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NewsChannel 5 is hosting a Tennessee GOP Gubernatorial Debate on July 20th at Cumberland University. The race for governor includes U.S. Senator Marsha Blackburn, Congressman John Rose, and State Representative Monty Fritts, with Blackburn holding a 15-point lead in a recent poll. A debate invitation remains pending for Blackburn.

A federal court ruled the Trump administration’s national voter database (SAVE) illegal, citing violations of the Privacy Act, Social Security Act, and Administrative Procedure Act. The court ordered the database dismantled, stating it improperly combined personal data from government databases and wrongfully canceled voter registrations, infringing on privacy rights and the right to vote.

A federal judge blocked the Trump administration's plan to create a national citizenship database, citing violations of the Social Security Act and Privacy Act of 1974. The League of Women Voters and other groups argued the database threatened voting rights and privacy, comparing it to George Orwell's 1984.

A U.S. District Court Judge ruled that the Trump administration illegally modified the Homeland Security Systematic Alien Verification for Entitlements (SAVE) program to check for noncitizen voters, violating voter privacy. The judge condemned the federal government for trampling citizens' privacy rights through the repurposed system, which states were pressured to use for uploading voter rolls.

A judge ruled the Trump administration illegally modified the Homeland Security Systematic Alien Verification for Entitlements (SAVE) program to check for noncitizen voters, violating voter privacy. The decision condemned the federal government's actions as trampling on citizens' rights and undermining election integrity.

A judge ruled the Trump administration illegally modified the Homeland Security Systematic Alien Verification for Entitlements (SAVE) program to check for noncitizen voters, violating voter privacy. The decision condemned the federal government for trampling on citizens' privacy rights through the repurposed system.

A judge ruled the Trump administration illegally modified the Homeland Security Systematic Alien Verification for Entitlements (SAVE) program to check voter rolls for noncitizens, violating voter privacy. The decision condemned the federal government's actions as trampling citizens' rights and disrupting state-run election systems.

A judge ruled the Trump administration illegally reconfigured the Department of Homeland Security's SAVE program to check for noncitizen voters, violating voter privacy. The decision criticized the federal government for trampling citizens' privacy rights and undermining election integrity.

A judge ruled the Trump administration illegally overhauled a Homeland Security program called SAVE to check for noncitizen voters, violating privacy rights of millions of Americans. The decision criticized the system's use of unreliable data and halted its implementation.

A judge ruled the Trump administration illegally overhauled a Homeland Security program called SAVE to identify noncitizen voters, violating privacy rights. The ruling condemned the system's use of state voter rolls and unreliable data to threaten the right to vote.

A judge ruled the Trump administration illegally modified the Homeland Security Systematic Alien Verification for Entitlements (SAVE) program to check for noncitizen voters, violating privacy rights of millions. The decision condemned federal officials for repurposing the system to access state voter rolls, which Democrats and voting groups warned could wrongly flag citizens. The ruling vacated Homeland Security notices implementing the changes.

American teens are driving less, leading to lower voter registration rates as fewer visit DMVs. Civic groups like The Civics Center and the League of Women Voters are promoting high school registration drives to address this issue. New Hampshire's Open Democracy highlights challenges and adaptations in ensuring youth voter registration.

American teens driving less leads to fewer opportunities to register to vote at DMVs, prompting civic groups like Open Democracy and The Civics Center to adapt with initiatives such as high school voter registration drives. The National Voter Registration Act requires DMVs to offer registration, but declining teen license rates—7.5 million 16-18-year-olds lack licenses—threaten youth voter turnout.

American teens driving less is linked to lower voter registration rates, as fewer visits to DMV reduce registration opportunities. Civic groups like The Civics Center and the League of Women Voters are promoting high school voter registration drives to address this issue, with data showing 7.5 million 16-18-year-olds lack driver’s licenses.

