Tennessee Politics

Yesterday
Glenn Jacobs to Newsmax: Snap Soda Limits 'Common-Sense Reform' NewsMax20:18 11-Dec-25
Tennessee Legislative Redistricting Challenge Democracy Docket14:11 11-Dec-25
‘We are at war’: Tennessee congressman’s comments spur changes at Nashville courthouse WSMV, Tennessee00:58 11-Dec-25
In the last 7 days
Tenn. congressman joins effort to strengthen carjacking laws Action 5 News13:47 10-Dec-25
Judges Request More Security After Congressman Accuses Them Of Letting Alleged Rapist Off the Hook More Than a Dozen… Mediaite03:47 10-Dec-25
Nashville judges push for heightened security following ‘violent’ social media post by Tennessee congressman WSMV, Tennessee21:19 9-Dec-25
What Tennessee’s special election tells us about 2026 Daily Kos00:05 8-Dec-25
'Stunning': Conservative analyst flags evidence Trump wing of the GOP is rapidly declining The Raw Story14:00 7-Dec-25
Tennessee county school board opposes immigration checks for public schools Just The News00:49 7-Dec-25
‘Life or death’: Nashville sues Trump administration over ‘unlawful’ changes to HUD grants, saying cuts endanger… WSMV, Tennessee02:54 6-Dec-25
‘Life or death’: Nashville sues Trump administration over ‘unlawful’ changes to HUD, saying cuts endanger hundreds WSMV, Tennessee02:44 6-Dec-25
FBI Director Kash Patel Yelled at Agents to Drive His Girlfriend’s Allegedly Intoxicated Friend Home: Report People00:19 6-Dec-25
IN THE STATES: Another Strong Dem Election Performance Leads to More GOP Panic, Trump’s Failed Policies Continue to… Democrats.org23:59 5-Dec-25
DeSantis warns GOP faces 'issue' keeping Trump voters engaged in future elections Fox News21:42 5-Dec-25
Kash Patel Uses FBI As His Girlfriend’s Uber New York Magazine17:48 5-Dec-25
In the last month
Why 2026 should terrify Republicans after Tennessee special election Fox News21:37 4-Dec-25
Watch: Johnson holds ceremonial swearing-in for Tennessee Rep.-Elect Matt Van Epps PBS Online21:12 4-Dec-25
Tennessee special election shows the power of partisan gerrymandering as Trump pushes for more… MailOnline21:06 4-Dec-25
How a Tennessee special election offers clues for the 2026 midterms MassLive.com20:59 4-Dec-25
Republicans Hold TN-7, But Shrinking Margin Raises 2026 Warning Signs The Dallas Express17:55 4-Dec-25
Trump-backed Van Epps sworn in as GOP hits 220 seats — but incoming Greene exit threatens… Fox News17:40 4-Dec-25
Speaker Johnson Swears in Matt Van Epps NewsMax17:03 4-Dec-25
Republican Matt Van Epps is sworn in as the newest House member days after winning election MailOnline16:20 4-Dec-25
US House speaker swears in Tennessee Republican Matt Van Epps Anadolu Agency15:09 4-Dec-25
Tennessee is best sign yet for Democrats' 2026 hopes Daily Kos14:41 4-Dec-25
Speaker Johnson Holds Swearing-In Ceremony for Tennessee Rep-Elect Matt Van Epps C-Span (Video)14:29 4-Dec-25
Win in a loss: Democratic Party official sees loss in Nashville as harbinger of doom for… The Washington Times14:03 4-Dec-25
Speaker Johnson Holds Swearing-In Ceremony for New Tennessee Rep. Matt Van Epps C-Span (Video)13:00 4-Dec-25
Why Didn’t Trump Campaign in Tennessee? Political Wire12:34 4-Dec-25
What We Just Learned About the Battle for the House The Message Box11:50 4-Dec-25
‘Not the Model’: Centrist Democrats Call for More Moderates in 2026 After Defeat in Tennessee NOTUS10:06 4-Dec-25
Democrat gains in Tennessee hint at South Carolina's congressional battleground ABC News 4, South Carolina04:36 4-Dec-25
MAGA demands Republicans 'double down on the Trump agenda' despite election scares The Raw Story03:28 4-Dec-25
This week was a wake-up call for Republicans MS.Now01:19 4-Dec-25
Democrats see Tennessee special election as sign of expanding 2026 map Roll Call00:06 4-Dec-25
'We'd better wake up': Republican sounds the alarm despite special election win The Raw Story00:05 4-Dec-25
The Tennessee 'waltz': Republicans and Democrats dance around meaning of special election… Fox News00:03 4-Dec-25
Why the Tennessee race deserves a closer look from Republicans Roll Call23:26 3-Dec-25
Watch: What Tennessee's special election means for the Republican party BBC23:04 3-Dec-25
