Strong Early Voting Bolsters Upper Cumberland Election
High turnout being reported in Putnam and Cumberland counties Thursday as the Upper Cumberland votes in numerous local races. Cumberland County Election Administrator Jill Davis said the county recorded approximately 6,500 early votes this year compared to 4,773 during the August 2022 election. Davis said the county is on pace to surpass its total turnout […]
UC Early Voting Surges As Early Voting Ends Saturday
Election administrators across the Upper Cumberland reporting strong early voting participation. Putnam County Administrator of Elections Jennifer Murphy said office has processed 7,023 total ballots through early voting and mail-in absentees, surpassing the total numbers seen during the May early voting period. “Early voting for August has been kind of wild,” Murphy said. “We have […]
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 […]
Putnam Early Voting Underway, Uptick In Turnout Expected
Early voting for the May primary began Wednesday, with Putnam County election officials expecting a slight increase in turnout. Putnam County Administrator of Elections Jennifer Murphy said early voting always starts 20 days before an election and ends five days before election day. Murphy said turnout for early voting in May elections is typically lower […]
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 […]
Early Voting For Livingston June Election Still Undecided
Early voting for the June 2nd Livingston election still uncertain after the Overton County Election Commission met Thursday. Overton Elections Administrator Craig Story said the discussion came up when the commission discussed setting hours for early voting. Story said the June 2 ballot may not even require early voting. “Well, at the present time we […]
Putnam Consolidates Voting Precincts For Tuesday’s Election
Tuesday marks the debut of consolidated voting precincts in Putnam County, down from 22 to 18. Phil Adams chairs the Putnam County Election Commission. Adams said four locations across the county have been combined with nearby existing precincts. He said people who vote in Algood will now all vote together at Algood Elementary School. He […]
Early Voting Ends Tuesday For Next Week’s Primary
Early voting for next week’s primary elections across the Upper Cumberland ends Tuesday. The ballot includes candidates for the Presidential primaries as well as several local races. You can find early voting information for your community at GoVoteTN.Gov. The site also provides information on the March 5 polling locations and times. “If you are a […]
March Early Voting Now Open Throughout The UC
Upper Cumberland residents can experience a quicker, easier voting process for the March 5 election by early voting this week. Cumberland County Administrator of Elections Jill Davis said there has been a low turnout at her office as well since early voting opened Wednesday. She said even if people are not worried about wait times, […]
Voter Registration For March Election Ends Monday
Monday is the final day to register to vote in the March Presidential and County Primary elections. Putnam County Administrator of Elections Michele Honeycutt said you can register at your local Elections Office, online, or by mail. She said registering is the vital first step in participating in the formation of our country and county […]
