Our hearts continue to ache for the communities in East Tennessee who are recovering from the devastation caused by Hurricane Helene. In response to the ongoing efforts and the upcoming November 5 election, the Tennessee Secretary of State’s office released important information regarding changes to how some of those six counties will cast their vote. View the secretary of state’s website here and find more information below.
Two polling places have temporarily been changed and voters in the impacted areas will vote at their temporary location on election day. Notices are being sent to local media and letters are being mailed to impacted voters.
- Hampton High School (Tiger Valley Precinct) will vote at Hampton Elementary
- Elk Mill VFD (Elk Mills Precinct) will vote at Little Milligan Elementary
The election commission has moved to 157 Western Plaza Drive, Newport, TN 37821.
The new mailing address is PO Box 459, Newport, TN 37822.
All locations are expected to be open by election day.
Voters are encouraged to monitor road conditions for possible closures.
Access to the Trade Community Center polling place is limited. Election officials are monitoring the progress in repairing Highway 421 to determine if any adjustments will be needed.
The Trade Community Center polling location is expected to be open. If this changes, notice will be widely distributed.
Election day voting at the Temple Hill Elementary School will now occur in the library.
Voters can gain access through the library entrance at the left rear of the building.
The office and all early voting and Election Day sites are operational.
