Middle Tennessee local election guide: Mayors and city council races – News Channel 5 Nashville

Middle Tennessee local election guide: Mayors and city council races  News Channel 5 Nashville

Several Middle Tennessee communities will elect mayors, aldermen, and council members as part of the Nov. 3 election.Local ballots vary by county, city, ward, and residential address. Voters should use GoVoteTN or contact their county election commission to view a personalized sample ballot.Gallatin mayorGallatin voters will elect a mayor to lead the city’s executive branch and work with the city council on public safety, development, infrastructure, and city services. The candidates are Paige Brown, Mary Genung, and Johnnie Anderson.Hendersonville aldermenHendersonville voters in the applicable areas will decide alderman races for:Ward 1Ward 2Ward 4Ward 6Only voters assigned to an eligible ward will see that ward’s contest.Wilson County home ruleWilson County voters will decide a home-rule question.Before voting, residents should review the complete ballot language and official county explanation, including how approval or rejection could affect county government authority and procedures.Smyrna mayorSmyrna voters will elect a mayor to help oversee municipal government, growth, public safety, transportation and community services.

The candidates are Mary Ester Reed and Joanne Delk.La Vergne mayorLa Vergne voters will decide the city’s mayoral race as the community considers issues involving development, infrastructure, and city operations. The candidates are Jason Cole and James Miles.Clarksville mayorClarksville voters will choose the city’s mayor. The candidates are Mark Riggins, Brian Zacharias, and Wanda Smith.Clarksville City CouncilThe station’s coverage includes council races for:Ward