DeKalb County Election Commission

The DeKalb County Election Commission is governed by five commissioners who are appointed by the State Election Commission for two year terms. The commissioners appoint and work closely with the Administrator of Elections.

Announcements

ELECTION ANNOUNCEMENTS

LIBERTY MUNICIPAL ELECTION August 6, 2009

Qualified candidates are
For Mayor: J. Edward Hale, JR
For Alderman: Jarrett Pistole and William H. Reynolds, Jr.
The voter registration deadline for the Liberty election is July 7, 2009. Persons living within the city limits and who desire to register to vote may do so at the Election Commission Office between the hours of 8 a.m. and 4 p.m. Monday through Friday. Forms are also available in the hallway outside the Election Commission Office at the courthouse.

ALEXANDRIA MUNICIPAL ELECTION will be September 3, 2009. Offices to be filled are Mayor and three (3) aldermen seats. The positions are currently held by Mayor Maria (Ria) Baker and aldermen Charles Griffin, Tony Tarpley and Don Edward Tubbs. The qualifying deadline is noon, Thursday, June 18, 2009.

Qualified candidates for the Alexandria Municipal Election are:
Maria (Ria) Baker--Mayor

Tony Tarpley--Alderman

Persons interested in a write-in candidacy must notify the DeKalb County Election Commission no later than 50 days before the election.

Last day to register to vote in the Alexandria Election is August 5th, 2009.

ORGANIZATION MEETING RESULTS

Walteen Parker is the Chairperson of the DeKalb County Election Commission.
Nolan Turner is the Secretary of the Commission.

Dennis Stanley is the newly appointed Administrator of Elections.

2009 Election Schedule

Tuesday, June 16, 2009--Smithville Municipal Election--Three Aldermen will be elected

Thursday, August 6, 2009--Liberty Municipal Election--Mayor and two Aldermen will be elected.

Thursday, September 3, 2009--Alexandria Municipal Election--Mayor and three Aldermen will be elected.

INTERESTED IN BECOMING AN ELECTION WORKER?

For more information please click on "RECRUITMENT GUIDE" in the menu on the left side of this page OR call 597-4146.

THANK YOU TO ELECTION WORKERS

The DeKalb County Election Commission, Administrator of Elections Dennis Stanley and Deputy Clerk Muriel Wallace wish to pass along a big "Thank You"
to all the workers in the recent Smithville Municipal Election

VOTING SYSTEM INSTRUCTIONS AND VIDEO DEMONSTRATIONS

Voting system instructions and video demos are available at
www.state.tn.us/sos/election/voting_systems/index.htm

The DeKalb County Election Commission is responsible for conducting all federal, state and municipal elections in the county. All elections are held in compliance with State and Federal election laws. Other responsibilities include voter registration, candidate qualification, candidate petitions, legal notices, campaign financial record maintenance, ballot preparation, poll worker training, and voting machine maintenance.

OUR MISSION STATEMENT

Secure the freedom and purity of the ballot
Secure a correct and accurate count of ballots cast
Allow voters the freedom to cast their vote in secret, without fear, intimidation or influence.

REGISTER AND VOTE

Voting is the heart of our democratic system. Voting shows your support for our democratic form of government.
Voting expresses your opinion.
Many lives have been lost in the fight for the right to vote. Voting signifies the struggle was worthwhile.

Election Day Voting Locations

1-1 Sandlin Building,102 Fairgrounds Rd, Alexandria
1-2 Temperance Hall Community Center, 2760 Temperence Hall Rd., Liberty
1-3 Edgar Evins State Park, 1630 Edgar Evins Park Rd., Silver Point
2-1 Liberty Community Center, 140 W. Main St., Liberty
2-2 Dowelltown Community Center, 141 Church St., Dowelltown
2-3 Snow Hill Community Centers, 821 Snow Hill Rd., Dowelltown
3-1 Middle School, 1132 W. Broad St., Smithville
4-1 Cherry Hill Community Center, 138 John Lindsey Rd., Silver Point
4-2 Rock Castle, Austin Bottom Fire Hall, 9430 Goff Ridge Rd., Baxter TN
4-3 Courthouse, 1 Public Square, Basement Courtroom, Smithville
5-1 Johnson Chapel Community Center, 1143 Johnson Chapel Rd., Sparta
5-2 Elementary School, 321 E. Bryant St., Smithville, TN 37166
6-1 Belk Community Center, 483 Wright Bend Rd., Smithville
6-2 Keltonburg Community Center, 3561 Keltonburg Rd., Smithville
6-3 Blue Springs Community Center, 3059 Blue Springs Rd., Smithville
7-1 Church of Christ Annex, 520 Dry Creek Rd., Smithville

EARLY VOTING

There will be a period of Early Voting before every election. There are no special requirements to vote early, every registered voter is entitled to Early Vote. All Early Voting is done at the Election Commission office. Please see the Election Calendar for specific dates.

All early voting is in the Basement Courtroom, DeKalb County Courthouse, Public Square, Smithville. All registered voters are eligible to vote early. For specific dates and times, please see the Election Calendar.

ELDERLY AND HANDICAPPED ACCESSIBILITY

We are working to make each polling place handicapped accessible. If you have a question about a particular polling place, or wish to report a problem with accessibility, please call 615-597-4146.

If your polling place is inaccessible, you have the right to vote at the election commission office on Election Day. Written notice of your intent is required 10 days before the first election you vote in.