In Tennessee, election news means candidate announcements, polling, campaign finance disclosures and results. Reporting covers the mechanics of the voting process from the primary season through the final ballot count.
Rutherford County Property Assessor Rob Mitchell is seeking election as state comptroller, following disputes over local property appraisal methods.
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November 6, 2026
Tennessee Redraws Map, Splitting Memphis Congressional VoteThe new congressional map leaves Memphis represented by three Republicans in Congress, ending its status as the state's only majority-Democratic district.
November 5, 2026
Blackburn Wins Tennessee Governor RaceRepublican Marsha Blackburn defeated Democrat Jerri Green to become the first woman elected governor of Tennessee.
November 5, 2026
Knox County Backs Democrat for GovernorKnox County voters chose the Democratic gubernatorial candidate over the Republican for the first time in two decades, while Republicans held most other contests.
November 4, 2026
Pody Wins Tennessee Senate District 17 SeatRepublican Mark Pody defeated Democrat Lindsey Patrick-Wright in the Tennessee State Senate District 17 race on November 4, 2026.
November 4, 2026
Republicans Hold Davidson County Congressional SeatsRepublicans retained Davidson County's 6th and 7th Congressional District seats in the midterm elections, while Democrat Victoria Broderick unseated Rep. Scott DesJarlais in the 4th District.
November 4, 2026
Broderick Unseats DesJarlais in Tennessee 4thDemocrat Victoria Broderick narrowly defeats incumbent Republican Scott DesJarlais in Tennessee's 4th Congressional District.
November 4, 2026
Hakeem Wins Fifth Term in Tennessee HouseDemocratic incumbent Yusuf Hakeem secured reelection to represent Tennessee's 28th State House District, which covers areas surrounding downtown Chattanooga.
November 4, 2026
Bond-Johnson Wins Tennessee House District 80Andrea Bond-Johnson defeated Julian McTizic to claim a seat held for 26 years by Johnny Shaw, who retired earlier this year.
November 4, 2026
Cochran Wins Reelection in House District 23Republican incumbent Mark Cochran secured a fifth term representing McMinn County, Athens and Englewood in Tennessee's 23rd State House District.
November 4, 2026
Helton-Haynes Wins Reelection in District 30Republican incumbent Esther Helton-Haynes secures a fifth term representing Tennessee State House District 30 in southeast Hamilton County.
Reporting here centers on campaign filings, polling trends, election day mechanics and candidate platform releases. Coverage extends from the capital to the rural counties where the turnout varies significantly. State elections are distinct due to the way districts are drawn and the specific statutes governing voter eligibility and access. Campaign fundraising and the timing of candidate entry into races act as the primary constraints that shape how the political cycle unfolds.
