Turnout will set a new record in Tennessee, topping 3 million votes. But there were still plenty of residents who sat out this election — including those who did so intentionally.
Tennessee’s Higher Turnout In 2020 Split Largely Along Party Lines
Tennessee’s new record for voter turnout largely did not affect the balance of partisan power in the state. Tennessee voters cast about 3.1 million votes this election, according to unofficial results posted by the state of Tennessee. That shatters the previous record in 2008 — when 2.6 million voters cast ballots for John McCain or […]
For The First Time, Tennessee Voters Elect Two LGBT State Lawmakers
Tennessee voters have elected the first openly gay members of the General Assembly. Two of the three LGBT candidates who ran were elected Tuesday.
Democrat Heidi Campbell Unseats Incumbent State Sen. Steve Dickerson
A competitive Tennessee Senate race in Nashville has gone to the Democratic challenger, Heidi Campbell. As of the end of Election Night, she held a 4-percentage point lead over Republican incumbent Steve Dickerson.
John Little Wins Nashville School Board Race In Donelson, Hermitage
John Little will be the next Nashville school board representative for the Donelson and Hermitage areas.
Tennessee’s 11 Electoral Votes Go For President Trump
President Donald Trump has won Tennessee, earning him the state’s 11 electoral votes. As of 9:50 p.m., Trump had 61% of Tennessee votes, compared to 37% for Democrat Joe Biden, with more than 2.7 million votes tallied.
Diana Harshbarger Will Take Northeast Tennessee Congressional Seat
Kingsport pharmacist Diana Harshbarger emerged from a crowded field to win the Republican nomination. She faced Democrat and Air Force veteran Blair Walsingham.
Republican Bill Hagerty Wins Election To U.S. Senate, Defeating Democrat Marquita Bradshaw
Republican Bill Hagerty will be the next U.S. senator from Tennessee, the Associated Press has called.
Voters Met With Short Lines At Murfreesboro Polling Location
About 526 Murfreesboro voters were met with short lines as they cast their ballots on Election Day from the morning until the early afternoon. Some voters say they were in out of the polling location at Central Magnet School in less than 10 minutes. At times, there even seemed to be more poll workers than […]
Trump Attracts Murfreesboro Voters Who Sat Out 2016 Election
President Trump attracted a handful of Murfreesboro voters who sat out during the 2016 presidential election. One voter, Anthony Wells, told WPLN News that he decided to cast a ballot because he wanted to make sure that he came out against Biden.
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