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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EARLY VOTING FOR AUGUST 7, 2008 ELECTIONS

Total votes cast by mail and by personal appearance prior to July 18 = 23

July 18--total voted 36, 34 by personal appearance and 2 by mail

July 19--33 voted by personal appearance

July 21--53 voted, 51 by personal appearance and 2 by mail

July 22--41 voted by personal appearance

July 23--41 voted, 40 by personal appearance and 1 by mail

Cumulative total = 228
Total Democrats voted = 154, Total Republicans voted = 46
last updated 1:17 p.m. on July 23

REGISTRATION DEADLINES

The deadline for new voter registrations in DeKalb County is July 8. The forms must be in the office by the close of business on July 8 or be postmarked by July 8 in order to vote in the August election.

If you are already registered somewhere in DeKalb County the deadline to change your address is August 2.

EARLY VOTING HOURS SET FOR AUG ELECTION

Early Voting will begin on Friday, July 18 and continue through Saturday, August 2 for the August 7, 2008 elections.

We will be open for voting from 9 a.m. until 1 p.m. Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Friday and Saturday.

On Thursday we vote in the afternoon from 2 p.m. until 6 p.m.

Voting is allowed only during the advertised hours.

Early Voting is held in the basement courtroom of the DeKalb County Courthouse located on the Public Square in Smithville.

To see a sample ballot look to the left of this page to the menu in red and click on the words "Sample Ballot".

2008 MUNICIPAL ELECTIONS

DOWELLTOWN MUNICIPAL ELECTION will be held August 7, 2008
Offices on the Ballot: Mayor and 2 Alderman
First Day to pick up a petition: January 16, 2008
Qualifying deadline: April 3, 2008 at 12 noon
Last day to register: July 8, 2008
Charter allows property rights voting, proof of ownership must be provided to the Election Commission office by the July 8 deadline along with registration form.
Early voting: July 18--August 2, 2008, voting hours 9 a.m. until 1 p.m. every day except Thursday. Thursday hours are from 2 p.m. until 6 p.m.

LIBERTY MUNICIPAL ELECTION will be held August 7, 2008
Offices on the Ballot: 3 Aldermen
First day to pick up a petition: January 16, 2008
Qualifying deadline: April 3, 2008 at 12 noon.
Last day to Register: July 8, 2008
Charter allows property rights voting, proof of ownership must be provided to the Election Commission office by the July 8, 2008 deadline, along with a registration form.
Early Voting: July 18--August 2, 2008, 9 a.m. until 1 p.m. everyday except Thursday. Thursday from 2 p.m. until 6 p.m.

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 for all 95 Tennessee Counties 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.