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.
Nashville Nonprofit Helps Formerly Incarcerated Tennesseans Regain Their Voting Rights
After two years of paperwork and phone calls and visits to countless government buildings, Milton Thomas was about ready to give up. But outside the Davidson County Election Commission Monday, Thomas was all smiles. A local nonprofit had paid off his court debt, just in time for the deadline to register to vote.
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.
Live Coverage: The First Presidential Debate Of 2020
Follow NPR’s live coverage of the first 2020 presidential election debate, including fact-checking and analysis. President Trump and former Vice President Joe Biden are in Cleveland for the event, moderated by Chris Wallace of Fox News.
The Tri-Star State: Answering Your Questions About Absentee Voting In Tennessee
Recent court rulings have created a lot of confusion regarding who can request mail-in ballots and voting in general.
Have You Encountered Problems Voting In Tennessee? Help Us Report On Them.
WPLN News has joined ProPublica’s Electionland project to report on issues that prevent Tennesseans from voting.
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.
How A Group Of Young Nashvillians Wants To Show Baby Boomers They Can Make An Impact With Their Votes
Young people all across Tennessee have taken on the streets to protest racism and police brutality. And, as a crucial election approaches, some of them are now focused on making sure they also vote.
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