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ELECTION NOTICE
EARLY / ABSENTEE VOTING
TN STATE / FEDERAL / MORGAN COUNTY GENERAL AND MUNICIPAL ELECTIONS
TUESDAY, NOVEMBER 8, 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 MORGAN COUNTY COURTHOUSE, 415 N. KINGSTON ST., WARTBURG, TENNESSEE AS FOLLOWS:
October 19-21: 9 A.M.-4 P.M. ● October 22: 9 A.M.- 12 NOON
October 24-28: 9 A.M.- 4 P.M. ● October 29: 9 A.M.- 12 NOON
October 31-November 1: 9 A.M.-4 P.M. ● November 2-3: 9 A.M.- 6 P.M.
THE LAST DAY TO REGISTER TO VOTE IN PERSON OR BY MAIL POSTMARKED FOR THE NOVEMBER 8, 2022 ELECTIONS WILL BE OCTOBER 11, 2022.
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 OCTOBER 19TH THROUGH NOVEMBER 3RD, A VOTER DESIRING TO VOTE BY PERSONAL APPEARANCE SHALL GO TO THE MORGAN COUNTY COURTHOUSE POLLING SITE, PRESENT A VALID PHOTO ID, SIGN AN APPLICATION TO VOTE, AND CAST THEIR VOTE. THE LAST DAY TO EARLY VOTE BY PERSONAL APPEARANCE IS NOVEMBER 3, 2022 AT 6PM.
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 AUGUST 10, 2022 AND MUST BE RECEIVED NO LATER THAN NOVEMBER 1, 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 GARY MASSENGILL, CHAIRMAN
PO BOX 266 MIKE GUNTER, SECRETARY
415 N. KINGSTON ST. 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
OFFICE HOURS: M-F 8am-4pm
NOTICE of ELECTION
Constitutional Amendments
Morgan County
November 8, 2022
TO THE VOTERS OF MORGAN COUNTY, TENNESSEE:You are hereby notified that by call of Senate Joint Resolution No. 2, Senate Joint Resolution No. 10, Senate Joint Resolution No. 80, and Senate Joint Resolution No. 55, the proposed amendments must be submitted to a vote of the people on November 8, 2022. In the same order as the proposed constitutional amendments will be placed on the ballot, the following contains the text of Senate Joint Resolution No. 2, Senate Joint Resolution No. 10, Senate Joint Resolution No. 80, and Senate Joint Resolution No. 55:
SUMMARY OF SENATE JOINT RESOLUTION NO. 2
This amendment would add a new section to article XI of the Tennessee Constitution to make it illegal for any person, corporation, association, or the State of Tennessee or its political subdivisions to deny or attempt to deny employment to any person because of the person’s membership in, affiliation with, resignation from, or refusal to join or affiliate with any labor union or employee organization.
SENATE JOINT RESOLUTION NO. 2
A RESOLUTION to propose an amendment to Article XI, of the Constitution of Tennessee, relative to the right to work.
WHEREAS, Senate Joint Resolution No. 648 of the One Hundred Eleventh General Assembly, known as the "Right to Work Amendment", which proposed amendment of Article XI of the Constitution of Tennessee, relative to the right to work, was considered and agreed upon by a majority of all the members elected to each of the two houses, as shown by the yeas and nays entered on their journals; and
WHEREAS, such resolution proposing such amendment was published in accordance with Article XI, Section 3 of the Constitution of Tennessee; and
WHEREAS, protecting the right of Tennesseans to join or refuse to join a labor union or employee organization is a fundamental civil right; and
WHEREAS, this right to work has played a crucial role in Tennessee’s thriving economy; now, therefore,
BE IT RESOLVED BY THE SENATE OF THE ONE HUNDRED TWELFTH GENERAL ASSEMBLY OF THE STATE OF TENNESSEE, THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES CONCURRING, that a two-thirds majority of all the members of each house concurring, as shown by the yeas and nays entered on their journals, that it is proposed that Article XI of the Constitution of Tennessee be amended by adding the following language as a new section:
It is unlawful for any person, corporation, association, or this state or its political subdivisions to deny or attempt to deny employment to any person by reason of the person’s membership in, affiliation with, resignation from, or refusal to join or affiliate with any labor union or employee organization.
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that, in accordance with Article XI, Section 3 of the Constitution of Tennessee, the foregoing proposed amendment shall be submitted to the people at the next general election in which a governor is to be chosen, the same being the 2022 November general election, and the Secretary of State is directed to place such proposed amendment on the ballot for that election.
ADOPTED: April 29, 2021
SUMMARY OF SENATE JOINT RESOLUTION NO. 10
This amendment would add to article III, section 12 of the Tennessee Constitution a process for the temporary exercise of the powers and duties of the governor by the Speaker of the Senate—or the Speaker of the House if there is no Speaker of the Senate in office—when the governor is unable to discharge the powers and duties of the office of governor. While a Speaker is temporarily discharging the powers and duties of the governor, the Speaker would not be required to resign as Speaker or to resign as a member of the legislature; but the Speaker would not be able to preside as Speaker or vote as a member of the legislature. A Speaker who is temporarily discharging the powers and duties of the governor would not get the governor’s salary but would get the Speaker’s salary. The amendment would also exempt a Speaker who is temporarily discharging the powers and duties of the governor from provisions in the Constitution that would otherwise prohibit the Speaker from exercising the powers of the governor and from simultaneously holding more than one state office.
