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Cadence Collins announces bid for Knox County School Board District 6, pledges to oppose vouchers

April 7, 2026
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Summary

Cadence Collins, a candidate for the District 6 seat on the Knox County school board, announced her campaign and said she will oppose private school vouchers, prioritize teacher support and expand student mental-health access. She cited unresponsiveness from the current representative as a motivation to run.

Cadence Collins, a candidate for the District 6 seat on the Knox County school board, announced her campaign and pledged to keep public funds in public schools and to oppose expansion of private school vouchers.

Collins framed her candidacy around local ties and responsiveness, saying she was born and raised in Hardin Valley and attended Karnes Elementary, Karnes Middle and Karnes High. "My name is Cadence Collins, and I am running for district 6 school board in Knox County because you deserve someone who cares," she said.

She told…

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