White County voters cast ballots in several federal, state, and local races during the Nov. 3 general election, with unofficial results showing vote totals for candidates and constitutional amendments across the county.
According to the unofficial cumulative results report, 8,138 ballots were cast, with all 13 of the county's 13 polling places reporting. The results include races for state and federal offices, three constitutional amendments and municipal offices in the Town of Doyle.
In the race for Tennessee governor, Republican Marsha Blackburn received 4,756 votes, or 58.97% of the total. Democrat Jerri Green received 1,837 votes, or 22.78%, while independent candidate David Hatley received 1,299 votes, or 16.11%. Other independent candidates received the remaining votes.
In the U.S. Senate race, Republican Bill Hagerty received 6,084 votes, representing 76.10% of the total. Democrat Marquita Bradshaw received 1,734 votes, or 21.69%. Independent candidates accounted for the remaining votes.
For Tennessee's 6th Congressional District, Republican Johnny Garrett received 5,766 votes, or 75% of the total. Democrat Mike Croley received 1,773 votes, or 23.06%. Independent candidates Christopher B. Monday and Angus Purdy received 101 and 48 votes, respectively.
In the Tennessee Senate District 15 race, Republican Paul Bailey received 6,285 votes. The report also listed 1,494 undervotes, indicating that some voters did not select a candidate in that race.
For Tennessee House of Representatives District 43, Republican Paul Sherrell received 5,617 votes, or 72.82%. Democrat Samantha Petit received 2,097 votes, or 27.18%.
Voters also considered three proposed constitutional amendments. Amendment No. 1 received 6,324 votes in favor and 1,540 votes against. Amendment No. 2 received 6,152 votes in favor and 1,628 votes against. Amendment No. 3 received 6,737 votes in favor and 995 votes against.
In the Town of Doyle mayoral race, Timothy Brock received 55 votes, or 40.15%. Joseph Michael Judd and Jimmy Dale Savage each received 41 votes, representing 29.93% apiece. The unofficial results report lists the vote totals but does not establish a final outcome.
The Doyle alderman race included four candidates competing for three positions. Robert Meeks received 90 votes, or 27.78%. Rita Rice and Bruce Shannon each received 81 votes, or 25% apiece, while Sue Savage received 72 votes, or 22.22%.
The unofficial results provide a preliminary accounting of votes cast in White County during the general election. Final outcomes remain subject to confirmation through the election certification process.
Residents can contact the White County Election Commission for additional information regarding the results and the status of official certification.
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