Today is primary day in Tennessee and that includes two local races important to Lakeland voters. Among multiple races on the ballot, including a US Senate race, the primary for our state representative and our state senator is on the ballot today.
Early voting was held at the Refuge Church the past few weeks but for Primary Day (today) residents vote at their normal voting locations. For most voters in Lakeland that is either First Baptist Church (Canada Rd) or St. Paul Methodist Church (Davies Plantation Rd).
State Representative Candidates for District 99.
*This includes the areas of Lakeland, Arlington and some of Bartlett.
Tom Leatherwood – Mr. Leatherwood is the incumbent candidate, representing Lakeland for the past two years. He was also the former Register of Deeds for Shelby County.
Lee Mills – Mr. Mills is an airline pilot looking to unseat Mr. Leatherwood.
State Senate Candidates for District 32.
*This includes Tipton County and parts of Shelby County (including Lakeland).
Paul Rose – Mr. Rose is the incumbent candidate, representing Lakeland since a special election for that seat in March, 2019.
Scott Throckmorton – Mr. Throckmorton is a security specialist and veteran looking to unseat Mr. Rose.
