Decision 2024: Live coverage

Luseni Kromach, holding her son Alhaji Bangle, votes at Casa Azafrán in Nashville. (Photo: John Partipilo)

In addition to the presidential election, the 2024 election in Tennessee means all 99 members of the state House are on the ballot and half of the state’s 33 senators, in addition to three high-profile federal elections: incumbent Republican U.S. Senator Marsha Blackburn is facing Democratic state representative. . Gloria Johnson in one.

Two congressional districts feature competitive races. In District 5, battling incumbent Republican congressmen, U.S. Reps. Andy Ogles of District 5 faces Nashville activist Maryam Abolfazli, and District 7 Rep. Mark Green battles former Nashville Mayor Megan Barry.

Key events

13 minutes ago

“Too much like reality TV.” The voters are ready to come to the next chapter.

45 minutes ago

Early voting falls 3% in Tennessee as Davidson, Shelby counties see declines

13 minutes ago

“Too much like reality TV.” The voters ready to get to the next chapter.

By: Anita Wadhwani – Tuesday 5 November 2024 10:00

At the Nashville Public Library’s Bellevue Branch, where long lines marked early voting, about 65 people had voted by 7:30 a.m., said Tom Bayersdorfer, a poll manager.

The library serves as the polling place for two districts in west Nashville, and Bayersdorfer said they were prepared for any amount of voters that came their way: 18 people work on Election Day in the small district with fewer than ten voting booths.

Walking out of the library after casting their votes, Daryl Rocco and Robert Stefanovich had different perspectives on the 2024 presidential election after casting their votes.

“I’m hopeful for Kamala and maybe there can be a change,” Rocco said.

“The real problems facing the country are not going to be solved regardless of who wins,” Stefanovich said. “I would be happy if we could move on to the next chapter.”

Both had criticism for the role of media coverage in this year’s election.

“It’s too much like reality TV,” Rocco said of the coverage. “People look at this like it’s reality TV, and it’s not.”

Rocco avoids almost all media and turns to the Associated Press for reliable information, she said.

Last updated: 10:02

45 minutes ago

Early voting falls 3% in Tennessee as Davidson, Shelby counties see declines

By: J. Holly McCall – 9:27

More than 2.2 million Tennesseans cast early voting ballots over the past two weeks as turnout nearly reached 46%, nearly 3% less than the 2020 presidential election overall.

Photojournalists John Partipilo and Karen Pulfer Focht photographed early voting locations in Nashville and Memphis, although both counties saw a decline in early voting.

Anna Louderback cast her vote during early voting at Nashville’s Casa Azafran. (Photo: John Partipilo)

Voters lined up to cast their ballots on the final day of early voting at the Hermitage Branch of Nashville Library. (Photo: John Partipilo)

Luseni Kromach, holding her son Alhaji Bangle, votes at Casa Azafrán in Nashville on October 17. (Photo: John Partipilo)

A line of voters walked through the Hermitage Library in Nashville during the final day of early voting. (Photo: John Partipilo)

Voters take advantage of early voting at Gaisman Park in Memphis, Tennessee. (Karen Pulfer Focht)

Last updated: 9:27