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Tennessee Commission Breaks Tie in Controversial Vote | Bristol Virginia News
In a stunning twist, Washington County, Tennessee, avoided a runoff election after a dead heat in District 13—Republican Ken Huffine and Democrat Cindy Humphrey each won exactly 507 votes. Instead of letting voters decide again in November, the county commission voted to award the seat to Huffine, sparking outrage from Democrats who called it unfair and undemocratic, especially since outgoing commissioners—including those no longer serving—cast ballots and Huffine didn’t recuse himself. While Republicans defend the move as lawful and necessary to prevent a vacant seat, Democrats argue a…
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