Republican incumbent Jeff Burkhart has been reelected to the Tennessee House, defeating political newcomer Allie Phillips. More: ‘I have to be the change that I need to see.’ Meet three first-time candidates running for the Tennessee House in 2024 Phillips decided to run for office after she had to travel out of state for a […]
Tennessee statehouse races to keep an eye on as Election Day approaches
As early voting winds down Thursday, here are a few state races to watch this election season.
Who’s on the ballot in Middle Tennessee? Brush up on your candidates with WPLN’s voter guide
Whether you’re brushing up before casting an absentee ballot or waiting in line at the polls on Election Day, WPLN has your guide to who’s on the ballot and what they stand for.
‘I have to be the change that I need to see’: Meet three first-time candidates running for the Tennessee House in 2024
First-time political candidates are often spurred into action by personal experiences. Three new Democratic candidates on the ballot this fall in Tennessee are making the personal political through advocacy and action. Here’s what to know about Shaundelle Brooks, Allie Phillips and Luis Mata.
Tennessee laws denied Allie Phillips an abortion. Now she’s running for office.
Here & Now’s Deepa Fernandes speaks with Allie Phillips, who is running for a seat in the Tennessee House of Representatives after she was impacted by the state’s abortion restrictions. She’s running for Tennessee’s 75th district, northwest of Nashville.
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