David Aaron Morgan Wins Republican Primary for County Executive
By Crockett Chronicle Staff
Published: May 6, 2026 at 10:03 am
David Aaron Morgan has secured a decisive win in the Republican primary for County Executive in Lawrence County. He received 1,892 votes, representing 57.09% of all ballots cast in this primary election. Following him was Phillip J. Heatherly, who garnered 1,414 votes, accounting for 42.67% of the total.
In addition to the County Executive race, other primary results were announced. Blake Grooms defeated his opponent, John D. Bradley, with a vote tally of 151 to 101. Furthermore, Sandy Newton triumphed over Steven Brazier, receiving 125 votes compared to Brazier’s 69 votes.
The overall voter turnout for this primary election stood at 12.02%, with a total of 3,362 ballots cast by eligible voters. In the race for sheriff, John Myers received 2,452 votes. Meanwhile, Tommy Lee Kidd achieved 2,788 votes in the contest for Circuit Court Clerk, and Russ Brewer received 2,695 votes in the race for County Clerk.
Looking ahead, David Aaron Morgan will face Independent candidate Shane Eaton in the upcoming General Election, scheduled for August 6. This announcement regarding the General Election did not include specific details about any qualifying deadlines, filing requirements, or associated fees.
As the community gears up for the General Election, the primary results highlight a competitive political landscape in Lawrence County. Candidates will likely focus on key issues that resonate with voters as they campaign leading up to the election date. The outcomes of these races will significantly influence the future governance of the county.
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