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ELECTION NOTICE is hereby given, Presidential Preference Primary elections will be held in all precincts of Morgan County, TN, Tuesday March 5, 2024 with purpose of selecting Presidential party candidates and Delegates. All voting precincts in Morgan County will be open between the hours of 9am and 8pm. Below are names and address of each precinct polling place, Absentee Counting Board, Provisional Counting Board, and Certification of Election Results.
Precinct Location
1-1 Coalfield Coalfield Senior Citizens Bldg.- 1600 Coal Hill Rd., Harriman, TN 37748
2-1 Oakdale High Oakdale High School- 225 Clifty St., Oakdale, TN 37829
2-2 Oakdale Oakdale City Hall- 204 Queen St.- Oakdale, TN 37829
3-1 Wartburg Wartburg Civic Center- 1000 Howard St., Wartburg, TN 37887
4-1 Lancing Faith Missionary Baptist Church-, Lancing, TN 37770
4-2 Deer Lodge Abner-Ross Center- 110 Corine Ave., Deer Lodge, TN 37726
4-3 Chestnut Ridge Chestnut Ridge Fire Dept.- 4744 Nashville Hwy., Deer Lodge, TN 37726
5-1 Sunbright Sunbright City Hall- 120 Melton Dr., Sunbright, TN 37872
5-2 Burrville Faith in Grace Missionary Baptist Church - 388 Peters Ford Rd., Sunbright, TN 37872
6-1 Kellys Union Baptist Church- 3615 Knoxville Hwy., Wartburg, TN 37887
6-2 Petros Petros Seniors Bldg.- 1007 Back Petros Rd., Oliver Springs, TN 37840
6-3 Mossy Grove New Life Apostolic Church- 1720 Morgan County Hwy., Wartburg, TN 37887
Absentee Counting Board Morgan County Court House- 415 N. Kingston St., Wartburg, TN 37887
(Meeting March 5, 2024 at 5pm)
Provisional Counting Board Morgan County Court House- 415 N. Kingston St., Wartburg, TN 37887
(Meeting March 8, 2024 at 1pm)
Certify Election Results Morgan County Court House- 415 N. Kingston St., Wartburg, TN 37887
(Meeting March 21, 2024 at 1pm)
THE MORGAN COUNTY ELECTION COMMISSION IS COMMITTED TO SERVICE AND ACCURACY FOR EVERY VOTER IN ALL ELECTIONS. VOTERS ARE REQUESTED TO PLEASE CONTACT THE ELECTION OFFICE TO ALLEVIATE ANY DISCREPANCY OR QUESTION REGARDING YOUR REGISTRATION, ADDRESS, OR POLLING PLACE. ADDRESS CHANGES CAN BE MADE DURING EARLY VOTING, OR ON ELECTION DAY BY COMPLETING A FAIL-SAFE FORM. VOTERS MUST VOTE IN THE PRECINCT IN WHICH THEY RESIDE. A MAP OF THE CURRENT DISTRICTS AND PRECINCT BOUNDARIES CAN BE FOUND AT: www.MorganElections.Com. AT THIS WEBSITE, VOTERS HAVE THE ABILITY TO CHECK THEIR STATUS AND PRECINCT WITH A MAP OF POLLING PLACE LOCATIONS. Morgan County Election Commission: 423-346-3190 Gary Massengill- Chairman, Mike Gunter- Secretary, Kathy Carroll, John Pemberton. Tim Sweat- Administrator WEBSITE: MorganElections.com
ELECTION NOTICE
EARLY / ABSENTEE VOTING
PRESIDENTIAL PREFERENCE PRIMARY ELECTION
TUESDAY, MARCH 5, 2024
THE MORGAN COUNTY ELECTION COMMISSION WILL BE OPEN FOR EARLY VOTING FOR ANY ELIGIBLE VOTER TO CAST A BALLOT BY PERSONAL APPEARANCE AT THE MORGAN COUNTY COURTHOUSE, 415 N. KINGSTON ST., WARTBURG, TENNESSEE AS FOLLOWS:
February 14-16th: 9 A.M.-4 P.M. ● February 17th: 9 A.M.- 12 NOON
February 19-23rd: 9 A.M.- 4 P.M. ● February 24th: 9 A.M.-12 NOON
February 26-27th: 9 A.M.- 6 P.M.
