Election Office
Tracy Tanner-Harris,Administrator of Elections
elections@cartercountytn.gov
Phone/Fax:
Office Phone: (423) 542-1822
Fax: (423) 547-1534
Address:
116 Holston Avenue
Elizabethton, TN 37643
Hours of Operation:
Monday-Friday
8:00 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.
**(Early Voting hours are different, please check each individual election, as they are subject to change)
Duties:
The Election Commission is responsible for registering persons to vote; replace lost registration cards; transfer or change registrations. The Election Commission qualifies persons to run for election to an office. The Election Commission is responsible for purging (or removing) persons from the permanent registration records.
Carter County Election Commission:
Junior Stanley (R) – Chairman
Diane Wilde (D) – Secretary
Teresa Murray-Smith (R)
Wayne Smith (D)
Tom Whitehead (R)
** LIVE Results **
The Carter County Election Commission provides live election results each election through this website. Once the polls close on election night the early voting and absentee ballot results are tabulated and entered into feed on the website. Then as each precinct reports in those votes are tabulated and entered into the feed. You may need to refresh the page occasionally to update it as data is being added.
2024 ELECTIONS: polls are open 8am-8pm
**(EARLY VOTING HOURS MAY BE SUBJECT TO CHANGE EACH ELECTION)
March 5, 2024: Presidential Preference Primary
Election Results for March 5, 2024: Presidential Preference and County Primary:
Final Tally - March 5, 2024 Primary Election
Breakdown by Early Voting and Precinct Reports:
Early Voting - March 5, 2024 Primary Election
Hunter Precinct - March 5, 2024 Primary Election
Midway Precinct - March 5, 2024 Primary Election
Unaka Precinct - March 5, 2024 Primary Election
Roan Mountain Precinct - March 5, 2024 Primary Election
Tiger Valley Precinct - March 5, 2024 Primary Election
Central Precinct - March 5, 2024 Primary Election
Keenburg Precinct - March 5, 2024 Primary Election
Range Precinct - March 5, 2024 Primary Election
Watauga Precinct - March 5, 2024 Primary Election
Courthouse Precinct - March 5, 2024 Primary Election
Eastside Precinct - March 5, 2024 Primary Election
National Guard Armory Precinct - March 5, 2024 Primary Election
Siam Precinct - March 5, 2024 Primary Election
Happy Valley Precinct - March 5, 2024 Primary Election
Elk Mills Precinct - March 5, 2024 Primary Election
Hampton Precinct - March 5, 2024 Primary Election
Little Milligan Precinct - March 5, 2024 Primary Election
Valley Forge Precinct - March 5, 2024 Primary Election
Gap Creek Precinct - March 5, 2024 Primary Election
Westside Precinct - March 5, 2024 Primary Election
Harold McCormick Precinct - March 5, 2024 Primary Election
High School Precinct - March 5, 2024 Primary Election
AUGUST 1, 2024: State Primary AND COUNTY GENERAL
State and Federal Primary and State and County General Election
Primary elections will be held for U.S. Senate, U.S. House of Representatives, Tennessee Senate (even-numbered districts), and Tennessee House of Representatives. General elections will be held for vacant state judicial offices and applicable county offices.
• Qualifying Deadline - Thursday, April 4, 2024, at 12:00 Noon
• Withdrawal Deadline - Thursday, April 11, 2024, 12:00 Noon
• Voter Registration Deadline - Tuesday, July 2, 2024
• Early Voting - Friday, July 12 through Saturday, July 27, 2024
• Absentee Ballot Request Deadline - Thursday, July 25, 2024
NOVEMBER 5, 2024- GENERAL ELECTION
State and Federal Primary General Election and Municipal Elections
All candidates (including independents) for U.S. Senate, U.S. House of Representatives, Tennessee Senate (even-numbered districts), and Tennessee House of Representatives must follow the qualifying dates for the August election. Independent presidential candidates and candidates for municipal elections held with the November election must use the qualifying dates below.
• Qualifying Deadline - Thursday, August 15, 2024, at 12:00 Noon
• Withdrawal Deadline - Thursday, August 22, 2024, 12:00 Noon
• Voter Registration Deadline - Monday, October 7, 2024
• Early Voting - Wednesday, October 16 through Thursday, October 31, 2024
• Absentee Ballot Request Deadline - Tuesday, October 29, 2024
Campaign Finance Rules
Many residents have been calling with questions regarding campaign finance rules and contribution limits. These rules are set by the State of Tennessee and outlined in the Tennessee Bureau of Ethics and Campaign Finance’s guide booklet titled “Citizen’s Guide to Campaign Finance.” There are several ways citizens may support candidates and multi-candidate committees (PACs) involved in State and Local elections. These activities, however, are subject to the campaign finance law. For example, the law limits the amount of money you may contribute and prohibits certain people and organizations from making contributions. This guide explains how to participate in State and Local elections in compliance with Tennessee law. It is important to note that this guide focuses on political activity in State and Local elections—not Federal elections.
