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The Power of Showing Up: Why Conservatives Must Stop Watching from the Sidelines
Half the battle is just showing up. - Stephen HawkingPicture this: You’re speaking before the...
Why Christians Should Be Salt and Light in the Public Realm: The Bible is Our Guide
Every vote is vital. We learned that during the most recent primary election. Unfortunately, many...
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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...
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 open position in the government? Most people don’t think of it that way, and most politicians probably don’t want you to. But that’s exactly what you are doing…you are...
Can a Conservative Win a Seat on the Knoxville City Council?
I can remember several years ago looking at Knoxville City Council election results and being puzzled. How could each winning council member win almost the same number of votes within a couple of percentage points? How did that happen? I was totally confused until a...
Christy Gentry – Candidate for Vice Treasurer of the Knox County Republican Party
Christy Gentry has a twenty-plus year history with the Knox County Republican Party. In those twenty-plus years, she has volunteered wherever needed, she has campaigned for Republican Candidates, and she has led Republican clubs. Christy is a firm believer in the...
Martin Daniel – Candidate for Chairman of the Knox County Republican Party
You don’t set a goal of raising $50,000 within the first thirty days you’re in office if you haven’t got a lot of confidence you can achieve that goal. That’s exactly what Martin Daniel has boldly proposed if he is elected chairman of the Knox County Republican Party....
Barry Beeler – Candidate for Secretary of the Knox County Republican Party
My name is Barry Beeler, and I am running for Secretary of the Knox County Republican Party. I am looking forward to this opportunity to serve Knox County Republicans. General Background I was born and raised in Knoxville, TN and I am a graduate of Bearden High...
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...