Tennessee Secretary of State Tre Hargett is among a group of 21 secretaries of state who have sent a letter urging the U.S. Department of Homeland Security (DHS) to implement changes to the Systematic Alien Verification for Entitlements (SAVE) program.
Elections

Biggs Wants to Lead Arizona: Congressman Officially Eyes Gubernatorial Race
Arizona U.S. Representative Andy Biggs (R-AZ-05) formally expressed his interest in running for Governor of Arizona in the 2026 election.
“I love the greatest state in the Union, Arizona,” his Tuesday statement began.

Arizona Court Strikes Troubling Provisions in Secretary of State’s 2023 Elections Manual
A Maricopa County Superior Court on Monday invalidated key provisions of the embattled 2023 Elections Procedures Manual (EPM) by Secretary of State Adrian Fontes, siding with Arizona House Speaker Ben Toma and Senate President Warren Petersen in their legal challenge, declaring that the Secretary overstepped his authority and infringed on the exclusive lawmaking powers of the Arizona Legislature.

Wisconsin Elections Commission Takes Action Against Green Bay Clerk After Stunning Admission She Had a ‘Lack of Awareness’ of Election Day Registration Laws
The Wisconsin Elections Commission (WEC) issued a formal directive on Friday to City of Green Bay Clerk Celestine Jeffreys mandating she adhere to state statutes concerning Election Day Registration.
Pollster John McLaughlin: Biden’s Desperate Attempt to Change the Narrative Surrounding His Failed Presidency ‘Did Not Work’ During Thursday’s Debate
Long-time pollster John McLaughlin said President Joe Biden failed to change the narrative surrounding his presidency during Thursday night’s CNN debate against former President Donald Trump.
Incumbent U.S. Rep. Andy Ogles Trounces TN-5 Challenger Courtney Johnston in Straw Poll at Davidson County Republican Party’s Annual Picnic Event
Tennessee U.S. Representative Andy Ogles (R-TN-05) was the resounding victor among attendees at the Davidson County Republican Party’s annual picnic event on Saturday who participated in a straw poll weighing candidates running in the August 1 Republican primary for Tennessee’s 5th Congressional District.
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