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Where School Board candidates stand on charter schools, overcrowding, teacher shortage | VIDEO

Where School Board candidates stand on charter schools, overcrowding, teacher shortage | VIDEO

From the left, Clarksville Now Editor-in-Chief Chris Smith and candidates Kacie Bryant, Ritchie Patton and Dr. Laura Barnett. Photo: Clarksville Now


CLARKSVILLE, TN (CLARKSVILLE NOW) – The State Primary and Montgomery County General Election is coming up Aug. 1, with early voting starting July 12. On the ballot are primaries for Congress and the Tennessee General Assembly, plus local Clarksville-Montgomery County School Board elections.

To help voters with their decisions, Clarksville Now is holding forums for each contested race, giving candidates a chance to weigh in on the issues.

School Board, District 2

Here is the forum for School Board, District 2, featuring candidates Kacie Bryant, Ritchie Patton and Dr. Laura Barnett.

School Board, District 6

Here is the forum for School Board, District 6, featuring candidates Chris Lanier and Bernard Carter Jr.

About the election

The State Primary and Montgomery County General Election will be Thursday, Aug. 1, with early voting July 12-27.

The voter registration deadline is July 2.

Winners of the state party primaries will face one another in the General Election on Nov. 5, which will also include the presidential election and City of Clarksville elections.

MORE: Here’s who’s running for state Legislature, School Board in Montgomery County

MOREElection news, including candidate announcements

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