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Mississippi elects Democrat Scott Colom as state’s first Black US senator since Reconstruction

editions@dailymemphian.com (The Associated Press) — Wed, 11 Nov 2026 17:30:27 -0600

Colom’s narrow victory is a seismic shift in Mississippi, which has been controlled mostly by white conservatives for generations, and it will echo through the country as well.

25 people cast ballots outside early-voting hours, Tenn. secretary of state says

bdries@dailymemphian.com (Bill Dries) — Mon, 9 Nov 2026 16:55:03 -0600

Tennessee Secretary of State Tre Hargett said the Tennessee Election Commission now decides what happens to votes cast outside voting hours at Glenview Community Center.

Marsha Blackburn’s Final Four: Who’s in and who’s out of contention for senate appointment

sgtaylor@nashvillepublicmedia.com (Sarah Grace Taylor) — Mon, 9 Nov 2026 10:58:33 -0600

Sources confirm the governor-elect’s short list to replace her in the U.S. Senate.

Shelby County political reality gets more complex with last election of 2026

bdries@dailymemphian.com (Bill Dries) — Sat, 7 Nov 2026 04:00:09 -0600

The Nov. 3 election and its results were discussed on “Behind The Headlines” in a reporters’ roundtable that examined Shelby County’s role as the bluest county in a red state that may not be that simple.

Former City Council chair plans run to replace Brent Taylor's state Senate seat

hardiman@dailymemphian.com (Samuel Hardiman) — Fri, 6 Nov 2026 15:44:26 -0600

Brent Taylor, who narrowly defeated State Rep. Justin J. Pearson to win the recently redrawn 9th U.S. Congressional District, is headed to Washington, D.C., leaving his state senate seat vacant.

Opinion: A funny thing happened on the way to the end of democracy in Memphis

covington.john@gmail.com (John Covington) — Fri, 6 Nov 2026 06:05:15 -0600

John Covington writes: “A little political hardball, practiced by both sides historically in Tennessee and nationwide, had morphed into a diabolical moral indictment of state and national Republicans.”

Sanford: In congressional races, voter apathy spelled missed opportunities for Democrats

o.sanford@memphis.edu (Otis Sanford) — Fri, 6 Nov 2026 04:00:14 -0600

“For embarrassed local Democrats, the story of this election will be a giant opportunity lost. The numbers bear witness to the apathy.”

Pearson accepts loss in congressional race while decrying 'rigged maps'

editors@dailymemphian.com ( The Daily Memphian Staff) — Wed, 4 Nov 2026 17:28:55 -0600

“I accept the results of this election for Congress. But I will not concede to rigged maps, attacks on democracy in Tennessee or to billionaire control of our political system.”

John Bradley wins write-in campaign for state House seat

bdries@dailymemphian.com (Bill Dries) — Wed, 4 Nov 2026 15:23:12 -0600

In his second race of the election year, the aide to former Shelby County Mayor Lee Harris goes to Nashville in January when the legislative sessions begins.

Here's who won Shelby County state Senate races on Election Day

hardiman@dailymemphian.com (Samuel Hardiman) — Wed, 4 Nov 2026 00:50:18 -0600

Brent Taylor defeated Democrat David Weatherspoon to hold onto his state Senate seat.

Tennessee voters approve 3 constitutional amendments

bdries@dailymemphian.com (Bill Dries) — Wed, 4 Nov 2026 05:39:11 -0600

Tennessee voters gave the green light to three amendments to the state’s constitution with Tuesday’s election results.

Lakeland reelects Josh Roman as mayor

mwaddell@dailymemphian.com (Michael Waddell) — Mon, 9 Nov 2026 14:29:13 -0600

The Lakeland Board of Commissioners will also have two new faces as Jeremy Burnett and Lindsey Reap won their first terms.

Republican Charlie Hatcher holds off Democratic challenge to win US House seat

hardiman@dailymemphian.com (Samuel Hardiman) — Tue, 3 Nov 2026 23:38:14 -0600

Hatcher largely eschewed campaigning in Shelby County.

Kustoff reelected to sixth term in US House

mevans@dailymemphian.com (Mary Evans) — Wed, 4 Nov 2026 00:28:14 -0600

The Germantown incumbent defeated Democratic challenger and former Shelby County Criminal Court clerk Heidi Kuhn for Tennessee’s 8th Congressional District seat, which covers much of Memphis and its northeastern suburbs.

Republican Brent Taylor flips US House seat from blue to red

Ltestino@dailymemphian.com (Laura Testino) — Wed, 4 Nov 2026 06:12:32 -0600

Republican Brent Taylor flipped Tennessee’s new 9th Congressional District Tuesday, Nov. 3, delivering the party the win it sought through a swift redistricting effort that diluted the state’s lone Democratic stronghold by carving majority-Black Memphis into thirds.

Cromwell tops Griffin in an otherwise big night for incumbents in Bartlett

mwaddell@dailymemphian.com (Michael Waddell) — Wed, 4 Nov 2026 08:48:37 -0600

It was a big night for incumbents in Bartlett as several will return to office following victories in the city elections Tuesday, Nov. 3.

Here's who won Shelby County state House races on Election Day

bdries@dailymemphian.com (Bill Dries) — Tue, 3 Nov 2026 23:55:24 -0600

District 83 incumbent Mark White narrowly survived a Democrat’s challenge, and Republican Tom Leatherwood defeated an independent opponent to keep his District 99 seat.

Germantown election night: Salvaggio takes mayor, Gibson reelected as alderman

awarren@dailymemphian.com (Abigail Warren) — Wed, 4 Nov 2026 05:37:56 -0600

Alderman Tony Salvaggio takes the mayor seat, requiring the board to appoint someone to his position at a later date.

Millington voters select handful of aldermen, 3 school board members

editors@dailymemphian.com ( The Daily Memphian Staff) — Tue, 3 Nov 2026 22:41:14 -0600

Millington voters selected five alderman candidates and three school board members in Tuesday’s municipal elections with several incumbents holding their positions.

Marsha Blackburn elected Tennessee governor in close race with Memphian Jerri Green

bdries@dailymemphian.com (Bill Dries) — Wed, 4 Nov 2026 11:04:36 -0600

“I am so humbled and honored and grateful to be elected the next governor of the great state of Tennessee,” Blackburn said, declaring herself the victor.