McNairy County GOP Convention

Last Saturday was the McNairy County GOP Convention. There were more than 200 people in attendance and the room was packed.

County Chairman Charles Lee gives Jonathan and David their assignments.

Waiting for the meeting to start

Charles Lee calls the meeting to order

Jonathan and David passed out ballots to all the delegates as the roll was called.

Jonathan gives ballots to Mr. and Mrs. Blakely

David gives a ballot to Carol Ann Woods

Our State Senator and State Representative are so good about coming to every meeting of ours that they can. We really appreciate their taking the time to properly represent the people of their district!

State Senator Dolores Gresham

State Representative, Vance Dennis

Two of the Gubernatorial candidates' campaigns sent representatives to the convention.

A representative from the Wamp campaign

A representative from the Haslam campaign

Ashley Dennis asks for votes for State Executive Committee Woman

Incumbent Harvey Neal Smith is chosen as the Republican candidate for Road Commissioner.

County Mayor Jai Templeton is nominated as our candidate for another term.

The only contested race at this year's convention was the race for Sheriff.

Sheriff candidate Guy Buck

Sheriff candidate Robert Jaggers

The votes are cast and Jonathan and David gather the ballots

Counting the votes

Mrs. Daniel read each vote aloud

Waiting for all the votes to be counted

Guy Buck won the nomination for Sheriff.

Mr. and Mrs. Buck

Incumbent Ronnie Price was elected for County Clerk.

Mr. Price and Mr. Smith

Mama Flo and Rebekah

We had a delicious chili dinner after the meeting.

High school friends, Effie Carrie Woods and Mama Flo

Republican Candidates - Harvey Neal Smith -Road Commissioner, Guy Buck -candidate for Sheriff, Ronnie Price -County Clerk, Jai Templeton -County Mayor