southeast region · TN
Incumbent: Joe Pitts
The Clarksville mayoral election will be held on November 2, 2027, to elect the mayor of Clarksville, Tennessee. The mayor serves as the chief executive of the city government, overseeing municipal operations, budget, and policy implementation. This is a nonpartisan municipal race, though candidates may affiliate with political parties.
Incumbent: Shane McFarland
The Murfreesboro Mayoral Election will be held on November 2, 2027, to elect the next mayor of Murfreesboro, Tennessee. This city-level election determines the chief executive officer responsible for overseeing municipal operations, budget, and local policy implementation in Rutherford County's largest city.
Incumbent: Ken Moore
The Franklin Mayoral Election in Tennessee will be held on November 2, 2027, to elect the mayor of Franklin, a city in Williamson County. This nonpartisan municipal election determines the city's chief executive responsible for overseeing city operations, budget, and policy implementation.
Incumbent: Scott Conger
The Jackson Mayoral Election of 2027 is a municipal election held in Jackson, Tennessee, to select the city's mayor for a four-year term. The office of mayor is the highest elected position in the city government, responsible for overseeing municipal operations, proposing the budget, and representing Jackson in intergovernmental affairs.
Incumbent: Joe Wise
The Johnson City Mayoral Election will be held on November 2, 2027, to elect the mayor of Johnson City, Tennessee. This municipal election determines the chief executive of the city government, responsible for overseeing city operations, implementing local policies, managing the budget, and representing the city in regional and state affairs.
Incumbent: Melissa McKinney
The Bartlett Mayoral Election of 2027 will be held on November 2, 2027, to elect the mayor of Bartlett, Tennessee. This municipal election determines the city's chief executive officer responsible for overseeing Bartlett's city government, budget, public safety, and administrative operations.
The Hendersonville Mayoral Election will be held on November 2, 2027, to elect the mayor of Hendersonville, Tennessee. This nonpartisan city-level election determines the city’s chief executive, responsible for overseeing municipal operations, budget, and local policy implementation. The winner will serve a four-year term beginning in January 2028.
The Knoxville City Council Elections on November 2, 2027, will determine the members of the Knoxville City Council across multiple districts. Voters in each district will elect one council member to serve a four-year term, with responsibilities including local budgeting, zoning, and municipal ordinances.
The Clarksville City Council Elections on November 2, 2027, will determine the members of the city legislative body responsible for local governance, budget approval, and policy implementation in Clarksville, Tennessee. Voters in each ward or district will elect council representatives to serve four-year terms, with multiple seats potentially up for election depending on the ward system and staggered terms.
Incumbent: Shane McFarland
The Murfreesboro City Council Elections on November 2, 2027, will determine the composition of the city's legislative body responsible for setting local policies, approving budgets, and overseeing municipal services. Council members are elected from single-member districts to four-year terms, with several seats up for election in 2027.
The Franklin City Council Elections will be held on November 2, 2027, to elect members of the city council for Franklin, Tennessee. This municipal election determines local representation responsible for city ordinances, budget approvals, and community services.
Incumbent: Charles "Charlie" Davis
The Jackson City Council elections in Tennessee will be held on November 2, 2027, to elect members of the city council for various wards across Jackson. These elections determine local representation responsible for city ordinances, budget approvals, and municipal services.
The Johnson City City Council Elections on November 2, 2027, will determine the composition of the municipal legislative body responsible for local ordinances, budget approval, and city services in Johnson City, Tennessee. This nonpartisan election features multiple council seats up for election across various wards or at-large districts, with candidates focusing on infrastructure, public safety, and economic development.
The Bartlett City Council Elections on November 2, 2027, will determine the composition of the municipal legislative body for Bartlett, Tennessee. Voters will elect council members to represent various districts or serve at-large, depending on the city's charter, with responsibilities including local ordinances, budget approval, and community development.
Incumbent: James 'Jim' Butler
The Hendersonville City Council Elections on November 2, 2027, will determine the composition of the city's legislative body in Sumner County, Tennessee. Voters will elect council members to represent various wards or serve at-large, with responsibilities including setting local policy, approving the city budget, and overseeing municipal services.
Incumbent: Paul Young
The Memphis Mayoral Election on October 5, 2027, will determine the next mayor of Memphis, Tennessee. The mayor serves as the chief executive of the city, overseeing municipal operations, public safety, economic development, and the city budget. This nonpartisan election is held every four years and is critical for shaping local policy and governance.
Incumbent: Rhonda Logan
The Memphis City Council elections on October 5, 2027, will determine the representatives for all 13 council districts and two superdistrict positions in Memphis, Tennessee. These elections are nonpartisan, though candidates may affiliate with political parties, and winners will serve four-year terms beginning in January 2028.
The Nashville Mayoral Election on August 5, 2027, will determine the next mayor of Nashville, Tennessee. The mayor serves as the chief executive of the Metropolitan Government of Nashville and Davidson County, overseeing city operations, budget, public safety, and policy implementation.
The Nashville City Council Elections on August 5, 2027, will determine the representation for all 40 districts of the Metropolitan Government of Nashville and Davidson County. Voters will elect council members who serve four-year terms and are responsible for local legislation, budget approval, and constituent services.
Incumbent: Tim Boyd
The Chattanooga Mayoral Election of 2027 will determine the next mayor of Chattanooga, Tennessee, the state's fourth-largest city. The mayor serves as the chief executive officer of the city government, overseeing departments, proposing budgets, and setting policy direction alongside the City Council.
The Chattanooga City Council elections on March 2, 2027, will determine the members of the legislative body responsible for setting city policy, approving the budget, and overseeing municipal operations in Chattanooga, Tennessee. Voters will elect council members from single-member districts across the city's nine districts, with each serving four-year terms.
Incumbent: Bill Hagerty
The 2026 U.S. Senate General Election in Tennessee will be held on November 3, 2026, to elect a senator to serve a six-year term in the U.S. Congress. Incumbent Republican Senator Marsha Blackburn is expected to run for re-election, facing potential Democratic challengers in a traditionally Republican-leaning state.
Incumbent: Andy Ogles
The 2026 U.S. House General Elections in Tennessee will determine the state's nine representatives in the U.S. House of Representatives. Voters across Tennessee's nine congressional districts will elect members to serve two-year terms beginning in January 2027, with all seats up for election in this mid-cycle general election.
Incumbent: Bill Lee
The 2026 Tennessee gubernatorial general election will be held on November 3, 2026, to elect the Governor of Tennessee. Voters will choose between Democratic and Republican nominees to succeed the incumbent governor, with the winner serving a four-year term beginning in January 2027.
Incumbent: Randy McNally
The Tennessee Lieutenant Governor General Election will be held on November 3, 2026, to elect the state's Lieutenant Governor. The Lieutenant Governor serves as the President of the Tennessee State Senate and is first in line of succession to the Governor. This is a partisan statewide election.