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.
4 tales from Tennessee election history to read during early voting that may surprise you
The NashVillager podcast rounds up four of the most influential and insightful election stories from Tennessee’s history.
Tennessee Amendment 3 gives voters say on Marsy’s Law and expanded crime victim rights
Tennesseans will be asked to consider a version of Marsy’s Law in the form of Amendment #3, which would add more rights for victims to the Tennessee Constitution.
Tennessee Amendment 1 asks voters to change bail rules
When Tennessee voters go to the polls to choose their next governor, they will also be asked to vote on a constitutional amendment that would change how judges determine bail for defendants charged with some serious crimes.
Trump makes rare Tennessee appearance ahead of early voting
President Donald Trump hosted a rare midterm rally in Tennessee, a state the president won by nearly 30 points in 2024.
Does My Vote Even Count? WPLN public event addresses concerns about voting process
WPLN invited the public into our studio for a nonpartisan conversation about topics including redistricting, ballot and voting machine integrity and how to deal with potential threats at polling locations during the midterm elections.
GOP Sen. Bill Hagerty faces Memphis Democrat Marquita Bradshaw in rematch
First-term Republican U.S. Sen. Bill Hagerty again faces Memphis environmental activist Marquita Bradshaw on the ballot this November, a rematch from the 2020 election.
Tennessee Republicans consider more execution options after Christa Pike lethal injection fails
Tennessee’s top Republicans are exploring alternative execution methods after the failed execution of Christa Pike. U.S. Sen. Marsha Blackburn said Monday the state needs to reevaluate its execution procedures.
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