Elections

Green, Hatley, Pinkston to participate in Tennessee Press Association governor’s forum

No response from Blackburn to only nonpartisan, public candidate event of gubernatorial election

By Chris Tutor October 18, 2026

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‘People don’t think they’re being heard’: Anna Golladay vies for Fleischmann’s House seat

Anna Golladay didn't begin 2026 thinking she'd run for office.

By John P. Boan October 17, 2026

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Energy keeps Fleischmann confident in reelection, Trump as GOP likely to lose House

Before walking into the EPB Quantum Center for an interview, U.S. Rep. Chuck Fleischmann, R-Ooltewah, took an unexpected phone call.

By Daniel Dassow October 17, 2026

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Trump attacks Ossoff, warns Georgia voters of another Great Depression

Speaking to a packed hangar at Dalton Municipal Airport on Friday, President Donald Trump touched on a host of topics, but repeatedly returned to one target: U.S. Sen. Jon Ossoff.

By John P. Boan October 16, 2026

Finance reports: Tennessee Democrats boost funding for key races in final push to Election Day

Campaign finance reports released Wednesday show Tennessee's Democratic party and legislators pouring tens of thousands of dollars into select campaigns in an effort to flip Republican house seats.

By Cassandra Stephenson / Tennessee Lookout October 16, 2026

Everyone agrees housing is an issue in Tennessee. Candidates and experts offer different solutions

This fall, the Banner sent out a community survey to ask what issues mattered most to you in this election cycle. This is the latest in our community-focused series.

By Mikeie Honda Reiland October 16, 2026

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Closures planned for schools, roads and parking ahead of Trump rally in Dalton

Some roads, parking spaces and schools are set to shut down Friday in response to President Donald Trump's planned political rally in Dalton.

By Sam Kohn October 15, 2026

Preemption in immigration and law enforcement are on the ballot in Tennessee

This fall, the Banner sent out a community survey to ask what issues mattered most to you in this election cycle. This is the second in our community-focused series.

By Sarah Grace Taylor October 15, 2026

In governor’s race, Hatley puts in another $5M, Blackburn raises $2.1M, Green $1M

Independent candidate David Hatley loaned his gubernatorial bid another $5 million in September, bringing his total self-funding to $12 million less than three weeks before the November election.

By Adam Friedman / Tennessee Lookout October 15, 2026

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Trump coming to Dalton on Friday for rally ahead of midterm election

President Donald Trump is set to host a rally in Dalton on Friday as voting gets underway for November's midterm elections.

By Ellen Gerst, Sam Kohn October 14, 2026