Republican candidates are listed first on the ballot in Tennessee. That could give them a slight advantage, according to new research on ballot order.
What happens when the governor is unable to fulfill his duties? Constitutional Amendment 2 will ask voters to clarify line of succession.
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.
In governor’s race, Bill Lee leads his Democratic challenger in fundraising despite low-profile campaign
In the race for Tennessee’s next governor, Republican incumbent Bill Lee has been outspending his Democratic challenger, Jason Martin.
Democrat Heidi Campbell outpaces Republican Andy Ogles in District 5 fundraising
The latest fundraising totals show Democrat Heidi Campbell outraised Republican Andy Ogles in the race for Tennessee’s 5th Congressional District.
Why Tennessee Republicans are dodging debates and ghosting their opponents this election
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 […]
Tennessee’s voter registration deadline is here. You have until the close of business Tuesday if you want to vote this midterm.
Tuesday is the last day to register in Tennessee for the 2022 midterm elections. There’s still time to register online and in person.
Democrat Heidi Campbell faces Republican Andy Ogles for Tennessee’s 5th District. Their opposing stances on abortion could shape the race.
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.
Gov. Bill Lee won’t consider pardoning small marijuana possession offenses after President Biden urges states to act
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.
Tennessee’s new attorney general says he’s a lawyer, not a politician. Here’s how he sees his role on issues like abortion.
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.
Tennessee Democratic Party staffers begin collective bargaining process
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.