There are 5 article(s) tagged party primaries:

• August 2026

  • 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.

    By Bill Dries August 14, 2026

  • Incumbent school board candidates see challenges amid state policy concerns

    With new four-year terms secured, several suburban school board members are focusing on the future of the municipal districts and hoping for fewer demands from the state.

    By Michael Waddell August 10, 2026

  • Bailey: Suburban elections lack intrigue of county general ballot

    Drama evades most of the suburban races in Thursday’s ballot, but a Bartlett alderman continues to resurrect the idea of the suburbs separating from Shelby County.

    By Clay Bailey August 07, 2026

  • Millington school board primary candidates waltz into victory

    The Millington races for seats on the suburb’s Board of Education went as expected, as all of the candidates were unopposed, setting the stage for November’s general election.

    By Amaya Taylor August 06, 2026

• March 2025

  • Three candidates seek Olive Branch alderman seat

    Former Olive Branch police chief Don Gammage faces Dion M. Jones and Mike Hutchins in the April 1 Republican Primary to serve as the city’s Ward 3 alderman.

    By Toni Lepeska March 10, 2025