Davidson County's Super Tuesday election results have arrived.
Both parties’ presidential primaries went as expected in the state, with former President Donald Trump winning the Republican nomination and President Joe Biden officially taking the Democratic nomination. Nikki Haley, Trump’s only active challenger, still garnered a significant portion of the Republican vote in Davidson County. Biden faced a challenge in Michigan’s Democratic primary due to “uncommitted” protest votes from residents frustrated with his handling of the war in Gaza, but “uncommitted” votes were not as significant a factor in Tennessee.
Nashville voters also saw several local elections on their ballots.
With 66 percent of the vote, Stephanie Williams won the Democratic primary for the Davidson County Circuit Court Division IV judge seat, which is responsible for divorces and adoptions. With no Republicans in the race, Williams effectively wins the August general election.
"I am grateful for the trust placed in me by the people of Nashville," Williams tells Scene sister publication the Nashville Post. "As Nashville’s Fourth Circuit Judge, my decisions will be guided by the steadfast judicial wisdom that I have gained on my journey to the bench. Together, we will continue the work of ensuring that our judicial process honors families while building through community."
Williams, along with fellow candidates Tusca Alexis, Audrey Anderson and Stan Kweller, all previously applied for the job in 2022 following the death of Judge Philip Smith. Kweller was appointed to the position in January 2023 by Gov. Bill Lee. He finished in fourth place Tuesday with 9 percent of the vote but will remain in the seat until the general election.
Davidson County Property Assessor Vivian Wilhoite firmly won her bid for reelection. She faced former assessor’s office employee Tomesia Day. No Republican ran for the seat, so Wilhoite will essentially be the general winner.
Odd-numbered Metro Nashville Public Schools board districts were also up for election Tuesday. Only District 1 saw multiple candidates, with three Democrats and one Republican seeking the job. Robert Taylor ended the night at the front of the pack, with just 104 more votes than second-place finisher LaTonya Winfrey. The Democratic primary front-runner will now face Demytris Savage-Short in the election in August.
Berry Hill residents reelected Greg Mabey in a nonpartisan race for city commissioner. He secured a slight lead over John Harvey, who had not previously held a position in Berry Hill.
A version of this article was first published by our sister publication, the Nashville Post.
