Memphis City Councilwoman Jerri Green says she is running for Tennessee governor in the 2026 election. Green made the announcement in a speech that was posted to social media on

Knoxville's city council candidates are in full campaign mode with varied fundraising successes. Top earners raise thousands as election day approaches Aug. 26.

With midterm elections approaching, political leaders across the country are sharpening strategies to retain or flip key congressional seats - and California Gov. Gavin Newsom is signaling a possible shift in redistricting policy if Texas redraws its maps to favor Republicans.

The campaign for the forthcoming special election to succeed Republican Rep. Mark E. Green is heating up in Tennessee.

Another Republican has entered the 7th Congressional District race and the first Democrat announced he is running.

Tennessee Congressman Mark Green officially announced his resignation on the Fourth of July, effective Friday.

The rep announced that he is stepping down from Congress for a mysterious job opportunity, narrowing Republicans’ already ultra-slim majority by one seat ahead of messy fights such as the

Democratic State Rep. Bo Mitchell and Republican State Rep. Jody Barrett have also announced their candidacy to replace Congressman Green.

The national Democratic Party targeted U.S. Rep. Andy Ogles of Tennessee's 5th Congressional District with attack ads this week as part of a nationwide strategy to flip House seats in 2026.

Metro Nashville Council member Mike Cortese has filed to run for the Tennessee House District 5 seat held by U.S. Rep. Andy Ogles, R-Columbia.

Rep. Mark Green resigned from Congress on June 4 after voting for Trump’s One Big Beautiful Bill, which passed narrowly. He chaired the Homeland Security Committee and represented Tennessee’s GOP-leaning 7th District.

A Tennessee special election to replace resigning U.S. Rep. Mark Green gives Democrat a rare opportunity in the state for a win.