The special election for Tennessee’s 7th Congressional District seat is shaping up as a classic conservative-liberal battle that pits urban versus rural voters in a heavily red region. The Democratic primary winner,

A newly filed Tennessee bill would allow dissatisfied voters to recall certain elected officials, including school board members. Though the bill doesn’t specifically target Memphis, it comes as the political fallout over the firing of former Superintendent Marie Feagins continues to complicate school board dynamics in Shelby County.

The Democratic state rep is on a tight timeline ahead of December’s 7th Congressional District special election