DeKalb Election Commission Early Voting Relocated For Security
Early voting begins Wednesday for the DeKalb County Election Commission at its new administrative office. DeKalb County Administrator of Elections Dustin Estes said the county commission recently decided to implement a single-point entrance at the courthouse to improve security. This security measure prompted the election office to seek a new, centrally located facility in Smithville […]
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. […]
Longtime Election Involvement Leads To Dekalb’s New Head of Elections
Dustin Estes has begun his term Tuesday serving as DeKalb County’s new Head of Elections. Estes succeeds previous administrator Dennis Stanley who announced his retirement after serving his position since 2009. Estes said that he has been part of running elections for a long time, making him believe this position to be a great fit […]
