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Empowering all Tennesseans to be civically engaged and trust in a transparent and effective state and local government.

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Building economic security by ensuring all Tennesseans can earn enough to support themselves and their families, afford their basic household expenses, and build their savings rather than fall into debt.

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Research // News

Coverage in “Opinion: On the right to vote, Lee owes ex-felons better answer” (Chattanooga Times Free Press)

ThinkTennessee President Erin Hafkenschiel was quoted in a Chattanooga Times Free Press article about the voting rights restoration process in Tennessee. Read the full opinion piece here.

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We’re One Year Out from Our Next Federal Election Cycle and the August 6, 2026 Primary Elections

In even-numbered years voters in every state head to the polls in a federal election to cast ballots for U.S. Congress (every two years) and for president (every four years). In Tennessee, we also elect our state leaders at the same time – our state legislative representatives (the full state House and half of the […]

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Coverage in “Report: Tennessee voter turnout trends upward, lags behind other states” (Nashville Post)

ThinkTennessee‘s new After Action Report was featured in an article by The Nashville Post discussing key takeaways from Tennessee’s 2024 election cycle, including factors such as voter experience and voter choice. You can read the full article here.

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