ROANE COUNTY ELECTION 2026 UNOFFICIAL RESULTS
Unofficial results from Roane County, Tennessee, released on the night of November 3, 2026, show Republican candidates leading across major federal, state, and local races, while all three state constitutional amendments received overwhelming voter approval.
Federal and Statewide Contests
In the race for Governor, Republican Marsha Blackburn led the field with 9,954 votes, followed by Democrat Jerri Green with 5,364 votes. Independent candidate David Hatley secured 1,934 votes, while a slate of other independent candidates split the remaining totals. A total of 17,713 votes were cast in the gubernatorial contest.
In the U.S. Senate election, Republican incumbent Bill Hagerty captured 12,085 votes to defeat Democratic challenger Marquita Bradshaw, who received 5,018 votes. Independent candidates and write-ins made up the remainder of the 17,498 total votes cast.
For U.S. House of Representatives District 3, Republican Chuck Fleischmann earned 11,992 votes, ahead of Democrat Anna Golladay’s 4,937 votes.
Tennessee House of Representatives
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District 32: Republican Jack L. Stockton pulled ahead with 11,274 votes against Democrat Ali Simpson’s 4,190 votes.
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District 41: Republican Ed Butler led with 666 votes to Democrat R. Jason Goodman’s 248 votes.
Constitutional Amendments Passed
Roane County voters strongly favored all three proposed constitutional measures:
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Amendment #1: Passed 11,672 Yes to 4,330 No.
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Amendment #2: Passed 13,039 Yes to 4,158 No.
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Amendment #3: Passed 14,146 Yes to 2,984 No.
Local Municipal Races
City of Oak Ridge
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City Council (Vote for 4): Leading candidates included Joe Gaddis (1,186), L.C. “Charlie” Hensley (1,174), Warren Gooch (1,099), and Ellen D. Smith (1,011), followed by Greta Stoutt Ownby (910) and Steve Duncan (867).
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Board of Education (Vote for 3): Republican Heather G. Hartman led with 1,443 votes, followed closely by independent candidates Laura McLean (1,342) and Erin S. Webb (1,311).
City of Kingston
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Mayor: Tim Neal ran effectively unopposed, securing 1,718 votes.
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City Council (Vote for 3): Top vote-getters were Philip Bredwell (1,168), Zack Nitzschke (705), and Phillip Martin (545).
City of Rockwood
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Mayor: Jason Jolly secured 849 votes in an uncontested race.
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City Council (Vote for 3): Thomas R. (Butch) Evans, Jr. (702), Larry (Coach) Davis (603), and Mike Reed (502) led the field.
City of Oliver Springs
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Mayor: Jason Stiltner received 153 votes.
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Alderman Ward 1: Tasha Brantley won with 139 votes.
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Alderman Ward 2: Robert Langford IV (79) edged out Maurice Walker (70).
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Alderman Ward 3: Teresa O. Van Hook (77) narrowly defeated Rusty Phillips (72).
Note: All totals reported above are based on unofficial summary results generated on November 3, 2026, at 9:33 PM.
