The 32nd district representative seat which represents most of Roane County and a portion of Loudon County. I think it's like 10k voters in Loudon County and 29k voters in Roane County.

All 5 candidates for the seat are from Roane County. The seat has been held by Kent Calfee for the last ten years after he beat out one termer Julia Hurley in 2012. Calfee was not an effective representative for Loudon County.

I don't know much about Roane County politics, but here in Loudon County, it seems that the top two candidates are Monty Fritts and Teresa Kirkham. This is Fritts first run for office. Kirkham had previously held the office of Roane County Property Assessor but was defeated in 2012, the same year Hurley was defeated.

I suggest everyone do their research on the candidates. Our representative in Nashville matters a lot.

In the 9th Judicial District Chancellors' race long time Chancellor, Frank Williams will be seeking re-election. Williams has held the position since 1984 and this will be the first time since 1984 the judge has been challenged. Williams is being challenged by Roane County attorney, Tom McFarland.

I dare say, unless you've had some reason to use this court, you're probably not aware of this court's purpose. Loudon County Chancery Court is a State Court of Record and meets in April, August, and December. This court hears civil matters with equitable resolution properties including domestic relations, contract disputes, land disputes, conservatorships and other jurisdictional matters as defined in the Tennessee Code Annotated. The court has jurisdiction over Loudon, Meigs, Morgan and Roane County

In notable recent chancery court actions, Williams is the judge who ruled that Julia Hurley's move out of her elected district was legal, calling it temporary.

McFarland ran for 9th Judicial District Circuit Court judge August 2014 against now judge Mike Pemberton. McFarland was defeated by Pemberton. McFarland challenged Pemberton's residency requirements for the office but ultimately lost that case in the courts.

Again, I suggest everyone do their research on the candidates. Our representative on the courts matters a lot.