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Nashville voter turnout 15 times higher than last midterm so far
WPLN News • • nation
Key Points:
- Early voting turnout in Nashville on the first day has surged nearly 1400% compared to the 2022 midterm election, largely driven by the open governor's race as Gov. Bill Lee reaches his term limit.
- Despite the increase from 2022, first-day voter turnout in Nashville has decreased by nearly 20% compared to the 2018 election, the last time the governor's seat was open.
- Voters in Davidson and Cheatham Counties expressed mixed enthusiasm, with many supporting Democratic candidate Jerri Green or voting Republican down-ballot without strong candidate preference.
- Some voters voiced opposition to Republican gubernatorial candidate U.S. Sen. Marsha Blackburn, while others emphasized voting based on personal beliefs and security concerns.
- Concerns about gerrymandering were raised by voters like Michelle Penucci, who criticized the redrawing of Tennessee's congressional map, particularly in the newly configured 6th Congressional District.
