Gainesboro Voting Precinct Moving To Election Office
Voters in Gainesboro used to voting at Gainesboro Elementary School will now cast votes at the city’s new Elections Office. Election Administrator Drew McMillan said the elementary school has been susceptible to flooding. Moving the precinct gives election staff more control of the voting process and ensures voter safety. McMillan said he said some 550 […]
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. […]
Van Buren Elections To Continue Being Held At High School Gym
A new agreement between the Van Buren County Board of Education and the Election Commission ensures future elections will continue to be held in the auxiliary high school gym. The board approved the agreement Wednesday. Director of Schools Jared Copeland said the new agreement contains adjustments and clarifications to ensure the building is properly maintained […]
Early Voting Starts Across the UC Wednesday
Wednesday is the first day to early vote in the November local, state and general federal election. Registered voters can cast ballots Monday thru Saturday until November 3rd leading up to the November 8th Election Day. Voters will be required to bring a valid photo identification to polling locations. You can find your early voting […]
Election Day Across The Upper Cumberland
It’s Election Day across the Upper Cumberland, with most polls opening at 9 a.m. and closing at 7 p.m. Cookeville voters will be paying close attention to the City Council race, with 11 candidates vying for 5 seats. The top vote-getter will be the Mayor-Elect. Van Buren County voters will see new leadership in its […]
Some Counties See Steady Participation At Polls This Election Day
Precincts across the Upper Cumberland have seen a mixed bag of voter turnout this Election Day. Overton County Election Administrator Craig Story said the county’s nine polling stations have seen steady voting. “Typically for us, we do about 50 percent of our voting early and about 50 percent on Election Day,” Story said. “So, we […]
Keys For An Easy Election Day This Tuesday
Tuesday is Election Day, so what do you need in order to cast your vote? Putnam County Election Administrator Michelle Honeycutt said registered voters need to know their voting precinct and bring a photo I.D. “Seems like the busiest times are early in the morning, during lunch time or at closing,” Honeycutt said. “So if […]
Secretary Of State Recruiting Upper Cumberland Poll Workers
Secretary of State Tre Hargett said the need is high for poll workers in the Upper Cumberland region. Hargett has launched a statewide campaign called, “Be an Election Hero. Become a Poll Worker.” Hargett said the goal is to recruit workers to conduct smooth and efficient elections. “These people that do work the polls for […]
Polls Open For Election Day For Mayor and Aldermen In Celina
It is election day in Celina. Voters will decide who will fill the office of mayor as well as three seats on the Board Of Aldermen. Election Administrator Monica Davis said the polls will be open from 9:00 a.m. to 7:00 p.m. “They need to be a resident of the city of Celina, and they […]
Meet The Candidates: Winton Dillon For Celina Alderman
(Editors Note: This is the second in a series of Meet The Candidate Interviews as we prepare for the June 1 election in Celina. The office of mayor will be filled as will three seats on the Board Of Aldermen.) Winton Dillon is one of the six people running for Celina Alderman. Dillon said he […]
