Campbell County will elect its next sheriff today, polls open at 9am

WLAF’s live televised coverage begins at 7:30pm, connect to the Lindsay’s video player

CAMPBELL COUNTY, TN (WLAF)- There are three contested races on today’s May 2026 Primary ballot, Campbell County’s first primary election in 30 years. Polls are open from 9am until 8pm. WLAF’s live coverage begins at 7:30pm with hosts Chancellor Elizabeth Asbury, Clerk and Master Dennis Potter and WLAF’s Susan Sharp and Jim Freeman.

Sheriff’s candidate Darryl Chapman is challenging incumbent Wayne Barton on the Republican ticket. The winner will become the next sheriff after getting at least one vote in the General Election in August.

Maria Partin and Lance Wilson are vying on the Republican ticket for County Clerk. With a win, Partin or Wilson will advance to the August General Election to face Tyler King, an Independent.

For the Republican nod for School Board District 2, it’s Emily Gaylor versus Chris Honeycutt. That winner will run in August against Independent Brooke Longmire Dorton and Democrat Marvin Rutherford.

The coverage is made possible by these outstanding corporate partners:

See Tracy Lobertini and staff at Alco Builders & Realty

David Bales Automotive, locally family owned and operated since 1966

Builtwell Bank, La Follette, Jacksboro and Jellico

Byrge Screen Printing- Larry, Dawn, Colby and Kimberly Byrge

Campbell County Mayor Jack Lynch, who will be on the ballot in the August election

Dave’s Lawn Mower Parts near I-75 behind the former Scotty’s at Caryville

State Representative Dennis Powers, thankful to be serving you

Eighth Judicial District Attorney General Jared Effler

C & L Metal Sales has the best prices in the tri-state.  See Matt Cline, the former Cougar

Community Trust Bank, Building Communities Built on Trust- La Follette, Jacksboro and Clinton, member F.D.I.C.

Quality Lawn Sales & Service-Cub Cadet and more for Campbell County at Indian Mound Circle

LUB– providing you with reliable, economical and friendly service

Local Realtor Gage Dople is ready to help you find your dream home or help you sell your home

First National Bank, your family, your future, your bank.  See Beth, Bryan, and Carrie

Gamble Motors, beside the South Avenue stop light, keeping you rolling since the 1950s

One name has it all.  Maynard’s.  See Maynard’s for wrecker service and auto parts

The City of La Follette is celebrating more than 125 years as a city

C & L Furniture, see us for furniture as well as guns and more on North Tennessee Avenue

Grace Rehab.  We’re here to help you at Grace Rehab

La Follette Mine Supply.  See LMS for boat lifts, septic tanks, septic chambers and more

Litho-Craft Printing & Office Supplies.  Since 1961, right there on West Beech Street

Lyon’s Liquor Locker 511 West Central Avenue in La Follette

Brandon Partin, your Property Assessor, honored to serve you

Deposit your check anytime, anywhere with the Peoples Bank of the South App

Powell-Clinch Utility District can lower your energy bill with a 40-gallon natural gas tank water heater

Premier Weight Management and Esthetics, your premier destination for your weight loss goals

Noah Smith for State Representative

Smith’s Metals and Dock Sales right across from Campbell County High School

TCAT…the leader in technical education and industry training

Terry’s Pharmacy serving you in La Follette and Jacksboro

When it comes to the home, come to Wender Furniture next to light eight in La Follette

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