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 […]
Putnam Election Commission Secures Voting Equipment
The Putnam County Election Commission completed the certification and sealing of voting equipment Wednesday, part of security for the August election. Administrator of Elections Jennifer Murphy said the certification process requires commissioners to personally inspect and confirm that every machine is sealed before being deployed to polling sites. Murphy said machine technicians perform preliminary tests […]
Putnam Election Officials Train On Security, Procedures
Putnam County Administrator of Election Michele Honeycutt part of statewide training this week designed to maintain the state’s integrity. Honeycutt said annual training is mandatory for election administrators to learn about state regulations and secure voting practices. Honeycutt said the training helps officials navigate potential election day emergencies, like natural disasters. “One was the cyber […]
