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2012state

Playing Down Party in Contests Over Mega Majority

Blake Farmer

October 1, 2012

The Tennessee Republican Party is focusing its campaign energy on Nashville this election cycle. But following recent Democratic retirements in Davidson County, neither side is playing up his party.

Filed Under: Politics, WPLN News Tagged With: 2012election, 2012state, 53rd district, Ben Claybaker, Jason Powell, TNGOP, walkout proof majority

GOP Eyes Seats of Retiring Democrats

Blake Farmer

August 3, 2012

Nashville physician Steve Dickerson narrowly won a three-way race in the Republican primary to replace state Senator Joe Haynes, one of several Democrats who are retiring. He’ll face attorney Phillip North who won the Democratic primary.

Filed Under: Politics, WPLN News Tagged With: 2012election, 2012state

Lynn Bests Incumbent for Former Mt. Juliet Seat

Blake Farmer

August 3, 2012

Susan Lynn of Mt. Juliet is headed back to the General Assembly. She beat single-term incumbent Linda Elam by a two-to-one margin in the Republican primary.

Filed Under: Politics, WPLN News Tagged With: 2012election, 2012state, Susan Lynn

NRA-Backed Rogers Unseats Maggart

Blake Farmer

August 2, 2012

A four-term member of the state House has been unseated by political newcomer Courtney Rogers who enjoyed the backing of the National Rifle Association. Incumbent Debra Maggart lost the seat after an outside campaign to defeat her.

Filed Under: Politics, WPLN News Tagged With: 2012election, 2012state, Courtney Rogers, Debra Maggart

Watching for Potential Election Day Errors

Nina Cardona

August 1, 2012

Voters go to the polls today for state primary elections and some local races. New identification requirements and changes to the shape of voting districts bring the potential for confusion or mistakes. State and federal officials say they’re prepared to deal with any problems.

Filed Under: Politics, WPLN News Tagged With: 2012election, 2012state, Elections, FBI, Tennessee Division of Elections, US Attorney, voter ID, voter identification

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