Storyline
Tennessee August 6 primary election coverage
Tennessee's primary election on August 6 is approaching with high early voting turnout expected to set records. The race for Republican gubernatorial nomination is described as competitive and close to call, with multiple candidates competing across statewide and legislative offices.
This is a long-running storyline that has developed over 6 days. The homepage highlights its most recent activity, so the outlet count there reflects the latest wave. The totals above cover the full run.
TennesseeAugust 6 primary electionRepublican gubernatorial raceGovernor Bill LeeEarly voting
2026-08-07
- Mark Proctor Wins Democratic Primary, Will Face Bill Hancock in November for Tennessee House District 59
- State Rep. Garrett prevails in Republican primary for Tennessee’s 6th District
- Hagerty, Bradshaw Set for 2020 Rematch in U.S. Senate Race
- Voters Retain Tennessee Appellate Court Judges, Elect Unopposed Nashville Candidates
- Justin Pearson and Brent Taylor win primaries for key Tennessee House seat
- Columbia mayor wins Democratic primary for Ogles seat in Tennessee
2026-08-06
- A new Tennessee congressional map that splits Memphis is making its debut in the state's primary
- New filings reveal massive spending ahead of Election Day in Tennessee
- A new Tennessee congressional map that splits Memphis is making its debut in the state’s primary
- What to know for Election Day
- Tennessee secretary of state on redistricting, low turnout
2026-08-05
- Tennessee primary election day: What Davidson County voters need to know
- Tenn. Gubernatorial primary: Three Democratic candidates discuss their platforms
- Early voting data suggests Middle Tennessee could decide Tennessee’s biggest GOP primary races
- AP Decision Notes: What to expect in Tennessee’s state primary
- AP Decision Notes: What to expect in Tennessee’s state primary
- In Redrawn Tennessee, Democrats Scramble to Hold On to One Seat
- John Rose, Monty Fritts outline competing visions ahead of Tennessee governor primary
2026-08-03
2026-07-31
- Tennessee’s primary election is next week. Here’s everything to know about the State House and Senate races
- Tennessee’s primary election is next week. Here’s everything to know about the race for governor and Congress
- Tennessee’s primary election is this week. Here’s everything to know about the race for governor and Congress
- Tennessee early voting ends this weekend. What to know