General Sessions Judge Division VI, Unexpired Term
August 6, 2026 · Davidson County, Tennessee · County · general
How do we calculate vote impact?
Vote impact = representation (how much weight one vote carries here, the smaller the district's population, the higher the representation) + decisiveness (how likely this race is to be close, based on past results and number of candidates).
Representation: Low · 4 out of 100
This district is large for its type, so each vote is a smaller slice of the outcome. About 715,388 people live here.
score = 100 × ln(largest population ÷ this district's) ÷ ln(largest ÷ smallest), rounded to 2 decimals = 100 × ln(919,173 ÷ 715,388) ÷ ln(919,173 ÷ 5,079) = 4.82, comparing counties in TN (grades: 66+ high, 33+ average, otherwise low)
Decisiveness: None · only 1 candidate
One candidate is running unopposed, so votes can't change the outcome.
Low representation + an uncontested race → Very low vote impact.
This office is responsible for:
- Hearing trials — criminal cases, lawsuits, family, or probate matters, depending on the court
- Ruling on evidence, motions, and sentences
- Applying state law and court procedure fairly in every case
Affected Areas: Public Safety and Crime Control, Housing Affordability, Civil Rights, Impartiality, Legal Competence
Candidates
Jodie Ann Bell
Democratic · Incumbent · declared
Jodie Ann Bell is the incumbent General Sessions Court Division VI judge and the Democratic nominee to complete the unexpired term. The Metropolitan Council appointed her in November 2025, and she won the May 2026 county primary.
Election sources
Source: nashville.gov
Source: nashville.gov
Source: nashville.gov
Source: nashville.gov