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 […]
Putnam Election Commission Holds Final Meeting Before Election Day
Putnam County Election Commission has registered nearly 1,300 new voters in the last three months. The Election Commission spent time at its Wednesday morning meeting checking 10 percent of the newly registered voters. Administrator of Elections Michele Honeycutt said commissioners undertake the process every three months. “Confirming that we didn’t make a mistake such as […]
UCEMC Hosting Yearly District Elections This Week
UCEMC members will have a chance to elect three district directors this weekend. CEO and General Manager Jennifer Brogdon said three seats are voted annually on a rotational basis. The winners of each race will serve on a nine-person board. “This is one of the things that makes an electric cooperative special,” Brogdon said. “We […]
Gainesboro Alderman Candidate Said He Will Contest Election Results
A candidate in the Gainesboro Aldermen race plans to contest the certified August election results. Fifth Place Candidate Dennis White said after seeking legal consultation, he will take the appropriate steps to represent himself Monday. “I’ve asked an attorney, and he told me that if I do this I can represent myself,” White said. “All […]
Human Error Leads To County Voters Participating In Gainesboro Election
Candidates for Gainesboro Aldermen have until the beginning of next week to challenge the certification of the August election after the state acknowledged human error in balloting. Voters in the Jackson County Utility District precinct receive either a city or county ballot depending on their address. Jackson County Election Administrator Drew McMillan said between 9 […]
Putnam County Election Commission Certifies August Election
Putnam County Election Commission officially certified the results of the August 4th election at its meeting Wednesday morning. Commissioners went through each candidate both from a state report and precinct reports to verify all votes. Commissioner Amos Powers said the process is important to ensure the integrity of elections. “So that people have trust in […]
White Co Election Results To Be Certified This Week
Despite a White County Commission race decided by one vote, there has been no challenges to last week’s election. Election Administrator Dorcus Marcum said election results are set to be certified on August 16thTuessday at 5:00 p.m. “We are about half way through our paper work, so once we get that done, I’ll prepare the […]
Van Buren County Elects New Mayor, Sheriff
David Sullivan is the new mayor of Van Buren County. Sullivan won convincingly with 1,018 votes. Candidate Jessica Grissom received 653 votes. Candidate Kelly Dishman got 370 votes. “With my policy for the future, I hope to have communication with the general public and also an open door policy for people to come in and […]
Pickett Co Elects New County Executive
Pickett County has a new County Executive. Stephen Bilbrey received 1,112 votes to defeat incumbent Carey Garner. Garner received 665 votes. In the Pickett County Commissioners races, Sheila Moon, Chris Masiongale, and Tony Beaty will represent district one. Moon received 361 votes. In district two, Francis Copeland captured the most votes in a tight race. […]
Putnam Register of Deeds Election To Be Pushed Back To November
Putnam County’s next Register of Deeds will likely not be decided in the August Election. Harold Burris was running for the position unopposed but passed away last week. County Attorney Jeff Jones said the timing of the situation will push that election to November. “Because it is within 120 days of a regularly scheduled election, […]
