Three candidates are on the November ballot for Tennessee State House District 30, and one of them has received an unusual endorsement. Joda Thongnopnua, the Democratic candidate, gathered with reporters outside the Hamilton County Election Commission building to announce why J. Michael Holloway, an independent competing in the same race, has decided to endorse Thongnopnua.

Campaign Surprise: Tennessee Democrat Gains Endorsement from Competing Candidate

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Originating as a Chattanooga, Tennessee public radio show, Around and About features news, interviews, and arts coverage. In particular, the show covers human-interest stories, Southern literature and discussion of current events. Some guests are Chattanooga residents; others are national authors, experts and celebrities. The show is broadcast Mondays &amp; Wednesdays on WUTC NPR 88.1 FM, and more information is at www.wutc.org.

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Campaign Surprise: Tennessee Democrat Gains Endorsement from Competing Candidate

Campaign Surprise: Tennessee Democrat Gains Endorsement from Competing Candidate