American teens driving less has led to fewer opportunities for voter registration at DMVs, prompting civic groups like Open Democracy and The Civics Center to adapt with school-based registration drives. Over 7.5 million 16-18-year-olds lack driver’s licenses, and registration rates for 18-year-olds in midterms remain under 30%. Partnerships like The Civics Center and the League of Women Voters aim to increase youth voter registration through state-specific training and toolkits.

American teens driving less reduces opportunities to register to vote at DMVs, potentially lowering youth voter registration. Civic groups like Open Democracy and The Civics Center are adapting with high school registration drives and partnerships, such as with the League of Women Voters, to address this challenge.

American teens driving less reduces opportunities to register to vote at DMV, prompting civic groups like The Civics Center and Open Democracy to adapt with high school registration drives. Data shows 60% of 18-year-olds now hold driver’s licenses, down from 74% in 1994, correlating with under-30% voter registration rates among this age group in midterms.

American teens driving less is linked to lower voter registration rates, prompting civic groups like The Civics Center and the League of Women Voters to launch initiatives such as high school registration drives. New Hampshire's Open Democracy group highlights challenges and adaptations in ensuring youth voter registration despite declining DMV visits.

Fewer American teens driving due to factors like rising license costs is linked to lower voter registration rates. Civic groups like Open Democracy and The Civics Center are adapting by promoting high school voter registration drives and partnerships, such as with the League of Women Voters, to offset missed registration opportunities at DMVs.

American teens driving less reduces opportunities for voter registration at DMVs, prompting civic groups like Open Democracy and The Civics Center to adapt with high school registration drives. Data shows 7.5 million 16- to 18-year-olds lack licenses, with 3 million set to vote this year. The League of Women Voters partners with The Civics Center to promote youth voter registration.

American teens driving less reduces opportunities to register to vote at DMVs, prompting civic groups like Open Democracy and The Civics Center to adapt with in-school registration drives. Over 7.5 million teens aged 16-18 lack licenses, with 3 million becoming eligible voters by 2028, as registration rates for 18-year-olds remain below 30% in midterms.

A federal judge allowed Democratic-led states to challenge President Trump’s executive order on mail-in voting, which requires voter verification and restricts mail ballot distribution. The judge ruled the states could face significant hardship if prevented from challenging the policy ahead of the 2026 midterm elections but dismissed claims about future elections as premature.

The NAACP Tennessee chapter filed a federal court injunction to block Tennessee's new congressional map, alleging racial discrimination against Black Memphis voters. The map splits Memphis across three districts, reducing its majority-minority status following a Supreme Court ruling. The NAACP's lawsuit is combined with the League of Women Voters' challenge against the map.

Democrats have dismissed a federal lawsuit challenging Tennessee's redistricting process, which reconfigured Memphis into three U.S. House districts. Two other legal challenges remain, including suits by the ACLU and NAACP alleging racial discrimination in the redistricting. The dismissal follows a U.S. Supreme Court decision impacting the Voting Rights Act.

The Trump administration is advancing plans to restrict voting by mail, including using federal citizenship data and monitoring mail ballots for fraud. The March 31 executive order faces legal challenges from Democrats and voting rights groups, who argue it constitutes unconstitutional election interference. The U.S. Postal Service and Department of Homeland Security are implementing measures to require states to verify voter citizenship and restrict ballot transmission.

The Trump administration is advancing plans to restrict voting by mail via an executive order, requiring states to access federal citizenship data and monitor mail ballots for fraud. Democrats and voting rights groups have filed lawsuits challenging the directive as unconstitutional, while the U.S. Postal Service has proposed aligning with new ballot mailing restrictions.

The Trump administration is advancing plans to restrict voting by mail, including creating state citizenship lists and monitoring mail ballots for fraud. The Department of Homeland Security aims to provide these lists by June 30, while the Postal Service faces demands to restrict ballot transmission. Legal challenges from Democrats and voting rights groups, including the League of Women Voters, are ongoing.