THE LAST DAY TO REGISTER TO VOTE IN PERSON OR BY MAIL POSTMARKED FOR THE MARCH 5, 2024 PRIMARY ELECTION WILL BE MONDAY, FEBRUARY 5, 2024. REGISTERED VOTERS WHO WILL BE UNABLE TO GO TO THEIR POLLING PLACE ON ELECTION DAY MAY VOTE BY ONE OF THE FOLLOWING METHODS:
1. VOTING BY PERSONAL APPEARANCE
BEGINNING February 14th THROUGH February 27th , A VOTER DESIRING TO VOTE BY PERSONAL APPEARANCE SHALL GO TO THE MORGAN COUNTY COURTHOUSE EARLY VOTING SITE, PRESENT A VALID FEDERAL OR TN STATE ISSUED PHOTO ID, SIGN AN APPLICATION TO VOTE, AND CAST THEIR VOTE BY PAPER BALLOT. THE LAST DAY TO EARLY VOTE BY PERSONAL APPEARANCE IS TUESDAY, FEBRUARY 27, 2024 AT 6:00 PM.
PHOTO ID REQUIREMENT FOR ALL VOTERS AT POLLS:
All voters must present a valid Federal or TN State issued photo ID. The ID must contain the voter’s name and photograph. For more information regarding exemptions, acceptable and non acceptable proof of photo ID, please contact our office or you may visit the Tennessee Division of Elections web site: http://www.tn.gov/sos/election/index.htm
or http://www.GoVoteTN.com . Acceptable PHOTO IDs (even if expired) include: TN driver license with your photo, TN Department of Safety and Homeland Security photo ID, TN State issued gun carry permit with your photo, United States Military photo ID, United States Passport, or any photo ID issued by the Federal or TN State government (excluding college student IDs). Registered voters that do not have a valid PHOTO ID may obtain one for voting purposes from the Tennessee Department of Safety at any participating driver service center or added onto an existing TN State driver license or ID with an appointment at the Morgan County Clerk office. Under the voter ID law, in order to get a photo ID for voting purposes, voters must show the following documentation to the Driver Service Center examiner: Proof of US citizenship (such as a birth certificate); and, two proofs of Tennessee residency (such as copy of a utility bill, vehicle registration/title, or bank statement). REMEMBER TO BRING YOUR VALID FEDERAL OR TN STATE PHOTO ID WITH YOU WHEN YOU APPEAR TO VOTE. THIS APPLIES TO EARLY VOTING AND ELECTION DAY.
2. VOTING ABSENTEE
IN ORDER TO VOTE ABSENTEE BY MAIL, A VOTER MUST MEET CERTAIN LEGAL QUALIFICATIONS. A VOTER WHICH REGISTERED IN PERSON AND DESIRING TO VOTE ABSENTEE BY MAIL, SHALL IN WRITING OVER HIS SIGNATURE EITHER IN PERSON AT THE ELECTION COMMISSION OFFICE OR BY MAIL, REQUEST AN ABSENTEE BALLOT. SUCH REQUEST FOR AN ABSENTEE BALLOT MAY BE RECEIVED NO EARLIER THAN THE 90TH DAY PRIOR TO THE ELECTION, AND MUST BE RECEIVED NO LATER THAN FEBRUARY 27, 2024 AT 4:00 PM. THE REQUEST FOR AN APPLICATION CAN SERVE AS AN APPLICATION FOR ABSENTEE BALLOT IF IT CONTAINS THE FOLLOWING: NAME, ADDRESS OF RESIDENCE, SOCIAL SECURITY NUMBER, DATE OF BIRTH, ADDRESS TO MAIL THE BALLOT TO, THE ELECTION/S THE VOTER WISHES TO VOTE IN, THE VALID REASON THE VOTER WISHES TO VOTE ABSENTEE, AND THE VOTER’S SIGNATURE. A voter may make the request or submit an application to vote by mail, facsimile transmission or email with an attached document which includes a scanned signature.
