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What to watch for in Tuesday's vote totals

bdries@dailymemphian.com (Bill Dries) — Tue, 3 Nov 2026 07:59:28 -0600

The vote totals Tuesday, Nov. 3, will tell who won and who lost. They will also reveal some larger political trends and truths. Here are a few of them.

For third time in 2026, Election Day arrives in Shelby County

bdries@dailymemphian.com (Bill Dries) — Tue, 3 Nov 2026 04:00:00 -0600

Among other races, Tennessee voters will choose who holds the three newly redrawn U.S. House districts that split Memphis and who will be the next governor.

Blackburn stops in Memphis on Election Day eve: 'I am the only conservative' candidate for governor

bdries@dailymemphian.com (Bill Dries) — Mon, 2 Nov 2026 22:56:46 -0600

Republican nominee for governor and U.S. Sen. Marsha Blackburn rallied Shelby County Republicans on Monday, Nov. 2, in East Memphis.

Taylor's October surprise and early voting ends with a surge

bdries@dailymemphian.com (Bill Dries) — Mon, 2 Nov 2026 12:41:37 -0600

The political roundup includes two election traditions — The Four Way Soul Food Restaurant and the Republican bus tour along with David Hatley’s change in position on the Memphis Safe Task Force, and Mulroy on “youthful indiscretions.”

Jesse Turner Park gets more prominent entrance in South Memphis

bdries@dailymemphian.com (Bill Dries) — Sun, 1 Nov 2026 09:18:15 -0600

A new set of five pillars at South Parkway and Bellevue Boulevard marks the entrance to the park, honors Turner’s legacy, and celebrates the history and culture of the community around it.

Frayser Bauhaus goes to auction

bdries@dailymemphian.com (Bill Dries) — Sat, 31 Oct 2026 09:54:59 -0500

The mid-century modern structure on Highway 51 has been partially restored to its original exterior over the last eight years.

Mulroy says post-Task Force discussions underway

bdries@dailymemphian.com (Bill Dries) — Sat, 31 Oct 2026 04:00:02 -0500

Shelby County District Attorney General Steve Mulroy talked about the Task Force and investigations of fatal shootings by MSTF members on “Behind The Headlines.”

Shelby County early vote tops 183,000

bdries@dailymemphian.com (Bill Dries) — Sat, 31 Oct 2026 00:16:16 -0500

The total turnout countywide is the highest in Tennessee’s 95 counties. It outpaces 2022 but trails the 2018 early voter turnout for the same election cycle. Election Day is Nov. 3.

Brent Taylor acknowledges sending nude photos

bdries@dailymemphian.com (Bill Dries) — Wed, 28 Oct 2026 20:02:38 -0500

Brent Taylor and Justin J. Pearson each responded to the Nashville Scene’s Tuesday, Oct. 27, story.

3 of 4 candidates for governor clash in Murfreesboro

bdries@dailymemphian.com (Bill Dries) — Wed, 28 Oct 2026 08:31:14 -0500

The Memphis Safe Task Force, book bans and the two-party system were among the issues Jerri Green, Lauren Pinkston and David Hatley discussed in the forum by the Tennessee Press Association and Middle Tennessee State University.

County Clerk's Office tweaks hours

bdries@dailymemphian.com (Bill Dries) — Tue, 27 Oct 2026 13:11:37 -0500

Meanwhile, the Clerk’s Office continues to close in-person vehicle registrations and renewals one day a month to deal with a backlog and for staff training.

County Commission stays in MSCS-takeover lawsuit

bdries@dailymemphian.com (Bill Dries) — Tue, 27 Oct 2026 10:24:15 -0500

The Shelby County Board of Commissioners also delayed action on two ordinances dealing with data centers and appointed two new judicial commissioners.

Last day to register to vote on Nov. 3 ballot is Monday

bdries@dailymemphian.com (Bill Dries) — Mon, 26 Oct 2026 14:59:01 -0500

The general elections for three newly drawn congressional districts that divide Shelby County are expected to be a potent draw on the Nov. 3 ballot along with a tightening race for governor.

Trump adds Tennessee stop to midterm campaign blitz

bdries@dailymemphian.com (Bill Dries) — Mon, 26 Oct 2026 14:58:19 -0500

The visit would come as Republicans try to flip the state’s last Democratic-held U.S. House seat under a new map that splits Memphis into three districts.

Kuhn says Kustoff is vulnerable in reelection bid

bdries@dailymemphian.com (Bill Dries) — Mon, 26 Oct 2026 14:57:25 -0500

Heidi Kuhn, 8th Congressional District Democratic nominee, discusses her challenge of Republican incumbent David Kustoff on ‘Behind The Headlines.’

Turning Memphis red dominates Trump's Clarksville stop

bdries@dailymemphian.com (Bill Dries) — Mon, 26 Oct 2026 14:56:32 -0500

Also in the political roundup, Tennessee’s GOP chairman talks about midterm trends, Justin J. Pearson’s ban letter goes public before he gets a copy and breaking ground for the new OUTMemphis center comes with culture war impact.

Here's what to know about ballot amendments

bdries@dailymemphian.com (Bill Dries) — Mon, 26 Oct 2026 14:55:05 -0500

Voters statewide will consider three constitutional amendments, while Memphis voters face three additional charter questions. House districts 84 and 93 also have unusual races.

Turbulent political season arrives at last election of 2026

bdries@dailymemphian.com (Bill Dries) — Mon, 26 Oct 2026 14:54:30 -0500

Normally sleepy congressional races have become the center of attention.

With midterms approaching, Task Force is focus for both sides of the aisle

bdries@dailymemphian.com (Bill Dries) — Mon, 26 Oct 2026 14:52:50 -0500

With early voting underway in Shelby County, federal officials touted the Memphis Safe Task Force while Democratic congressional nominees vowed to scrutinize the operation.

Cohen, NAACP address voting machine problems in separate events

bdries@dailymemphian.com (Bill Dries) — Mon, 26 Oct 2026 14:47:44 -0500

As concerns about Tennessee voting machines have gone viral in recent days, U.S. Congressman Steve Cohen and other local Democratic leaders urged Memphians to vote — and check their ballots.