There are 6 article(s) tagged Tennessee Republican Party:

• February 2026

  • Democrats boot five, Republicans strike three from May primary ballot

    Another Republican claims another County Commission seat. And the busiest primary on the ballot remains the Democratic primary for County Clerk.

    By Bill Dries February 27, 2026

• April 2023

  • Opinion: For Johnson, Jones and Pearson, both the facts and the law are against them

    “If Johnson, Jones and Pearson think winning the argument means raising their personal profiles and raising lots of money to win safe Democratic seats, then the pounding and yelling seem to have paid off.”

    By Jordan Carpenter April 19, 2023

• February 2022

  • District 4 Republican primary skirmish survives challenge

    The county commission Republican primary between incumbent Brandon Morrison and challenger Jordan Carpenter is the only contested GOP primary on the May ballot. 

    By Abigail Warren, Bill Dries February 28, 2022

  • Brian Kelsey could face challenger in August primary

    The indicted state senator is seeking reelection but is expected to face opposition as he tries to retain his seat for District 31.

    By Abigail Warren February 08, 2022

• August 2021

  • Feds could get involved in state conflict over mask mandates

    The state’s executive order banning mask mandates is taking fire from President Joe Biden as well as Biden’s education secretary Miguel Cardona, who this past week specifically questioned the legality of the executive order.

    By Bill Dries August 24, 2021

• January 2021

  • State GOP chairman says ‘redder’ Tennessee also comes with challenges for Republicans

    Tennessee Republican Party Chairman Scott Golden, on The Daily Memphian Politics Podcast, says the map to winning Tennessee may have changed with some suburban areas turning purple. 

    By Bill Dries January 16, 2021