On the eve of Gov. Bill Lee’s legislative push, Democratic legislators hold a town hall to raise concerns about vouchers and immigration enforcement.
Republicans Reign in Knox County
Incumbents of both parties held onto their seats in an electorate that trended more red than 2020. Meanwhile, Knoxville city voters split on two referendums.
Local Leaders Respond to Trump Shooting
Expressions of concern and calls for calm from across the political spectrum — but also some political attacks.
Battling Uphill
Democratic state Rep. Gloria Johnson is traveling to every Tennessee county in her quest to turn one of the state’s red Senate seats blue.
Election 2024: The Aug. 1 Ballot
Knox County voters will have a host of competitive local races to decide, plus a handful of state and federal primaries.
Power Poll: 2024 Primary
Respondents tend to prefer open primaries and a majority take national issues into account when voting in local contests.
Johnson Will Seek to Hold Legislative Seat
But a Republican-sponsored bill could block the U.S. Senate candidate from running for two offices simultaneously.
2024 Preview: State Government
School vouchers top Gov. Bill Lee’s agenda this year, while the Legislature seems set to resist ongoing calls for firearms regulations.
Johnson Launches Senate Bid
Democratic state Rep. Gloria Johnson is emphasizing family and firearms safety in her quest to unseat GOP incumbent U.S. Sen. Marsha Blackburn.
Power Poll: Special Legislative Session
A majority of respondents to this month’s survey would have preferred to see lawmakers consider more substantial firearms restrictions.