‘This Will Have Devastating Results’

LGBTQ advocates warn of harm to young people and the state’s economy from proposed anti-transgender legislation.

Early Voting on Campus

A bill before the General Assembly would require five days of early voting at UT, MTSU and the University of Memphis.

Local voters turned out in record numbers for Tuesday’s election, but despite some new faces the balance of political power remains the same.

An analysis of local campaign donations shows advantages for Republicans and incumbents, but some competitive races.

Incumbent Republican Rep. Jason Zachary meets Democrat Justin Davis in a rematch of the 2018 race.

Republican incumbent Becky Duncan Massey faces a challenge from Democratic newcomer Jane George in the county’s largest legislative district.

Republican Michele Carringer and Democrat Elizabeth Rowland are running to be the district’s first new representative since 1994.

Democratic incumbent Rep. Gloria Johnson faces Republican challenger Elaine Davis in Knoxville’s most purple legislative district.

In Knox County offices and state primaries, Thursday’s voting paved the way for change.

All of our coverage of the contested local races on next month’s ballot is now free to read and share.