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  • Tennessee Elections

    All four state constitutional amendments clear bar

    In Shelby County returns, the closest contest among the four was Amendment 1, which made the state’s “right to work” law part of the Constitution.

    By Bill Dries November 09, 2022
  • Tennessee Elections

    Taylor wins Kelsey’s state Senate seat

    Incumbent candidates for every state legislative seat in Shelby County won reelection, and no open seats flipped from one political party to the other. Former Rep. Barbara Cooper won despite her death last month.

    By Ian Round November 09, 2022
  • Overview Elections

    One-third of Shelby County voters show up for midterms

    A third of the county’s voters showed up to vote in the last election of 2022 — and most of them voted early or absentee. The early vote totals told the story of what the rest of the night would be like. 

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    The posts: Local voters talk Election Day

    By Bill Dries November 09, 2022
  • Tennessee Elections

    Lee easily wins reelection for governor

    Tennessee Gov. Bill Lee declared an early victory Tuesday, Nov. 8, long before most votes were counted.

    By Ian Round November 09, 2022
  • Lakeland Elections

    Lakeland elects Josh Roman as new mayor without opposition

    Roman, who previously served as Lakeland vice mayor, was elected to the city’s top position Tuesday, Nov. 8, as six candidates are unopposed in the election

    By Michael Waddell November 09, 2022
  • Germantown Elections

    Incumbents, joined by Chatham, carry election in Germantown

    Mike Palazzolo and Mary Anne Gibson win without opposition. There will be no change to Germantown’s Board of Mayor and Aldermen.

    By Abigail Warren November 09, 2022
  • Early voting Elections

    The posts: Local voters talk Election Day

    Voters across the region showed off their “I Voted” stickers, criticized the election process, and weighed in on Gov. Bill Lee online.

    By Jasmine McCraven November 08, 2022
  • Shelby County Elections

    Election Day remains quiet in Shelby County

    Shelby County turnout up to noon Tuesday was quiet but steady, according to election officials. There were some poll book problems at the outset. Campaign literature on both sides of the partisan divide turned up at sign in tables at at least two polling places in the county Tuesday morning.

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    Memphis Election Day answers questions away from national spotlight

    Early voters’ numbers hint at Election Day turnout

    Ballot Basics: Election Day Nov. 8, 2022

     

    By Bill Dries November 08, 2022
  • Free to readers Elections

    Memphis Election Day answers questions away from national spotlight

    The ballot features a statewide race for governor and questions about voter interest as well as the county’s balance between Republicans and Democrats.

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    Early voters’ numbers hint at Election Day turnout

    Ballot Basics: Election Day Nov. 8, 2022

    By Bill Dries November 08, 2022
  • Free to Readers Elections

    Ballot Basics: Election Day Nov. 8, 2022

    Here is everything you need to know about the voting process for Tuesday’s Election Day in Shelby County.

    By Bill Dries November 08, 2022
  • Free to readers Elections

    Early voters’ numbers hint at Election Day turnout

    More than 120,000 Shelby County voters cast early or absentee ballots during the 14-day early voting period that ended Nov. 3. Here’s what it might mean for total turnout including who shows up at the polls on election day.

    By Bill Dries November 07, 2022
  • Free to Readers Elections

    Voters to decide two special elections on November ballot

    A seat on the Memphis City Council and one of three divisions of Memphis City Court are the special election races on the November ballot. The council race will also determine if there is a runoff in December.

    By Bill Dries November 07, 2022
  • Subscribers only Elections

    Prior convictions, gerrymandering suppressing state’s minority vote

    One in five Black Tennesseans do not have the right to vote due to a prior felony conviction, according to a 2020 study.

    By Ben Wheeler November 07, 2022
  • Free to readers Elections

    Tennessee private prison operator ramps up campaign spending

    CoreCivic gave $107,490 to Tennessee politicians and PACs from July to September, the majority going to incumbent Republicans. The company has stayed in business despite a high murder rate and accusations of underinvestment in safety.

    By Ian Round November 07, 2022
  • Free to readers Elections

    Gov. Lee makes Collierville campaign stop, predicts ‘correction’ by voters

    Collierville was the last stop on the governor’s three-day campaign bus tour. Lee’s supporters, plus some opponents of the “Right to Work” amendment to the state constitution, came out to greet him.

    By Bill Dries November 05, 2022
  • Free to readers Elections

    50 voters get wrong ballots at Berclair early voting site

    The Shelby County Election Commission found the problem Monday and did a review of the other 25 early voting sites before determining it was an isolated incident involving the wrong Congressional race.

    By Bill Dries November 07, 2022
  • Free to readers Germantown

    Chatham leads Germantown school board candidates in campaign funds

    Financial disclosures sometimes shed light on who is backing candidates in the non-partisan race.

    By Abigail Warren November 04, 2022
  • Free to readers Elections

    Political Roundup: Early voting, Cohen & Kustoff, Memphis mayor’s race

    Thursday is the last day to vote early ahead of next Tuesday’s election day, as congressmen David Kustoff and Steve Cohen predict who will control the House. Plus: Notes on school funding, MLGW and the first mayoral forum.

    By Bill Dries November 05, 2022
  • Subscribers only Elections

    Memphis mayoral candidates face residency issues after federal court ruling

    A challenge to a six-month residency rule by a Mason, Tennessee, mayoral candidate came with a ruling last month that could revive a five-year residency requirement in the Memphis mayoral race.

    By Bill Dries November 02, 2022
  • Free to readers Elections

    Opinion: Why I’m supporting Brent Taylor for state senator

    “Brent’s experiences have equipped him to make a positive impact in the state Senate. He will be the voice in the Tennessee legislature desperately needed for Shelby County.”

    By John A. Bobango November 02, 2022
  • Free to readers Elections

    Hernando votes on 1% tax: frequently asked questions

    Hernando officials have prepared a list of frequently asked questions to clarify the use of a 1% tax on prepared foods.

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    Hernando to vote on 1% tax for parks

  • Free to readers North Mississippi

    Hernando to vote on 1% tax for parks

    Hernando voters will consider adding a 1% tax to prepared foods, such as restaurants and delis, to help fund an improved parks program in the DeSoto County city.

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    Hernando votes on 1% tax: Frequently asked questions

    By Toni Lepeska November 02, 2022
  • Shelby County

    County Commission pares down voter-education funding sought by Election Commission

    The funding is for a marketing firm to work with the Election Commission to not only explain the new voting system to voters, but also chart the areas of low voter turnout across the county.

    By Bill Dries October 31, 2022
  • Free to readers Elections

    Youngest Republican in state House faces District 97 challenger

    The East Memphis district is one of only a handful where Tennessee Democrats think they have a chance to gain ground in the Republican-dominated General Assembly.

    By Ian Round October 31, 2022
  • Free to readers Elections

    Mulroy: Report of voters steered away from paper ballots ‘concerns us’

    The new hybrid voting system allows hand-marked paper ballots or voting on a touch-screen machine. Mulroy expressed concern that the Shelby County Election Commission was not following through on its compromise to use both voting systems. 

    By Julia Baker October 29, 2022

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