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Far-Right Mayoral Candidate Gabrielle Hanson Rejected in Tennessee Election Amidst White Supremacist Controversy

Hanson's defeat follows extensive scrutiny over her failure to denounce white supremacist supporters, controversial public remarks, and revelations about her past, leading to a successful re-election for incumbent Mayor Ken Moore who decried hate and divisiveness.

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Overview

  • Gabrielle Hanson, a far-right mayoral candidate, was rejected by voters in a Tennessee city election, reportedly due to her refusal to denounce her white supremacist supporters.
  • The incumbent Mayor, Ken Moore, was re-elected after denouncing the hate and divisiveness associated with Hanson's campaign and the actions of her supporters.
  • WTVF-TV investigations brought to light further controversies concerning Hanson, including an arrest for promoting prostitution in the 90s and accusations of using women's photos without their permission to claim support for her mayoral run.
  • Hanson defended her sympathetic views towards her white supremacist supporters on a podcast before the election, citing that one of them was a client in her realtor business.
  • The controversial election was marked by threats from white supremacist groups to local journalists and an increase in racially charged animosity in the community, leading to widespread calls for unity and rejections of hate-speech.