SENATE JOINT RESOLUTION NO.10
A RESOLUTION proposing an amendment to Article II and Article III of the Constitution of Tennessee, relative to the exercise of the powers and duties of the Governor during disability.
WHEREAS, the welfare and stability of the State are best served if a qualified person with governmental experience is immediately available to assume the powers and duties of the office of Governor when the Governor is unable to do so; now, therefore,
BE IT RESOLVED BY THE SENATE OF THE ONE HUNDRED TWELFTH GENERAL ASSEMBLY OF THE STATE OF TENNESSEE, THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES CONCURRING, that a two-thirds majority of all the members of each house concurring, as shown by the yeas and nays entered on their journals, that it is proposed that Article III, Section 12 of the Constitution of Tennessee be amended by adding the following language immediately following the current language in the Section:
Whenever the Governor transmits to the Secretary of State, the Speaker of the Senate, and the Speaker of the House of Representatives, a written, signed declaration that the Governor is unable to discharge the powers and duties of the office, the powers and duties of the office of Governor shall be temporarily discharged by the Speaker of the Senate as Acting Governor, or if that office is unoccupied, then by the Speaker of the House of Representatives as Acting Governor, until the Governor transmits to the same officials a written, signed declaration that the Governor is able to discharge the powers and duties of the office.
Whenever a majority of the commissioners of administrative departments of the Executive Department transmits to the Secretary of State, the Speaker of the Senate, and the Speaker of the House of Representatives their written, signed declaration that the Governor is unable to discharge the powers and duties of the office, the Speaker of the Senate shall immediately assume the powers and duties of the office as Acting Governor, or if that office is unoccupied, then the Speaker of the House of Representatives shall immediately assume the powers and duties of the office as Acting Governor, until the Governor transmits to the same officials a written, signed declaration that the Governor is able to discharge the powers and duties of the office.
Whenever a Speaker is temporarily discharging the powers and duties of the office of Governor as Acting Governor, such Speaker shall not be required to resign the Speaker’s position as the Speaker or to resign as a member of the general assembly and shall retain the Speaker’s salary and not receive the Governor’s salary, but such Speaker shall not preside as Speaker or vote as a member of the general assembly during the time the Speaker is Acting Governor.
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that it is proposed that Article III, Section 13 of the Constitution of Tennessee be amended by adding the following language immediately before the period at the end of the Section:
except as provided in Article III, Section 12 with regard to the Speaker of the Senate or the Speaker of the House of Representatives temporarily discharging the powers and duties of the office of Governor as Acting Governor
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that it is proposed that Article II, Section 26 of the Constitution of Tennessee be amended by adding the following language at the end of the Section:
This section shall not apply with regard to the Speaker of the Senate or the Speaker of the House of Representatives temporarily discharging the powers and duties of the office of Governor as Acting Governor under Article III, Section 12.
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that, in accordance with Article XI, Section 3 of the Constitution of Tennessee, the foregoing proposed amendment shall be submitted to the people at the next general election in which a governor is to be chosen, the same being the 2022 November general election, and the Secretary of State is directed to place such proposed amendment on the ballot for that election.
ADOPTED: May 4, 2021
SUMMARY OF SENATE JOINT RESOLUTION NO. 80
This amendment would change the current language in article I, section 33 of the Tennessee Constitution, which says that slavery and involuntary servitude, except as punishment for a person who has been duly convicted of crime, are forever prohibited in this State. The amendment would delete this current language and replace it with the following language: “Slavery and involuntary servitude are forever prohibited. Nothing in this section shall prohibit an inmate from working when the inmate has been duly convicted of a crime.”
SENATE JOINT RESOLUTION NO. 80
A RESOLUTION to propose an amendment to Article I, Section 33 of the Constitution of Tennessee, to prohibit slavery and involuntary servitude.
WHEREAS, Senate Joint Resolution No. 159 of the One Hundred Eleventh General Assembly, which proposed amendment of Article I of the Constitution of Tennessee, relative to prohibiting slavery and involuntary servitude, was considered and agreed upon by a majority of all the members elected to each of the two houses, as shown by the yeas and nays entered on their journals; and
WHEREAS, such resolution proposing such amendment was published in accordance with Article XI, Section 3 of the Constitution of Tennessee; and
WHEREAS, freedom from slavery and involuntary servitude is a right of every individual within the United States and any place subject to its jurisdiction, which right is secured by the Thirteenth Amendment to the Constitution of the United States; and
WHEREAS, the Tennessee General Assembly ratified the Thirteenth Amendment in April 1865; now, therefore,
BE IT RESOLVED BY THE SENATE OF THE ONE HUNDRED TWELFTH GENERAL ASSEMBLY OF THE STATE OF TENNESSEE, THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES CONCURRING, that a two-thirds majority of all the members of each house concurring, as shown by the yeas and nays entered on their journals, that it is proposed that Article I, Section 33 of the Constitution of Tennessee be amended by deleting the section and substituting instead the following:
Section 33. Slavery and involuntary servitude are forever prohibited. Nothing in this section shall prohibit an inmate from working when the inmate has been duly convicted of a crime.
