A new poll released by Vanderbilt shows that Tennesseans lack trust in their elected officials. The state legislature’s approval rating has dropped to 42 percent, the lowest percentage ever recorded.
Minor voting hiccups across Nashville on Election Day
Nashvillians casting their ballots in today’s election need to do so at their assigned precinct. That’s different from early voting, and that can cause some confusion. Poll official Adam Kemper said the rule impacted voters at the Hermitage Branch Library today. “Probably 75% of the people that have come here today have really ended up […]
Nashville voters take their convictions to the ballot box
As polls opened at 7 a.m. today in Nashville, early bird voters brought strong opinions to their balloting for mayor and seven remaining seats on the Metro Council. (Some parts of the county are also deciding the House District 51 contest today.) At Eakin Elementary, Lien Nguyen said she’s concerned about political participation in Nashville’s […]
Early voting for the Nashville runoff ends with a spike in turnout
Nashville early voting ended this weekend with a total of 68,319 Nashvillians — or about 14% of registered voters — making their decisions on a ballot headlined by the mayoral runoff between candidates Freddie O’Connell and Alice Rolli.
From voter to official: Davidson County residents answer Election Commission’s need for poll workers
Staffing polls is just one element of ensuring an election runs smoothly — and it’s not always easy.
Tennessee inflicts a strict voter re-registration process on formerly incarcerated people. A trial will determine if it’s constitutional.
Across America around 4.6 million formerly incarcerated people are barred from voting. And in Tennessee, a recent state Supreme Court ruling makes it harder for anyone with a conviction on their record — either in or out of state — to get their voting rights reinstated.
What to expect on Election Day in Nashville
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.
Voting rights advocates visit Davidson County jails for registration drive
Voting rights advocacy groups, including Free Hearts and Campaign Legal Center, have been visiting Davidson County jails throughout this week to register incarcerated Tennesseans soon to be released.
Why Tennessee is one of the hardest states to vote in
Since 2020, more than half of states across the country have made it harder on citizens wanting to cast a ballot. That includes Tennessee. The state has tightened the screws and left voters to navigate a complex and ever-changing set of rules.
Who are the Tennesseans who don’t vote?
We’ve talked to people about what has driven them to vote. Today, we’re talking to people who do not vote regularly about what’s keeping them home, as well as a couple of experts from local civic engagement organizations.
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