Event Brief
Sheriff election challenged over alleged corruption
Filed: May 22, 2026 at 6:00 AM ET
Summary: Mike Davis seeks to void Knox County Sheriff primary results, alleging corruption tied to the election outcome.
WHO: Mike Davis and Brett Gibson (Republican candidates)
WHAT: A candidate files to contest and void the Knox County Sheriff election results from the May 5 primary.
WHEN: May 21, 2026 at 5:56 PM ET
WHERE: Knox County, Tennessee
WHY: Davis alleges corruption related to the sheriff election outcome and is challenging the results on that basis.
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