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 Sets Early Voting Hours For May Primary Elections
The Putnam County Election Commission has set early voting hours for the primary elections set for next May. Putnam County Election Administrator Jennifer Murphy said these hours are the same as those used for the past several years, as they have not had any complaints or issues. Murphy said Election Day voting will be from […]
Bangham Precinct Will Remain, More Parking Explored
The Putnam County Election Commission decided Thursday to keep the Bangham voting precinct at the Community Center. The commission originally considered moving the Bangham precinct after parking became a big issue. Putnam County Mayor Randy Porter said he reached out to a nearby church and said that the church is still considering allowing their parking […]
Putnam Election Commission Changes Two Precincts
The Putnam County Election Commission voted Wednesday to move the Algood Elementary voting precinct to Algood Middle School. Election Commission Chair Phil Adams said the elementary site presented numerous complications. He said due to past water leaks, electrical outlets on the gym floor no longer work, which prevented voters from using machines in the middle […]
Poll Worker Supply Across Upper Cumberland Vary By County
With a presidential election approaching, Upper Cumberland counties are looking for poll workers, with various levels of needs. Putnam County Election Commission Executive Assistant Sarah Shaw said they are prepared for the March Primary Elections. She said with the larger turnout for the Presidential Election in November they will have to recruit a few more […]
This Week: Overton Commissioners Consider Lawsuit Settlement
This week the Overton County Commission will consider a settlement counter offer for a lawsuit against the county. The Hargis Vs. Overton County lawsuit came after a man passed away in the custody of the Overton County Sheriff’s Department and the cause of death was determined to be asphyxiation. The commission will also consider a […]
This Week: Putnam County Ratifies New Fire Chief, White County Considers Levying Sales Tax
This week the Putnam County Commission will ratify County Mayor Randy Porter’s appointment of a new fire chief for the county. Fire Chief Tom Brown is retiring from the role after over 25 years with the department and 37 years in fire service. The board will also consider the approval of the new interlocal agreement […]
Monday First Day To Pickup Qualifying Petitions For 2024
Candidates for county primaries can pick up qualifying petitions at their local election commission office. The petitions ensure candidates qualify to run for perspective positions in 2024. Putnam County Administrator of Elections Michele Honeycutt said candidates are required to get at least 25 signatures from the district or county in which they are running. Honeycutt […]
National Poll Worker Recruitment Day Celebrates Those That Help Elections Run
On National Poll Worker Recruitment Day, Upper Cumberland Election Administrators gave thanks for poll workers. Putnam County Election Administrator Michele Honeycutt said the county had recently combined some precincts, reducing the total from 22 to 18. Honeycutt said this was because they had a hard time recruiting poll workers. “Just encourage your friends, your family,” […]
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 […]
