Tennessee Breaks First Day of Early Voting Record

The Tennessee Secretary of State reports that , a record-breaking 273,325 people cast their ballot by voting early or absentee by-mail on the first day of early voting Wednesday. Statewide, this is a 91% increase from the first day of early voting in 2016 and a 120% increase over 2012. Over 1,500 people voted on the first day in Cumberland County. Early voting for the State and Federal Primary and County General election runs Monday to Saturday until Thursday, Oct. 29. Election Day is Tuesday, Nov. 3. In Cumberland County, voters may cast their ballots early at the Election Commission Office on Main Street in Crossville, across from the Courthouse. Early voting hours are 8am to 5pm Monday Through Friday, and 8am to Noon on Saturday. Those voting early or on Election Day should remember to bring valid photo identification with them to the polls. A driver’s license or photo ID issued by the Tennessee Department of Safety and Homeland Security, by the Tennessee state government or by the federal government, is acceptable even if it’s expired. College student IDs are not acceptable. For more information call the Cumberland County Election Commission at 931-484-4919.