On the Ballot
For each candidate, check out their bio, links to stories and a questionnaire detailing their positions on major issues
U.S. Senate
Marsha Blackburn (R)
Gloria Johnson (D)
U.S. House
5th District
Andy Ogles (R)
Maryam Abolfazli (D)
6th District
John Rose (R)
Lore Bergman (D)
7th District
Mark Green (R)
Megan Barry (D)
State Senate
District 20
Wyatt Rampy (R)
Heidi Campbell (D)
State House
District 50
Jennifer Frensley Webb (R)
Bo Mitchell (D)
District 51
Aftyn Behn (D)
District 52
Laura Nelson (R)
Justin Jones (D)
District 53
Yog Nepal (R)
Jason Powell (D)
District 54
Vincent Dixie (D)
District 55
John Ray Clemmons (D)
District 56
Bob Freeman (D)
District 58
Harold M. Love Jr. (D)
District 59
Caleb Hemmer (D)
District 60
Chad Bobo (R)
Shaundelle Brooks (D)
Transit Referendum
For
Against
The Issues
Over the summer, we surveyed the community to ask what issues mattered most to readers in this election cycle.
After Covenant, Tennessee Elections Will Gauge Possibility of Gun Control
A shift toward certain gun control policies from moderate Republicans and heightened activism from Democrats mean this election cycle could actually move the needle on gun control
As Gov. Lee Seeks to Reshape Education, Vouchers Loom Large in House Races
Millions in outside spending shaped some Republican primaries, but Democrats believe they have a shot running against vouchers
Affordable Housing May Be One Area Republicans and Democrats Can Cooperate
As the cost of renting or buying a home continues to be a concern for voters, some candidates begin looking at bipartisan ways to build more
Fed Declares Victory Over Inflation, But Voters and Candidates Still Focused on Cost of Living in November
Middle Tennessee politicians eyeing grocery tax, housing policy changes
For Many, Reproductive Health is an Issue of Life and Death. Tennessee Republicans Don’t Want to Talk about It
Most registered voters in Tennessee are in favor of abortion rights — what does that mean for November’s election?
Is Crime Top of Mind As You Head to the Polls This Fall? Here’s What You Need to Know
We break down policies candidates are pushing to address crime, and clear up just how big of an issue crime is – or is not – in Nashville and Tennessee
Ad Watch
Blackburn Goes After Immigrants in New Ad
AD WATCH: Sen. Marsha Blackburn attacks immigrants for “thugs, drugs and gangs” in her latest campaign ad
Johnson Doubles Down on Class Comparison, Calls Blackburn a ‘Sellout’
AD WATCH: Newest ads continue Johnson’s effort to appear relatable while casting Sen. Marsha Blackburn as an out-of-touch politician
Megan Barry Pushes Back on Mark Green in New Ad
AD WATCH: Megan Barry responds to an attack ad from Green, which launched the same week. Her commercial ad raises questions about Green’s murky stance on a national abortion ban
Mark Green Focuses on National Politics in First Campaign Ad
AD WATCH: Rep. Mark Green aligns himself with national Republicans and paints his opponent as liberal in his first ad
Blackburn ‘Breaks China’ in New Ad
AD WATCH: Sen. Marsha Blackburn attacks China, blaming that country for COVID-19 among other things, while smashing ‘china’ that features the Chinese flag
Abolfazli Dips Toe in the Water With First Ads
AD WATCH: Ogles’ Democratic challenger goes on TV without mentioning the incumbent
Johnson Appeals to Moderates in New Senate Ad
AD WATCH: Johson’s new ad paints Sen. Marsha Blackburn as a D.C. insider, while touting Johnson’s more Republican-friendly qualities, like gun ownership
Bo Mitchell Goes Negative in Commercial Attacking Jennifer Webb
AD WATCH: Incumbent House District 50 representative calls GOP challenger ‘the lawbreaker running to be lawmaker’
Barry Attacks Green’s Stock Trading in New Ad
AD WATCH: Barry’s second ad coming to the 7th Congressional District race, while Green stays quiet
Marsha Blackburn Plays Activist in New Broadcast Ad
AD WATCH: The Republican Senator is hailed for protesting a failed income tax in Tennessee in the 1990s.
