Tennessee Regulates Voter-Roll Systems. The Evidence of Oversight Is Missing
Tennessee law requires voter-registration systems to be examined and certified for cybersecurity, yet voters can’t see proof of how those safeguards are met.
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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.
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.
McCainFeingold
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.
Tennessee Campaign Finance
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.
Tennessee Legislation
Easements: It Makes the Arsenic Go Down
Tennessee’s new conservation-easement grant program incentivizes landowners to surrender control of their property. This piece argues the policy undermines true conservatism by trading personal responsibility for government-approved restrictions.
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Team Tennessee, Sure — If Tennessee Now Includes D.C., Florida, Illinois, and Half the Country
Team Tennessee PAC isn’t funded by Tennesseans—it’s powered by money from Florida, Illinois, D.C., and beyond. A TruthWire analysis shows a national donor network shaping Tennessee politics while grassroots conservatives are pushed aside.
Vacating the Casada–Cothren Convictions: What Does Trump’s Extraordinary Move Signal for Tennessee Politics?
Federal prosecutors now seek to erase the Casada–Cothren convictions entirely, even as Tennessee regulators revive a dormant PAC case. With vacatur underway and new state-level pressure rising, the battle over political lawfare in Tennessee is far from over.message to Tennessee’s GOP establishment.
A Governance Crossroads: Transparency and Authority Collide in Hospital Sale Discussions
Williamson County’s handling of the possible hospital sale has ignited concerns over transparency, legal authority, and conflicts of interest. Old waivers, limited counsel options, and dual representation have left many questioning who is truly protecting taxpayers.