Elections Incumbents who lost in last week’s elections Stephen Elliott Updated Aug 19, 2022 State reps, Memphis DA among those on the way out
Elections Memphis congressman endorses in ’22 gubernatorial primary Stephen Elliott Updated Oct 22, 2021 Cohen backs Smiley; Cooper not picking sides yet
Elections Longtime court clerk Rooker won’t seek re-election Stephen Elliott Updated Oct 11, 2021 Son of former clerk held job for nearly three decades
Federal government Tensions flare among Republicans ahead of redistricting Kathryn Rickmeyer Updated Sep 30, 2021 Green doesn’t want to lose his district; Sexton calls comments ‘irresponsible’
Elections Senate leader names redistricting committee Stephen Elliott Updated Sep 24, 2021 Republicans control Tennessee maps, but public-facing committee includes Democrats
Elections Notes: Uncontested House seat gets first candidate Stephen Elliott Updated Sep 24, 2021 Also: Gilmore endorses Briley, councilmembers endorse Floyd
Elections Cooper asks lawmakers not to split Nashville in redistricting Stephen Elliott Updated Sep 17, 2021 State House committee holds first open redistricting meeting ahead of ‘22
Elections Another Democrat readies campaign for governor Stephen Elliott Updated Sep 17, 2021 Memphis city councilmember is the fourth Democrat vying to challenge Lee
Elections Featured Union endorses Kelly over Cooper Stephen Elliott Updated Sep 3, 2021 After backing incumbent in ’20, SEIU sides with its longtime member
Elections Legislature beginning public redistricting process Stephen Elliott Updated Sep 3, 2021 Republicans will control new Tennessee maps, though House speaker has included Democrats on a new panel