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ELECTION NOTICE
EARLY / ABSENTEE VOTING FOR THE NOVEMBER 5, 2024 PRESIDENTIAL, FEDERAL, STATE GENERAL ELECTIONS,
PLUS CITY OF SUNBRIGHT, CITY OF WARTBURG, AND TOWN OF OLIVER SPRINGS MUNICIPAL ELECTIONS.
TO THE VOTERS OF THE CITY OF WARTBURG, MORGAN COUNTY, TENNESSEE: You are hereby notified that by call of the following petition signed by ten percent (10%) or more of the registered voters in the city casting a ballot for governor in the last gubernatorial election, a referendum to authorize the consumption of alcohol on the premises shall be conducted:
Petition to Authorize Consumption of Alcohol on the Premises in the City of Wartburg
We, the registered voters in the City of Wartburg do hereby request the Morgan County Election Commission to hold a local option election to authorize the sale of alcoholic beverages for consumption on the premises in the City of Wartburg, as provided by law.
TO THE VOTERS OF THE CITY OF WARTBURG, MORGAN COUNTY, TENNESSEE: You are hereby notified that by call of the following petition signed by ten percent (10%) or more of the registered voters in the city casting a ballot for governor in the last gubernatorial election, a referendum to Authorize Retail Package Stores to Sell Alcoholic Beverages shall be conducted:
Petition to Authorize Retail Package Stores to Sell Alcoholic Beverages in the City of Wartburg
We, the registered voters of the City of Wartburg, do hereby request the Morgan County Election Commission to hold a local option election to authorize retail package stores to sell alcoholic beverages in the city of Wartburg, as provided by law.
THE MORGAN COUNTY ELECTION COMMISSION WILL BE OPEN FOR EARLY VOTING FOR ANY ELIGIBLE VOTER TO CAST A BALLOT BY PERSONAL APPEARANCE IN THE MORGAN COUNTY COURTHOUSE, 415 N. KINGSTON ST., WARTBURG, TENNESSEE AS FOLLOWS:
October 16-18th: 9 A.M.-4 P.M. ● October 19th: 9 A.M.- 12 NOON ● October 21-24TH: 9 A.M.- 4 P.M.
October 25th: 9 A.M.- 6 P.M. ● October 26th: 9 A.M.-12 NOON
October 28: 9 A.M.- 6 P.M. ● October 29-31ST: 9 A.M.- 4 P.M.
THE LAST DAY TO REGISTER TO VOTE IN PERSON OR BY MAIL POSTMARKED FOR THE NOVEMBER 5, 2024 ELECTIONS WILL BE MONDAY, OCTOBER 7, 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 OCTOBER 16th THROUGH OCTOBER 31ST, A VOTER DESIRING TO VOTE BY PERSONAL APPEARANCE SHALL GO TO THE POLLING SITE IN THE MORGAN COUNTY COURTHOUSE, PRESENT A VALID FEDERAL OR TN STATE ISSUED PHOTO ID, SIGN AN APPLICATION TO VOTE, AND CAST THEIR VOTE ON A PAPER BALLOT. THE LAST DAY TO EARLY VOTE BY PERSONAL APPEARANCE IS THURSDAY, OCTOBER 31, 2024 AT 4:00 PM.
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 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.gov . 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 driver license or ID at the Morgan County Clerk office with an appointment. 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 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 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 7, 2024 AND MUST BE RECEIVED NO LATER THAN OCTOBER 29, 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 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. FURTHER INFORMATION MAY BE FOUND AT THE WEBSITE https://sos.tn.gov/elections/guides/guide-to-absentee-voting.
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. WAYNE BROWN, MEMBER
WARTBURG, TN 37887 KATHY CARROLL, MEMBER
PH. 423.346.3190 JOHN PEMBERTON, MEMBER
EMAIL: Morgan.Commission@TN.GOV TIM SWEAT, ADMINISTRATOR
WEBSITE: MorganElections.Com
OFFICE HOURS: M-F 8am-4pm
2024 NOVEMBER ELECTION NOTICE
On November 5, 2024, in all precincts of Morgan County, TN there will be Federal and State General Elections, plus Municipal Elections for the City of Sunbright and Town of Oliver Springs in their precincts.
November General Elections: US President and Vice President, US Senator, US Representative-3rd Congressional District, TN State Senator- 12th District, TN State Representative-41stDistrict. Municipal Offices; City of Sunbright in Sunbright Precinct 5-1: Mayor, Alderman-1 seat At-Large. Town of Oliver Springs in Coalfield Precinct 1-1: Alderman- Ward 3 -1 seat, Alderman- Ward 5 -1, seat Alderman- Ward 6 -1 seat.
For Independent Presidential Candidates Candidate petitions are available to be issued starting May 17, 2024 and will continue through the qualifying deadline at 12:00 NOON, Thursday, August 15, 2024.
For all November Municipal Elections Candidate Petitions will be available beginning Monday June 17, 2024 and will continue through the qualifying deadline at 12:00 NOON, Thursday, August 15, 2024.
Military and Overseas Voters (UOCAVA) are required to file a new request for ballot by mail or email in each calendar year of the election. This may be done with a Federal Post Card Application (Form 76) and can be submitted anytime after January 1stof the election year. This annual one-time application is then good for all elections in that calendar year. Local family members are encouraged to remind those persons living or serving out of state or country to submit their new requests to the Election Commission office.
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 dates or by an absentee ballot by mail, or may vote at the Election Commission Office on Election Day. Any elderly voter or voter with a disability desiring to vote for their first time at the Election Commission Office on Election Day must notify the Election Commission Office in writing by October 26, 2024 for the November 5, 2024 Elections. The last day to register to vote in the November 5, 2024 elections will be October 7, 2024.
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. A MAP OF THE CURRENT DISTRICTS AND PRECINCT BOUNDARIES CAN BE FOUND AT: https://www.comptroller.tn.gov/office-functions/pa/gisredistricting/redistricting-and-land-use-maps/redistricting-maps.html AND https://tn-cot.maps.arcgis.com/apps/InformationLookup/index.html?appid=a45bf122d3984cabb920ea396c4c6d0a . AT THIS WEBSITE, VOTERS HAVE THE ABILITY TO CHECK THEIR STATUS AND PRECINCT WITH A MAP OF POLLING PLACE LOCATIONS.
For additional information contact: Morgan County Election Commission, PO Box 266 (Location) 415 N Kingston St, Room 105, Wartburg, TN 37887 Telephone (423) 346-3190 FAX (423)346-4350 EMAIL: Morgan.Commission@TN.Gov WEBSITE: MorganElections.com OFFICE HOURS: MON-FRI 8:00am-4:00pm (Excluding Holidays) Gary Massengill-Chairman, Mike Gunter-Secretary, Wayne Brown-Commissioner, Kathy Carroll- Commissioner, John Pemberton- Commissioner, Tim Sweat, Administrator
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
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
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For hours during early voting periods, check published notices.
Representative, IV Congressional District
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