As Tennesseans start voting by mail, some have reached out to WPLN News concerned about having their ballots rejected. That’s not unheard of. But there is a way to fix it.
A Flurry Of Lawsuits Have Been Filed Against Tennessee Over Absentee Voting. What’s The Latest?
The lawsuits have gone mostly after the state’s requirements to apply and receive an absentee ballot, causing some confusion during the final stretch of the November presidential election. To clarify any doubts, here’s a breakdown of the status of the lawsuits and the rulings.
New On Tennessee’s Absentee Ballot Request Form: A Reward For Those Reporting Voter Fraud
As people start requesting absentee ballots, some Tennessee voters have noticed something unusual: The bottom part of the form published by the Secretary of State has a notice saying voters could receive a reward if they report a case of voter fraud.
Tennessee Must Do More To Inform Voters About Mail-In Eligibility, Court Rules
Tennessee’s election officials have yet to properly inform voters that people in high-risk groups for COVID-19 and their caretakers can request an absentee mail-in ballot this year. That’s the finding in a new court order Tuesday.
In Court Hearing, Tennessee Changes Position On Who Could Qualify For Absentee Voting
Election officials in Tennessee have now changed their position on who they deem eligible to vote absentee. The state made its revelation Thursday at a state Supreme Court hearing, after previously resisting expanded mail-in voting.
Fear Your Absentee Vote Won’t Count? Election Official Says No Need To Worry If Instructions Are Followed.
Over 17,000 people in Davidson County have already voted absentee. The deadline to request this ballot for the August primary election is Thursday, and county officials expect more will sign up. But, many registered voters still have worries about the process.
As Tennesseans Take Advantage Of Expanded Mail-In Voting, Many First-Timers Must Show Up In Person
Tennessee was ordered to dramatically expand access to absentee voting last month to protect people from the coronavirus. But as early voting begins tomorrow, the state says that first-time voters still must verify their identities in person before requesting a mail-in ballot.
Nashville Court Says ‘Shame On You’ For State Violation Of Absentee Ballot Order
A Nashville court has given Tennessee election officials until the end of business Friday to follow an order handed down a week ago related to absentee voting during the pandemic. And Chancellor Ellen Hobbs Lyle expressed her frustration during Thursday’s hearing.
Tennessee Democrats Celebrate Ruling On Absentee Voting For All
Tennessee Democratic lawmakers are celebrating a recent ruling that could allow universal absentee voting in the state. And they are pushing back against Republicans claiming the judge is legislating from the bench.
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