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Restoring Election Integrity: Authenticating the Ballot
The central premise of election integrity is to authenticate the voter, the ballot, and the count....
Knox County Government 101: The Powerful (and Often Overlooked) Elected Offices You Need to Know
In previous posts in our Knox County Government 101 series, we’ve discussed the elected offices of...
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This is Our Battle Cry: “I am Charlie Kirk”
Two weeks ago, a young man climbed onto a roof, sighted in his rifle, and assassinated a man whose only crime was wanting to engage others in polite discourse. On that day, shock waves swept across the nation, powerful leaders reeled, and college students wept...
What Happened at Knox County Commission’s Reorganization
On September 2, the Knox County Commission met for a special session. The purpose of the meeting was the reorganization of the Knox County Commission. While the session was open to the public and is available online by clicking here, the minutes of the meeting will...
Independence Day: It’s More Than Just Another Day at the Lake
While the fourth of July will be celebrated this year with backyard barbecues, trips to the lake, family get-togethers, and stunning fireworks, let’s not forget that July 4 is not just another holiday; it's Independence Day, and we need to remember what that day...
Knoxville City Council Candidates Face Questions
Knoxville City Council Candidates introduced themselves and fielded questions last night at the Knoxville City Council Candidate Forum. Hosted by the Knox County Republican Party and open to all county residents, the forum was held at Bridgewater Place in West...
Here’s a Tool Most Conservatives Have Forgotten About
In today's polarized society, it is hard for conservatives to feel like they are being heard. Most of us funnel our frustration at feeling voiceless into social media content on numerous platforms. Unfortunately, this well-thought-out content usually remains unseen by...
Why Christians Should Be Salt and Light in the Public Realm: The Bible is Our Guide
God is a God of order, and nothing in the universe occurs without His permission. He has provided us with a constitution from our founding fathers that sought His guidance in forming our country. God has provided our governmental structure, and as Christians, we are...
Knox County GOP Leadership Report Card
On March 29, 2025, Knox County Republicans voted to replace their tired and ineffective GOP leadership with a leadership they hoped would be more active, vocal, and results-driven. Those of us on the conservative side hoped for leadership that would be more open to...
Statement Issued in Support of Commissioners Russell and Fox
Lawrence Segrest and Martin Ammons, presidents of the Knox County Conservative Republicans Districts 5 & 9 groups, have issued the following statement:Knox County Conservative Republicans of Districts 5 and 9 endorsed and worked tirelessly to elect County...
Why is it Important to Vote in Local Elections?
Today we live in a highly partisan nation where the electorate is constantly exposed to information on national issues. This national focus is largely driven by the rise of twenty-four-hour news networks, social media, an increasingly mobile society, highly funded...