Memphis legislative delegation faces major shake-ups
Beyond the races for state House and state Senate, the Nov. 3 ballot will also affect who goes to Nashville next year to represent the city in the Tennessee legislature.
Topic: Jerri Green
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September 2026
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Some on City Council oppose renaming street after former Mayor Lee Harris
One day out of office, an honorary street renaming for outgoing county mayor Lee Harris was approved by the Memphis City Council, but not without some rare and vocal opposition.
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August 2026
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Where the 2026 Tennessee gubernatorial candidates stand on education issues
Tennessee governor candidates outline their education platforms and positions on policies such as the state’s third grade reading retention law.
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Halbert exits office, votes are certified and Green gets reintroduced
Shelby County’s August votes are certified, but the data may be disheartening for Democrats. Also in the political roundup, Democratic Party leaders “introduce” Jerri Green, and Wanda Halbert exits office after two tumultuous terms.
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City Council will talk data centers and medical debt
Also on the Tuesday agenda: a move of MATA funding, money for the Mud Island amphitheater and more.
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Jerri Green’s game plan and Marsha Blackburn’s primary numbers
Also in the political roundup: a look at turnout in the Nov. 3 general election, Gov. Bill Lee on the mix of public and private and a possible Senate vacancy, campaign sign rules and write-ins.
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Jerri Green sees path to victory in Tennessee governor’s race
She also talked on “Behind The Headlines” about why her call to abolish Immigration and Customs Enforcement doesn’t mean she wants to abandon enforcement of immigration laws and how she would handle the state appointed board to run Memphis-Shelby County Schools.
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Blackburn wants to close Tennessee’s primaries. History shows why that’s complicated
A 1972 state law is receiving renewed emphasis. What the law means still depends on which party and which of its leaders you talk to.
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August elections continue turbulent history for judicial appointments
Also in the political roundup, two write-in candidates appeared to fizzle by the unofficial vote totals, the Memphis narrative moves into the general election campaign and a D.C. Scorecard going into the August recess.
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Memphian Jerri Green to meet Marsha Blackburn in race for Tennessee governor
The November general election matchup between Marsha Blackburn and Jerri Green will end with voters electing the first woman to be governor of the state.
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Blackburn equates Democrats with communists in Memphis Election Day stop
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Blackburn equates Democrats with communists in Memphis Election Day stop
The Republican contender for Tennessee governor also talked about her plans for a state government version of DOGE if elected.
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July 2026
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What early voter turnout so far says about the race for three new congressional districts
The Daily Memphian analyzes the first six days of early voting data within the three new congressional districts that split Shelby County and the race for Tennessee governor.
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Mayor Young signs city paid parental-leave policy
Memphis Mayor Paul Young signed an executive order that puts in place up to six weeks of fully paid leave for full-time city employees following the birth, adoption or fostering of a child.
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June 2026
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Judicial candidates blossom during election year spring
Also in this political roundup, Green campaigns at Da Sammich Shop, Blackburn calls for a “revisit” on a Nashville data center and Rose pans Starbucks incentives, along with a look at the FISA extension and immigration funding.
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May 2026
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London Lamar opens Congressional bid amid redistricting revamp
The political roundup also looks at vote totals in the May primaries, and reactions to the Trump “anti-weaponization fund,” and recalls a redistricting dust-up during Davy Crockett’s days.
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Special session bid to ‘Flip Memphis’ becomes tip of political iceberg
The political roundup connects the dots on the call to redraw U.S. House district lines ahead of August Congressional primaries to the broader call by Republicans for more state control of the city.
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April 2026
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City Council goes behind closed doors to talk MPD’s No Kings response
Council member Jerri Green said she wasn’t told why the items were removed from discussion but said an outside investigation of MPD may be needed.
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No city property-tax hike, says Mayor Paul Young
Young is prepping to present his budget proposal, meanwhile he’s already talking about the bottom line. Also in this roundup: Marsha Blackburn on climate change and Democrats vow statewide organization.
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City Council wants answers on ‘No Kings’ march violence
Two Memphis City Council members want police brass to answer questions about the police response to the March 28 march.
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Harris backs Collins, a win for citizen journalism and Lowery weighs in on LeBron
In this week’s political roundup: Harris backs Collins, Memphis loses a public records case, Lowery weighs in on LeBron, and Green talks medical debt and executive orders.
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As Shelby County preps for May and August votes, a TMZ video grabs attention
As the governor’s race heats up, a camera captures Marsha Blackburn at the D.C. airport. And when early voting starts April 15, all Memphis area locations will be open.
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March 2026
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Blackburn, Rose and Green mix it up over hockey and power outages
Also in the political roundup, Tim Burchett at Lincoln Day, xAI surfaces at Democratic mayor’s forum, Henri Brooks on reasons to run and the shape of the new County Commission.
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February 2026
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Change for Memphis library employees goes on November ballot
The Tuesday vote came with concerns that some library employees don’t believe they will have to reapply for their jobs.
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Fixing Shelby County Jail is key to justice system, Green says
Interim Shelby County Public Defender Jerri Green talked on “Behind The Headlines” about dropping crime rates, the overflowing jail and the differing numbers used by different parts of the criminal justice system.
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Should Memphis change snow strategy for smaller and school streets?
Council questions City of Memphis' street clearing. Plus, garbage service is set to resume.
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