First-time candidate Shaundelle Brooks has defeated Republican Chad Bobo, keeping Tennessee House District 60 blue. She will replace Democratic Rep. Darren Jernigan, who was elected to the seat in 2012 and who recently became an advisor in the Nashville mayor’s office. More: ‘We need each other.’ As Darren Jernigan leaves the state for the city, […]
Maryam Abolfazli encourages hope, love in time of ‘bitter anger’
Nashville and Middle Tennessee residents squeezed into Henrietta Red in Germantown Tuesday night to celebrate the campaign of Democratic candidate Maryam Abolfazli, who ran for the 5th Congressional seat. Despite her loss, which was announced by the Associated Press before 9 p.m., the atmosphere was quite cheerful at the gathering. Abolfazli later explained that she […]
Republican Congressman Mark Green fends off challenge from former Nashville mayor Megan Barry
Republican Mark Green is headed to Congress for another term, after initially announcing his retirement earlier this year.
Tennessee Republican Andy Ogles holds onto congressional seat despite FBI investigation
Republican incumbent Andy Ogles has secured a second term in Congress after facing a challenge from a Nashville activist.
Republican incumbent John Rose re-elected to Tennessee’s 6th Congressional District
Tennessee’s Sixth Congressional District has reelected Republican John Rose for another two years.
Blackburn holds on to her U.S. Senate seat
Incumbent Sen. Marsha Blackburn has beaten out state Rep. Gloria Johnson in a high-profile battle for one of Tennessee’s two U.S. Senate seats. The Associated Press called the race for Blackburn just after polls closed at 7 p.m.
Donald Trump sweeps reliably red Tennessee
Former President Donald Trump has once again won the state of Tennessee and its 11 electoral votes in the race for president.
This voter wants Harris to win — but didn’t vote for her
After Anna Rose Mahoney cast her ballot in East Nashville on Tuesday, she felt hopeful — and a bit anxious. Mahoney said she hopes to see Kamala Harris elected at the end of the night. However, she didn’t vote for her. Instead, Mahoney opted to vote third party, with the humanitarian conflict in Gaza at […]
The race is so close. Here’s what happens if there’s a 269-269 Electoral College tie.
It’s very unlikely — but theoretically possible — that the presidential election ends with an Electoral College tie. If it did come to pass, here’s how the next president would be determined.
She changed his mind and made him vote
Haynes studied political science, and is a Kamala Harris supporter. Her friend Jordan is a Republican.