10/09/2025-6AM)
The State of Tennessee has allocated money in the current budget to reimburse the counties for the cost of primaries next year should the executive committees of the parties choose to have them.
Absolutely in favor of holding a primary election! We are part of America, the state will reimburse the cost, and EVERY citizen has the right to a proper election process. There is no good reason to reject the primary process.