To see the Citizen's Guide to Campaign Finance please click here: Citizen's Guide to Campaign Finance
To see the current campaign contribution limits set by the Tennessee Bureau of Ethics and Campaign Finance please click here:
https://www.tn.gov/tref/news/2023/1/12/updated-campaign-contribution-limits-for-2023-2024--effective-immediately.html
Campaign Finance Reports:
To see search campaign finance reports please click here: https://apps.tn.gov/tncamp/public/search.htm
Carter County Voter Information Handbook
For more information on the elections, offices on the ballot, voting procedures, and other election information, please check out our new Voter Information Handbook here: 2
Redistricting Questions? Check here.
We have been getting a lot of questions regarding the redistricting process and what changes took place as part of that process. The Tennessee Comptroller’s Office has now launched a new online tool which will allow residents to see how the 2021-2022 redistricting process has impacted them through a simple address search.
The new dashboard includes updated legislative district information for County Commissions, the State House, State Senate, and the U.S. Congress. Voting precinct and other information is also included for certain localities. Some information, including voting precincts, may be updated as it is adjusted or becomes available.
The decennial redistricting process, which was completed at the state and local level in 2021 and 2022, has impacted more than 2.5 million addresses in Tennessee.
To use the new Tennessee District Lookup dashboard please visit https://tnmap.tn.gov/voterlookup/
and enter your address in the box at the top left corner of the webpage. Once your address is selected you will see both your new and prior district assignments.
Are you registered to vote? It’s easy!
You can now register to vote online in the State of Tennessee. All you need to register online is a drivers license or identification issued by the Department of Safety. CLICK HERE to visit GoVoteTN.com and get signed up today. You can also use the website to check your registration status or update your name or address information. #GoVoteTN
You can also register in person at the Carter County Election Commission Office or print out a registration form from this website and either mail it to the Election Commission or drop it off in person.
To download the registration form click here: Voter Registration Form
Where do college students register to vote?
For students who attend a college or university not in their home county knowing where to register to vote can be confusing. Answers to some of the most frequently asked questions regarding registrations for college students can be found here:College Student Registration FAQs
Restoration of Voting Rights
Some individuals previously convicted of a felony are eligible to have their voting rights restored. To see a copy of the form which needs to be filed to have voting rights restore please click here: Certificate of Restoration of Rights
https://sos.tn.gov/elections/guides/restoration-of-voting-rights
PHOTO ID Requirement
Federal or Tennessee Sate government issued photo ID is now required to vote, unless an exemption applies. College student IDs, photo IDs issued by other states, county or city governments, including library cards, will not be accepted. To learn more about the new law and its exceptions, please call the Carter County Election Commission at 423-542-1822 or visit GoVoteTN.com.
Voters who vote absentee by mail, residents of licensed nursing homes, assisted living centers, or those hospitalized are exempt.
Qualifications for Elected Office in Tennessee
State law sets for a variety of qualifications to hold an elected office in Tennessee. Some provisions are general and apply to any elected office while some elected offices have qualifications specific to that office. To see the list of qualifications please click here: Qualifications for Office
Absentee Voting By Mail
(application’s are available in link)
https://sos.tn.gov/elections/guides/guide-to-absentee-voting
If you wish to vote by mail, you must meet certain legal requirements pursuant to T.C.A. 2-6-201. You must request a ballot in writing over your signature. The request can be made as much 90 days in advance of an election and not later than 7 days prior to an election.
Requests for absentee ballots must be in writing and signed by the voter. Requests can be hand delivered or mailed to the Carter County Election Commission. You may call and we will send you a request by mail as well at 116 Holston Ave., Elizabethton, TN 37643
RETURNED BALLOTS MUST GO THRU MAIL
A first-time mail-registered voter can satisfy the ID requirements by submitting a copy of their ID when they mail in their absentee by-mail ballot.THE REQUEST FOR VOTING BY MAIL CAN SERVE AS THE APPLICATION FOR BALLOT IF IT CONTAINS THE FOLLOWING INFORMATION:
The voter’s name;
The voter’s address in Carter County;
The voter’s date of birth;
The voter’s social security number;
The address to mail the ballot;
The election in which the voter wishes to vote (including party preference if the election is a primary); and
The reason the voter is requesting to vote by mail;
The request MUST BE SIGNED BY THE VOTER.
If the request does not contain all the information listed above, the Election Commission staff shall send the voter an application for an absentee ballot in order to obtain the needed information.
Instructions for military and overseas voters in Tennessee can be found at:
https://sos.tn.gov/products/elections/militaryoverseas-uocava-absentee-information
Cast your vote in honor of a veteran or service member!
Honor Vote
“The Honor Vote program lets Tennesseans dedicate their vote to those who are serving or have served our country. The men and women of the U.S. military ensure our freedom and democracy, allowing us to cast a ballot each Election Day.”
– Tennessee Secretary of State Tre Hargett
To find out more about the Honor Vote Program CLICK HERE.
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