The majority of Tennessee voters did not choose Marsha Blackburn. But the 74-year-old political titan seems to be making the most of a glass 45.5% full.
Election Day 2026: Photos from around the country
Voters across the country are heading to the polls today to cast their ballots in the 2026 midterm elections.
Goodlettsville rejects sales tax; Mt. Juliet repeals ‘home rule’
Close votes played out in Goodlettsville and Mt. Juliet.
6 takeaways from Democrats’ big wave on election night
The magnitude of the Democrats’ outcome was always a possibility, but the depth and breadth of their victories were jaw-dropping.
Rutherford County turns purple, flipping three statehouse seats to Democrats
Of the six Tennessee statehouse seats that flipped to Democrats, half were in Rutherford County.
Razor thin margins for mayoral races in Clarksville, Gallatin and Fairview
Less than three percentage points separated the winners in mayoral races in Clarksville, Gallatin and Fairview. Each of the cities will have a new mayor.
Democrats win full control of Congress, ushering in a new era of divided government
The victories in the House and Senate return Democrats to full control of Congress for the first time since 2023 and deepens the level of expected friction between them and President Trump.
Redistricted Memphis congressional seat flips red
For the first time in nearly six decades, Tennessee’s 9th Congressional District will likely send a Republican to Washington.
Tennessee GOP newcomer Charlie Hatcher to take Andy Ogles’ seat in Congress
Republican Charlie Hatcher, a former member of Gov. Bill Lee’s administration, beat Columbia Mayor Chaz Molder in a closely watched race for Tennessee’s 5th Congressional District.







