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Morgan County, Tennessee

Morgan County, TennesseeMorgan County, TennesseeMorgan County, Tennessee

Open Monday-Friday 8AM - 4PM

Register To Vote On-Line

(423) 346-3190

Morgan County, Tennessee

Morgan County, TennesseeMorgan County, TennesseeMorgan County, Tennessee

Open Monday-Friday 8AM - 4PM

Register To Vote On-Line

(423) 346-3190

SAMPLE BALLOT

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NOTICES

NOTICE 

Voting machines used for the August 4, 2022 Federal/State Primary, Morgan County General, Oliver Springs, Oakdale, and Wartburg Municipal Elections will be examined and programmed on June 23, 2022 at 4:30 pm in or near room 105 of the Morgan County Courthouse 415 N. Kingston St., Wartburg, TN 37887. Machine Technicians and Political parties, their representatives in the Election Commission or their designees shall certify machines. These voting machines will also be canvassed with tally tapes and unofficial results printed on August 4, 2022 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

 EARLY / ABSENTEE VOTING 

TN STATE & FEDERAL PRIMARIES/ MORGAN COUNTY GENERAL 

AUGUST 4, 2022  

THE MORGAN COUNTY ELECTION COMMISSION WILL BE OPEN FOR EARLY VOTING FOR ANY ELIGIBLE VOTER TO CAST A BALLOT BY PERSONAL APPEARANCE AT THE ELECTION COMMISSION OFFICE LOCATED IN THE MORGAN COUNTY COURTHOUSE, 415 N. KINGSTON ST., WARTBURG, TENNESSEE AS FOLLOWS: 

July 15th: 9 A.M.-4 P.M.    ●     July 16th: 9 A.M.- 12 NOON 

July 18-22nd:  9 A.M.- 4 P.M.  ●  July 23rd: 9 A.M.- 12 NOON     

July 25-27th: 9 A.M.-4 P.M. 

July 28-29th: 9 A.M.- 6 P.M. ●   July 30th: 9 A.M.- 12 NOON 

THE LAST DAY TO REGISTER TO VOTE IN PERSON OR BY MAIL POSTMARKED FOR THE AUGUST 4, 2022 ELECTIONS WILL BE TUESDAY, JULY 5, 2022.  

WITH THIS BEING THE FIRST ELECTION FOLLOWING REDISTRICTING, 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 NOW, OR DURING EARLY VOTING, OR ON ELECTION DAY BY COMPLETING A FAIL-SAFE FORM.  VOTERS MUST VOTE IN THE PRECINCT IN WHICH THEY RESIDE.  

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 ,and https://apps.cot.tn.gov/DPAMaps/Redistrict/Maps?county=Morgan&district=Precinct%20Maps .  

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 15th THROUGH July 30th, A VOTER DESIRING TO VOTE BY PERSONAL APPEARANCE SHALL GO TO THE ELECTION COMMISSION OFFICE, PRESENT A VALID PHOTO ID, SIGN AN APPLICATION TO VOTE, AND CAST THEIR VOTE ON A VOTING MACHINE.  THE LAST DAY TO EARLY VOTE BY PERSONAL APPEARANCE IS SATURDAY July 30th 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 hand-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 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 6, 2022 AND MUST BE RECEIVED NO LATER THAN JULY 28, 2022 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

SARAH SEAVERS, MEMBER

TIM SWEAT, ADMINISTRATOR




ELECTION NOTICE

For August 4, 2022

State/Federal Republican & Democratic Primary Election

Morgan County General Election

Municipal Elections for Wartburg, Oakdale, and Oliver Springs

& 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 Elections for the City of Wartburg and Towns of Oakdale and Oliver Springs. These elections will he held on Thursday, August 4, 2022, in all eligible voting precincts in Morgan County, TN. 