Republicans won the special election in TN - but by a narrower margin than in 2024. A look at how voters changed WSMV, Tennessee22:49 3-Dec-25
Trump claims Tennessee Republican's win is 'great night' for GOP CBS Austin22:27 3-Dec-25
Who is Matt Van Epps? Republican leader who narrowly won Tennessee’s special election The Financial Express22:00 3-Dec-25
Tennessee special election result ‘should put fear into the hearts of Republicans: Jentleson MS.Now21:44 3-Dec-25
Democrats shouldn’t celebrate losing in Tennessee MS.Now21:42 3-Dec-25
Double-Digit Swing in Tennessee Has Republicans Rethinking How Badly 2026 Could Hurt TIME20:02 3-Dec-25
It’s beginning to look a lot like … a traditional midterm election Roll Call20:01 3-Dec-25
Here’s why Trump Republicans should be ‘running for the hills’ after election victory NJ.com - The Jersey Journal19:42 3-Dec-25
Explained: What Tennessee’s election reveals about 2026 battlefield for Democrats and… The Times of India19:35 3-Dec-25
Losing Democratic Candidate Cheerfully Belts Dolly Parton Song in Rhinestoned Suit While Conceding Tennessee Special… People18:18 3-Dec-25
Republican Van Epps wins Tennessee special election but narrow margin raises concerns KCRG TV 9, Iowa17:58 3-Dec-25
What GOP operatives are whispering behind Trump's back about his 'big weakness'. Now we have… MailOnline17:51 3-Dec-25
Republican Insider Reveals GOP’ ‘Flashing Red Light’ Warning The Daily Beast17:51 3-Dec-25
Matt Van Epps praises Trump, GOP for Tennessee election victory The Washington Times17:39 3-Dec-25
Some Republicans see ‘flashing red light’ in Tennessee, despite victory MS.Now17:37 3-Dec-25
Republican panic after Tennessee victory with 35 members in the firing line for Blue Wave MailOnline17:33 3-Dec-25
Republicans brace for tough midterms after Tennessee special election Pittsburgh Post-Gazette16:57 3-Dec-25
Democrats’ surge in Tennessee throws new uncertainty onto GOP’s 2026 House map Fox News16:55 3-Dec-25
As Trump celebrates new victory, conservatives are sounding the alarm: ‘Time to get to work’ NJ.com - The Jersey Journal16:48 3-Dec-25
A narrow Tennessee victory is a big warning sign for NC Republicans | Opinion The Charlotte Observer16:31 3-Dec-25
Vanderbilt’s Diego Pavia calls on President Trump to expand College Football Playoff with executive order WSMV, Tennessee16:29 3-Dec-25
Tennessee's special House election sets stage for affordability-focused 2026 midterms Louisville Public Media16:10 3-Dec-25
GOP in crisis mode after Tennessee special election Daily Kos16:07 3-Dec-25
Van Epps wins in Tennessee special election The Washington Times15:47 3-Dec-25
Republican victory in Tennessee special election fails to dispel 2026 midterm concerns MailOnline15:43 3-Dec-25
Trump-backed Republican wins Tennessee special election for House seat ABC News15:36 3-Dec-25
Trump brags about ‘big win’ in Tennessee despite ominous warning sign The Independent15:26 3-Dec-25
Tennessee Elections breaking: Republican Matt Van Epps Wins in Tight Race; Huge Setback for Dems Rapid City Journal, South Dakota15:21 3-Dec-25
David Marcus: GOP win shows Tennessee hasn’t been California’d, at least not yet Fox News15:16 3-Dec-25
Democrat candidate has hilarious clap-back as she’s branded a ‘radical’ in anti-LGBTQ+ rant PinkNews.co.uk14:58 3-Dec-25
Republicans should be 'running for the hills' after just getting 'a very bad omen': expert The Raw Story14:56 3-Dec-25
Surprisingly tough Tennessee election reveals House GOP has base problem The Washington Post13:30 3-Dec-25
Capitol agenda: GOP fears what Tennessee means for 2026 Politico13:09 3-Dec-25
Trump-backed Republican Matt Van Epps wins US House special election in Tennessee ABC News13:08 3-Dec-25
Jacob Rubashkin on the Tennessee Special Election and Campaign 2026 C-Span (Video)13:00 3-Dec-25
RNC: Tenn.-7 Rejects Dems Who 'Hate the Very People' They Represent NewsMax12:44 3-Dec-25
Trump Hails Van Epps Beating Dems' Millions NewsMax12:24 3-Dec-25
Mayor’s Spending Plan Dedicates $532 Million to Maintenance, Infrastructure Nashville Scene11:13 3-Dec-25
Republicans Fret ‘Dangerous’ Result in Tennessee Political Wire10:58 3-Dec-25
