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. 

Nominees to represent Tennessee’s 5th District faced questions about ICE, war in Iran at event in Spring Hill.

“When dangerous offenders are released on bond and commit more crimes, innocent Tennesseans pay the price. If Amendment 1 passes in November, judges in our community and statewide will have the authority they need to keep violent offenders in custody.”

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“Amendment 1 would change that balance by allowing people to be detained without bail based solely on an accusation, before a jury has heard the evidence. The question before voters on Nov. 3 is whether we are willing to surrender a constitutional protection that has stood for 230 years.”

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At the end of 12 years as Germantown mayor, Mike Palazzolo offers his advice to future leaders of the suburb on “Behind the Headlines.”

The Democratic contender for U.S. Senate in Mississippi spoke to supporters in Southaven, urging more regulation and transparency around data centers.

A Lakeland candidates forum turned into questions exclusively for incumbent mayor Josh Roman after his opponent chose not to attend.

The museum’s free Trick or Vote event is designed for families to come trick-or-treat and leave with a voting plan. 

Hatley admonished the state’s ballooning budget and opposed deploying the Memphis Safe Task Force, saying the real issue plaguing Memphis was an underfunded police department.

Also in the roundup: Commissioner Rhonda O’Dell’s second letter about Edmund Ford Jr., “Souls to the Polls” rallies worked to boost the early vote turnout Saturday and Pearson and Molder make appeals beyond party lines. 

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

The candidates for the three Bartlett alderman races on the November ballot, made their case for election during a forum Friday night.

The mix of early voting and campaigns watching the turnout while trying to mobilize their voters and partisans is the main topic of conversation on “Behind The Headlines.”

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.

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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.

Republican Tom Bailey is staying on Collierville’s Board of Education. His four-year term will begin later this year as he is unopposed in the November election.

Normally sleepy congressional races have become the center of attention.

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.

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

Republican Mike Ebbs and Democrat Jason Morrison are seeking the open seat due to Wanda Chism’s retirement.

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.

“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.”

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

Sanders hadn’t planned to run again. With Mayor Mike Palazzolo retiring, he says the board needs continuity and wants to revisit the sanitation contract and boost school funding.

“A clean Republican sweep in Tennessee, while still likely, is no longer an automatic slam dunk.”