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Election Certification

A tie between two in-laws for the final Parrottsville commission seat has been certified in Cocke County, so the winner could be decided by a coin flip or card draw. That means one local race is now down to chance rather than votes.

1 mention (1 this month)Last discussed Nov 6, 2026

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Election Tie

Two in-laws in Parrottsville are deadlocked at 38 votes each for the same local commission seat, so a recount or coin flip could decide who represents you. It’s a tiny margin with real consequences for local representation.

1 mention (1 this month)Last discussed Nov 4, 2026