Public Dollars, No Public Agreement: Tennessee’s Voter-System Contract Gap
Counties pay nearly $500K yearly for voter-roll software, yet at least one reports no written contract defining the work.
Kelly Jackson
A Computer Repair Shop in a Cornfield Controls Voter Rolls in 91 Tennessee Counties
A small Tennessee firm quietly supports voter rolls in 91 counties raising questions about transparency, oversight and trust.
Why Tennessee Still Can’t Recall Its Politicians — And What Must Change in 2026
Tennessee’s decade-long battle for real recall power continues as lawmakers propose another restrictive bill that excludes state officials. After years of failed attempts, the question remains: will 2026 bring true accountability—or another stall?
FOLLOW THE MONEY: Marsha Blackburn’s $4.54 Million Federal War Chest and the 2026 Governor’s Race
Blackburn’s federal PACs spent $6.1M in 2025 on her TN governor team while her Senate account holds $4.54M from 96% out-of-state donors. TN “bans” transfers but lets PACs flood state races. Legal. Rigged. 2026 is already bought.
The $6 Million Loophole: How Federal Money Legally Buys Tennessee’s Governor Race
Tennessee bans direct federal-to-state cash transfers — but federal PACs can legally spend millions on consultants & ads that become the state campaign. Marsha Blackburn just spent $6M this way. It’s legal. It’s unfair. It’s how governors are chosen now.
The Federal Law That Broke American Elections: How McCain–Feingold Nationalized Political Money
McCain–Feingold didn’t clean up politics—it nationalized campaign money. The law rerouted donations into candidate war chests, digital platforms, and out-of-state networks, reshaping fundraising and paving the way for donor-class dominance in Tennessee.
Bought and Paid For: Why Tennessee Keeps Getting Donor-Class Governors
Tennessee’s governorship keeps landing in the hands of donor-class elites. This piece exposes how mega-funding pipelines, federal loopholes, and donor influence—not voters—shape who leads the state.