Tennessee election news
- USThe Tennessean
Judge: Tennessee's voter registration process for felons violates federal law
Judge William Campbell found that the violations "could deter eligible voters" from registering.
4 min read - USThe Daily News Journal
'Political speech is free speech': County school board postpones vote to limit comments
The Rutherford County Board of Education postponed a vote Thursday on proposed policy to limit public comments to only meeting agenda items.
3 min read - EntertainmentThe Tennessean
Bill establishing Tennessee fund for venues and artists heads to governor's desk
A new bill is moving forward in the Tennessee Senate and House that would create a live music fund for venues and musical artists. Here's what to know.
2 min read - USWREG articles
Memphis mayor says he will seek tax increase
MEMPHIS, Tenn. — Memphis Mayor Paul Young says he plans to ask for a tax increase when he presents the city’s budget to the City Council, saying it’s time to invest in the city’s future. Young spoke Tuesday night at a church in southwest Memphis, wrapping up the accomplishments of his first 100 days in […]
4 min read - USKnox News | The Knoxville News-Sentinel
Knox County Criminal Court Clerk Mike Hammond signals a 2026 run for mayor
The move sets up a Republican primary election. Both candidates are very familiar to voters.
2 min read - PoliticsThe Commercial Appeal
Who will Shelby County voters see on the ballot for U.S. Senate, House, General Assembly?
Voters in Shelby County will cast primary ballots in a variety of state and federal races on Aug. 1. Here's a full list of who is running.
3 min read - USThe Daily News Journal
Campaign finance complaint hearing against two Rutherford mayors postponed
The Murfreesboro and Smyrna mayors will have until a May 28 rescheduled meeting to respond to a campaign finance complaint from state Rep. Stevens.
6 min read - USThe Commercial Appeal
Five MSCS school board seats are up for grabs in August. Here's who's running
Twenty-five people are running for 5 open Memphis-Shelby County Schools board seats, including 4 incumbents. Here's everyone who will be on the ballot.
1 min read - USKnox News | The Knoxville News-Sentinel
Stuart Hohl is the Knox County Democratic Party's new chair
The Knox County Democratic Party just elected its new char, and you may recognize his name from the 2022 commission ballot.
1 min read - PoliticsThe Commercial Appeal
With young TN voters unhappy with Biden, Democrats worry about outcome of Memphis races
Tennessee has seen low young voter turnout in recent elections, and some young Memphians told The Commercial Appeal they don't plan to vote this fall.
9 min read - PoliticsThe Tennessean
New Beacon Center poll measures impact of Taylor Swift on Tennessee politics
Plus, Rep. Gloria Johnson leads in the Democratic U.S. Senate primary but trails by 16-points against U.S. Sen. Marsha Blackburn in the general.
2 min read - USThe Leaf-Chronicle
Montgomery County Election Commission appoints new election administrator
Montgomery County Election Commission has appointed a new Administrator of Elections as the former one took a new job in the county.
1 min read - PoliticsThe Tennessean
Tennessee elections: Who is qualified to run in the 2024 primary elections?
April 4 was the qualifying deadline for the Aug. 1 Tennessee state and federal primaries. See who has qualified to run.
6 min read - PoliticsThe Tennessean
Nashville council member Courtney Johnston challenges U.S. Andy Ogles in GOP primary
Johnston sharply criticized Ogles while outlining her own conservative credentials in a formal campaign announcement on Friday.
2 min read - USKnox News | The Knoxville News-Sentinel
Aug. 1 election: Candidates running for Knox County, Congress and state legislature
Voters will decide who gets elected in Knox County, plus who will win primary elections for state and federal offices.
8 min read - USThe Tennessean
Vanderbilt Poll: Nashville transit referendum, Mayor Freddie O'Connell see majority support
Vanderbilt University's poll of more than 1,000 Nashville residents found 84% support for moving forward with a transit funding vote.
