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3 of 4 candidates for governor clash in Murfreesboro

bdries@dailymemphian.com (Bill Dries) — Wed, 28 Oct 2026 06:19:22 -0500

The Memphis Safe Task Force, book bans and the two-party system were among the issues Jerri Green, Lauren Pinkston and David Hatley discussed in the forum by the Tennessee Press Association and Middle Tennessee State University.

Early voter turnout trails 2018 pace

bdries@dailymemphian.com (Bill Dries) — Mon, 26 Oct 2026 14:47:04 -0500

Early voting through Saturday in Shelby County is approximately 11,000 off the 2018 pace of early voting for the same midterm election cycle.

Opinion: 'No map drawn for political purposes can change who we are'

morriss@churchhealth.org (G. Scott Morris) — Sun, 25 Oct 2026 04:00:02 -0500

“Lines have been drawn across neighborhoods, separating people who share streets, schools, churches and hopes for their children. But we are still one Memphis. And when the election is over, we will still be neighbors.”

Watch Tennessee Press Association's governor-candidate forum

editors@dailymemphian.com ( The Daily Memphian Staff) — Tue, 27 Oct 2026 20:14:25 -0500

The gubernatorial forum took place Tuesday, Oct. 27.

Cohen, NAACP address voting machine problems in separate events

bdries@dailymemphian.com (Bill Dries) — Mon, 26 Oct 2026 14:47:44 -0500

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.

Here's what congressional candidates Charlie Hatcher and Chaz Molder told reporters after joint appearance

selliott@nashvillepublicmedia.com (Stephen Elliott) — Mon, 26 Oct 2026 14:46:45 -0500

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

Opinion: Amendment 1 will build safer communities for Tennessee families

opinion@dailymemphian.com (Kevin Vaughan) — Fri, 23 Oct 2026 16:27:47 -0500

“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.”

Opinion: Amendment 1 would surrender Tennessee’s 230-year right to bail

Sen.Raumesh.Akbari@capitol.tn.gov (Raumesh Akbari) — Fri, 23 Oct 2026 16:27:18 -0500

“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.”

Palazzolo has advice for next mayor of Germantown

awarren@dailymemphian.com (Abigail Warren) — Fri, 23 Oct 2026 10:57:20 -0500

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

This Halloween, get candy and voting information at National Civil Rights Museum

kramsay@dailymemphian.com (Kyan Ramsay) — Mon, 26 Oct 2026 14:50:11 -0500

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

With midterms approaching, Task Force is focus for both sides of the aisle

bdries@dailymemphian.com (Bill Dries) — Mon, 26 Oct 2026 14:52:50 -0500

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

Midterm campaigns turn to numbers as early voting begins

bdries@dailymemphian.com (Bill Dries) — Sat, 17 Oct 2026 16:30:36 -0500

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.”

Ready. Set. Vote. Again!

jdonahoe@dailymemphian.com (Jane Donahoe) — Wed, 14 Oct 2026 14:46:02 -0500

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.

The AM/DM podcast: Early voting in the midterms begins

mcashiola@dailymemphian.com (Mary Cashiola) — Mon, 26 Oct 2026 14:53:49 -0500

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.

Turbulent political season arrives at last election of 2026

bdries@dailymemphian.com (Bill Dries) — Mon, 26 Oct 2026 14:54:30 -0500

Normally sleepy congressional races have become the center of attention.

Nov. 3 midterm voter guide

editors@dailymemphian.com ( The Daily Memphian Staff) — Wed, 21 Oct 2026 12:06:21 -0500

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.

Here's what to know about ballot amendments

bdries@dailymemphian.com (Bill Dries) — Mon, 26 Oct 2026 14:55:05 -0500

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

Turning Memphis red dominates Trump's Clarksville stop

bdries@dailymemphian.com (Bill Dries) — Mon, 26 Oct 2026 14:56:32 -0500

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.

Opinion: What’s to become of old-school moderate Democrats?

covington.john@gmail.com (John Covington) — Sun, 11 Oct 2026 04:00:04 -0500

“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.”

Kuhn says Kustoff is vulnerable in reelection bid

bdries@dailymemphian.com (Bill Dries) — Mon, 26 Oct 2026 14:57:25 -0500

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

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3 of 4 candidates for governor clash in Murfreesboro

Early voter turnout trails 2018 pace

Opinion: 'No map drawn for political purposes can change who we are'

Watch Tennessee Press Association's governor-candidate forum

Cohen, NAACP address voting machine problems in separate events

Here's what congressional candidates Charlie Hatcher and Chaz Molder told reporters after joint appearance

Opinion: Amendment 1 will build safer communities for Tennessee families

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