Tennessee Gov. Bill Lee announced that he will call a special session to implement President-elect Trump's immigration agenda and a school choice bill.

Republican Gov. Bill Lee is doubling down on his efforts to enact universal school vouchers throughout Tennessee.

The U.S. Department of Justice on Wednesday sued the board of commissioners in Fayette County, Tennessee over its redistricting plan.

Tennessee Republican Senator Marsha Blackburn has received the endorsement of one state leader should she decide to make a run for governor.K

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A new bill introduced in the 2025 Kentucky Legislature, House Bill 169, seeks to make school board elections in the state partisan.

RIGHT TO PETITION - Under the bill, recall elections could be triggered for mayors, clerks, school board members and more. If it passes, there would be a path to file recall petitions for elected leaders like the school board and county clerks.

Sen. Marsha Blackburn (R-Tenn.) has been making calls and telling people she is likely to make a bid for governor, D.C. and Tennessee sources tell Axios. Why it matters: Blackburn would be a formidable contender in the 2026 gubernatorial race. She would be running to be the first female governor in the state's history.

A new bill filed Tuesday would require election commissions and the Tennessee Secretary of State to team up to ensure those registering to vote are eligible to participate.

Rep. Sam McKenzie, a Democrat who represents downtown Knoxville and neighborhoods to the east and south, was supportive of the new election system favored in Davis' legislation. He thought the old system allowed white voters to veto a Black candidate's nomination.

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Sen. Marsha Blackburn (R-Tenn.) is reportedly mulling a bid for Tennessee’s governor position. According to an article published Tuesday by Axios, Blackburn has been making calls and telling people she is likely to make a bid for the state 2026 gubernatorial race.