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.
Fighting for First in the 2nd
Renee Hoyos and Tim Burchett square off for a congressional seat that Republicans have held for 151 years.
Third Round
Republican incumbent Eddie Smith and Democratic challenger Gloria Johnson have tangled twice before. Will this time end differently?
On the Run
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.
The Trouble With Turnout
Tennessee has one of the lowest voting rates in the country. Why? And what will make it better?
Q’s for the Who’s Whos
The Tennessee Power Poll aims to chart elite opinion in the state’s big four cities. What’s it worth, and to whom?
Knox 2018: Federal, state elections loom
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.