Both Republican Bill Lee and Democrat Karl Dean say the Tennessee Bureau of Investigation should continue to investigate officer-involved shooting deaths, but they disagree on whether that role should expand.
Tennessee’s Next Governor: Abortion, Immigration And 10 Other Issues Where Lee And Dean Differ
Over the past year, WPLN has been asking the candidates for governor where they stand on topics important to Tennessee voters. Now that former Nashville Mayor Karl Dean, a Democrat, and Williamson County businessman Bill Lee, a Republican, have clinched their parties’ nominations, we’re pulling their answers together. Read on to see what they think […]
Bill Lee Stuns Field, Wins GOP Nomination To Be Tennessee Governor
Listen Williamson County businessman Bill Lee was the surprise winner of the Republican primary for governor Thursday night. The Christian conservative and owner of the Lee Co. beat out former Economic Development Commissioner Randy Boyd, Congressman Diane Black and House Speaker Beth Harwell.
Live Blog: Lee Holds Early Lead Among Republican Voters; Dean Takes Democratic Nomination
We’re still waiting on results from Shelby County, where Randy Boyd focused much of his campaigning. But as those numbers may not matter: As of 8:40 p.m., Bill Lee led Boyd by nearly 70,000 votes, at 37 percent to Boyd’s 25 percent.
It’s Election Day (Again)! Here’s What You Need To Know Before You Head To The Polls
Election Day has arrived again in Middle Tennessee — this time with primaries for state offices and general elections at the local level.
Tennessee’s Next Governor: What Can Be Done To Stop Mass Shootings
Listen After the school shootings in Benton, Ky., and Parkland, Fla., this year, Tennessee legislators debated how to tighten up the state’s gun laws. They wound up setting aside more money for school security, without passing any significant gun legislation. But some voters still say they’d like to see more action, so we asked the […]
Tennessee’s Next Governor: How They’d Use Opioid Litigation Money
Listen Tennessee’s next governor could likely oversee a sizeable legal settlement with drug makers related to the opioid crisis. But when the state got a windfall from a settlement with tobacco companies in 1998, very little of the money went into programs that help farmers stop producing tobacco or help people quit smoking.
Tennessee Governor Candidate Interviews: What Diane Black Chooses To Emphasize In Her Campaign
Listen The Republican gubernatorial candidate with the most name recognition is Congressman Diane Black, polls have shown. And if elected, she would be the first woman to hold the position of governor. But that isn’t what she talks about to voters. Instead, she touts close ties to President Trump and fierce opposition to illegal immigration. […]
Tennessee Governor Candidate Interviews: Craig Fitzhugh On Appealing To A Red State
Listen Democrat Craig Fitzhugh has been a prominent figure in Tennessee politics for more than two decades, but the state has changed around him quite a bit. When he started as a state representative, he was in the majority. Now, he’s running for governor in a state that votes overwhelmingly Republican.
Tennessee’s Next Governor: Only One Republican Would Allow Sports Betting
Only one Republican running to be Tennessee’s next governor is open to the idea of allowing sports betting. The question came up during a GOP debate in Hendersonville on Wednesday night. A recent federal court ruling paves the way for states to legalize gambling on college and professional games.
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