Event Brief
UPDATED Aug 27, 2026 at 5:03 PM ET
Aug 26, 2026 at 9:03 AM ET
Kingston City Council qualifying period extended
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The qualifying period for the upcoming Kingston City Council election has been extended after Vice Mayor Lucy Johnson withdrew her nominating petition after the original deadline. The extension is triggered by Tennessee’s “Anti-Skullduggery Act,” setting a new deadline of Thursday, Sept. 3 at noon. Candidates can apply through the Roane County Election Commission.
WHO: Vice Mayor Lucy Johnson; prospective candidates; Roane County Election Commission
WHAT: Qualifying period extended for the upcoming Kingston City Council election; new qualifying deadline set.
WHEN: Sep 3, 2026
WHERE: Kingston, Tennessee
WHY: The extension was triggered by Tennessee’s “Anti-Skullduggery Act” after an incumbent withdrew her nominating petition during the prescribed window following the initial deadline.
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