Event Brief
Sep 10, 2026 at 2:05 PM ET
GOP, Democrats to field District 8 candidates
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Both parties will name candidates for the Anderson County Commission District 8 seat in a Nov. 3 special election. The Democrats selected Gina Grubb at a Friday caucus, while the GOP planned its caucus Tuesday. Independent Phil Yager is already filed, and other independents can still qualify by a noon deadline.
WHO: Democrats: Gina Grubb; Republicans: candidate to be chosen at GOP caucus; Independents: Phil Yager and any others filing by the deadline; Anderson County Elections Administrator Mark Stephens; Anderson County Democratic and Republican parties
WHAT: Democratic and Republican parties will field candidates for the Anderson County Commission District 8 seat in a special election; Democrats chose Gina Grubb and the GOP will select its candidate.
WHEN: Nov 3, 2026
WHERE: Anderson County, Tennessee
WHY: The seat became vacant after Democrat Elizabeth “Liz” Henry won the Aug. 6 election but chose not to take the position, prompting a special election to fill it.
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