Tennessee lawmakers want to place a residency requirement on congressional seats. But they can’t decide whether it should go into effect before or after the November election. Their decision could affect one candidate in particular.
Ranked choice voting has been gaining popularity. Now Tennessee lawmakers want to get rid of it.
Most Tennessee counties use what’s called the first-past-the-post voting system, but as another option, ranked choice or instant runoff voting, gains popularity, some state lawmakers want to get rid of it.
House Speaker Cameron Sexton talks COVID-19 changes, abortion restrictions and CRT ahead of 2022 session
Tennessee lawmakers are back in Nashville for the 2022 legislative session, which kicks off Tuesday. WPLN’s Political Reporter Blaise Gainey spoke with House Speaker Cameron Sexton about what to expect.
Tennessee lawmakers approve partisan elections for school boards
The bill that would allow school board races to be partisan has received pushback from both Democrats and Republicans but is now headed to Gov. Bill Lee’s desk.
Nashville Election Results Live Blog
Nashville voters are making key leadership decisions in today’s Metro General Election. Follow along for updates on the results, dispatches from WPLN reporters in the field, and comments from the mayoral candidates.
Voters Find Nashville’s New Ballot Machines Aren’t So Tricky After All
Listen Some Nashville voters have been surprised to find brand-new voting machines at the polls this year, and there were a few hiccups in their first days of use during early voting. But election officials say additional training for pollworkers should make for a smooth Election Day on Thursday.
Early Voting Finishes Strong In Nashville, But Overall Turnout Is Still Down
Nashville early voting concluded with a big turnout Saturday, capping a strong finish to what began as a surprisingly slow start.
Nashville’s Upset About Repeat Elections, But Would A New Voting Method Be Approved?
Listen Some Nashville leaders are pushing for a significant change to local elections after a year in which multiple contests ended up in run-off contests, which take extra time and money to conduct.
NPR’s National Election Night Live Blog
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Transit Boosts Nashville Turnout, With Some Voters Choosing Transit-Only Ballots
Listen Nashville’s transit referendum appears to be boosting turnout during early voting — which surpassed 27,000 ballots on Thursday. The pace to likely to top what is typically a low count during local May primaries.
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