Reports: Hegseth Not in Running for Tenn. Senate Seat

Republican Brent Taylor won election Thursday to the U.S. House of Representatives representing Tennessee's 9th Congressional District, defeating Democrat Justin Pearson. Taylor is a state senator who benefited from a vastly reconfigured congressional district that carved up a majority-Black district in Memphis.

Several congressional races were highly competitive despite May's redistricting, suggesting Republicans' efforts to solidify their advantage weren't entirely successful.

Republicans in Tennessee and beyond are weighing in on the missteps that led to the midterm losses and the lessons they say must be learned.

Victoria Broderick's upset of Republican Rep. Scott DesJarlais mirrored Cyril Jefferson's North Carolina win as grassroots campaigns prevailed.

Democrats swept Congress in the 2026 midterms, setting the stage for potential investigations into Trump's term.

Data: Ballotpedia; Chart: Axios Tennessee voters approved all three proposed constitutional amendments Tuesday, expanding judges' authority to deny bail, prohibiting state property taxes and strengthening crime victims' rights. By the numbers: Each measure won support from roughly two-thirds of voters or more. Amendment 1 (67.1% yes): Gives judges greater discretion to deny bail for defendants accused of crimes including second-degree murder and...

Tennessee Gov.-elect Marsha Blackburn joins ‘Kudlow’ to analyze the GOP’s midterm performance, the party’s path forward and the potential impact on President Donald Trump’s agenda.

The Nashville Democrat, who gained national attention after his 2023 expulsion from the legislature, secured another term in Tennessee’s Republican-controlled

With Election Day on the horizon, here's who's favored to win Tennessee's most closely watched races, according to the latest polls.