Early and absentee voters officially broke 2008’s record for turnout Tuesday, the Tennessee Secretary of State Tre Hargett reported. By the close of business Wednesday, 20,238 people had already voted in Tipton County. The previous record was 17,554. Statewide, turnout through the first 10 days of early voting increased more than 40 percent over the same period in 2016. “We … [Read more...] about More than 20K people have early voted, shattering 2008 record
Election 2020
So far more than 15K people have voted in Tipton County
Voter turnout for this election could potentially be the highest it's been in recent years, Tennessee Secretary of State Tre Hargett said. Statewide, turnout through the first 10 days of early voting has increased 39.84 percent over the same period in 2016. “We have seen high turnout numbers during early voting, and I urge Tennesseans to take advantage of these final days of … [Read more...] about So far more than 15K people have voted in Tipton County
New machines added to Atoka early voting site as turnout is on track to be record-breaking
Early voting totals could surpass the record-high 2008 turnout, administrator of elections Cindy Pinner has suggested. Twelve years ago, 17,554 people voted early and absentee. By 5 p.m. Wednesday, 10,404 ballots had already been cast by mail, in nursing homes and in person. There is still another week to go. “I think this could possibly be the largest turnout we’ve had,” she … [Read more...] about New machines added to Atoka early voting site as turnout is on track to be record-breaking
More than 1,200 people showed up for the first day of early voting in Tipton County
Wednesday's turnout for the first day of early voting was a big topic of discussion online. In both Covington and Atoka, lines were very long. No one we talked to could remember so many people showing up in droves to vote on the first day of early voting. It's made things pretty busy for the election commission. "I don't know if it was a record, because I haven't had the time … [Read more...] about More than 1,200 people showed up for the first day of early voting in Tipton County
Early voting begins Wednesday – here’s what you need to know
Early voting in the presidential, state and municipal races will begin Wednesday. And voting will look a little different, thanks to COVID-19. COVID-19 safety procedures Voters will be given a glove for their dominant hand upon entering the polling place. You will be asked to discard it when you leave and offered hand sanitizer before receiving your “I voted” sticker. While … [Read more...] about Early voting begins Wednesday – here’s what you need to know
What do you think the local candidates should be talking about? Tell us!
During election season we get wrapped up in the larger elections, but our local elections have the biggest affect on our day-to-day lives. You don't call the president, or even your senator, when your trash isn't being picked up, for instance, because it's your mayor and aldermen who choose the people who either run the public works department or sign contacts with the … [Read more...] about What do you think the local candidates should be talking about? Tell us!
Election 2020: Here’s who’s running for mayor and alderman in Tipton County
In addition to the upcoming presidential election, there will be a lot of local faces on the ballot for mayor and aldermen. In Tipton County, every municipal mayor is part-time except for the City of Covington. The mayor is the chief executive officer of their city or town and is responsible for the city's financial decisions and everyday activities. Most municipalities have … [Read more...] about Election 2020: Here’s who’s running for mayor and alderman in Tipton County
Election 2020: Hagerty, Bradshaw, Rose and Pearson take Tipton County in primaries
The bitter campaign between Bill Hagerty and Dr. Manny Sethi came to an end Thursday night in a landslide victory for the Trump-backed former ambassador to Japan. In Tipton County, Hagerty brought in 70.7 percent of votes to Sethi's 15.8. Dr. George Flinn was a distant third with 9 percent. Hagerty is now the Republican nominee for the U.S. Senate race in November. “Thank you … [Read more...] about Election 2020: Hagerty, Bradshaw, Rose and Pearson take Tipton County in primaries