The Trump administration is advancing plans to restrict mail voting by enabling states to access federal citizenship data and monitoring mail ballots for fraud. An executive order issued on March 31 has faced lawsuits from Democrats and voting rights groups, who argue it unconstitutionally interferes with election administration.

The Trump administration is advancing plans to restrict voting by mail ahead of the November midterm elections, including creating state citizenship lists and monitoring mail ballots for fraud. The Department of Homeland Security will allow states to access federal citizenship data by June 30, and the order faces legal challenges from Democrats and voting rights advocates.

The Trump administration is advancing an executive order to restrict voting by mail, which includes allowing states to access federal citizenship data and monitoring mail ballots for fraud. The order faces legal challenges from Democrats and voting rights advocates, who argue it is unconstitutional election interference.

The Trump administration is advancing plans to restrict voting by mail through executive orders requiring states to access federal citizenship data and monitor mail ballots for fraud. The Department of Homeland Security aims to provide state citizenship lists by June 30, while the U.S. Postal Service proposes new restrictions on ballot mailing. Legal challenges from Democrats and voting rights groups argue the measures are unconstitutional election interference.

The Trump administration is advancing plans to restrict voting by mail, including using federal citizenship data and monitoring mail ballots for fraud. The executive order faces legal challenges from Democrats and voting rights groups, who argue it unconstitutionally interferes with election administration.

The Trump administration is implementing plans to restrict voting by mail, including using federal citizenship data to monitor voter rolls and requiring states to submit voter lists before mailing ballots. The executive order faces lawsuits from Democrats and voting rights groups, who argue it constitutes unconstitutional election interference. The U.S. Postal Service has proposed measures aligning with the order, while federal judges have yet to fully rule on legal challenges.

The Trump administration is implementing an executive order to restrict voting by mail, authorizing states to access federal citizenship data and monitor mail ballots for fraud. Legal challenges from Democrats and voting rights groups argue this is unconstitutional election interference, while the administration claims it will prevent noncitizen voting. The U.S. Postal Service and Department of Homeland Security are involved in enforcing new restrictions.

The Trump administration is implementing an executive order to restrict voting by mail, allowing states to access federal citizenship data and monitoring mail ballots for fraud. Democrats and voting rights groups have sued to block the order, calling it unconstitutional election interference.

Democratic Rep. Lindsay Cross announced she will not run for re-election in HD 60, which includes parts of St. Petersburg and Pinellas Park. She highlighted her work on infrastructure, water quality, and affordable housing, and endorsed attorney Lindsay Polega-Quigley as her successor. Cross opposed a state property tax cut and the 2026-27 budget despite securing funding for local stormwater projects.

A federal court is hearing arguments over a lawsuit challenging President Trump's executive order to create a federal voter list and limit mail ballots. Voting rights groups and two dozen states argue the order is unconstitutional, imposing costs and fear, while the administration claims the plaintiffs lack standing. The order faces multiple lawsuits, including in Boston, with a judge previously declining to halt it.

A federal judge heard arguments from voting rights groups and states challenging President Trump’s executive order establishing a federal voter list and limiting mail voting. The plaintiffs claimed the order is unconstitutional and burdens state election officials, while the Trump administration argued the lawsuits are premature and lack legal standing.

Ohio Republicans propose enshrining photo voter ID requirements in the state constitution, but the effort faces criticism from both voting rights groups and advocates for stricter voting policies. Critics argue the amendment is unnecessary, may conflict with federal anti-poll tax protections, and diverts legislative resources, while supporters claim it ensures permanence for current laws. The proposed amendment omits a provision allowing free state-issued IDs, raising constitutional concerns.

A lawsuit was filed by the American Civil Liberties Union of South Carolina and the League of Women Voters against South Carolina lawmakers, alleging they violated debate rules during a redistricting hearing. The lawsuit claims lawmakers failed to notify the public of a meeting where elected officials discussed redistricting measures. This comes after new congressional maps were approved.