Tennessee has launched a campaign to help counties recruit poll workers amid the coronavirus pandemic. About 3,000 have signed up through this initiative. Many of them are teenagers.
A Former Public Defender And A Business Owner Try To Unseat U.S. Rep. Cooper
For the first election in a decade, Nashville Congressman Jim Cooper is facing a primary. This time, two people are trying to unseat the 15-term incumbent. A former public defender and a small business owner are part of a new wave of candidates trying to change the Democratic Party.
As Tennesseans Take Advantage Of Expanded Mail-In Voting, Many First-Timers Must Show Up In Person
Tennessee was ordered to dramatically expand access to absentee voting last month to protect people from the coronavirus. But as early voting begins tomorrow, the state says that first-time voters still must verify their identities in person before requesting a mail-in ballot.
U.S. Senate Race: Sethi, Hagerty Ramp Up Campaigns With Less Than A Month Until Primary
Both Bill Hagerty and Manny Sethi have been holding in-person events in the middle of a pandemic, with just one month until the August primary. They’re vying to become the GOP nominee in the race for the U.S. Senate.
Belmont University Says It’s Still Committed To Hosting Presidential Debate
The university says it’s still fully committed to hosting a presidential debate in October. That’s after the University of Michigan just backed out for concern of spreading COVID-19.
Vanderbilt Poll Shows Race, Political Divide On COVID-19 Perception And Fears
A new Vanderbilt University poll shows that an overwhelming majority of Tennesseans are satisfied with how local leaders have handled the coronavirus pandemic. Two-thirds of the people said they support Gov. Bill Lee’s response.
Tennessee Democrats Celebrate Ruling On Absentee Voting For All
Tennessee Democratic lawmakers are celebrating a recent ruling that could allow universal absentee voting in the state. And they are pushing back against Republicans claiming the judge is legislating from the bench.
GOP Leaders Eyeing Nashville As Potential Host City For 2020 Convention
Nashville could become the host city of the Republican National Convention this year. Gov. Bill Lee confirmed on Tuesday a Politico story that mentioned GOP leaders will be touring the city on Thursday to scout potential facilities.
Tennessee Senate Democrats Call For Absentee Ballots To Protect Voters From Coronavirus
Some Democratic lawmakers in Tennessee want to expand absentee voting this year. In a letter to Gov. Bill Lee and Secretary of State Tre Hargett, Senate Democrats claimed this will help protect voters from coronavirus.
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