Expert: Local Political Drama A Sign Of More Partisanship
Two longtime candidates in the Upper Cumberland said this year’s primary races have been uglier than they have ever seen, with loads of drama and hate on social media. Tennessee Tech Associate Professor of Sociology and Political Science Lauren Harding said the negative partisanship attitudes on the national level may be seeping downhill. Harding also […]
Putnam Election Office In Need Of More Space
Putnam County officials exploring funding options to expand the County Elections Office. Mayor Randy Porter said the existing office was built in 2008. He said that with more people registered to vote in the county than ever, the facility is running short on space. The Putnam County Health Department recently opened its new addition and […]
Light Voter Turnout At Polls In Livingston So Far
Voter turnout has been light at the polls in Livingston Tuesday with two aldermen seats and the mayoral seat up for grabs. Overton County Election Administrator Craig Story said he estimates some 750 votes in the final count, including early voting. He said the numbers are lower than he would have liked and he hopes […]
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 […]
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. […]
New Voting Machines On Display At Putnam Elections Office
Putnam County residents can test out the new Microvote machines at the Putnam County Elections Office Monday and Tuesday. The office updated all of its voting machines in accordance with Tennessee State Law that now requires machines to leave a paper audit. Election Administrator Michele Honeycutt said the county opted for the simplest option for […]
Byrdstown Voters Decide Against Legal Sale Of Liquor By The Drink
The liquor referendum in Byrdstown has failed based on unofficial results of the November election. One hundred and sixty-seven voters went against the legal sale of liquor. One hundred and twenty-three city residents voted for the legal sale. The referendum was placed on the ballot after the Byrdstown Board of Aldermen approved it in August […]
Over 45 Percent Of Putnam Votes Came Early Or By Mail Ballot
Over 45 percent of Putnam County’s registered voters have voted early or by absentee ballot. About 20,000 votes have already been counted with zero precincts reporting results from Election Day. About 19,000 registered voters came to the polls early with 2,500 sending in their ballots. Almost 48,000 residents are registered in the county. In preliminary […]
