The report estimates that nearly one in six Black Tennesseans of voting age cannot vote because of a felony conviction. The study, called “Locked Out 2024,” was released by the Sentencing Project and produced by a team of researchers.
Tennessee election officials are disputing a judge’s ruling that restored the voting rights of four people who can’t have guns under their specific felony offenses
MEMPHIS, Tenn. - Monday, October 7, was the last day to register to vote in Tennessee, Arkansas, and Mississippi. Early voting in Tennessee is Oct. 16-31. Click here to find early voting locations in Shelby County.
The guest essay author, Francie Hunt, is executive director of Tennessee Advocates for Planned Parenthood. She accuses some lawmakers of extremism.
In a rematch of the 2022 election, State Rep. Greg Martin, R-Hixson, faces Democrat Allison Gorman in the race to represent District 26 in the Tennessee House of Representatives. Early voting will start Wednesday and run through Oct. 31. The general election is Nov. 5.
The author, Cameron Smith, is a columnist for the USA TODAY Network Tennessee. He is a former political attorney for congressional Republicans.
Longtime Democratic incumbent Rep. Steve Cohen once again faces a challenge from Republican Charlotte Bergman, who he has defeated several times.
Despite the major damage that Hurricane Helene brought to East Tennessee, only minor changes are needed for Election Day.
Tennessee election officials are disputing a judge's ruling that restored the voting rights of four people who can't have guns under their specific felony offenses, showing the impact of the new state policy that gun rights are a prerequisite to casting ballots again.
Incumbent Republican Rep. John Gillespie faces a challenge from Democrat Jesse Huseth in the Nov. 5 general election.
Are you registered to vote in Tennessee? Do you have the correct ID? Do you know your polling location? Here's everything to know before you head to the polls in November.