The newest Metro Council member will be Jonathan Hall, who won the runoff election on Thursday to take over the District 1 seat that represents Bordeaux, Joelton, Bells Bend and Scottsboro.
In ‘Overlooked’ Corner Of Nashville, Two Council Candidates Woo Voters With Plans For A Turnaround
Listen The northwest corner of Davidson County can be scenic and easygoing, but recent political turmoil and mounting unease about low levels of Metro investment have cast frustrations over the special election now underway to choose the area’s next council representative.
Tri-Star State: What We Learned About Nashville Voters In The Mayor’s Race
Listen In a busy year for elections in Tennessee, from governor to Senate to numerous state seats. Nashville mayor was not supposed to be one of them. But last week, the city elected David Briley to replace Megan Barry on a long-term basis.
Runoff Will Decide Next Metro Council District 1 Representative
Listen There will be one runoff election next month in Nashville: Residents of Metro Council District 1 will go to the polls one more time to choose a representative after the five-person race in northwest Davidson County did not yield a winner on Thursday night.
When Nashville Votes For Mayors, There’s Often A Runoff — Here’s Why
As Nashville chooses a mayor to hold the office for the next 15 months, voter turnout is on pace to be especially low compared to prior contests. And, as is often the case, a runoff is possible — meaning voters could be asked to go to the polls one more time, next month.
It’s Déjà Vu: A Nashville District Must Choose 4th Council Rep In As Many Years
Listen In addition to the Nashville mayor’s race, there’s one other crowded competition in the special election this week. Metro Council District 1 must again choose a new representative, the fourth council person in as many years in an area longing for stability.
Williamson County Officials Say More Than 900 Voters Crossed Party Lines
Listen More than 900 voters in Williamson County crossed party lines to cast ballots in this month’s Republican primary for local offices, according to the local election commission, which certified the results Monday. The count could be a precursor to a challenge of the primary election and was taken in response to Republicans who want […]
Conversation: How Nashville Voted On Transit, And What’s Next
Listen Whether for or against Nashville’s failed multi-billion-dollar mass transit plan, the question for Nashville residents has become: What led to such a lopsided vote?
Nashville Transit Chief: ‘Problem Not Going Away’
Listen Now that it’s decided that Nashville won’t expand its transit system, the head of the MTA says his team must continue looking for other ways to improve. Steve Bland expects to analyze the election results and come back to voters again. Bland says he’s “absolutely certain” that traffic congestion is getting worse, so […]
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