2024 Tennessee Election Guide
Key Dates and Deadlines
Election Day: November 5, 2024
Voter Registration Deadline: October 7, 2024
Early Voting Period: October 16-31, 2024
Absentee Ballot Request Deadline: October 29, 2024
Overview of Races
U.S. Senate Race
The marquee statewide contest features incumbent Republican Senator Marsha Blackburn seeking her second six-year term against Democratic challenger State Representative Gloria Johnson of Knoxville. Key campaign issues include:
Border security
Abortion rights
Economic policy
Johnson's national profile increased significantly following her involvement in gun control protests and the Tennessee Three expulsion hearings in 2023.
U.S. House Races
All nine of Tennessee's congressional seats are contested, with incumbents running in each district. Two races in the Nashville area are drawing particular attention:
5th Congressional District
Republican: Incumbent Andy Ogles (Columbia)
Democrat: Maryam Abolfazli
7th Congressional District
Republican: Incumbent Mark Green (Clarksville)
Democrat: Megan Barry (former Nashville mayor)
Both districts, which include portions of Nashville following redistricting, now lean heavily Republican. However, Democrats are mounting well-funded campaigns in both races.
State Legislature
State Senate
Only even-numbered districts of the 33 total seats are up for election
Four-year terms
Independent candidates will appear on November ballots
Three districts feature unopposed incumbents
State House of Representatives
All 99 seats are up for election
31 districts have uncontested races
While Republicans maintain a supermajority, Democrats are targeting approximately five competitive seats for potential gains
Davidson County Special Referendum
"Choose How You Move" Transit Initiative
Mayor Freddie O'Connell's $3.1 billion transportation proposal includes:
Major bus system upgrades
Sidewalk improvements
Traffic signal modernization
Funding mechanism: 0.5% sales tax increase
Voter Information
Voters should be prepared to:
Register by the October 7 deadline
Bring proper identification to polling locations
Consider early voting options between October 16-31
Request absentee ballots (if needed) by October 29
