Tennessee Republicans have now clinched what some are calling a “mega-majority” in the state legislature. They flipped six seats from blue to red in the state Senate, and at least that many in the state House.
Historic Legislative Majority for Republicans
U.S. Rep. DesJarlais Reelected to Fourth District
Congressman Scott DesJarlais pulled out a victory over Democratic challenger Eric Stewart, despite a second election cycle marked by unsavory details from his past.
Wheel Tax Fails in Sumner County
A wheel tax hike to fund schools in Sumner County failed overwhelmingly. More than 60 percent of voters were against the $25 tax increase, even after a budget stalemate led to a two-week delay in the opening of schools this year.
Tennessee Turns Redder in Presidential Race
While President Obama cruised to victory in the Electoral College, he lost Tennessee by an even wider margin than in 2008.
TN Democrats Find Bright Spots in Nashville
The biggest gathering of Democrats in Nashville last night was at Loews Vanderbilt Hotel – a celebration for Rep. Jim Cooper’s all-but certain re-election. Democrats primarily had to look to national politics to find something to cheer about.
Tennessee Returns Reveal Split Tickets
Statewide election returns show there must have been thousands of split tickets for Tennessee voters. Presidential politics didn’t necessarily indicate the party of choice down the ballot.
High Provisional Ballot Dependence in Davidson County
Davidson County election officials say they don’t yet know why, but huge numbers of provisional ballots were needed on Election Day. Several precincts ran out and had to be resupplied.
‘Backlog’ of Needs May Confound Budget: Haslam
Governor Bill Haslam expects the budget he started hearings on today to be his hardest yet, even though state revenue has been stable over the last year. Haslam says departments that have endured years of stagnation or cuts are now clamoring for more money.
Huffman: Clock Ticking on Race to the Top
Tennessee’s education commissioner says schools need to decide soon how to spend their Race to the Top money. The state won half a billion dollars from the federal government two years ago and all of it has to be spent by 2014.
Presidential Race Packs Nashville Precincts
Some precincts around Middle Tennessee are experiencing long lines, even after a big turnout during the two-week early voting period.
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