November 26, 2018 •
Tennessee to Hold Special Election for State Senate Seat
Tennessee Gov. Bill Haslam announced a special election to fill the vacancy in Senate District 32, which includes Tipton County and part of Shelby County. The seat was formerly held by Mark Norris, who resigned after being appointed by the […]
Tennessee Gov. Bill Haslam announced a special election to fill the vacancy in Senate District 32, which includes Tipton County and part of Shelby County.
The seat was formerly held by Mark Norris, who resigned after being appointed by the president as a U.S. District Judge for the Western District of Tennessee.
The special primary election will take place on January 24, 2019, with early voting starting January 4, 2019.
The special general election for the seat will be held on March 12, 2019, with early voting beginning February 20, 2019.
October 22, 2018 •
Tennessee Special Election Likely for State Senate Seat
Sen. Majority Leader Mark Norris was appointed as judge to a U.S. District Court on October 11. Norris announced on October 16 that due to time restraints and official duties he won’t be able to step down from his District […]
Sen. Majority Leader Mark Norris was appointed as judge to a U.S. District Court on October 11.
Norris announced on October 16 that due to time restraints and official duties he won’t be able to step down from his District 32 Senate seat by Election Day on November 6.
This will trigger a special election and potentially a temporary appointment until the seat is filled.
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