Knox sheriff GOP primary contested after indictments
By The BriefBrief
Mike Davis contests Knox County GOP sheriff primary after indictments of former candidates Amburn and J.J. Jones.
WHO:Mike Davis; David Amburn; Jimmy “J.J.” Jones; Baker Law Firm
WHAT:Republican sheriff candidate Mike Davis contests the Knox County GOP primary results, citing alleged tainted election integrity after indictments of two former candidates.
WHEN:May 21, 2026 at 5:55 PM ET
WHERE:Knox County, Tennessee
WHY:Amburn and Jones were indicted days after the election, prompting Davis to allege the primary was tainted and seek a remedy.
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