2018 Archives for State Government

After a Supreme Court decision paves the way, the Tennessee Legislature looks at legalizing sports gambling. The choice may come down to local voters.

A resolution on tonight's Knox County school board agenda is an opening salvo in a fight headed for the state Legislature.

Census data compiled by the University of Tennessee pinpoints growing and shrinking population centers across the state.

Where did Marsha Blackburn fare best? Who tipped the balance for Martin Daniel? A quick sift through the Knox County precinct results of Tuesday’s election.

Local Republicans had a lot to be happy about Tuesday night, while Democrats look to take momentum into 2020.

The former legislator beats GOP incumbent on her third try, resulting in Democrats’ sole gain in Knox County.

Tim Burchett scores an easy win in the 2nd District congressional race by sticking with what has worked.

Heavy early voting in Knox County and across Tennessee makes election predictions a precarious proposition.

Diving into the campaign finance reports: a million-dollar congressional race, a scrappy showing by overmatched Democrats, and the weird world of PACs.

Surge in registrations could lead to strong turnout during election.

In Knox County’s tightest race, Democratic challenger Gloria Johnson has outraised Republican Rep. Eddie Smith.

The final Senate debate revolves around whether the former governor is partisan or pragmatic.

Bredesen and Blackburn square off at UT’s Baker Center (with Taylor Swift riding shotgun)

An alliance of East Tennessee social activists debuts with a candidate forum featuring a roster of Democrats. (Republicans were invited.)

A Texas pastor aims to help stop school voucher proposals in Tennessee.

Knox County's legislative delegation will almost certainly remain largely Republican, but Democrats are contending for every seat this year. Here’s a look at both parties’ slates.

Renee Hoyos and Tim Burchett square off for a congressional seat that Republicans have held for 151 years.

Republican incumbent Eddie Smith and Democratic challenger Gloria Johnson have tangled twice before. Will this time end differently?

From Marsha and Phil to the stay-at-home dad vs. the stay-at-home mom, an overview of the federal and state election campaigns winding their way through Knox County.

Tennessee has one of the lowest voting rates in the country. Why? And what will make it better?

The Tennessee Power Poll aims to chart elite opinion in the state’s big four cities. What’s it worth, and to whom?

Tennesseans get to elect only three offices statewide -- governor and the state’s two U.S. Senate slots. This year, two of the three are up for grabs with no incumbent in the mix.