In East Tennessee, voters are dealing with an unusual situation. A mayoral election has been decided, but the winner is no longer alive. Late Claiborne County Mayor Joe Brooks was reelected, despite passing away before Election Day.
The outcome of the election has raised questions about who will fill the office. A new process is now underway to determine the ultimate holder of the position. Further details on this developing story are available from WKRN News 2, the ABC affiliate in Nashville.
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