The State/Federal Offices on the August 4, 2022 

Republican & Democratic Primary/Partisan Ballots will be: 

Governor- 4 year term

United States House of Representatives-3rd Congressional District- 2 year term

Tennessee House of Representatives-41st District- 2 year term

*State Executive Committee Man-12th Senatorial District- 4 year term

*State Executive Committee Woman-12th Senatorial District- 4 year term

*(One from each party, a Republican and Democratic will be elected in each August Partisan Election)

Offices on the Morgan County General Ballot:

All candidates listed below will run non-partisan)

9thJudicial District Offices 

9th Judicial District Circuit Court Judge -8 year term

9th Judicial District Chancellor- 8 year term

9th Judicial District Criminal Court Judge- 8 year term

9th Judicial District Attorney General- 8 year term

9th Judicial District Public Defender- 8 year term

(The 9th Judicial District is comprised of Loudon, Meigs, Morgan and Roane Counties)

County Offices 

County Executive- 4 year term 

County Commission Districts 1-6 filling 3 seats each District-At-Large, 4 year terms

Circuit Court Clerk- 4 year term

Trustee- 4 year term

Sheriff- 4 year term

County Clerk- 4 year term

Register of Deeds- 4 year term

Road Superintendent- 4 year term

School Board Members 1st, 3rd, 5th Districts-1 seat each district, 4 year terms 

General Sessions Judge- 8 year term

Offices on the Wartburg Municipal Ballot

Mayor- 4 year term

Alderman- 4 year term

Alderman- 2 year unexpired term

Offices on the Town of Oakdale Municipal Ballot

Mayor- 4 year term

Alderman- 4 year term

Alderman- 4 year term

Offices on the Town of Oliver Springs Municipal Ballot

Judge/Recorder- 8 year term

Court Clerk/Finance Officer- 4 year term

· The first day to pick-up a petition for an election in this notice is February 7, 2022 

· Qualifying deadline will be Thursday, April 7, 2022, at 12:00 NOON, for those running as a Republican, Democratic or Independent Candidates.

· The Deadline for Sheriff Candidates to file documents and Affidavit for Election to the Police Officer Standards and Training (POST) Commission is close of business March 24, 2022. 

· The Deadline for Road Superintendent Candidates to file Affidavits of Qualification with the Tennessee Highway Officials Certification Board is close of business March 24, 2022. 

· The withdrawal deadline will be Thursday, April 14, 2022, 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 7, 2022, 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 7, 2022, 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 8, 2022 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, 2022. 

· The first day to request an absentee ballot other than armed forces and overseas voters for the August 4, 2022, Election is May 6, 2022

· The last day to request and process an absentee ballot request is July 28, 2022.

· The last day to register to vote for the August 4, 2022, Election will be July 5, 2022.

· 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 25, 2022, (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:

President’s Day- February 21, 2022   Memorial Day-May 30, 2022

Good Friday- April 15, 2022   Independence Day-July 4, 2022

MORGAN COUNTY ELECTION COMMISSION   

415 N Kingston St, Rm # 105,

P.O. Box 266

Wartburg, Tennessee 37887

Phone: (423)346-3190 Fax: (423)346-4350

Email- Morgan.Commission@TN.Gov

Website: MorganElections.com


Gary Massengill, Chairman

Mike Gunter, Secretary

Kathy Carroll, Member

John Pemberton, Member

Sarah Seavers, Member 

Tim Sweat, Administrator of Elections

Files coming soon.

Be a Patriot

Become a Poll Official

 

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.

Information

TN Online Voter Registration

The Tennessee Online Voter Registration System offers a convenient way for voters to easily register or change their address if they have moved. The system allows U.S. citizens with a driver’s license or photo ID issued by the Tennessee Department of Safety and Homeland Security to register to vote online.

Online Voter Registration
GoVote TN Voter App

The GoVoteTN app allows Tennesseans the opportunity to view their sample ballot, locate their polling location and learn about their district.

GoVote TN Voter App
Voter Registration Information Lookup

This tool allows the voter to review their registration information, the early voting schedule and locate their Election Day polling place.

Voter Registration Information Lookup

Photo ID Requirements

 Starting in 2012, registered voters in Tennessee must show government-issued photo identification in order to cast a ballot at the polls 

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Morgan County Election Commission

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

Normal Office Hours

Open today

08:00 am – 04:00 pm

For hours during early voting periods, check published notices.

Contact Federal Officials

Chuck Fleischmann

Chuck Fleischmann

Chuck Fleischmann

Representative, IV Congressional District

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Bill Hagerty

Chuck Fleischmann

Chuck Fleischmann

US Senator, Tennessee

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Marsha Blackburn

Chuck Fleischmann

Marsha Blackburn

US Senator, Tennessee

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Ken Yager

John Mark Windle

Ken Yager

 TN Senate, 12th District 

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Bill Lee

John Mark Windle

Ken Yager

Governor of Tennessee

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John Mark Windle

John Mark Windle

John Mark Windle

TN House of Representatives, 41st District

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