This is the second election under the new district maps drawn in 2021. The 2022 midterms were the first test of these lines, which were crafted by the Republican-led legislature. In many cases, redistricting strengthened GOP positions – for example, Senate District 31...
Republicans currently hold a supermajority (27–6) in the State Senateen.wikipedia.org. This supermajority gives the GOP near-total control over state policy – they can pass bills, override gubernatorial vetoes, and even push constitutional amendments with minimal...
The 113th General Assembly (2023–24) in Tennessee has been marked by high-profile issues – from debates over gun laws in the wake of a school shooting, to battles over education curriculum and LGBTQ rights. The 2026 Senate races will determine who writes the laws on...
Several long-serving Republican incumbents are nearing the end of their political careers, which could herald leadership changes. Notably, Lt. Gov. Randy McNally (R-District 5), who has served in the legislature for over 45 years, has not 100% confirmed he’ll seek...
The 2026 state elections coincide with a governor’s race (open due to Governor Bill Lee being term-limiteden.wikipedia.org) and a U.S. Senate race (Sen. Bill Hagerty up for re-election). These high-profile contests will drive voter turnout. A hot gubernatorial race,...
Every Senate seat matters for issues that directly affect Tennesseans’ daily lives. In 2025–26, the legislature will be dealing with topics like how to spend Tennessee’s budget surplus, whether to enact further tax cuts, how to address education challenges (teacher...
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