By the end of Tennessee’s 14-day early voting period on Thursday, Oct. 29, 2,280,767 or 51 percent of all register voters had cast their ballot for the Nov. 3 presidential election. In Cumberland County, 22,821 voted early. Those voting on November 3 must do so at their designated precinct. In Cumberland County, the polls will open at 8am Central Time and close at 7 p.m. Voters should bring a valid photo ID 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.
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