Gov. Lee congratulates Gov.-elect Marsha Blackburn
Tennessee Gov. Bill Lee congratulated Gov.-elect Marsha Blackburn Tuesday night.
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Tennessee Gov. Bill Lee congratulated Gov.-elect Marsha Blackburn Tuesday night.

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Democrat Abdul El-Sayed is projected to defeat Republican Mike Rogers in Michigan's U.S. Senate race, according to The Associated Press, keeping the seat in Democratic hands. El-Sayed, who becomes the first Muslim elected to the U.S. Senate, made the war in Gaza one of the centra...
NewsChannel 5 WTVF (CBS affiliate) · Nov 4, 2026

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Democrat Brian Poindexter will defeat Republican Rep. Max Miller in Tuesdays race for Ohios 7th Congressional District, according to the Associated Press. The race had become one of the more closely watched House contests in the country, shaped by allegations of domestic abuse ag...
NewsChannel 5 WTVF (CBS affiliate) · Nov 4, 2026

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Democrats will take control of the U.S. House of Representatives after flipping numerous Republican-held seats, according to The Associated Press. The victory, combined with Democrats' takeover of the U.S. Senate, gives the party control of both chambers of Congress. RELATED STOR...
NewsChannel 5 WTVF (CBS affiliate) · Nov 4, 2026

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President Donald Trump deflected blame after a slew of Republican losses in Tuesdays midterm election. I wasnt on the Ballot and if I was, we would have won IN A LANDSLIDE! he wrote on Truth Social. In the month leading up to Election Day, the president held rallies across the co...
NewsChannel 5 WTVF (CBS affiliate) · Nov 4, 2026

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What This Story Is About Davidson County election officials used backup systems, a call center, ballot checks and audits on Election Day to make sure every vote is counted. Why It Matters Davidson County Administrator of Elections John Richardson said all votes count the same whe...
WSMV 4 News (NBC affiliate) · Nov 4, 2026

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Democrat Mark Proctor wins state House District 59; Rutherford County delegation flips blue
Nashville Scene (alt-weekly) · Nov 4, 2026

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Sen. Marsha Blackburn has been projected to win the seat for Tennessee governor, according to The Associated Press.
FOX 17 WZTV Nashville (local news) · Nov 4, 2026

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Tennessee voters approved Constitutional Amendment 3 on Tuesday, replacing the Constitution’s current section on crime victims’ rights.
FOX 17 WZTV Nashville (local news) · Nov 4, 2026

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What This Story Is About Tennessee voters passed Amendment 3 on Tuesday, which expands the rights afforded to victims of crime during criminal proceedings. Why It Matters The legislation is named for Marsalee Nicholas , the victim in a 1983 murder case out of California. A week a...
WSMV 4 News (NBC affiliate) · Nov 4, 2026

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Tennessee voters approved Constitutional Amendment 2 on Tuesday, adding a prohibition on state property taxes to the Tennessee Constitution.
FOX 17 WZTV Nashville (local news) · Nov 4, 2026

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What This Story Is About Tennesseans made their selections for state and federal offices as the polls open on Election Day for the 2026 midterms. Why It Matters The general election will decide who represents Tennessee in state and federal offices. What Happens Next Election Day ...
WSMV 4 News (NBC affiliate) · Nov 4, 2026

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Despite October surprise and groundswell of support for Pearson, the Memphis politician is heading to D.C.
Nashville Scene (alt-weekly) · Nov 4, 2026