There are 7 article(s) tagged 2026 elections:

• April 2025

  • JB Smiley Jr. touts ‘direct’ leadership style as he joins Shelby County mayor’s race

    Memphis City Council member JB Smiley Jr. joins what could be a large field of contenders in the Democratic primary to succeed Shelby County Mayor Lee Harris.

    By Bill Dries April 29, 2025

• March 2025

  • County Commissioner Mickell Lowery declares for Shelby County mayor

    The May primary fields to succeed outgoing Shelby County Mayor Lee Harris could grow with no incumbent seeking reelection.

    By Bill Dries March 25, 2025

• February 2025

  • U.S. Sen. Bill Hagerty of Tennessee to seek reelection

    Hagerty’s decision to seek another six-year term in 2026 is the first move in a political puzzle that will determine what the 2026 ballot looks like in other races, including the race for Tennessee governor.

    By Bill Dries February 11, 2025

  • Political Roundup: Democrats and Republicans chart courses ahead

    In a new world, Democrats are deciding how to climb back after last year’s defeat while Republicans are making their next moves across Tennessee.

    By Bill Dries February 09, 2025

  • Some Shelby County mayor contenders make first steps

    As the end of Lee Harris’ tenure as Shelby County mayor nears, potential successors start laying the groundwork for their campaigns. 

    By Bill Dries February 03, 2025

• January 2025

  • Young: ‘Turn down the drama and the foolishness’

    Memphis Mayor Paul Young marked the first year of his four-year term as mayor at a New Year’s Day prayer breakfast where he talked about “turmoil” in schools and other “drama” locally.

    By Bill Dries January 01, 2025

• June 2024

  • Political Roundup: Taylor and Noem at Lincoln Day; Chism Picnic looks to 2026

    State Senator Brent Taylor took his attempt to oust District Attorney Steve Mulroy to the local GOP’s largest annual fundraiser and found plenty of support among Republicans. 

    By Bill Dries June 24, 2024