FOR ADDITIONAL INFORMATION ABOUT EARLY VOTING, PLEASE CONTACT:
MORGAN COUNTY ELECTION COMMISSION GARY MASSENGILL, CHAIRMAN
415 N. KINGSTON ST. MIKE GUNTER, SECRETARY
PO BOX 266 KATHY CARROLL, MEMBER
WARTBURG, TN 37887 JOHN PEMBERTON, MEMBER
PH. 423.346.3190 SARAH SEAVERS, MEMBER
EMAIL: Morgan.Commission@TN.Gov TIM SWEAT, ADMINISTRATOR
WEBSITE: MorganElections.Com
ELECTION NOTICE
For August 1, 2024
State/Federal Republican & Democratic Primary Election
Morgan County General Election
Municipal Election for City of Wartburg
& Independent Candidates for the November General Election
To the voters of Morgan County, TN, notice is hereby given that State/Federal Republican and Democratic Primary Elections, State and Morgan County General Elections, and a Municipal Election for the City of Wartburg. These elections will he held on Thursday, August 1, 2024, in all eligible voting precincts in Morgan County, TN.
The State/Federal Offices on the August 1, 2024
Republican & Democratic Primary/Partisan Ballots will be:
US Senator – Tennessee – 6 year term
United States House of Representatives-3rd Congressional District- 2 year term
Tennessee State Senate – 12th Senatorial District- 4 year term
Tennessee House of Representatives-41st District- 2 year term
Republican State Executive Committeewoman-12th Senatorial District- 2 year unexpired term
Democratic State Executive Committeeman-12th Senatorial District- 2 year unexpired term
Democratic State Executive Committeewoman-12th Senatorial District- 2 year unexpired term
Offices on the Morgan County General Ballot:
All candidates listed below will run non-partisan)
Assessor of Property- 4 year term
County Attorney- 4 year term
School Board Members 2nd, 4th, 6th Districts-1 seat each district, 4 year terms
County Commission District 2, filling 1 seat District-At-Large, 2 year unexpired term
Offices on the City of Wartburg Municipal Ballot
Alderman- 4 year term
· The first day to pick-up a petition for an election in this notice is February 5, 2024
· Qualifying deadline will be Thursday, April 4, 2024, at 12:00 NOON, for those running as a Republican, Democratic or Independent Candidates.
· The withdrawal deadline will be Thursday, April 11, 2024, at 12:00 NOON.
· Individuals desiring to run for Tennessee House of Representatives 41stDistrict must also file qualifying paperwork in all the 41stDistrict Counties before the qualifying deadline of April 4, 2024, at 12:00 Noon. Contact the respective Party’s Executive Committee for any additional requirements or deadlines regarding filing with them.
· Individuals desiring to run for Tennessee State Executive Committee Man or Woman, 12thSenatorial District, must also file qualifying paperwork in all the 12th Senatorial District Counties before the qualifying deadline April 4, 2024, at 12:00 Noon. Contact the respective Party’s Executive Committee for any additional requirements or deadlines regarding filing with them.
· Independent candidates for State/Federal offices listed above, to be filled in the November 5, 2024 General Election, must also file their qualifying petitions as stated above.
· The first day the armed forces, spouses, and overseas voters to request an absentee ballot for this election is January 1, 2024.
· The first day to request an absentee ballot other than armed forces and overseas voters for the August 1, 2024, Election is May 3, 2024
· The last day to request and process an absentee ballot request is July 25, 2024.
