Democrats flipped the 18th District state House seat, while even victorious local Republicans saw a formidable blue wave erode their support.
Election 2026: State Senate Districts 5 and 7
A rematch for Sen. Richard Briggs and Bryan Langan, and a contest for Lt. Gov. Randy McNally’s open seat.
‘A Dead Fetus Inside Me’
A Knoxville woman recounts a harrowing pregnancy complication while the GOP-dominated state Senate blocked a bill allowing abortions for fatal fetal anomalies.
Home Rule Tinkering
A bill pushed by Memphis lawmakers could limit how charter counties can change their governmental structure.
A Documented Need
A state study supports building a replacement for Lakeshore Mental Health Institute, but funding is not assured.
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.
Priorities From the Right
At its first public event, the group Knox For Liberty presses legislators and candidates on a conservative checklist including gun rights, social media regulation and privacy.
City Election Change Looks Inevitable
Briggs raises concerns about possible Voting Rights Act violations, though Knoxville voters tend to support minority candidates.
Bill Aims to Change City Elections
Legislation under consideration in Nashville would force Knoxville to abandon citywide voting for district City Council representatives.