August 18, 2020
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With a large turnout expected for the November presidential election, the DeKalb County Election Commission is offering some important reminders to local voters.
“The registration deadline, early voting dates, and keeping your address up-to-date are dates and issues voters should be aware of for November,” said Dennis Stanley, Administrator of Elections.
If you are not registered but want to participate in the November election, October 5 is the last day you can register in person at the election office.
Voter registration forms are available at the election office on the first floor of the DeKalb County Courthouse; online at www.dekalbelections.com and https://sos.tn.gov/elections.
To avoid a potential delay in on election day, voters need to make sure the election office has their current address.
“If you have moved since you last voted, you may have to vote at a different location on November 3,” Stanley said. “Keep in mind, if you have moved and did not notify our office, you will have paperwork to fill out on election day and you may have to go to a different place to vote.”
Voters are also reminded that a registration does not transfer from one county to another.
“If you have moved from another county into DeKalb, you must register in DeKalb County by the registration deadline” he continued. “You may register at the local election office or online by October 5.”
Stanley also said early voting is a convenient way to vote in the upcoming election.
“Early voting will be held October 14 through October 29 on the first floor of the DeKalb County Courthouse,” he said. “The exact hours will be announced later, but voters should go ahead and mark their calendars now and set reminders in their smartphones. Voting early allows people to cast ballots when it is convenient for them and helps keep down long lines on election day.”
Voters who want to check their status can call the election office at 615-597-4146 Monday through Friday from 8 a.m. to 4 p.m. Another tool for voters is the GoVoteTN app for smartphones and computers. The app can be downloaded at the iTunes store of Google Play.