There are 8 article(s) tagged write-in candidates:

• October 2026

  • Bailey’s summit call in the shadow of SpaceXAI

    Also in the political roundup, Blackburn talks about affordability, Hagerty’s letter as Jack Smith testifies in the insurrection case, and the difficult mechanics of write-in voting.

    By Bill Dries October 05, 2026

• September 2026

  • State House hopeful’s write-in bid killed by ‘sore loser’ election laws

    Kyler Gilkey’s second bid for public office this year was shut down by the Tennessee Secretary of State’s Office because it was his second attempt at a state House of Representatives seat, albeit a different one.

    By Bill Dries September 18, 2026

  • 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.

    By Bill Dries September 07, 2026

• August 2026

  • 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.

    By Bill Dries August 30, 2026

  • 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.

    By Bill Dries August 17, 2026

  • 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.

    By Bill Dries August 10, 2026

  • Surge of voters bolsters afternoon Election Day turnout

    “Sunny skies and high candidate interest” boosted voter turnout numbers before polls closed Thursday, Aug. 6. 

    By Bill Dries August 06, 2026

• March 2026

  • A flub on qualifying petition limits G.A. Hardaway’s options

    Also in the political roundup, make that five unopposed incumbents and scratch one of Cohen’s challengers. Plus, school board seats and the newest County Commissioner.

    By Bill Dries March 16, 2026