ELECTION NOTICE
EARLY / ABSENTEE VOTING
TN STATE & FEDERAL PRIMARIES/ STATE & MORGAN COUNTY GENERAL
AUGUST 6, 2026
THE MORGAN COUNTY ELECTION COMMISSION WILL BE OPEN FOR EARLY VOTING FOR ANY ELIGIBLE VOTER TO CAST A BALLOT BY PERSONAL APPEARANCE AT THE EARLY VOTING SITE LOCATED IN THE MORGAN COUNTY COURTHOUSE, 415 N. KINGSTON ST., WARTBURG, TENNESSEE AS FOLLOWS: July 17th: 9 A.M.-4 P.M.
July 18th: 9 A.M.- 12 NOON ● July 20-24th: 9 A.M.- 4 P.M. ● July 25th: 9 A.M.- 12 NOON
July 27-29th: 9 A.M.-4 P.M. ● July 30-31st: 9 A.M.- 6 P.M. ● August 1st: 9 A.M.- 12 NOON
THE LAST DAY TO REGISTER TO VOTE IN PERSON OR BY MAIL POSTMARKED FOR THE AUGUST 6, 2026 ELECTIONS, WILL BE JULY 7, 2026.
MAPS OF THE DISTRICTS AND PRECINCT BOUNDARIES CAN BE FOUND AT: https://comptroller.tn.gov/office-functions/pa/gisredistricting/redistricting-and-land-use-maps/redistricting-maps.html , or https://tn-cot.maps.arcgis.com/apps/instant/lookup/index.html?appid=2bd3c9b349634d2ba7153410c0930d27 .
AT THESE WEBSITES, VOTERS ALSO HAVE THE ABILITY TO CHECK THEIR STATUS AND PRECINCT WITH A MAP OF POLLING PLACE LOCATIONS.
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 JULY 17th THROUGH August 1st, A VOTER DESIRING TO VOTE BY PERSONAL APPEARANCE SHALL GO TO THE EARLY VOTING SITE, PRESENT A VALID PHOTO ID, SIGN AN APPLICATION TO VOTE, AND CAST THEIR VOTE WITH A PAPER BALLOT. THE LAST DAY TO EARLY VOTE BY PERSONAL APPEARANCE IS SATURDAY August 1st AT 12 NOON.
PHOTO ID REQUIREMENT FOR ALL VOTERS AT POLLS:
All voters must present a Federal or TN State issued photo ID. The ID must contain the voter’s name and photograph. For more information regarding exceptions, 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.GoVoteTN.com . Acceptable PHOTO IDs include: TN driver license with your photo, Department of Safety and Homeland Security photo ID, TN handgun 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 add a photo onto an existing driver license or obtain a photo ID for voting purposes at no cost from the Tennessee Department of Safety at any participating driver service center. Also, the Morgan County Clerk office will add a photo onto an existing driver license for a fee. 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 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 TN STATE OR FEDERALLY ISSUED PHOTO ID WITH YOU WHEN YOU APPEAR TO VOTE. THIS APPLIES TO BOTH EARLY VOTING AND ON ELECTION DAY.
2. VOTING BY MAIL
IN ORDER TO VOTE ABSENTEE BY MAIL, A VOTER MUST MEET CERTAIN LEGAL QUALIFICATIONS. A VOTER WHICH REGISTERED OR VOTED PREVIOUSLY IN PERSON, DESIRING TO VOTE ABSENTEE BY MAIL, SHALL IN WRITING OR PRINT OVER HIS SIGNATURE EITHER IN PERSON AT THE ELECTION COMMISSION OFFICE OR BY MAIL, FAX, OR E-MAIL WITH AN ATTACHED DOCUMENT WHICH INLUDES A SCANNED SIGNATURE, REQUEST AN ABSENTEE BALLOT. SUCH REQUEST FOR AN ABSENTEE BALLOT MAY BE RECEIVED NO EARLIER THAN MAY 8, 2026 AND MUST BE RECEIVED NO LATER THAN JULY 27, 2026 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 OF DESTINATION TO MAIL THE BALLOT (IF REASON FOR VOTING IS OUTSIDE OF COUNTY), THE ELECTION THE VOTER WISHES TO VOTE IN, THE VALID REASON THE VOTER WISHES TO VOTE ABSENTEE, AND THE VOTER’S SIGNATURE.
FOR ADDITIONAL INFORMATION ABOUT EARLY VOTING, PLEASE CONTACT:
MORGAN COUNTY ELECTION COMMISSION: 415 N. Kingston St., PO Box 266, Wartburg, TN 37887 ph.- 423-346-3190 OFFICE HOURS: M-F 8am-4pm
EMAIL: Morgan.Commission@TN.GOV WEBSITE: MorganElections.Com
GARY MASSENGILL, CHAIRMAN - MIKE GUNTER, SECRETARY
KATHY CARROLL, MEMBER - JOHN PEMBERTON, MEMBER - WAYNE BROWN, MEMBER
TIM SWEAT, ADMINISTRATOR
Election Workers Needed in Morgan County
Call Office (423) 346-3190
Are You Interested in Becoming a Poll Official?
NASHVILLE, Tenn. — Secretary of State Tre Hargett today encouraged eligible Tennesseans to consider serving as poll workers in preparation for the August 6, 2026 State and Federal Primary and County General Elections and the November 3, 2026 State and Federal General Election
“Poll workers are essential to the success and integrity of Tennessee elections, and I encourage all eligible Tennesseans to consider serving their communities during the 2026 election cycle,” said Secretary Hargett. “These dedicated individuals help ensure every voter has a smooth, secure, and efficient voting experience.
During early voting and on Election Day, poll workers perform a variety of important duties at polling locations across Tennessee. Responsibilities may include greeting voters, checking voter registration information, answering questions, explaining voting procedures, assisting voters as needed, and helping process ballots at the close of polls. Poll workers are compensated for their service and receive all required training prior to Election Day.
Qualifications to Serve as a Poll Worker
To be eligible, individuals must:
• Be at least 16 years old
• Be a registered voter if 18 years of age or older
• Be able to read and write the English language
• Not be a candidate on the ballot or a close relative of a candidate in a contested election
Government Employees Eligible to Serve The following government employees may also serve as poll workers:
• City, County, and Metro employees (unless employed directly under the supervision of an elected official appearing on the ballot)
• State of Tennessee employees
• Federal employees, subject to approval and guidance from their Human Resources Department
“By serving, citizens can help voters in their own community confidently cast their ballots while reinforcing the transparency, accuracy, and security of Tennessee elections,” said Coordinator of Elections Mark Goins.
Tennessee has been ranked number one in election integrity for four consecutive years. The Tennessee Secretary of State’s Office is the trusted source for all election resources. For more information about becoming a poll worker, visit: https://pollworkers.govotetn.com/
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