Every county in Tennessee has an election commission whose job it is to give out accurate information to voters. Some counties do a better job than others in fulfilling this obligation.
Often, in places where a bit of extra effort is needed, organizations, community groups and individuals step in to fill in the blanks and help navigate a sometimes confusing tangle of rules and regulations. As the deadline to register to vote for the November election approaches, we look at the most frequently asked questions about voting in Tennessee and hear from organizations that actively engage in the on-the-ground efforts to support and encourage voters. Plus, the phone lines are open for your questions and comments!
This episode is produced by Mary Mancini.
Guests
Dorinda C. Smith | Board Member, League of Women Voters Williamson County
Pratik Dash | Political Director, Tennessee Immigrant and Refugee Rights Coalition (TIRRC)
Kalen Russell | Advocacy Manager, The Equity Alliance
Joseph Gutierrez | Executive Director, Asian and Pacific Islanders of Middle Tennessee
Further Info and Reading
- You can check your voter registration online at tnmap.tn.gov/voterlookup.
- Register to vote or update your address at GoVoteTN.gov.
- A list of each county election commission and their contact info is on the Secretary of State’s website.
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