Election Commission Removes Chevis Cox From Ballot
By The BriefBrief
The Roane County Election Commission voted to remove Chevis Cox from the ballot for the Nov. 3 Rockwood mayoral election after a formal residency challenge. A special public hearing was held Tuesday at the Roane County Courthouse in Kingston, where Cox and challenger April Foust Wilson presented testimony and evidence.
WHO:Chevis Cox; Roane County Election Commission; Charles Holloway; April Foust Wilson
WHAT:Cox was removed from the Rockwood mayoral ballot following a residency-qualification challenge.
WHEN:Sep 8, 2026
WHERE:Knoxville, TN
WHY:The removal followed a formal challenge questioning whether Cox met Rockwood’s residency requirement to run for mayor.
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