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Montgomery, Sanders to compete in Kingsport mayoral race
Incumbent mayor withdraws from election after filing qualifying petition
Mar. 10, 2026 at 8:00pm
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The race for mayor of Kingsport, Tennessee will feature a matchup between City Councilman Robbie Montgomery and local business owner Jared Sanders. The incumbent mayor, Pat Mayes, has withdrawn his qualifying petition and will not be seeking re-election.
Why it matters
The Kingsport mayoral race is an important local election that will shape the city's leadership and priorities for the next several years. The withdrawal of the incumbent mayor adds an unexpected twist to the contest.
The details
The deadline for candidates to file their qualifying petitions for the Kingsport mayoral race was noon on Tuesday, March 10. Shortly after the deadline, incumbent mayor Pat Mayes withdrew his qualifying petition, leaving Robbie Montgomery and Jared Sanders as the two candidates on the ballot for the November 3 election.
- The qualifying petition deadline was noon on March 10, 2026.
- The withdrawal deadline is noon on March 17, 2026.
- The Kingsport city election will be held on November 3, 2026.
The players
Robbie Montgomery
A Kingsport City Councilman who is running for mayor.
Jared Sanders
A local business owner who is running for mayor of Kingsport.
Pat Mayes
The incumbent mayor of Kingsport who has withdrawn his qualifying petition and will not be seeking re-election.
What’s next
The withdrawal deadline for the Kingsport mayoral race is noon on March 17, 2026. After that, the final candidate list will be set for the November 3 election.
The takeaway
The Kingsport mayoral race has taken an unexpected turn with the withdrawal of the incumbent, setting up a contest between a city councilman and a local business owner. This open seat election will be an important one for the city's future direction.
