Get-Out-The-Vote Bus Tour Visits Byrdstown
Tennessee State Senator Ken Yager and U.S. Congressman John Rose made four stops today for the Get-Out-The-Vote bus tour. Monday’s tour ended at Byrdstown’s Activity Park, and constituents were urged to make the time to vote by any of the available options. Congressman Rose acknowledged the dangers of the pandemic this election and told residents […]
Judge: ID Necessary to Vote Absentee
If you are a new voter that has registered to vote by mail, you will still have to provide proof of identification at your local elections office before getting an absentee ballot. That after a federal judge announced Wednesday he will not reject three Tennessee absentee ballot regulations amid the COVID pandemic. Putnam County Administrator […]
Deadline For Voting Registration Tuesday
Do not miss the Tuesday cutoff to register to vote for this year’s primary election. Jackson County Election Commission Administrator Clay Thaxton said eligible voters can register at the local election commission and online. “Basically, being 18 and a resident of the county. If you have a felony conviction, we will have to get your […]
Submit Absentee Voting Application By July 30
The number of people requesting absentee ballots for the August election has held fairly steady in Overton County but has been much higher in Putnam County. That’s despite rule changes giving those uncomfortable with voting in person because of COVID-19 the chance to vote absentee. Overton County Elections Supervisor Craig Story said he expects the […]
