Local Officials Detail Essential Election Day Requirements
Election administrators regionwide are preparing for a significant turnout as they finalize preparations for Thursday’s election. Overton County Elections Administrator Craig Story said polling locations will be open from 9am to 7pm at nine precincts throughout the county. Story said voters must cast their ballots at their specific community polling places rather than the early […]
UC Election Administrators Forecast Robust Early Turnout
Election administrators across the Upper Cumberland are preparing for a significant wave of voters as early voting begins for the upcoming August election. Overton County Administrator of Elections Craig Story said the presence of numerous county offices and state primaries on the ballot should drive local residents to the polls. Story said he anticipates a […]
Livingston Election Candidates Need Single Vote To Win
Three candidates running for the Livingston Board of Aldermen must get only a single vote to secure their positions in next Tuesday’s uncontested municipal election. Overton County Administrator Of Elections Craig Story said state law and the city charter likely require the election to be held even without competition or write-in options. Story said the […]
Livingston To Elect Mayor, Aldermen Tuesday
Voters headed to the polls in Livingston Tuesday, set to elect a new mayor and two aldermen. Polls will be open Tuesday from 9 am to 7 pm at the Livingston-Overton County Chamber of Commerce. Administrator of Elections Craig Story said the election is important because the candidates will be in charge of services residents […]
Low Voter Turnout Across The Upper Cumberland Tuesday
Election officials across the Upper Cumberland reported low voter turnout Tuesday, most attributed the limited turnout to rain and typical lack of interest in primary elections. Cumberland County led the way with some 11,500 votes cast in Tuesday’s election, a 24 percent turnout. Election Commissioner Jill Davis said that number is still lower than normal. […]
Poll Worker Supply Across Upper Cumberland Vary By County
With a presidential election approaching, Upper Cumberland counties are looking for poll workers, with various levels of needs. Putnam County Election Commission Executive Assistant Sarah Shaw said they are prepared for the March Primary Elections. She said with the larger turnout for the Presidential Election in November they will have to recruit a few more […]
Voting Precincts Seeing Steady Turnout, Some Counties Seeing Drop Off Compared To August
It is a mixed bag of voting turnout for the Upper Cumberland as voters participate in state races and a few scattered local races across the region. Pickett County Election Administrator Tim Clark said turnout is down considerably compared to August mainly due to the lack of local races. “Here in Pickett County we are […]
September Is National Voter Registration Month
September marks the start of Nation Voter Registration Month, and local elections administrators are encouraging folks to participate. Overton County Administrator of Elections Craig Story said there are multiple ways to register to vote, including in person and online. All you need is a state-issued Tennessee driver’s license. “The story that I tell people is […]
Overton Election Commission Preparing For Friday Election Certifications
Overton County election commission set to certify election results by this Friday. Election Administrator Craig Story said the commission met Tuesday to go through provisional ballots. He said once they do that and get final numbers, they prepare for certification. “We just double check and triple check and then check again on all of our […]
UC Election Commissions See Average Turnout For Early Voting
Upper Cumberland Election Commissions reporting mostly average voter turnout for early voting this year. Early voting ended Saturday. Overton County Administrator of Elections Craig Story said they typically see about 50 percent of voters during early voting. “Considering everything we had going on, it was the week of the fair, we had Pioneer Days during […]
