While the state is likely to elect its first female governor this fall, the two leading candidates represent vastly different perspectives on energy and environmental priorities.
Nashville voter turnout 15 times higher than last midterm so far
The number of Nashvillians casting a ballot on the first day of early voting has risen nearly 1400% compared to the last midterm election in 2022. The governor’s race has been a big driver for turnout.
Registered to vote? Tennessee’s deadline is here
November’s election will decide the state’s next governor. Also on the ballot are several constitutional amendments — and it’s the first general election since the state’s congressional districts were redrawn.
As Blackburn refuses to debate, Tennessee Democrat Jerri Green holds empty podium forum
It was standing-room only in the ballroom of a Brentwood hotel as hundreds of people packed in to see Democratic Memphis City Council member Jerri Green take the stage opposite an empty podium.
Tennessee Democrats call on the GOP to fix state executions
Christa Pike’s botched execution has sparked calls to reform the state’s execution protocols.
Blackburn calls to ‘bring back electric chair’ after Tennessee’s second failed execution
U.S. Senator and Tennessee governor hopeful Marsha Blackburn is calling for the state to use the electric chair for executions.
What’s keeping Tennesseans from voting? Plus, Jerri Green and a Christa Pike execution update
Why don’t Tennesseans vote at the same rates as people in other states?
Tennessee Dem calls for independent to drop out of governor’s race over Andrew Jackson video
Memphis lawyer and City Councilmember Jerri Green went public with her call Wednesday after privately asking the progressive-leaning candidate, Lauren Pinkston, to end her campaign.
Blackburn wins GOP race for Tennessee governor
U.S. Sen. Marsha Blackburn has won the Republican primary for governor and now faces Memphis Democrat Jerri Green in the general election.
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