Whether you’re brushing up before casting an absentee ballot or waiting in line at the polls on Election Day, WPLN has your guide to who’s on the ballot and what they stand for.
Tennessee elections aren’t competitive. That’s not the only reason voter turnout is so low.
Tennessee is in the bottom five states when it comes to voter turnout. A new report finds that state policy makes voting harder for communities of color and disabled voters.
What to know before you vote in Middle Tennessee
From early voting to Election Day, this guide to voting in Middle Tennessee has you covered.
NashVillager Podcast: Controlling voter turnout by restricting who can vote
Is the state trying to suppress voting in Tennessee? Plus the local news for September 12, 2024.
Nashville judge rules against a controversial Tennessee voting restriction
A Nashville judge has restored the voting rights of four people in Davidson County, dissenting from a contentious state requirement.
Tennessee election officials asking more than 14,000 voters to prove citizenship
The letters warn that it is illegal in Tennessee for noncitizens to vote. Voting rights advocates began raising the alarm after photos of the letter started circulating on social media.
Sumner County residents criminally charged over voter registrations and casting ballots
Eleven residents of Sumner County have been charged with illegally registering to vote and illegally voting. Authorities say those charged were ineligible to vote due to felony convictions.
Tennessee doesn’t require voters to register by party. A new proposal to allow it is causing confusion.
A bill moving through the Tennessee legislature would allow voters to register with a party, ultimately skipping the current process of choosing which primary ballot they want. Some find the language of the measure contradictory.
Tennesseans unhappy with supermajority putting party interest over public, poll finds
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.
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