5 min read - USThe Daily News Journal
'Foul play' not suspected in death of Coffee County Mayor Judd Matheny
Law enforcement saw no evidence of foul play as the cause of death of Coffee County Mayor Judd Matheny, a prosecuting attorney said.
2 min read - PoliticsThe Daily News Journal
UPDATE: Candidates qualify for Aug. 1 election in Rutherford County
Over 30 candidates have qualified for the Aug. 1 election for Rutherford County and Murfreesboro offices, and primaries for state and federal offices.
3 min read - USKnox News | The Knoxville News-Sentinel
How Bill Hagerty and Marsha Blackburn are focusing on immigration issues | Georgiana Vines
Senator Blackburn visits southern border again to promote two bills; Democrats in process of choosing delegates to August national convention.
7 min read - USKnox News | The Knoxville News-Sentinel
Knox County Commissioner Dasha Lundy is challenging state Rep. Sam McKenzie
Dasha Lundy is setting up a primary against Sam Mckenzie, a fellow Democrat.
2 min read - USWREG articles
BLM activist Pamela Moses running for Independent U.S. Senate seat
MEMPHIS, Tenn. — Pamela Moses, an activist who made national headlines when she was sentenced to six years in prison for illegally registering to vote, says she is running for U.S. Senate. She formally announced her run for a Tennessee U.S. Senate seat while outside the federal courthouse in Nashville Monday afternoon. She turned in […]
2 min read - USThe Jackson Sun
Secretary of State Hargett addresses voting integrity, low voter turnout, human trafficking
The Jackson Rotary Club's most recent speaker Tre Hargett spoke to attendees about engaging in the political process and making their voice heard.
2 min read - USKnox News | The Knoxville News-Sentinel
Curious how elections work? This Knox County seminar is for you
"The purpose ... is to cut through some of the noise out there and provide factual information that leads to more informed voters in Knox County."
1 min read - USThe Lebanon Democrat, Tenn.
Lebanon city council considers sports complex contract termination
Mar. 20—Lebanon Mayor Rick Bell has proposed the termination of a $14 million contract with Relyant Global after delays in the construction of the Lebanon Sports Complex. "The frustrating part of this is the fields are done and that's the specialty part," Bell said. "The rest of it is the parking lot, a couple small buildings, a concession stand. It's like the hard part's over and now we're ...
3 min read - USThe Tennessean
Metro Council elects TK Fayne to Nashville school board, to serve until August election
Nashville school board candidate TK Fayne will serve in the board's District 5 seat until the August election after a Metro Council vote Tuesday.
2 min read - USKnox News | The Knoxville News-Sentinel
Knox County Mayor Glenn Jacobs tops list of delegates to GOP convention | Georgiana Vines
Former U.S. Rep. John J. Duncan Jr. of Knoxville and former Knox County Sheriff Tim Hutchison came in second and third, respectively.
6 min read - USThe Daily News Journal
Rutherford school board candidate faces TBI investigation and suspension from teacher job
Rutherford County school board candidate John Duncan remains suspended from his district teaching job pending the outcome of a criminal investigation.
2 min read - PoliticsThe Lebanon Democrat, Tenn.
Provisional ballots to not affect Wilson County Primary Election
Mar. 13—Even after the polls closed on Super Tuesday, the Wilson County Election Commission still had work ahead of it. On Monday, the 23 provisional ballots submitted during the election were reviewed by the provisional counting board. "There were five that were counted," Wilson County Administrator of Elections Tammy Smith said. "There was one (that submitted a ballot) in the Lebanon Special ...
2 min read - USThe Tennessean
Allison Russell, Maren Morris among stars on 'Tennessee Rise' single supporting Gloria Johnson's Senate run
Three dozen Americana, country and pop vocalists have joined forces to record and release "Tennessee Rise" to support Gloria Johnson's Senate run.
