Henderson grateful after primary win
“Gratitude to God, my family, our volunteers and the thousands of people across Knox County who believed in this campaign,” she said. “We built this campaign the grassroots way, knocking on thousands of doors and having one-on-one conversations with people. I also felt a tremendous sense of responsibility to protect what we love about Knox County.”
Henderson received 20,070 votes, compared to fellow Republican candidates Larson Jay, who received 13,975 votes, and Kim Frazier, who received 10,822 votes. Henderson now advances to the Thursday, Aug. 6, general election, where she will face Democratic candidate Beau Hawk.
“As the Republican nominee for county mayor, I’m focused on continuing to get our message out to the people of Knox County,” she said. “The general election is Aug. 6, and we are laser focused on making sure the Republican ticket wins in August.”
“If I’m elected in August, my priorities are very clear: improve roads and infrastructure, support public safety, protect our quality of life and continue strengthening our schools without a tax increase,” Henderson said.
“Knox County is growing quickly, and I want to make sure we grow responsibly without losing what makes East Tennessee special.
“Families are already dealing with rising costs, and I believe government should live within its means and focus on core services,” she
added. “I also want Knox County to remain a place where young families can afford to live, where small
businesses can thrive and where people feel safe in their communities.
“If there is one legacy I hope to leave, it is that we protected the values and character of Knox County while preparing responsibly for the future,” Henderson said. “I want people to look back and say we made decisions that put families first.”
In her victory speech May 5, Henderson said, “Every time someone puts their name on a ballot, it is a testament to our democracy. From the very beginning, this campaign was about you, the taxpayers of Knox County.”
“As Republicans, we believe when government gets out of the way, families and small businesses thrive,” Henderson said. “We believe that the taxpayers of Knox County pay enough in taxes. We believe that we do not need a tax increase.”
“We believe that government should work for the people, and we believe that the people of Knox County deserve freedom,” she said. “Knox County will be the beacon of freedom, not only for Tennessee but throughout the country.”
“My faith has been a cornerstone from day one. God is my strength, my refuge and my rock. Thank you, Lord, for this opportunity,” Henderson added.
