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Why is it Important to Vote in Local Elections?
Today we live in a highly partisan nation where the electorate is constantly exposed to...
An Introduction to What City Council Does
Did you know when you cast your ballot, you are basically deciding to hire that individual for an...
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Kyle Nahrebne – Candidate for Vice Chair of the Knox County Republican Party
With the Knox County leadership elections coming up in less than a month, people want to know a little about who is running. Last week we introduced you to Martin Ammons who is running for treasurer. Over the next few weeks, we’ll be introducing you to the rest of the...
Martin Ammons – Candidate for Treasurer of the Knox County Republican Party
My name is Martin Ammons, and I am running for re-election as Treasurer of the Knox County Republican Party. It has been a great privilege to serve Knox County Republicans for the last two years, and I hope to continue to serve as a voice for conservatives on the...
Seven Ways to Make a Difference in Knox County in Less Than Five Hours a Week
Do you watch the news and catch yourself thinking, “Someone needs to do something about that”? When you read a political Facebook Post do you sigh and say, “I wish I had the time to become involved? If you do, I have good news for you. You can get involved and make a...
The Raging Mental Health Crisis
According to the CDC, “recent data show that the United States is in mental health crisis, experienced by people of all ages.” In fact, according to the CDC, “5.8 million emergency department visits occurred in 2021 with mental, behavioral, and neurodevelopmental...
Supporting Mental Healthcare Options and Public Safety
WHEREAS, Tragic mass shootings are being used for political purposes to advocate for gun confiscation, however almost all of the individuals c0mmitting these crimes struggle with some form of mental health issue as in the recent Covenant School Shooting in Nashville.;...
Why Should Conservatives Participate in the Knox County Republican Party Reorganization Convention?
On Saturday, March 29th, 2025, the Knox County Republican Party (KCRP) will be holding its reorganization convention. With a conservative Republican in the White House and Knox County voting red, you might ask, “What’s the big deal?” Why should conservatives...
Keep Knox County Red! Vote in the Primaries
A large issue not only nationally, but locally here in Knox County is an unwillingness of the Republican base to engage in the primary election process. It is a fact; If you want to keep Knox County red, vote in the primaries. Why Are the Primaries So Important?The...
What Knox County Republicans Can Learn from President Trump
I have been actively attending Republican club meetings and events for the last four years. During that time, I have heard numerous elected officials bemoan the low voter turnout and express worry that they may not be reelected because of voter apathy. And it is...
Supporting District Nominated Candidates Being Elected by That District’s Voters
WHEREAS, Representation elected exclusively from voters of that district has a long historical precedent in the history of the United States; WHEREAS, All United States House of Representatives, Tennessee State Senators, and Tennessee State Representatives are elected...