Tullahoma Ballot Measures, Explained Simply: November 3, 2026
Each measure below is explained in plain words, from the official ballot language and Coffee County. For every one we say what a yes vote means and what a no vote means. This page does not tell you how to vote.
Ask AI
Election day is November 3, 2026. Last updated November 3, 2026. For the candidates, see what's on the ballot in Tullahoma.
Statewide
Constitutional Amendment #1
Today, most people accused of a crime can ask to be let out of jail before trial by meeting bail rules. This change would let a court deny bail before trial for certain serious charges, including second-degree murder and some crimes with long required sentences. In those cases, the judge would have to explain the decision in the court record.
- If Yes wins
- A yes vote means the Constitution would allow courts to deny bail before trial for the listed charges and require judges to record their reasons for granting or denying bail.
- If No wins
- A no vote means the Constitution stays as it is now. Courts keep using the current rules about bail before trial.
- How it got on the ballot: Proposed by the Tennessee General Assembly through Senate Joint Resolutions 919 (113th) and 25 (114th).
Explained from Tennessee Secretary of State — Proposed Constitutional Amendments. Listed by Tennessee Secretary of State.
Constitutional Amendment #2
Today, the Constitution says property can be taxed, and the Legislature can make tax laws. This change would forbid the Legislature from imposing or allowing a state tax on real, personal, or mixed property.
- If Yes wins
- A yes vote means the Constitution would forbid the Legislature from imposing or allowing a state property tax on real, personal, or mixed property.
- If No wins
- A no vote means the Constitution stays as it is now. The Legislature would not be barred by this amendment from imposing a state property tax.
- How it got on the ballot: Proposed by the Tennessee General Assembly through House Joint Resolution 81 (113th) and Senate Joint Resolution 1 (114th).
Explained from Tennessee Secretary of State — Proposed Constitutional Amendments. Listed by Tennessee Secretary of State.
Constitutional Amendment #3
Today, the Constitution gives crime victims certain rights during a criminal case. This change would keep those rights and add others, including the right to take part in parole steps, learn about the minimum time an offender must serve and the planned release date, and have safety considered before a release decision.
- If Yes wins
- A yes vote means the Constitution would set out the listed rights for crime victims, including added rights about parole, safety, and release information.
- If No wins
- A no vote means the Constitution stays as it is now. The existing constitutional rules for crime victims would remain unchanged.
- How it got on the ballot: Proposed by the Tennessee General Assembly through House Joint Resolution 94 (113th) and Senate Joint Resolution 9 (114th).
Explained from Tennessee Secretary of State — Proposed Constitutional Amendments. Listed by Tennessee Secretary of State.
Also on the Tullahoma ballot
- Tennessee House of Representatives, District 47Rush Bricken, Mike Stein
- U.S. SenateMarquita Bradshaw, Bill Hagerty, Tharon Chandler, Andrew Gerena, Jeremy Dean Hearn, Robert Jones, James William Macon III, Yoshi D. Matthews, David Sutman, Jr., Catherine Barcel "Barcy" Whitson
- U.S. House, District 4Scott DesJarlais, Joyce E. Neal
- GovernorMisam Abidi, Marsha Blackburn, Dean Brewer, Ray Brown, Jerri Green, David Hatley, Lauren Pinkston, Victor L. Scoggin, Dave Seeman, L. Webb Taylor, Charles Van Morgan, Robert C. Vick, Wendell Jackson, Eddie Lee Murphy, Karl Knox Smithson
Also in Tullahoma
Election results
Latest news
- TDOT lists lane restrictions and roadwork in Coffee CountyNov 14
- Romantic Date Night Ideas in Tullahoma This WeekendNov 13