3 min read - PoliticsThe Commercial Appeal
Mississippi elections: Here's how DeSoto County residents voted in the primaries
Primaries were held March 12 in Mississippi for races including president, U.S. Senate and House District 1. Here's a look at DeSoto County's results.
1 min read - PoliticsThe Commercial Appeal
Mississippi elections: What to know about Congressional District 1 candidates
The Commercial Appeal sent questionnaires to each candidate running in the Mississippi Congressional District 1 race. Here are their responses.
3 min read - USThe Commercial Appeal
MS elections: Democrat Dianne Black wins District 1 primary, will face Trent Kelly
Dianne Black defeated Bronco Williams in Tuesday's Democratic primary for Mississippi's Congressional District 1.
2 min read - PoliticsWREG articles
Mississippi primary election results
Results from Mississippi’s primaries will be available here Tuesday evening. JACKSON, Miss. (AP) — Mississippians are voting in party primaries for all four of the state’s U.S. House seats and one U.S. Senate seat. Polls are open until 7 p.m. CDT Tuesday. If runoff elections are needed, they will be held April 2. The general election is […]
4 min read - PoliticsThe Commercial Appeal
Mississippi primary in DeSoto County: Who's on the ballot & how to find your polling place
Mississippi's primaries are coming up on March 12. Here's what you need to know about where to vote and who's on the ballot in DeSoto County.
2 min read - USThe Daily News Journal
Mayors of Murfreesboro, Smyrna face audit, investigation request by state Rep. Stevens
State Rep. Robert Stevens requested a Tennessee Registry of Election Finance audit and investigation of the mayors of Smyrna and Murfreesboro.
7 min read - USThe Lebanon Democrat, Tenn.
Wilson County unofficial primary election results are in
Mar. 9—Unofficial results from the March 5 primary election have been released for Wilson County. "We do have 23 provisional ballots," Wilson County Administrator of Elections Tammy Smith said. "Nine of those marked a ballot in the Lebanon Special School District race. After research is done on these provisional ballots, there will be a provisional counting board that'll decide on whether ...
2 min read - USKnox News | The Knoxville News-Sentinel
Knox County's provisional ballots weren't a factor in races decided by super slim margins
Two Knox County Republican primary races were so incredibly close that all eyes were on the March 8 provisional ballot count.
2 min read - USThe Tennessean
Four votes separate two candidates in one Middle Tennessee election. Now what?
Heather Sadler Gallaher is just ahead of Dusty Jones for Lebanon Special School District at-large seat.
3 min read - USKnox News | The Knoxville News-Sentinel
Travis Wright sworn in to the Knox County Board of Education
Knox County commissioners planned to appoint the winner of the District 8 GOP primary to fill the seat left vacant after the death of Mike McMillan.
1 min read - USThe Jackson Sun
'People are ready for a change': Highly contested school board race unseats one incumbent
Super Tuesday meant a big win for mother-son school board candidates and the unseating of an incumbent
2 min read - USKnox News | The Knoxville News-Sentinel
2 Knox County primary races are extremely close. Why there won't be a recount.
The math doesn't favor a change in who won the Knox County Commission District 1 seat and property assessor primary elections.
4 min read - SportsKnox News | The Knoxville News-Sentinel
Election analysis: Knox County continues to roll with Donald Trump, but he's lost steam
Donald Trump is overwhelmingly popular here but he's not as popular as he used to be, according to voting data.
4 min read - USKnox News | The Knoxville News-Sentinel
Changes are coming to the Knox County school board this year. Get to know the candidates
The Knox County Board of Education will go through big changes this year after two incumbents declined to run again and a third died while in office.
3 min read - USKnox News | The Knoxville News-Sentinel
This is how the Knox County races are shaping up for the August general election
Knox County voters kicked off the busy 2024 election season on March 5 by casting ballots for their preferred presidential and local candidates.
10 min read - USThe Leaf-Chronicle
Montgomery Co. property assessor reclaims seat, school board incumbent booted
The results of the March 5 School Board Election District 2, 4 and 6 primaries are in, making way for newcomers.