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that, in accordance with Article XI, Section 3 of the Constitution of Tennessee, the foregoing proposed amendment shall be submitted to the people at the next general election in which a governor is to be chosen, the same being the 2022 November general election, and the Secretary of State is directed to place such proposed amendment on the ballot for that election.
ADOPTED: May 4, 2021
SUMMARY OF SENATE JOINT RESOLUTION NO. 55
This amendment would delete article IX, section 1 of the Tennessee Constitution, which prohibits ministers of the gospel and priests of any denomination from holding a seat in either House of the legislature.
SENATE JOINT RESOLUTION NO. 55
A RESOLUTION to propose an amendment to Article IX, of the Constitution of Tennessee, relative to disqualifications.
BE IT RESOLVED BY THE SENATE OF THE ONE HUNDRED TWELFTH GENERAL ASSEMBLY OF THE STATE OF TENNESSEE, THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES CONCURRING, that a two-thirds majority of all the members of each house concurring, as shown by the yeas and nays entered on their journals, that it is proposed that Article IX, Section 1 of the Constitution of Tennessee be amended by deleting the section.
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that, in accordance with Article XI, Section 3 of the Constitution of Tennessee, the foregoing proposed amendment shall be submitted to the people at the next general election in which a governor is to be chosen, the same being the 2022 November general election, and the Secretary of State is directed to place such proposed amendment on the ballot for that election.
ADOPTED: April 27, 2022
Morgan County Election Commission Contact Information
415 N. Kingston St.-PO Box 266, Wartburg, TN 37887 Gary Massengill, Chairman
Phone Number 423-346-3190 Mike Gunter, Secretary
Fax Number 423-346-4350 Kathy Carroll, Member
Email address Morgan.Commission@TN.GOV John Pemberton, Member
Website address MorganElections.com Sarah Seavers, Member
8:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m., Monday through Friday Tim Sweat, Administrator of Elections
NOTICE
Pursuant to TCA 2-9-105 notice is given that the voting equipment used for the November 8, 2022 Federal/State General, Sunbright and Oliver Springs Municipal Elections will be examined and programmed on October 11, 2022 at 10 am in 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 and/or audited as required by law, with tally tapes and unofficial results printed on November 8, 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
For November 8, 2022
State/Federal General Election
Municipal Elections for Sunbright and Oliver Springs
To the voters of Morgan County, TN,notice is hereby given of State/Federal General Elections and a Municipal Elections for the City of Sunbright and the Town of Oliver Springs. These elections will he held November 8, 2022, in all eligible voting precincts in Morgan County, Tennessee.
The State/Federal Offices on the November 8, 2022 General 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
Offices on the City of Sunbright Municipal Ballot:
Alderman- 4 year term
Offices on the Town of Oliver Springs Municipal Ballot:
Mayor- 4 year term, Alderman Ward-1, Alderman-Ward 2, Alderman-Ward 4, - all 4 year terms
· The first day to pick-up a petition for municipal candidates is June 20, 2022
· Qualifying deadline for municipal candidates will be Thursday, August 18, 2022, at 12:00 NOON
· The withdrawal deadline for municipal candidates will be Thursday, August 25, 2022, at 12:00 NOON.
· The first day the armed forces, spouses, and overseas voters to request an absentee ballot is January 1, 2022.
· The first day to request an absentee ballot, other than armed forces and overseas voters, is August 10, 2022
· The last day to request and process an absentee ballot request is November 1, 2022.
· The last day to register to vote for the November 8, 2022 Election will be October 11, 2022.
· Petitions may be picked up at the Morgan County Election Commission Office
Notice for Elderly Voters or Voters with Disabilities
Elderly voters or voters with a disability whose polling place is inaccessible may early vote in person during the early voting period or by absentee ballot. Elderly voters or voters with a disability, having inaccessible polling places and who will be voting for the first time, may complete an affidavit at the Election Office no later than October 29, 2022, (ten days prior to the election) stating their designated voting location is not accessible and that they intend to vote at the Election Office on election day.
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 office will be closed for the following holiday schedule prior to election:
Independence Day-July 4, 2022 Labor Day-September 5, 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
Office Hours: M-F 8am-4pm Ann Heidel, Deputy 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
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.
The GoVoteTN app allows Tennesseans the opportunity to view their sample ballot, locate their polling location and learn about their district.
This tool allows the voter to review their registration information, the early voting schedule and locate their Election Day polling place.
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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
Contact Us
Better yet, see us in person!
We appreciate the opportunity to serve you, so feel free to visit during normal office hours.
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
Contact State Officials
John Mark Windle
John Mark Windle
John Mark Windle
TN House of Representatives, 41st District
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