One candidate has had a change of heart and will not seek the seat of former State Senator Mae Beavers in the special election this fall.
Steve Wilson of Lebanon, who had previously announced his intentions to be a candidate for the Republican nomination in the November 7 primary, has decided to withdraw
Wilson sent a letter to the DeKalb County Election Commission and to other counties in the 17th district making the withdrawal official.
State Representative Mark Pody, a Republican, is now the only announced candidate for the special election. No other Republican and no Democrat has yet announced a bid. Pody’s name will be on the GOP primary ballot.
The special election was created due to the September 1 resignation of Senator Beavers, who is running for governor. Her senate term expires after the 2018 elections next November.
The qualifying deadline for candidates is Noon Thursday, September 28th.
The primary will be held on November 7th followed by the General Election on December 19th.
Early voting for the primary will be held October 18 through November 2 on the first floor of the DeKalb County Courthouse. Early voting hours are Mondays 1 p.m. to 4 p.m.; Tuesdays 9 a.m. until Noon; Wednesdays 9 a.m. until Noon; Thursdays 2 p.m. to 5 p.m.; Fridays 9 a.m. until Noon and Saturdays 9 a.m. until Noon.
Voting hours for election day, December 19 at all precincts will be 8 a.m. until 7 p.m.
Tennessee’s 17th Senate District includes Wilson, Cannon, DeKalb, Clay, Smith and Macon counties.
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