Event Brief
Sep 4, 2026 at 12:00 AM ET
Oak Ridge District 8 seat set for Nov. 3 special vote
By The BriefBrief
Voters in Anderson County Commission District 8 will vote again on Nov. 3, 2026, after newly elected Commissioner Elizabeth “Liz” Henry declined to take the oath of office. Henry and Republican Jawrell Cook tied for the two seats in the Aug. 6 election, but Henry was not sworn in when commissioners took office Sept. 1.
WHO: Elizabeth “Liz” Henry and Jawrell Cook; Anderson County Election Commission; Anderson County Democratic Party
WHAT: A special election is scheduled to fill the vacant Anderson County Commission District 8 seat after Henry declined to assume office.
WHEN: Nov 3, 2026
WHERE: Anderson County, TN
WHY: Routine/scheduled item — no distinct cause reported beyond the event itself.
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