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Corker Reconsidering Retirement

Posted by: Katharine Heriges on Feb 13, 2018
News Type: Election 2018
Sen. Bob Corker is “listening” to Republicans pushing for him to abandon his plans to retire at the end of his term, Politico reports. Corker announced in September that he would not run for reelection, triggering many high-profile names to step into the race, including 7th district U.S. Rep. Marsha Blackburn and former Democratic Gov. Phil Bredesen. A poll taken last month shows Bredesen with the edge over Blackburn, prompting concern from Republicans. Today in response, a Blackburn spokeswoman called anyone who doubts Blackburn’s chances a “sexist pig," The Tennessean reports.

U.S. Rep. Roe to Seek Re-election

Posted by: Barry Kolar on Feb 8, 2018
News Type: Election 2018

U.S. Rep. Phil Roe announced Thursday he will run for re-election in 2018, the Kingsport Times News reports. Roe was first elected in 2008. A retired obstetrician/gynecologist and former Johnson City mayor, Roe will have opposition in the August Republican primary from Todd McKinley. Martin Olsen, an East Tennessee State University ObGyn professor and medical practitioner, has announced his intent to run for the Democratic nomination.

Safley Challenges Coleman in Run for Nashville General Sessions Judge

Posted by: Katharine Heriges on Feb 7, 2018
News Type: Election 2018
Former judge Joyce Grimes Safley announced today her candidacy for General Sessions judge for Nashville’s District 10, in the seat currently occupied by Judge Sam Coleman. Coleman won the seat via special appointment by the Nashville Metro Council last year, when the position opened up due to the resignation of Casey Moreland. Safley previously served as an administration judge for 15 years. The election will be decided on May 1.

Hawkins County Mayor to Run for State House District 9

Posted by: Katharine Heriges on Feb 7, 2018
News Type: Election 2018
Outgoing Hawkins County Mayor Melville Bailey will challenge state Rep. Gary Hicks in the Republican primary for House District 9, Humphrey on the Hill reports. Bailey announced several weeks ago that he would not seek reelection as county mayor. Hicks was first sworn in to the House in January 2016. District 9 serves Hawkins and Hancock counties.

Escobar to Challenge Leonardo for Nashville General Sessions Judge

Posted by: Katharine Heriges on Feb 6, 2018
News Type: Election 2018
Newly appointed Judge Nick Leonardo — a former Nashville Metro Councilman who won his spot on the bench by a recent council vote — now has a familiar challenger, The Tennessean reports. Ana Escobar, who ran against Leonardo for the appointment, announced that she will run for the General Sessions seat in the May 1 county election. Escobar, a former assistant prosecutor at the Davidson County Attorney General’s Office, also sought a special appointment to the bench in May 2017, but also lost that bid to another Metro Councilman, Sam Coleman.

Beavers Exits Governors Race

Posted by: Katharine Heriges on Jan 31, 2018
News Type: Election 2018
Former Tennessee Senator Mae Beavers has dropped out of the race for governor, the Nashville Post reports. Beavers is the first candidate to do so, after reporting raising just $150,000 in the latest fundraising cycle and the news that her mother had died after a long struggle with dementia. With qualifying deadlines looming, Beavers could still run for a state or local position this year.

Medical Marijuana Proponent To Run For State's 6th House District

Posted by: Kate Prince on Jan 31, 2018
News Type: Election 2018

David Michel of Telford confirmed on Tuesday his plans to run for Tennessee’s 6th House District, the Johnson City Press reports. Michel has been a leading voice of the Tri-Cities chapter of Safe Access, a nonprofit group advocating for safe and legal access to medical marijuana. Michel’s decision to run was influenced by his success in helping the group grow to become the state’s largest chapter. In addition to legalizing marijuana for medical use, Michel says he would also focus on improving infrastructure and bringing in more “blue-collar jobs." He plans to run as an independent.

Attorney Enters Race for District 61 House Seat

Posted by: Katharine Heriges on Jan 30, 2018
News Type: Election 2018
Attorney Gino Bulso has picked up a petition to run for the Tennessee House of Representatives seat that is being vacated by Rep. Charles Sargent, Brentwood Homepage reports. Bulso, a Republican, is the seventh person to announce his run for the District 61 position. Sargent, who has held the Williamson County seat since 1996, is retiring due to health reasons. Republicans Rebecca Anne Burke, Jeff Ford, Bobby Hullett, Brandon Ogles and Terrence Smith, as well as independent Matthew Kuhn, are also seeking the seat.

Reeves Tops Carr in Senate District 14 Primary Special Election

Posted by: Katharine Heriges on Jan 26, 2018
News Type: Election 2018
Murfreesboro businessman Shane Reeves defeated former state Rep. Joe Carr yesterday in the Republican primary for the special election to fill the District 14 senate seat, Humphrey on the Hill reports. Reeves scored more than 64 percent of the vote. Democrat Gayle Jordan, a Murfreesboro attorney, was unopposed for her party's nomination. She will face Reeves in a March 13 election. The special election was triggered by the resignation of Sen. Jim Tracy, R-Shelbyville.

Democratic Primary Challenger Emerges in Senate District 33

Posted by: Katharine Heriges on Jan 26, 2018
News Type: Election 2018
A challenger to Democratic incumbent Sen. Reginald Tate, D-Memphis, has declared her intention to run in District 33, the Nashville Post reports. Katrina Robinson, a nonprofit creator and former nurse, has thrown her hat into the ring. Tate has not formally announced his intent to run for a fourth term. Robinson has already been endorsed by one of Tate’s colleagues, Sen. Sara Kyle.
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