CLARKSVILLE, TN (CLARKSVILLE NOW) – Election Day is Tuesday for the Tennessee State General and City of Clarksville Election, with polls open from 7 a.m. to 7 p.m. at precincts across the county.
On the ballot are elections for city mayor, City Council, Congress and state House races, along with a local liquor referendum and a statewide race for governor.
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Voting will be done at neighborhood precincts. To see where to vote, look for your precinct location and address on the back of your Voter ID card. To vote, you will have to show your driver’s license or other state or federal photo ID.
For more information, go to the Montgomery County Election Commission website.
Where they stand
If you haven’t made up your mind on who to vote for, here are links to videos and articles with candidate’s views:
- Congressional candidates Mark Green, Odessa Kelly on economy, abortion, health care
- State House candidates on charter schools, abortion rights, health care and more
- Mayor of Clarksville candidates on affordable housing, juvenile crime, road improvements
- City Council candidates discuss rezoning, growth, traffic and other city issues
Referendums
There are a few referendums on the ballot – one local and four from the state.
Liquor Referendum: For or against the legal sale of alcoholic beverages for consumption in Montgomery County. This will be on the ballot only for residents outside the city limits.
Amendments: Voters will decide whether to add four new amendments to the Tennessee Constitution: The right to work, the governor’s line of succession, removing slavery from the existing constitution and allowing faith leaders to run for state offices.
Election results
To see election results and reaction live on Tuesday night, come back to ClarksvilleNow.com after 7 p.m. Coverage, reaction and photos will be posted and updated all night.
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