3 min read - USThe Daily News Journal
GOP voters choose Vaughn, Vaught, Tidwell and Maxwell for Rutherford County school board
Retired principal Butch Vaughn joined former Rutherford County Commissioner Stan Vaught in winning GOP primaries for the county school board.
4 min read - PoliticsColumbia Daily Herald
New paper ballots, new election administrator and Trump win define Maury County primary
Tuesday's Primary Election garnered wins for former President Donald J. Trump for the Republican Party. Election Commission ramps up for November.
3 min read - USThe Commercial Appeal
Tami Sawyer secures Democratic nomination for Shelby County General Sessions Court Clerk
Sawyer will face Republican nominee Lisa Arnold in the county general election for general sessions court clerk on Aug. 1.
1 min read - USThe Daily News Journal
Property Assessor Rob Mitchell captures GOP primary for reelection over opponent
Rutherford County Property Assessor Rob Mitchell won 66.67% of the Republican primary vote against Virgil Gammon. Mitchell faces no other competition.
2 min read - USThe Daily News Journal
'The people have clearly spoken': Smyrna voters reject referendum to eliminate court
Over 71% of Smyrna voters rejected a Town Council referendum asking they wanted to eliminate the local General Sessions Court for criminal cases.
3 min read - PoliticsThe Commercial Appeal
Trump-Biden rematch in November? Duo win presidential primary races in Shelby County
Shelby County voters overwhelmingly voted to send President Joe Biden and former President Donald Trump to the November general election ticket.
1 min read - USThe Leaf-Chronicle
Montgomery Co. final election results favor property assessor, boot school board incumbent
Montgomery County March 5 Primary final results are in.
2 min read - USThe Tennessean
Nashville school board race: Taylor edges out win among District 1 Democrats
Robert Taylor edged out a win among District 1 Democrats in the Nashville school board race.
4 min read - PoliticsThe Oak Ridger
Daniel Forrester wins race for Anderson County chancellor
Results are unofficial until certified by the election commission at a later date, which will be announced. Write-in candidates were being counted.
2 min read - USThe Tennessean
Nashville election results 2024: Incumbent Wilhoite wins property assessor primary
Davidson County Assessor of Property Vivian Wilhoite won the Democratic primary for the position by nearly 2-1 margin.
2 min read - USThe Jackson Sun
Madison Co. Primary final results show mother, son sweep for school board
March 5 marks Super Tuesday and Jackson-Madison County had a number of highly contested races for property assessor and school board seats.
2 min read - USThe Daily News Journal
Election results: Rutherford Co. Property Assessor, school board incumbents take win
Voters will consider primary candidates Tuesday for Rutherford County Property Assessor, three school board seats and a Smyrna referendum on court.
2 min read - PoliticsThe Tennessean
Super Tuesday: Donald Trump, Joe Biden cruise to primary wins in Tennessee
Trump easily beat former South Carolina Gov. Nikki Haley in the Tennessee GOP primary. Biden had no Democratic opposition on the ballot.
4 min read - NewsThe Tennessean
Super Tuesday election results in Tennessee: See the latest after polls close
The votes are in for the Tennessee primary on Super Tuesday. Check the results here.
- USThe Leaf-Chronicle
What to know about the CMCSS District 4 candidates
The answers to a questionnaire that was sent to all CMCSS School Board candidates for District 4
1 min read - USThe Leaf-Chronicle
District 6: What to know about Clarksville-Montgomery school board candidates
Clarksville-Montgomery school board candidates answer pertinent questions.
15 min read - USThe Leaf-Chronicle
District 2: What to know about Clarksville-Montgomery school board candidates
The answers to a questionnaire that was sent to all
7 min read - PoliticsThe Tennessean
Who votes on Super Tuesday? Who in Tennessee can cast a ballot for the primary
Opponents of a new Tennessee law believe there may be some confusion on who can vote in the primary election. Here's who can cast a ballot on Super Tuesday.