The Hitchhiker’s Guide to special election results for Tennessee's 7th Congressional District Fox News09:37 3-Dec-25
Republicans win Tennessee election despite Democratic fightback BBC08:57 3-Dec-25
Trump Lauds GOP's 'Big Congressional Win' In Tennessee Special Election As Tight Race Spurs Midterm Jitters Benzinga07:41 3-Dec-25
Morning brief: Republicans win Tennessee House seat; Asia markets steady Invezz06:25 3-Dec-25
Democrats make major gains in deep red district in Tennessee special election MS.Now05:32 3-Dec-25
US House election win boosts Republican majority The North West Star05:28 3-Dec-25
Republicans escape election upset in Tennessee RTHK05:27 3-Dec-25
Tennessee Special Election: Republican Matt Van Epps Fends Off Upset And Defeats Democrat Aftyn Behn Forbes05:15 3-Dec-25
Republican wins Tennessee House race after a Trump-led rescue mission The Kansas City Star04:54 3-Dec-25
GOP frets ‘dangerous’ result in Tennessee Politico04:26 3-Dec-25
Republican wins US House seat, bolstering party majority bdnews24.com04:15 3-Dec-25
Tennessee reminds Democrats that winning the majority won’t be easy The Independent04:05 3-Dec-25
Republicans maintain control of contested House seat in Tennessee Courthouse News03:54 3-Dec-25
Republicans escape upset in Tennessee nail-biter New Zealand Herald03:52 3-Dec-25
Tennessee Special Election Is Another Ominous Sign for GOP New York Magazine03:42 3-Dec-25
Republican candidate Matt Van Epps wins Tennessee’s 7th Congressional District CBS Austin03:28 3-Dec-25
Republicans Suffer Humiliating Near-Loss In Ultra Red State The Daily Beast03:25 3-Dec-25
In Major Warning Sign for Republicans, Aftyn Behn Significantly Overperforms in TN-07 Democrats.org03:23 3-Dec-25
MAGA Republican defeats Nashville-hating Democrat in special election The Blaze03:19 3-Dec-25
Given the Tennessee special election result, the GOP is so f'd in 2026 Daily Kos03:12 3-Dec-25
Republicans keep Tennessee congressional seat in unexpectedly close race WKMS03:05 3-Dec-25
Van Epps Defends 7th District Seat for Republicans Nashville Scene03:04 3-Dec-25
Republican Matt Van Epps projected winner in Tennessee special election ABC News03:02 3-Dec-25
Trump-backed Republican keeps crucial congressional seat in GOP hands with special election… Fox News03:00 3-Dec-25
Republican Matt Van Epps wins House special election in Tennessee PBS Online02:58 3-Dec-25
Democrats Fall Short In Special Election In Trump Territory HuffPost (US)02:55 3-Dec-25
Republican Matt Van Epps projected to win in Tennessee special election for vacant House seat Just The News02:54 3-Dec-25
Republican Matt Van Epps wins closely watched Tennessee House race, AP projects CBS News02:49 3-Dec-25
Dems fall short of flipping deep-red House seat in surprisingly competitive Tennessee special… Politico02:48 3-Dec-25
Republican Matt Van Epps narrowly wins special House election in Tennessee New England Public Media02:47 3-Dec-25
Republican Matt Van Epps Holds On to Deep-Red House District in Tennessee NOTUS02:40 3-Dec-25
Republicans survive close call in ruby red Tennessee as another warning flare sparks midterm… MailOnline02:38 3-Dec-25
GOP Strategist Spots How Trump Could Have Hurt Republicans In Tennessee HuffPost (US)02:34 3-Dec-25
Republican Wins Tennessee Special Election Political Wire02:30 3-Dec-25
Link to Tennessee Special Congressional Election Results Ballot Access News (Weblog)02:01 3-Dec-25
Democrat Aftyn Behn Seeks Upset Over Republican Matt Van Epps In Tennessee Special Election Forbes00:59 3-Dec-25
Doe Funds Transformative Modular Power Reactors NewsMax23:34 2-Dec-25

      
            
      
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Tennessee is considered a red state. In the federal government, Tennessee is represented by two U.S. Senators and nine U.S. Representatives. Both Senators Marsha Blackburn and Bill Hagerty are Republican. Of the nine Representatives, eight are Republican and one is a Democrat. Tennessee has a Republican governor, William Byron Lee, who was reelected in 2022. The state legislature is also controlled by the Republicans, who have majorities in both chambers.
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