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/
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
NOTICE
As a result of a special session, the Governor has signed legislation revising congressional district boundaries and related election process. This information is now available at https://sos.tn.gov/announcements/2026-congressional-redistricting .
Anyone wishing to qualify as a candidate for the congressional district in which you reside may find information at: https://sos.tn.gov/elections/guides/how-to-run-for-the-united-states-house-of-representatives .
ELECTION NOTICE
For August 6, 2026
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 6, 2026, in all eligible voting precincts in Morgan County, TN.
The State/Federal Offices on the August 6, 2026
Republican & Democratic Primary/Partisan Ballots will be:
Governor- 4 year term
United States Senate- 6 year term
United States House of Representatives-6th 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)
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- unexpired term
Offices on the City of Wartburg Municipal Ballot
Mayor- 4 year term
Alderman- 4 year 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
Court Clerk/Finance Officer- 4 year term
· The first day to pick-up a petition for an election in this notice is January 9, 2026
· Qualifying deadline will be March 10, 2026, 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, 2026.
· The Deadline for Road Superintendent Candidates to file Affidavits of Qualification with the Tennessee Highway Officials Certification Board is close of business March 24, 2026.
· The withdrawal deadline will be March 17, 2026, 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 March 10, 2026, 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 March 10, 2026, 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 3, 2026 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, 2026.
· The first day to request an absentee ballot other than armed forces and overseas voters for the August 6, 2026, Election is May 8, 2026
· The last day to request and process an absentee ballot request is July 27, 2026.
· The last day to register to vote for the August 6, 2026, Election will be July 7, 2026.
· 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 July 27, 2026, (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:
Martin Luther King Jr. Day- January 19, 2026 President’s Day- February 16, 2026 Good Friday- April 3, 2026 Memorial Day-May 25, 2026
Independence Day- July 3, 2026(Observed) Labor Day- September 7, 2026
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 Wayne Brown, Member
Website: MorganElections.com Tim Sweat, Administrator of Elections
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