Data: Tennessee Secretary of State, Division of Elections; Chart: Adam Tamburin/Axios More than 1.28 million Tennesseans cast early ballots ahead of Tuesday's midterm elections, a significant increase over 2022 but still short of the early-voting total in 2018. Why it matters: The numbers provide a snapshot of voter participation before Tennesseans select their next governor and weigh in on a consequential battle for control of Congress. By the...

Taylor is facing mockery for describing the nude photos — some of which he apparently sent in his 50s — as “youthful indiscretions.”

The Commercial Appeal's election guide tells you everything you need to know before you head to the polls Nov. 3.

The ballot measure targeting racing at the Nashville fairgrounds survived a legal challenge on Wednesday when Chancellor Anne Martin dismissed a lawsuit filed by racetrack supporters. Why it matters: The hotly debated issue remains on track to be decided by voters next year, although another legal challenge is likely, Catch up quick: A group called Restore Our Fairgrounds wants to amend the Metro charter to ban auto racing on the property. The...

Could a statewide property tax tie the state's hands on taxing corporations in the future? Here's who's for and against Amendment 2

Brent Taylor is the front-runner for one of Memphis’ U.S. congressional districts, recently redrawn from majority Black to majority white. As state senator, he repeatedly used his power to supersede local officials — and the will of the city’s voters.

Advocacy groups across the state are ramping up efforts to educate voters and dispel misinformation ahead of the November midterm elections.

Voter advocacy groups are worried that election fairness is what is actually on the ballot this year.