· The last day to register to vote for the August 1, 2024, Election will be July 2, 2024.
· Information or Petitions may be picked up: Morgan County Election Commission
Morgan County Courthouse
415 N Kingston St, Room# 105,
Wartburg, Tennessee 37887
Notice for Elderly Voters or Voters with Disabilities
Any elderly voter or voter with a disability whose polling place is inaccessible may vote early by absentee ballot or at the Election Commission Office on Election Day. If voters choose to vote at the Election Commission Office on Election Day, they must complete an affidavit at the Election Commission Office no later than Monday, July 22, 2024, (ten days prior to the election), stating that their designated voting location is not accessible. For more information, please contact the Morgan County Election Commission office.
Online Voter Registration
For more information on online voter registration or to update your current registration visit:www.govotetn.com
PHOTO ID REQUIRED FOR VOTERS: If you are voting in person during Early Voting or on Election Day, a Federal or State of Tennessee Government issued photo ID is required for voting, unless an exception applies. College student ID's and out-of-state photo ID's will not be accepted. Forms of acceptable identification, even if expired, include a Tennessee driver license with your photo, United States passport, Tennessee Department of Safety and Homeland Security photo ID, Photo ID issued by the federal government, United States military ID including a Veteran Identification Card, and a Tennessee handgun carry permit with your photo. To learn more about this law and its exceptions, please call the Morgan County Election Commission or visit the Tennessee Division of Elections website at: www.GoVoteTN.com
The Election Commission will be closed for the following holiday schedule:
Memorial Day-May 27, 2024
Good Friday- March 29, 2024
Independence Day-July 4, 2022
MORGAN COUNTY ELECTION COMMISSION
415 N Kingston St, Rm # 105, Gary Massengill, Chairman
P.O. Box 266 Mike Gunter, Secretary
Wartburg, Tennessee 37887 Kathy Carroll, Member
Phone: (423)346-3190 Fax: (423)346-4350 John Pemberton, Member
Email- Morgan.Commission@TN.Gov Sarah Seavers, Member
Website: MorganElections.com Tim Sweat, Administrator of Elections
NOTICE OF DATE FOR PROGRAMMING VOTING MACHINES
Pursuant to TCA 2-9-105 notice is given that the voting machines used for the March 5, 2024 Presidential Preference Primary Election will be examined and programmed on January 25, 2024 at 5:00 pm in 3rd Floor Training Room of the Morgan County Courthouse 415 N. Kingston St., Wartburg, TN 37887.
These voting machines will also be canvassed with tally tapes and unofficial results printed on March 5, 2024 beginning after 8:00 pm for each precinct and early/absentee voting, in or near room 105 of the Morgan County Courthouse 415 N. Kingston St., Wartburg, TN 37887.
Election Notice
Notice of Change of Polling Location for Mossy Grove Precinct Voters
Morgan County voters residing and registered to vote in the Mossy Grove precinct of the Sixth District designated as “Mossy Grove 6-3”, wishing to vote on election day of all future elections will be casting their ballot at:
New Life Apostolic Church
1720 Morgan County Highway
Wartburg, TN 37887
FOR ADDITIONAL INFORMATION PLEASE CONTACT:
MORGAN COUNTY ELECTION COMMISSION
(Location) 415 N Kingston St, Room 105
(Mail) PO Box 266, Wartburg, TN 37887
TELEPHONE (423) 346-3190 FAX (423) 346-4350
EMAIL: Morgan.Commission@TN.Gov WEBSITE: MorganElections.Com
OFFICE HOURS: MONDAY-FRIDAY 8:00 AM-4:00 PM (Excluding Holidays)
Gary Massengill, Chairman Mike Gunter, Secretary
Kathy Carroll, Commissioner – John Pemberton, Commissioner – Sarah Seavers, Commissioner
Tim Sweat, Administrator of Elections
ELECTION NOTICE
In all precincts of Morgan County, TN there will be a Presidential Preference Primary Election held on March 5, 2024.
