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Blaise Gainey

Republican candidates are listed first on Tennessee’s ballots. Here’s why that matters.

By Blaise Gainey

November 2, 2022

Electronic Systems & Software

Republican candidates are listed first on the ballot in Tennessee. That could give them a slight advantage, according to new research on ballot order.

Filed Under: Politics, WPLN News Tagged With: election, Elections 2022, Jeff Roberts

What happens when the governor is unable to fulfill his duties? Constitutional Amendment 2 will ask voters to clarify line of succession.

By Blaise Gainey

October 28, 2022

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Ballot Amendment 2 asks Tennesseans if the lieutenant governor should take over if the governor is temporarily sick or unable to perform his or her duties.

Filed Under: Politics, WPLN News Tagged With: amendment, Amendment 2, Elections 2022, governor, Tennessee Constitution

In governor’s race, Bill Lee leads his Democratic challenger in fundraising despite low-profile campaign

By Blaise Gainey

October 26, 2022

In the race for Tennessee’s next governor, Republican incumbent Bill Lee has been outspending his Democratic challenger, Jason Martin. 

Filed Under: Politics, WPLN News Tagged With: Bill Lee, Elections 2022, governor, Jason Martin, midterm elections

Democrat Heidi Campbell outpaces Republican Andy Ogles in District 5 fundraising

By Blaise Gainey

October 18, 2022

The latest fundraising totals show Democrat Heidi Campbell outraised Republican Andy Ogles in the race for Tennessee’s 5th Congressional District.

Filed Under: Politics, WPLN News Tagged With: Andy Ogles, Donald Trump, Elections 2022, Heidi Campbell, midterms

Why Tennessee Republicans are dodging debates and ghosting their opponents this election

By Blaise Gainey

October 14, 2022

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Since 1960, televised debates have become a staple in US elections. That was the year when presidential candidates John F. Kennedy and Richard Nixon faced off in their first of four televised debates. But that tradition is starting to fade. In Middle Tennessee, there are currently no debates scheduled for any of the congressional races or […]

Filed Under: Politics, WPLN News Tagged With: 5th Congressional District, 6th Congressional District, 7th Congressional District, Andy Ogles, Bill Lee, Elections 2022, gubernatorial race, Jason Martin, odessa kelly

Tennessee’s voter registration deadline is here. You have until the close of business Tuesday if you want to vote this midterm.

By Blaise Gainey

October 11, 2022

Tuesday is the last day to register in Tennessee for the 2022 midterm elections. There’s still time to register online and in person.     

Filed Under: Politics, WPLN News Tagged With: Elections 2022, midterms, voter registration in Tennessee, voting

Democrat Heidi Campbell faces Republican Andy Ogles for Tennessee’s 5th District. Their opposing stances on abortion could shape the race.

By Blaise Gainey

October 10, 2022

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The district is gerrymandered in favor of Republicans, but Democratic candidate Heidi Campbell believes she can defeat Republican Andy Ogles, who has received more support from political action committees. The advantage might be less about money and more about abortion.

Filed Under: Abortion In Depth, Politics, WPLN News Tagged With: 5th Congressional District, Abortion, Andy Ogles, Elections 2022, Heidi Campbell

Gov. Bill Lee won’t consider pardoning small marijuana possession offenses after President Biden urges states to act

By Blaise Gainey

October 6, 2022

In Tennessee, small possession of marijuana is punishable by up to one year in jail and $2,500 dollars. But Cosby Republican Rep. Jeremy Faison, the Tennessee House Republican Caucus Chair, cast doubt that many Tennesseans are arrested solely for simple possession. 

Filed Under: Criminal Justice, Politics, WPLN News Tagged With: Bill Lee, Jeremy Faison, Joe Biden, marijuana

Tennessee’s new attorney general says he’s a lawyer, not a politician. Here’s how he sees his role on issues like abortion.

By Blaise GaineyandPaige Pfleger

September 29, 2022

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Since taking office on Sept. 1, Skrmetti has already been more open to the media than his predecessor. Skrmetti says he wants to be more transparent so people understand what it is the AG does in Tennessee.

Filed Under: WPLN News Tagged With: Abortion, Attorney General, criminal justice, Herbert Slatery, Jonathan Skrmetti, opioids, Tennessee Legislature, tnpol

Tennessee Democratic Party staffers begin collective bargaining process

By Blaise Gainey

September 27, 2022

Employees at the Tennessee Democratic Party are holding the first of many meetings with management Tuesday to create a collective bargaining agreement. Members of the staff chose to unionize in July.

Filed Under: Politics, WPLN News Tagged With: Elections 2022, Tennessee Democratic Party, union, Unionization

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