Event Brief
UPDATED Aug 27, 2026 at 5:03 PM ET
Aug 26, 2026 at 9:03 AM ET
Qualifying Period Extended for Kingston City Council
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The qualifying period for the upcoming Kingston City Council election was extended after Vice Mayor Lucy Johnson withdrew her nominating petition after the original deadline. Under Tennessee’s “Anti-Skullduggery Act,” additional candidates may qualify. The new qualifying deadline is noon Thursday, Sept. 3, with applications handled by the Roane County Election Commission.
WHO: Vice Mayor Lucy Johnson; additional prospective candidates; Roane County Election Commission
WHAT: Qualifying period extended for the Kingston City Council election under Tennessee’s “Anti-Skullduggery Act” after a late petition withdrawal.
WHEN: Sep 3, 2026
WHERE: Kingston, Tennessee
WHY: Johnson withdrew her nominating petition after the original qualifying deadline, triggering Tennessee’s “Anti-Skullduggery Act” provisions allowing additional candidates to qualify within the prescribed window.
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