Early voting begins as Davidson County voters fill out longest ballot yet

Today is the first day of early voting in Tennessee. And in Davidson County, there’s a lot on the ballot. It’s the longest ballot in county history, according to the election commission.

Blaise Gainey WPLN News

Voters fill out their ballots on the first day of early voting at the Howard Office Building.

Taking up most of the space are four proposed amendments to Metro’s charter.

More: Here are the 4 Nashville charter changes on the ballot for the Aug. 4 election

Raymond Thomasson, a West End resident, says this election requires more time to cast his votes.

“I’m 72 years old. I started voting when I was 18. I have never missed an election,” Thomasson said. “And it is the longest ballot I’ve ever had since I’ve started voting.”

Thomasson filled his sample ballot out at home before coming in, and you can do the same. Visit GoVoteTN.org to find your ballot.

Citizens can vote early now through Saturday, July 30. In Davidson County, early voting is only available at the Howard Office Building until Wednesday, when more sites will open. Election Day is August 4.