How Maury County Voted: Results From Every Race on Tuesday’s Ballot

Issue #852

November 04, 2026

In this What’s Up Columbia issue…

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🗳️ How Maury County Voted: Results From Every Race on Tuesday’s Ballot

👉 Country Music Hall of Fame Offers Free Veterans Day Admission for Military Members and Families

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How Maury County Voted: Results From Every Race on Tuesday’s Ballot

Stewart Parker finished Tuesday night more than 1,600 votes ahead of his closest competitor in the race for Columbia mayor, and he’ll take over leadership of the city in 2027.

Parker received 4,027 votes, about a third of those cast in the five-candidate race, according to unofficial results from the Maury County Election Commission. Eric Previti finished second with 2,401. Parker will succeed Mayor Chaz Molder.

The race was not a close one for long. Parker led once early voting and absentee totals were released, and that lead held as precinct numbers came in throughout the night.

Parker posted a video thank-you message to Instagram on election night. You can watch it here.

Speaking after the results came in, Parker described the mayor’s role largely as being an advocate for Columbia: promoting the city and working to bring more state funding back for local projects. He also credited the city manager and Columbia’s financial management, calling the city’s financial position a strong starting point for any incoming mayor.

Looking ahead, Parker said he hopes Columbia can keep growing while staying financially responsible, and become a place where young people feel welcome and longtime senior residents aren’t pushed out of their homes.

The vice mayor’s race was decided by a much thinner margin. Ward 2 Councilman Charlie Huffman unseated incumbent Vice Mayor Randy McBroom, 5,852 votes to 5,726, a difference of 126 votes.

Molder’s run for TN House District 5 ended in defeat. Republican Charlie Hatcher won the district with 110,408 votes (51.7%) to Molder’s 99,841 (46.7%). Maury County leaned more heavily toward Hatcher, 17,276 to 9,438.

Molder shared a message with supporters today here.

After this year’s redistricting, Maury County voters are split between two U.S. House districts. In District 9, Republican Brent Taylor led Democratic incumbent Justin J. Pearson among Maury County voters, 5,539 to 3,609.

Both of Maury County’s Republican state representatives held their seats. Scott Cepicky won District 64 over Democrat Craig D’Apolito, and Kip Capley won District 71 over Democrat Matt Day.

The results are unofficial until the Maury County Election Commission certifies them, which is scheduled for Nov. 13. The full unofficial results are available on the election commission’s website.

Maury County unofficial results

Columbia Mayor
Stewart Parker - 4,027
Eric Previti - 2,401
Jai Lipscomb - 2,198
Ashley Townsend - 2,119
Timothy Johnson - 1,518

Columbia Vice Mayor
Charlie Huffman - 5,852
Randy McBroom - 5,726

Mt. Pleasant City Commission
Brandon Evans - 774
Lonnie R. Thomason - 602
John Hunter - 499

Governor
Marsha Blackburn (R) - 19,783
Jerri Green (D) - 12,162
David Hatley (I) - 2,782
Lauren Pinkston (I) - 1,598
Dean Brewer (I) - 58
Eddie Lee Murphy (I) - 37
Ray Brown (I) - 31
Misam Abidi (I) - 30
Robert C. Vick (I) - 25
Wendell Jackson (I) - 20
Charles Van Morgan (I) - 14
Victor L. Scoggin (I) - 14
Dave Seeman (I) - 14
L. Webb Taylor (I) - 9
Karl Knox Smithson (I) - 4

U.S. Senate
Bill Hagerty (R) - 23,036
Marquita Bradshaw (D) - 12,059
Robert Jones (I) - 164
Tharon Chandler (I) - 146
Andrew Gerena (I) - 76
Catherine Barcel “Barcy” Whitson (I) - 65
Jeremy Dean Hearn (I) - 61
Yoshi D. Matthews (I) - 46
James William Macon III (I) - 36
David Sutman Jr. (I) - 36

U.S. House District 5 (Maury County votes)
Charlie Hatcher (R) - 17,276
Chaz Molder (D) - 9,438
James A. Johnson (I) - 230
Michael (Me-Haul) O’Leary (I) - 78

U.S. House District 9 (Maury County votes)
Brent Taylor (R) - 5,539
Justin J. Pearson (D) - 3,609
Dennis Clark (I) - 112
Michelle Davis Head (I) - 96

Tennessee House District 64
Scott Cepicky (R) - 15,364
Craig D’Apolito (D) - 9,305

Tennessee House District 71
Kip Capley (R) - 7,451
Matt Day (D) - 3,336

Country Music Hall of Fame Offers Free Veterans Day Admission for Military Members and Families

The Country Music Hall of Fame and Museum will honor active-duty and retired armed services members with free Museum admission on Veterans Day, Wednesday, November 11. As an additional token of thanks to the United States Armed Forces, past and present, the Museum will also extend free admission for up to three immediate family members.

Between 10 a.m. and noon in the Museum’s Taylor Swift Education Center, visitors will also have the opportunity to share appreciation for our military members and their families by creating postcards for active-duty troops. Active duty and retired armed services members will also receive a 10% discount at the Museum Store and the Hatch Show Print retail store on Wedensday, November 11.

Offer valid November 11, 2026, only. Advanced reservations are highly recommended. Call the reservation line (615-416-2001) to reserve your tickets and show valid military identification at will call to pick up. Valid for Country Music Hall of Fame and Museum admission only. Hatch Show Print and RCA Studio B Tours may be purchased for additional fees.

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🎵 This Week’s Live Music

Thursday, November 5
Todd Ciprian - Tito’s, 6-9 PM
Gwynne Alden - Whiskey Alley Saloon, 7:30-9 PM

Friday, November 6
Mustard & Biscuits - Grinder’s Switch Winery, 6-8 PM
Stevierock - Acapulco Mexican Grill, 6:30-8:30 PM
Matt Nichols - Puckett’s, 6:30-8 PM
Birchwood Blaze - Whiskey Alley Saloon, 7:30-9 PM
The Piano Men - The Mulehouse, 8 PM
The Wannabeatles - Puckett’s, 8-10 PM

Saturday, November 7
Curated Writers Round - The Bourbon Gospel, 7:30 PM
Martini & Steel - Puckett’s, 7:30-9 PM
Barracuda - America’s Heart Tribute - The Mulehouse, 8 PM
The Wentzel Brothers Band - Fozzy’s Bar & Grill, 8-11 PM

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