
Tennessee puts constitutional amendment questions near top of the ballot next to governor’s race
Reporting on where the three proposed constitutional amendments appear on Tennessee’s November ballot.
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Reporting on where the three proposed constitutional amendments appear on Tennessee’s November ballot.
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Statewide executives, U.S. senators and Supreme Court justices. Selection dates retain source precision; an unknown party remains unconfirmed.
Governor of TennesseeBill LeeRepublicanFirst selected: November 6, 2018Latest selection: November 8, 2022Scheduled term end: 2027Open Office Page
Lieutenant Governor and Speaker of the Tennessee SenateRandy McNallyRepublicanFirst selected: 2017Latest selection: 2025Scheduled term end: 2027Open Office Page
Secretary of State of TennesseeTre HargettRepublicanFirst selected: 2009Latest selection: 2025Scheduled term end: 2029Open Office Page
Attorney General and Reporter of TennesseeJonathan SkrmettiRepublicanFirst selected: 2022Latest selection: August 10, 2022Scheduled term end: 2030Open Office Page
State Treasurer of TennesseeDavid H. Lillard Jr.RepublicanFirst selected: January 2009Latest selection: January 15, 2025Scheduled term end: 2027Open Office Page
Comptroller of the Treasury of TennesseeJason E. MumpowerParty not confirmedFirst selected: January 13, 2021Latest selection: January 15, 2025Scheduled term end: 2027Open Office Page
U.S. SenatorMarsha BlackburnRepublicanServing since: January 3, 2019Open Office Page
U.S. SenatorBill HagertyRepublicanServing since: January 3, 2021Open Office Page
Chief JusticeJeffrey S. BivinsNonpartisan judicial retention ballotFirst selected: 2014Latest selection: August 4, 2022Scheduled term end: August 31, 2030Open Office Page
Supreme Court JusticeSarah K. CampbellNonpartisan judicial retention ballotFirst selected: 2022Latest selection: August 4, 2022Scheduled term end: August 31, 2030Open Office Page
Supreme Court JusticeDwight E. TarwaterNonpartisan judicial retention ballotFirst selected: 2023Latest selection: August 1, 2024Scheduled term end: August 31, 2030Open Office Page
Supreme Court JusticeMary L. WagnerNonpartisan judicial retention ballotFirst selected: February 1, 2024Latest selection: August 6, 2026Scheduled term end: August 31, 2030Open Office Page
Supreme Court JusticeKyle A. HixsonNonpartisan judicial retention ballotFirst selected: 2026Latest selection: August 6, 2026Scheduled term end: August 31, 2030Open Office Page Current elections
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The State Board of Education makes rules and policy for K–12 education. Gubernatorial and legislative appointments. The board-published roster lists one vacancy. Its district assignments and map are displayed as an attributed reference view; appointment records and the legal plan transition remain unreconciled.
Explore official informationThe 14-member Board of Trustees governs the statewide University of Tennessee System. Eight voting trustees are appointed by the Governor, two by the House Speaker, and two by the Senate Speaker. The Agriculture Commissioner serves ex officio with a vote; the board appoints one non-voting student trustee.
Explore official informationThe Board of Regents sets policies for institutions in the College System of Tennessee. Under the 2025 legislation, when fully implemented: the Governor appoints 10 public members, two faculty members and one student; each legislative Speaker appoints two public members. Four officials serve ex officio; the THEC executive director is non-voting. The reviewed roster also lists three vacancies.
Explore official informationUtility regulation and fish, wildlife and boating governance.
Regulates covered investor-owned natural gas, electric, water and wastewater utilities. The Governor and legislative speakers appoint the commissioners, who serve staggered six-year terms.
Explore official informationGoverns the Tennessee Wildlife Resources Agency on fish, wildlife and boating matters. Voting members are appointed by the Governor and legislative leaders. The Governor and the Agriculture and Environment and Conservation commissioners also serve ex officio.
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