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Rolli advances to run-off, defeats candidates who spent over 5 million.
Griffin Strategies congratulates newly elected candidates
Griffin Strategies congratulates newly elected candidates
Locally owned firm helps propel clients to victory
Griffin Strategies is pleased to congratulate five clients for their recent elections in Middle Tennessee.
“It has been our pleasure to assist in propelling so many clients into their respective elected positions,” said Phil Griffin, President and Chief Executive Officer of Griffin Strategies. “We pride ourselves on providing tailored campaign solutions for a diverse client market. Through collaborative team initiatives, our clients succeeded in winning positions in hard-fought campaigns in multiple counties.”
Three candidates successfully ousted longtime incumbents or former elected officials in their respective races.
In Murfreesboro, Shawn Wright successfully bid for a seat on the City Council. His successful election comes on the heels of a contentious tax increase that residents overwhelmingly opposed last year. In what many described as an historic upset, Wright garnered almost 10,000 votes that resulted in the defeat of longtime City Councilman Eddie Smotherman, who supported the 35-percent tax increase.
First time candidate Jon White entered the political arena for the first time this year. The father of eight was elected to represent Zone 3 on the Wilson County School Board. He defeated well-known, former board chairman Don Weathers, who was backed by the Wilson County Republican Party.
Local businessman Michael Shirley, who placed his hat in the political ring for the first time this year, was elected to represent Zone 3 on the Rutherford County Road Board.
Griffin Strategies also served the reelection campaigns of Keith Bratcher and Judge Shannon Crutcher.
Murfreesboro native Keith Bratcher was re-elected to the Rutherford County Road Board with more than 63 percent of the overall vote.
In Fairview, Crutcher was elected to a full term with a whopping 69-percent of the vote. Crutcher, who is a former Vice Mayor of Fairview, has served as an interim city judge since February 2019 following the death of Judge Lee Dryer.
Based out of Murfreesboro, Griffin Strategies is a fast-growing business and political consulting firm that provides clients with comprehensive management through traditional and modern technology. It is one of the few firms in the country that brings together all aspects of political media and management, including web-based initiatives, direct mail, and traditional forms of news media, for cutting edge communication and resources. Through multifaceted networking, Griffin Strategies delivers a powerful and unifying message to your target electorate.
For more information about Griffin Strategies, contact Phil Griffin.
First time candidate Jon White defeats WCS school board chairman
Jon White, a political newcomer defeated Wilson County School Board Veteran Chairman Weathers. Weathers, who White defeated, served the WCS Board in previous years and was seeking the seat again following sitting out a term (2016-2020).
Wright joins Murfreesboro City Council as Eddie Smotherman's reelection bid fails- DNJ
Shawn Wright has won his first term on the Murfreesboro City Council, joining incumbents Kirt Wade and Bill Shacklett to serve the next four years.
The race was decided by the top three vote earners. Shacklett garnered 9,903 votes, followed by Wright's 9,440 votes and Wade's 9,150 votes.
Four candidates, including three incumbents, qualified to compete for three at-large seats. Incumbent Eddie Smotherman, who had served for eight years on the council, did not win his bid for reelection, garnering 7,181 total votes.
Shirley wins first term for Zone 3, Bratcher retains Zone 2
Keith Bratcher will be returning to the Rutherford County Road Board to represent Zone 2 after garnering 2,887 total votes over opponent Tommy D. Richardson's 1,647.
Michael Shirley took the win for Zone 3 by a narrow margin over Randal "Bubba" Jones. Shirley garnered 3,163 votes, just 81 more than Jones' 3,082.
Wilson County sales tax increase referendum approved by voters 58% to 42% to fund teacher raises
Wilson County voters approved a sales tax increase tied to public schoolteacher raises that was on the ballot Tuesday.
The vote was just over 58% for the increase to just under 42% against. The total count was 12,560 for the increase to 9,082 against with results still unofficial. There were still 47 provisional ballots outstanding, Wilson County Administrator of Elections Phillip Warren said.
The sales and use tax referendum asked voters to vote on whether to increase the local option sales tax from 9.25 cents to 9.75 cents on $1. The county's take from the increase was designated to classroom teacher raises that ranged from $1,000 to $5,000 according to experience.
Supporters of the tax increase say teacher pay has fallen behind in Wilson County is why teachers have left for jobs at other districts or outside education altogether.
Harris defeats incumbent Commissioner David Nipper with 59% of the vote
Incumbent District 15 Commissioner David Nipper was defeated by challenger Craig Harris 540 votes to 381. Harris was the only candidate to defeat an incumbent in Rutherford county in this election cycle.
Chuck Espy Defeats Incumbent Bill Luckett To Become New Mayor Of Clarksdale, Mississippi
There is a new mayor in Clarksdale, Mississippi.
Chuck Espy has defeated incumbent Bill Luckett in tonight’s run-off election. Will all four wards reporting, the unofficial final vote count was 2.356 to 1,674.
Espy has no opponent in the general election, so he will be the next mayor of Clarksdale.
Espy is a former member of the Mississippi House of Representatives. Luckett was seeking reelection to a second term as mayor of Clarksdale.
Espy wins Clarksdale Mayoral race
State Representative Chuck Espy defeats Bill Luckett, incumbent Clarksdale Mayor and business partner and longtime friend of Morgan Freeman.
former State Rep. Chuck Espy, Incumbent Mayor Bill Luckett to meet in Clarksdale run-off
CLARKSDALE – Incumbent Mayor Bill Luckett will face challenger Chuck Espy, a former State Representative, in a runoff election in two weeks.
