Voting is now open in The Leader's annual Readers' Choice Awards! It's the first time The Leader has held the contest since 2020. "It's something we've always loved doing and have missed," said publisher Scott Whaley. "We're really eager to bring it back so the people of Tipton County can be recognized for the wonderful work they do." As we did in 2019, we'll have a round … [Read more...] about Who’s the best at what they do? Vote in our 2023 Readers Choice Awards!
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Here’s who’s on the ballot for the upcoming Republican primary and county general elections
Election season is gearing up and dozens of candidates have recently qualified for the upcoming May 3 Republican primary and August 4 county general election. County primaries, which have been held since 2016, are requested by Tipton County's Republican and/or Democratic parties. In contested races where party affiliation has been declared, they decide who'll appear on the … [Read more...] about Here’s who’s on the ballot for the upcoming Republican primary and county general elections
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
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!
Today is the last day to register to vote in the Aug. 6 election
Are you registered to vote? Today is the last day to register before the Aug. 6 election. If you still need to do so, the Tennessee Secretary of State allows you to go to govotetn.org for online registration. “The first step to making your voice heard at the polls is registering to vote,” said Secretary of State Tre Hargett. “With our online voter registration system, it’s … [Read more...] about Today is the last day to register to vote in the Aug. 6 election
What you need to know about voting during COVID-19
When Tipton County residents head to the polls for elections Aug. 6 and Nov. 3 things are going to be a little bit different because of COVID-19. 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 waiting in line you will … [Read more...] about What you need to know about voting during COVID-19