Transit Effort’s First Ad Emphasizes Stop Lights and Sidewalks, Not Buses
AD WATCH: Choose How You Move kicks off transit air war with an emphasis on traffic
Barry Talks About Overdoses and Her Son in First TV Spot
AD WATCH: Former Nashville mayor is first candidate in 7th District to hit airwaves
Blackburn Ad Attacks ‘Woke Politics,’ Trans Women in Sports
AD WATCH: Senator blankets Olympics coverage with first culture war ad of the cycle
More election coverage
Brooks Bests Bobo in Tennessee House 60, Keeps a Split District Blue
Activist who campaigned heavily behind gun reform will represent Donelson, Hermitage and Old Hickory
Mark Green Retains U.S. House Seat
A tumultuous campaign and a spirited challenge by Megan Barry ends with a fourth-term for the incumbent Congressman
Nashville Transit Referendum Passes, Setting the Stage for Bus, Traffic Projects
Ballot question was central focus of Mayor Freddie O’Connell’s first year in office
Mitchell Defeats Webb for District 50 House Seat
Justin Jones, Aftyn Behn and Heidi Campbell cruise to victory
Blackburn Beats Johnson, Holds U.S. Senate Seat
The incumbent comfortably won her re-election campaign against State Rep. Gloria Johnson and earned a second term in the U.S. Senate
Andy Ogles Turns Away Democratic Challenge in Tennessee’s 5th District
Embattled GOP Congressman beats Maryam Abolfazli as federal investigators circle
Nashville Election Day Live Updates, Nov. 5, 2024
Transit piles up a big lead in early voting; long lines early at the polls; when do polls close in Davidson Co. and when can we expect election results? It’s all in here
From Poll Locations to Candidate Guides, Here is Everything You Will Need for Election Day
Polls will be open from 7 a.m. until 7 p.m. Check back for live results when the polls close
Some Tennessee Voters Still Unsure of Voting Rights on Election Day
An ongoing legal fight around voting rights restoration has left some Tennessee voters weighing the risk of a voter fraud charge vs. the value of casting a ballot
Johnson Outraises Blackburn Among Individuals, Still Trails in Overall Fundraising
The Democrat’s campaign sees the volume of individual donors as hope for her underdog Senate bid
Nashville Transit Campaign Begins Opening Its Books
Plus, House caucuses spend big in election’s final weeks
Trump Threatens ‘Mass Deportation’ If Elected; How Would Tennessee Respond?
The Banner asked state and local law enforcement to weigh in
Casa Azafrán Provides Early Voters in Nashville with Spanish Language Assistance
Additionally, TIRRC Votes has been fulfilling hundreds of translation requests from across the state through a voter assistance line
Nashville Transit Referendum Supporters, Opponents Make Final Pitch to Voters
Metro Councilmember Joy Kimbrough, camped outside Bordeaux early voting site, has emerged as a vocal opponent of the measure
Blackburn Calls Herself China’s ‘Worst Enemy’; Nashville’s Asian Community on Edge
Blackburn’s ongoing battle with China grows more hostile as the November election draws near, and Chinese Americans in Tennessee worry about the senator’s intensifying rhetoric
A New Sheriff’s Office Initiative Has Increased Voter Access and Participation in Nashville Jails
Many incarcerated Nashvillians have the right to vote, and one advocate says the city’s new program could be a model for other cities to follow
First Day of Early Voting in Nashville Sees Long Lines
Abortion rights, transit and Trump drew voters to the polls Wednesday
Four Campaign Finance Takeaways from Tennessee’s Federal Races
Third-quarter financial disclosures show Sen. Marsha Blackburn and other Republicans continue to out-earn opponents in Tennessee races
How Safe is the Vote in Davidson County? Elections Chief says ‘Very’
Administrator Jeff Roberts walks through the steps of election security
Hear Bo Mitchell on the Race for House District 50 in His Own Words
As part of our continuing series, Demetria Kalodimos sits down with candidates one-on-one
Democrats Outraising Republicans in a Couple of Key Middle Tennessee Races
Transit referendum has spent $500,000 on TV ads so far while Beaman funds anti-transit side
Hear Shaundelle Brooks and Chad Bobo on the Race for House District 60 in Their Own Words
Demetria Kalodimos talks one-on-one with the candidates in a closely watched race
Rep. Jeff Burkhart of Clarksville Believes Miscarriages, Complications Mostly Occur During First Pregnancies
The Banner obtained an audio recording of the exchange with constituents from June 2023 – one that ultimately motivated Allie Phillips to run for his seat
Last-Minute Court Motion Sets Would-Be Tennessee Voters Back
A legal fight over whether gun rights are required for voting rights to be restored has left a handful of prospective Middle Tennessee voters in limbo
Inside the Ad Hoc Opposition to Nashville’s Transportation Referendum
A former Metro councilmember wages a campaign against the plan online and in small rooms