Stagnant Red, Surging Blue

An analysis of the 2026 vote shows that the increase in turnout over the 2022 election swung almost entirely in the Democrats’ favor.

Goldberg Wins; Burchett Survives

Democrats flipped the 18th District state House seat, while even victorious local Republicans saw a formidable blue wave erode their support.

The president’s falling approval ratings have offered Democrats an opportunity to retake control of the House. What about Tennessee’s District 2?

Democrat Michaela Barnett is challenging incumbent Rep. Tim Burchett in one of the House of Representatives’ most reliably red strongholds.

Every Monday we run down the week’s public meetings and civic events.

Mayor Betsy Henderson and a bevy of newcomers formally took office on Tuesday to give county government a fresh look.

An analysis of the election returns shows crossover voting and stronger city turnout bolstered Democratic gains.

The GOP won the mayoral contest and kept its majority on Knox County Commission, but Democrats ate into the Republicans’ advantage.

Incumbent Steve Triplett faces a challenge from small-business owner Amy Fenner for the North Knox seat.

Democrat Breyauna Holloway and Republican Charles Frazier are vying to represent Knox County’s most deeply blue area.