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Ready. Set. Vote. Again!

jdonahoe@dailymemphian.com (Jane Donahoe) — Wed, 14 Oct 2026 14:46:02 -0500

The Daily Memphian’s voter guide should provide you with everything you need for the “who.” Here’s a rundown to help you with the what, when and where.

The AM/DM podcast: Early voting in the midterms begins

mcashiola@dailymemphian.com (Mary Cashiola) — Wed, 14 Oct 2026 06:14:25 -0500

In Shelby County, early voting for the midterm elections begins today, Oct. 14, and it comes with new districts, new candidates and a few questions about the state constitution.

Turbulent political season arrives at last election of 2026

bdries@dailymemphian.com (Bill Dries) — Wed, 14 Oct 2026 04:00:03 -0500

Normally sleepy congressional races have become the center of attention.

Nov. 3 midterm voter guide

editors@dailymemphian.com ( The Daily Memphian Staff) — Wed, 14 Oct 2026 17:18:19 -0500

Voters are preparing to head back to the polls for the federal midterm elections Tuesday, Nov. 3. The Daily Memphian’s voter guide includes an introduction to the candidates on the ballot.

Here's what to know about ballot amendments

bdries@dailymemphian.com (Bill Dries) — Wed, 14 Oct 2026 05:37:14 -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.

Turning Memphis red dominates Trump's Clarksville stop

bdries@dailymemphian.com (Bill Dries) — Mon, 12 Oct 2026 05:44:24 -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.

Opinion: What’s to become of old-school moderate Democrats?

covington.john@gmail.com (John Covington) — Sun, 11 Oct 2026 04:00:04 -0500

“The obvious rift between Steve Cohen and Justin Pearson reflects a larger national divide between an older Democratic tradition and a rising — and increasingly radicalized — progressive movement.”

Kuhn says Kustoff is vulnerable in reelection bid

bdries@dailymemphian.com (Bill Dries) — Sun, 11 Oct 2026 18:15:16 -0500

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

US House Republicans praise business tax breaks in Collierville hearing

awarren@dailymemphian.com (Abigail Warren) — Tue, 6 Oct 2026 21:47:30 -0500

Seven Republican members of the U.S. House’s Finance Ways and Means Committee held a historic hearing in Collierville on Tuesday, focusing on the benefits of the One Big Beautiful Bill Act.

Trump adds Tennessee stop to midterm campaign blitz

bdries@dailymemphian.com (Bill Dries) — Mon, 5 Oct 2026 10:44:13 -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.

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

bdries@dailymemphian.com (Bill Dries) — Sun, 4 Oct 2026 13:55:45 -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.

Independent David Hatley brings campaign for governor to Memphis

bdries@dailymemphian.com (Bill Dries) — Thu, 1 Oct 2026 12:05:33 -0500

Also in the political roundup, Charlie Hatcher on KWAM, Chaz Molder’s fish fry in North Memphis and the art of canvassing and phone banking.

Independent contenders make waves in race for governor

bdries@dailymemphian.com (Bill Dries) — Wed, 23 Sep 2026 14:13:21 -0500

Lauren Pinkston and David Hatley are drawing the attention of the Democratic and Republican nominees for Tennessee Governor. Pinkston and Hatley are better funded than independent candidates usually are in the statewide race.

Opinion: Jesse Huseth on affordability, education and costs in District 97

opinion@dailymemphian.com (Jesse Huseth) — Sun, 20 Sep 2026 09:06:28 -0500

“I am running for Tennessee State House District 97 because I refuse to accept that our state should rank last when it matters most: for our children, our loved ones, and our working families.”

Opinion: Rep. Gillespie on his support of the task force and MSCS takeover

opinion@dailymemphian.com (John Gillespie) — Sun, 20 Sep 2026 09:07:21 -0500

Tennessee House Rep. John Gillespie advocates for his reelection to Tennessee House District 97, including highlighting his support of the Memphis Safe Task Force and the takeover of Memphis Shelby County Schools.

How to register to vote in Shelby County

blagrone@dailymemphian.com (Brandon LaGrone II) — Thu, 17 Sep 2026 16:23:02 -0500

Shelby County residents preparing to participate in the upcoming Nov. 3 election must complete their voter-registration applications by Monday, Oct. 5.

State House hopeful's write-in bid killed by 'sore loser' election laws

bdries@dailymemphian.com (Bill Dries) — Fri, 18 Sep 2026 13:26:25 -0500

Kyler Gilkey’s second bid for public office this year was shut down by the Tennessee Secretary of State’s Office because it was his second attempt at a state House of Representatives seat, albeit a different one.

Two real estate agents vie for open Germantown school board seat

awarren@dailymemphian.com (Abigail Warren) — Mon, 7 Sep 2026 04:00:12 -0500

A Republican and an independent candidate are facing off for the GMSD board seat that Angela Griffith is vacating.

Chaz Molder backs data center pauses in campaign for Congress

bdries@dailymemphian.com (Bill Dries) — Sat, 5 Sep 2026 11:28:36 -0500

The Democratic nominee in the 5th Congressional District and outgoing Mayor of Columbia, Tennessee, talked about a wide range of issues on “Behind The Headlines.”

Halbert exits office, votes are certified and Green gets reintroduced

bdries@dailymemphian.com (Bill Dries) — Sun, 30 Aug 2026 14:32:21 -0500

Shelby County’s August votes are certified, but the data may be disheartening for Democrats. Also in the political roundup, Democratic Party leaders “introduce” Jerri Green, and Wanda Halbert exits office after two tumultuous terms.