If you’ve ever thought about running for local or state office as a Republican (or you’re already an officeholder who wants to run a sharper campaign next time), mark your calendar for Saturday, January 10, 2026.

The Knox County Republican Party is hosting a no-nonsense Candidate Development Workshop that promises exactly what most campaign “seminars” don’t deliver: proven, practical tactics instead of motivational fluff.

Here’s what the day looks like:

Date: Saturday, January 10, 2026

Time: 10:00 AM – 2:30 PM

Location: 5731 Lyons View Pike, Knoxville, TN 37919

Cost: Only $15 (includes lunch)

You’ll learn straight from three battle-tested East Tennessee conservatives:

•  Former State Representative Eddie Smith

•  Former State Representative Roger Kane

•  Former Knoxville City Councilman Joe Bailey

Topics include:

•  What to expect when you actually run (the stuff nobody tells you until it’s too late)

•  How to organize and structure a winning campaign from Day 1

•  The questions every candidate must be able to answer convincingly

•  The daily habits and traits of highly electable candidates

This workshop is open to:

•  Potential Republican candidates (school board, city council, county commission, state legislature, etc.)

•  Current officeholders planning re-election or a step-up race

•  Campaign managers, treasurers, and volunteer coordinators

•  Grassroots activists who want to help friends and neighbors win

As the flyer says in bold letters: “No Theories. No Fluff. Just Proven Tactics.”

Seats are limited and these events always fill up, so don’t wait. Register today at

www.knoxcountyrepublicanparty.com

2026 is right around the corner. If you’re serious about putting your name on the ballot (or helping someone who is), this $15 investment on January 10th could easily be the difference between a well-run campaign and an amateur effort that gets overlooked.

Hope to see you there!

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