March Primary Offices: Presidential Candidates and Delegates at Large and 3rd Congressional District (committed and uncommitted). Presidential Candidate’s Petitionavailability begins September 6, 2023 and will continue through the qualifying deadline at 12:00 NOON December 5, 2023. Political Party Presidential Candidates nominated by petition must file with the State Election Commission by the qualifying deadline. Delegate Candidate’s Petition availability begins September 15, 2023 and will continue till, and must be filed by, the qualifying deadline at 12:00 NOON December 14, 2023. Delegates must file their nominating petitions with the State Election Commission by the qualifying deadline. Elderly voters and voters with disabilities assigned to vote in precincts where the polling place is inaccessible may vote early at the Election Commission Office during the early voting period or with an absentee ballot by mail, or may vote at the Election Commission Office on Election Day. Any elderly voter or voter with a disability who will be voting for their first time and desiring to vote at the Election Commission Office on Election Day must notify the Election Commission Office in writing by February 24, 2024. The last day to register to vote in this election will be February 5, 2024. REMEMBER TO BRING YOUR VALID FEDERAL OR STATE OF TENNESSEE ISSUED PHOTO ID WITH YOU WHEN YOU APPEAR TO VOTE. THIS APPLIES TO EARLY VOTING AND ELECTION DAY.
FOR ADDITIONAL INFORMATION PLEASE CONTACT:
MORGAN COUNTY ELECTION COMMISSION
(Location) 415 N Kingston St, Room 105
(Mail) PO Box 266, Wartburg, TN 37887
TELEPHONE (423) 346-3190 FAX (423) 346-4350
EMAIL: Morgan.Commission@TN.Gov WEBSITE: MorganElections.Com
OFFICE HOURS: MONDAY-FRIDAY 8:00 AM-4:00 PM (Excluding Holidays)
Gary Massengill, Chairman Mike Gunter, Secretary
Kathy Carroll, Commissioner – John Pemberton, Commissioner – Sarah Seavers, Commissioner
Tim Sweat, Administrator of Elections
Morgan County Election Commission Launches Poll Official Recruitment Campaign
Morgan County, TN – Morgan County Administrator of Elections Tim Sweat announces a county-wide campaign to recruit poll officials for the upcoming Elections. Morgan County residents can apply to join the campaign, Be a Patriot. Become a Poll Official.
“Morgan County residents have the opportunity to play a pivotal role in democracy by becoming a poll official for the upcoming elections,” Mr. Sweat said. “This is an opportunity for anyone to serve both our county and our state and get paid for their efforts.”
Poll officials perform various tasks to help polling sites run smoothly, including greeting voters, answering questions, processing voters, explaining how to cast a ballot and counting votes. Any voter is eligible to apply, regardless of political affiliation.
Qualifications to be a poll official:
· Be a registered voter if 18 or older
· Be at least 16 years old
· Not be a candidate or close relative of a candidate
· Be able to read and write in the English language
The following government employees can also serve as poll officials:
· City, County or Municipal employees, unless working directly under the supervision of an elected official on the ballot
· State of Tennessee employees
· Federal employees – consult your Human Resources department to ensure eligibility
Poll officials are compensated for working during early voting and on Election Day, as well as for attending required training sessions.
For more information or to sign up to become a poll official, visit GoVoteTN.com.
Starting in 2012, registered voters in Tennessee must show government-issued photo identification in order to cast a ballot at the polls
We appreciate the opportunity to serve you, so feel free to visit during normal office hours.
415 North Kingston Street, Wartburg, Tennessee 37887, United States
Main Courthouse, Room 105 Mail: PO Box 266, Wartburg, TN 37887 Phone (423) 346-3190 Fax (423) 346-4350 eMail: Morgan.Commission@TN.Gov
Open today | 08:00 am – 04:00 pm |
For hours during early voting periods, check published notices.
Representative, IV Congressional District
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