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First Gubernatorial Debate Held Outside Metropolitan Area

A televised gubernatorial debate has never happened outside a major metropolitan area, but in one week, a first-of-it's kind gubernatorial debate will be held in Cookeville. More>>

Haslam, McWherter Vie For Support From Gun Owners

Republican gubernatorial nominee Bill Haslam is working to persuade gun enthusiasts to support him in the general election even if they might have preferred one of his rivals in the primary. More>>

McWherter Says Clinton May Visit More Than Once

Mike McWherter said former President Bill Clinton's visit to support the Democrat's gubernatorial bid might not be his last. More>>

Henry Wins District 21 Recount By 17 Votes Video included

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Incumbent Douglas Henry has won the vote recount for the Democratic Party's nomination to fill Nashville's District 21 state Senate seat. Henry won the recount by 17 votes. More>>

Yarbro To Ask For Recount In State Senate Primary

Nashville Democrat Jeff Yarbro will ask for a recount of votes in the state Senate District 21 Democratic primary against veteran state Sen. Douglas Henry. More>>

After Recount, Henry Leads 21st District Race By 13 Votes

The Davidson County Election Commission announced that there was a malfunction while adding votes in the 21st District race. After a recount, State Sen. Douglas Henry was ahead by 13 votes. More>>

6th Congressional Seat Up For Grabs Video included

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State Senator Diane Black has won the hotly contested Republican nomination for the 6th District Congressional seat. She'll face off against lesser-known democratic candidate Brett Carter. More>>

Haslam Wins GOP Gubernatorial Primary Video included

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Knoxville Mayor Bill Haslam has won Tennessee's Republican gubernatorial nomination after a contentious and expensive 19-month campaign. More>>

McWherter Vows Jobs As No. 1 Priority In Campaign Video included

Democratic gubernatorial nominee Mike McWherter was the first to speak to supporters following the polls closing during Thursday's primary election. He vowed that job creation was his number one priority. More>>

Tennessee Voters Brave Triple Digit Heat To Vote Video included

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The heat is on for candidates in contested races, but also for voters turning out on one of the hottest days of the summer to cast ballots in primary elections. More>>

Washington in Transition

Washington Report

Political Parties

The online home of the Tennessee Democrats. More>>

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The online home of the Libertarian Party of TN. More>>

The online home of the Green Party of TN. More>>

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Capitol View Commentary

Every Friday, political analyst Pat Nolan gives his take on the local political scene. More>>

Inside Politics

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When, Where To Go To Vote

For details regarding times and early voting locations during the early voting period and on Election Day. More>>

Belmont Debate '08

Belmont University will host the second in a series of three presidential debates for the 2008 election. The debate took place on Oct.  7.
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