Tag Archives: Voting Machines

Tuesday marks the debut of consolidated voting precincts in Putnam County, down from 22 to 18. Phil Adams chairs the Putnam County Election Commission. Adams said four locations across the county have been combined with nearby existing precincts. He said people who vote in Algood will now all vote together at Algood Elementary School. He said there has been confusion ... Read More »

Upper Cumberland residents can experience a quicker, easier voting process for the March 5 election by early voting this week. Cumberland County Administrator of Elections Jill Davis said there has been a low turnout at her office as well since early voting opened Wednesday. She said even if people are not worried about wait times, life circumstances can conflict with ... Read More »

The Overton County Election Commission will hold an open house Thursday to encourage the public to get familiar with its new voting equipment. Overton County Administrator of Elections Craig Story said the new machines will go into use for the 2024 election cycle. Story said there will be a representative from equipment vendor Microvote at the event to help anyone ... Read More »

DeKalb County Election Commission is promoting a hands-on Open House with new voting machines on Thursday, August 10, from 2-4 p.m. Administrator of Elections Dennis Stanley said newly passed Tennessee legislation mandates that all voting machines have a verifiable paper trail. Stanley said the state paid for the equipment and equipment for other counties that needed the update. “The machines ... Read More »

Election machines in Putnam County are ready to be sent to the polling locations. The election commission evaluated a total of 86 machines Wednesday. Election Administrator Michelle Honeycutt said workers made sure no changes were made to the machines after being locked in a vault since April. “It’s pretty common,” Honeycutt said. “The only thing they might see is if ... Read More »

The Putnam County Election Commission has started the process to implement new voting machines in the coming years. Commission Chair Phil Adams said the state has mandated a paper trail for voters. Adams said the new machines would print out what you voted before submitting. “Some people are a little hesitant with technology,” Adams said. “Some people push a button, ... Read More »