Friday, April 19, 2024
Happening Now

Tag Archives: Jackson County Election Commission

Jackson Elections Office Hosting Open House With New Voting Machines

The Jackson County Election Commission is offering residents a chance to test out its new MicroVote machines through December 21. Starting in 2024, the State Legislature will require each election machine to produce a voter-verified paper audit trail. Jackson County Administrator of Elections Drew McMillan said his office wants to give people the chance to get comfortable with the new ... Read More »

Overton, Jackson See Voting Lines, Pickett Has Low Turnout

Both Overton County and Jackson County polling precincts have seen voting lines Tuesday morning with steady turnout throughout the day. Pickett County voting numbers have been low with some early lines. Overton Administrator Craig Story said early estimates show the county will easily top 2016’s total voting turnout. “The anecdotal reports we have gotten looks like it is going to ... Read More »

Early Voting Numbers Up Across Upper Cumberland

Voting totals are up across the Upper Cumberland as the early voting period ended Thursday. Jackson, Overton, Van Buren and White Counties have all seen an increase compared to the last presidential election. White County Election Commission Administrator Dorcas Marcum said she’s seen a heavy stream of voters everyday. “Pretty much it’s been over 500 everyday, almost 600 several days,” ... Read More »