--- title: "Nashville Politics & Government News" url: https://www.herenashville.com/politics-nashville-tn/ date: 2026-07-11T20:59:32+00:00 modified: 2026-07-11T21:12:53+00:00 author: "" site: "HERE Nashville" attribution: "HERE Nashville" --- # Nashville Politics & Government News *Source: [HERE Nashville](https://www.herenashville.com/politics-nashville-tn/) — July 11, 2026 by * Nashville TN Politics & Government # Nashville Politics & Civic News Covering **Nashville City Council**, **Davidson County County Council**, **TN General Assembly**, and your **federal representatives** in Washington, D.C. Accountability journalism for Davidson County County residents. 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Strongly support — this is overdue 33% Cautious support — depends on the details 22% Skeptical — need to see the cost first 21% Oppose — not the right direction for Nashville 24% Based on [our coverage](https://www.herenashville.com/2026/07/11/qatar-mediation-push-keeps-iran-escalation/) · July 11, 2026 Political Coverage ## Local & State Political News Nashville, Davidson County County, & Tennessee Capitol [All Political News →](https://www.herenashville.com/category/politics/) ![Qatar Mediation Push Keeps Iran De-escalation Talks in Focus](https://www.herenashville.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/07/Qatar-Mediation-Push-Keeps-Iran-De-escalation-Talks-in-Focus-300x200.png) Jul 11, 2026 [Qatar Mediation Push Keeps Iran De-escalation Talks in Focus](https://www.herenashville.com/2026/07/11/qatar-mediation-push-keeps-iran-escalation/) A Qatar-linked mediation initiative has emerged as a crucial thread in ongoing efforts to de-escalate tensions involving Iran in the… Evergreen Guides Political Resource Center Civic education & voter resources for Davidson County County residents [🗳️ Voter Registration Guide How to register in Tennessee, key deadlines, and what to expect at the polls. 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Check back after the next TN Ethics Commission filing window. 2026 TENNESSEE GOVERNOR'S RACE (OPEN SEAT; BLACKBURN IS NOT UP FOR SENATE RE-ELECTION UNTIL 2030/2031) Candidate / Party Total Raised Party Local Tie Source **Marsha Blackburn** Governor (candidate) / U.S. Senator (current) $1,235,923 Republican Statewide officeholder representing all Tennessee, including Nashville/Davidson County https://tnfirefly.com/tennessee-governor-race/finance 2026 U.S. SENATE RE-ELECTION Candidate / Party Total Raised Party Local Tie Source **Bill Hagerty** U.S. Senator $14,685,232 Republican Statewide officeholder representing all Tennessee, including Nashville/Davidson County https://www.fec.gov/data/candidate/S0TN00169/?cycle=2026&election_year=2026 2026 U.S. HOUSE RE-ELECTION, TN-7 Candidate / Party Total Raised Party Local Tie Source **Matt Van Epps** U.S. House Representative, District 7 $1,982,057 Republican District 7 covers most of Nashville/Davidson County after May 2026 mid-decade redistricting split the city across Districts 4, 6, and 7; Van Epps won the seat in a Dec. 2025 special election https://www.fec.gov/data/candidate/H6TN07161/?cycle=2026&election_year=2026 2026 TENNESSEE SENATE RE-ELECTION, DISTRICT 19 Candidate / Party Total Raised Party Local Tie Source **Charlane Oliver** State Senator, District 19 $175,820 Democratic Represents North/East Nashville and downtown Davidson County in the Tennessee Senate https://whofundstn.org/races?districts=Tennessee+Senate,+District+19 2026 TENNESSEE HOUSE RE-ELECTION, DISTRICT 50 Candidate / Party Total Raised Party Local Tie Source **Bo Mitchell** State Representative, District 50 $38,025 Democratic Represents part of Nashville/Davidson County in the Tennessee House https://whofundstn.org/races?districts=Tennessee+House,+District+50 2026 TENNESSEE HOUSE RE-ELECTION, DISTRICT 51 (AFTER LOSING A DEC. 2025 SPECIAL ELECTION BID FOR U.S. HOUSE TN-7) Candidate / Party Total Raised Party Local Tie Source **Aftyn Behn** State Representative, District 51 $71,478 Democratic Represents East Nashville, Madison, downtown, and Donelson in the Tennessee House https://whofundstn.org/races?districts=Tennessee+House,+District+51 Source: TN Ethics Commission · Public Disclosure Reports Elected Officials ## Your Nashville Reps Every official with a vote on Nashville's future — pulled live from our roster. 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