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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.

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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.



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

REGISTER AND VOTE

Election Day Voting Locations

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.