This article originally appeared on Nashville Tennessean: Tennessee Voter Guide: A look at candidates in the Wilson County Aug. 1 general election

Tennessee election officials who sent letters last month to 14,375 registered voters asking them for proof of citizenship now say the recipients won't be kicked off voting rolls if they don't respond.

No Republicans qualified for the ballot this yera. Whoever wins the Democratic Primary on Aug. 1 will represent Tennessee House District 96.

Many political debates are inevitably heated and combative. It is difficult to find common ground, but we must try.

Plus, Andy Ogles uses two-year-old Trump audio touting mayoral record in new ad and Johnston blasts financial disclosure omission.

Greenwood brought back his song " God Bless the USA" on Thursday night as Trump took the stage of the RNC for the first time to accept the presidential nomination. Trump praised G

Two Democrats are facing off in their party primary to make the November ballot, where the winner will face one Independent candidate.

Election Day is rapidly approaching and if you're still weighing who to vote for on Aug. 1 (or during early voting) The Commercial Appeal is here to help. The CA sent out questionnaires to all the candidates running in contested U.

"The true civil rights issues of our time are those that uplift and support all children, regardless of their background. Private school vouchers do the exact opposite," the Senate Democratic caucus said.

Gov. Bill Lee's speech comes as he works the campaign trail for candidates friendly to his school voucher ambitions.

Early voting is underway and two Democrats are vying for the Tennessee Senate District 30 seat ― Incumbent Sara Kyle and Erika Stotts Pearson. No candidates qualified for the Republican primary,