2 min read - USThe Tennessean
Taylor Swift encourages fans to vote on Super Tuesday
The superstar told her fans to register and vote for who represents them during Super Tuesday.
1 min read - PoliticsWREG articles
Super Tuesday voting underway in Shelby County
MEMPHIS, Tenn. — WREG News Channel 3 is your local election headquarters, and today is Super Tuesday, one of the biggest days when it comes to preparing for the November election. Polls open across Tennessee at 7 a.m. and will stay open until 7 p.m. In Arkansas, you can vote from 7:30 a.m. to 7:30 […]
2 min read - USThe Tennessean
Super Tuesday: Where do I vote in the Tennessee presidential primary?
With polls across the state opening at 7 a.m. Central, some might be wondering how to find their precinct. Here's what to know.
2 min read - PoliticsThe Tennessean
Live updates: What to know about presidential primary, local races for Super Tuesday in Tennessee
Follow along for live updates from Super Tuesday presidential primary and other local races in Tennessee and across the nation.
12 min read - USThe Tennessean
What to know about today's presidential primary and what local primary races are on the ballot
Tennessee voters are among those in 15 states headed to the polls on March 5 to cast ballots in the Republican and Democratic presidential primaries.
6 min read - PoliticsThe Commercial Appeal
It's Election Day in Shelby County. Here's what you need to know if you plan to vote
Primaries for Shelby County General Session Court Clerk and Presidental Primary are on the ballot.
3 min read - PoliticsThe Commercial Appeal
Mississippi elections: Meet the 2 Democrats looking to unseat US Rep. Trent Kelly
Two Democrats are vying for their party's nomination in the MS Congressional District 1 primary. Here's everything you need to know about them.
6 min read - PoliticsKnox News | The Knoxville News-Sentinel
LIVE UPDATES: Here's where to follow results, Tennessee and Knox County primary news today
When is the Tennessee primary? It's today, March 5! Get election news from the polls, need-to-know voter instructions and election results.
6 min read - USThe Leaf-Chronicle
Last chance to vote: What to know about Montgomery County primary school board candidates
A What to know about the March 5 Primary candidates in the first of three elections this year in Montgomery County.
2 min read - USThe Oak Ridger
Voting precincts in Anderson County open at 9 a.m. and close at 8 p.m. Tuesday
One local contested race will be decided. Who will be the chancellor, or chancery court judge?
3 min read - PoliticsKnox News | The Knoxville News-Sentinel
Judge dismisses lawsuit from Tennesseans fearful of voter suppression over party ballots
Advocates hoped to use a suit to force Tennessee to remove polling place signs, but it was dismissed hours before polls opened on Super Tuesday.
2 min read - USThe Daily News Journal
Voters choose Rutherford County school board candidates for Zone 3
Republican voters will choose between Rutherford County Board of Education incumbent Caleb Tidwell and former board member Tim Holden in Tuesday.
6 min read - USColumbia Daily Herald
Election Day: Voters urged to cast their ballot in the 2024 Primary
Election Day will run from 7 a.m. to 7 p.m. for the 2024 Presidential Preference Primary and County Primary elections.
2 min read - USThe Tennessean
Hendersonville residents to see tax increase on March 5 ballot: What to know
Hendersonville residents will vote on a proposed tax increase in the Primary Election on March 5, 2024. Here's everything you need to know.
4 min read - PoliticsThe Tennessean
What to know about polling locations ahead of the Super Tuesday primary in Tennessee
What to know about voting ahead of the March 5 primary.
2 min read - PoliticsThe Tennessean
Who's on my ballot in Tennessee? How to find your Super Tuesday primary ballot
The Tennessee presidential primary is Tuesday, March 5. Voters will pick their nominees for president and other positions. Here's how to see who's on your ballot.
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