If you're a convicted felon in Tennessee and you want to vote again after paying your debts to society, you have to persuade ...

Tennessee law has required political parties to use primary elections to nominate candidates for governor, General Assembly, ...

Tennessee lawmakers approved a $59.8 billion budget Wednesday for the next fiscal year, but House members got hung up on a ...

Our system makes sure the will of the people wins out. We want elections decided at the ballot box, by everyday Tennesseans casting their votes.

The blizzard of Trump’s executive orders – which he signs for the news cameras with a self-regarding flourish – have already caused much damage.

The Tennessean's letters reflect views of the authors and add to public discourse. At issue: Support for Sen. Marsha Blackburn to run for governor.

Rep. John W. Rose on Thursday became the first major candidate to formally announce a bid for Tennessee governor.

Tennessee lawmakers responded this week following a flurry of news out of Washington, including changes at the Social Security Administration and an executive order over election security.

The 2026 race for Tennessee governor is on. Gov. Bill Lee, who is term-limited, will leave the Tennessee governor’s office in January 2027. Voters will decide in November 2026 who will succeed him.

NASHVILLE, Tenn. — The Tennessee Secretary of State's Office said the president's recent executive order on election security "will strengthen our efforts" to make sure eligible voters can cast ...

Tennessee lawmakers are urged to pass legislation protecting voter power in elections. Concerns are raised about party elites potentially influencing election outcomes, citing a Williamson County ...