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Political newcomer Joe Shults upsets incumbent in Cocke County mayoral primary

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COCKE COUNTY, Tenn. (WATE) — Cocke County Mayor Rob Mathis, who led the relief efforts in the aftermath of Hurricane Helene, was defeated in Tuesday night's Republican primary by businessman Joe Shults. The new Republican nominee for Cocke County Mayor said he campaigned on bringing jobs back to the county and against a recent vote [...]

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Political newcomer Joe Shults upsets incumbent in Cocke County mayoral primary

COCKE COUNTY, Tenn. (WATE) — Cocke County Mayor Rob Mathis, who led the relief efforts in the aftermath of Hurricane Helene, was defeated in Tuesday night's Republican primary by businessman Joe Shults. The new Republican nominee for Cocke County Mayor said he campaigned on bringing jobs back to the county and against a recent vote [...]

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WATE broke the news in Nashville, United States on Wednesday, May 6, 2026.
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