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TNFirefly · Newsletter
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No. 12
Thu · 6 Aug · 2026
Our Thursday deep dive. We take one Tennessee education or policy story and unpack it in full — how it started, who's involved, and what it means for you.
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From the Editor
Good afternoon.
Today, Tennessee voters will decide the primaries for governor, along with every State House seat and odd-numbered Senate seats. In today's special election edition of our On the Fly podcast, we take a closer look at the races to watch tonight. |
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Podcast
The governor’s race is attracting the most attention, especially on the GOP side, where cash and polling have dominated headlines lately.
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On the Fly: State Primary and General Election Preview |
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Because of the political makeup of House and Senate districts, there are few truly competitive general elections in Tennessee, so tonight’s primary races will be decisive for the General Assembly, and notably, there are more open seats than usual this year.
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By the Numbers
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Up to 11
Open House Seats
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Voices
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"Today is the day, Tennessee! I would be honored to have your vote. Let’s do this together —vote Marsha!"
— Sen. Marsha Blackburn, candidate for governor
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"Chelsea and I took our boys to the polls today because some lessons are best taught by example. Voting is one of the greatest privileges we have as Americans, and we’re proud to pass the importance of civic duty to the next generation."
— Rep. John Rose, candidate for governor
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Signoff
Polls are open across Tennessee until 7 p.m. CT today, and if you haven't voted yet, you still have time. The Firefly team will break down the results you need to know tomorrow. Thanks for reading.
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Our Thursday deep dive. We take one Tennessee education or policy story and unpack it in full — how it started, who's involved, and what it means for you.
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