More than 100 candidates are vying for more than 40 elected offices across Nashville on an Election Day that should bring clarity to the race to be the city’s next mayor. Polls are open from 7 a.m. to 7 p.m. — and unlike the early voting period, residents must go to their assigned polling locations.
In Nashville mayor’s race, there are wide gaps in campaign fundraising and spending
Nashville is in the throes of early voting, and, with 11 candidates running for mayor, it’s still anyone’s race. But, some candidates may have more gas left in the tank than others — at least as far as finances go.
Tennessee has open primaries, but Republicans are trying to close them
In Tennessee, voters don’t have to register with a political party to vote in primaries. They can choose to receive either a Republican or Democratic ballot. Republican lawmakers are trying to change that — worrying voting rights groups.
Tennessee’s election results: Andy Ogles comes out on top in District 5, voters talk abortion at the polls, Bill Lee will face Democrat Jason Martin for governor
Big decisions. Small turnout. That’s the election expectation Thursday as Tennesseans cast ballots.
From registering to absentee ballots, here are the basics of voting in Davidson County
Davidson County Election Commissioner Jeff Roberts answers your questions about voting registration, voting rights and what people can expect at the polls.
Elections 2022: Tell WPLN News what issues matter most to you
Tennessee voters will pick winners this year in important political offices at all levels of government. WPLN News wants to know how you’re thinking about these elections.
A concerning poll shows how divided Tennesseans are over 2020 election and Jan. 6 riot
A pro-democracy group called the Tennessee Democracy Forum released stats from a new poll that shows Tennesseans are still divided over the 2020 election.
Here’s where Nashville’s DA candidates say they would stand on prosecution if abortion becomes illegal in Tennessee
If Roe v. Wade is overturned by the U.S. Supreme Court, abortion could become illegal in Tennessee. On Election Day in Nashville, the candidates for Davidson County’s District Attorney’s office weighed in on how they would approach prosecuting the medical providers who perform them.
Tennessee Supreme Court says new state Senate maps can stay in effect after intervening in redistricting suit
The Tennessee Supreme Court has overturned a lower court’s decision blocking new Senate maps ahead of the 2022 election.
Voters backing a Trump-endorsed congressional candidate are suing Tennessee over a new residency requirement
A trio of voters are suing the state because a proposed residency requirement would disqualify a Trump-backed candidate running in one of Nashville’s newly drawn districts.
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