CLARKSVILLE, TN (CLARKSVILLE NOW) – Early voting began Friday in the State Primary and County General Election, with the mayor’s office, sheriff, the entire County Commission and part of the School Board up for election.
Also on the ballot are state primaries for governor, U.S. Senate, U.S. House, state Senate, state House and several party committee offices.
Where to vote early
Early voting will be July 17-Aug. 1 at the main Election Commission office, with additional dates at three satellite locations.
Election Commission:
The Montgomery County Election Commission is at 350 Pageant Lane, Suite 404. Voting there will take place:
- July 17, Friday: 8 a.m. to 5 p.m.
- July 18, Saturday: 8 a.m. to noon
- July 20, Monday: 8 a.m. to 5 p.m.
- July 21, Tuesday: 8 a.m. to 5 p.m.
- July 22, Wednesday: 8 a.m. to 5 p.m.
- July 23, Thursday: 8 a.m. to 7 p.m.
- July 24, Friday: 8 a.m. to 5 p.m.
- July 25, Saturday: 8 a.m. to 4 p.m.
- July 27, Monday: 8 a.m. to 6 p.m.
- July 28, Tuesday: 8 a.m. to 7 p.m.
- July 29, Wednesday: 8 a.m. to 6 p.m.
- July 30, Thursday: 8 a.m. to 7 p.m.
- July 31, Friday: 8 a.m. to 6 p.m.
- Aug. 1, Saturday: 8 a.m. to 4 p.m.
Other early voting sites:
- North Clarksville Branch Library, 435 Jordan Drive
- CDE Lightband, 2021 Wilma Rudolph Blvd.
- Richellen Park, 1466 Highway 149
Those sites will hold early voting on these dates and times:
- July 25, Saturday: 9 a.m. to 3 p.m.
- July 27, Monday: 9 a.m. to 5 p.m.
- July 28, Tuesday: 9 a.m. to 6 p.m.
- July 29, Wednesday: 9 a.m. to 5 p.m.
- July 30, Thursday: 9 a.m. to 6 p.m.
- July 31, Friday: 9 a.m. to 5 p.m.
- Aug. 1, Saturday: 9 a.m. to 3 p.m.
What to bring to the polls
To vote early or on Aug. 6, Tennessee voters are required to bring valid photo identification to the polls. A driver’s license or photo ID issued by the Tennessee Department of Safety and Homeland Security, the Tennessee state government, or the federal government are acceptable, even if expired. College student IDs are not accepted.
Because this general election is combined with a state party primary, voters will be asked whether they want a Republican or Democratic ballot. This will not affect whether they vote with party affiliation in the Montgomery County General Election races. Voters may also opt for a County General Election-only ballot that does not include the party primary races.
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Who’s on the ballot
Here is the list of Montgomery County candidates, linked to their campaign announcements, with party affiliation, incumbent status and whether they’re running unopposed (in bold):
Montgomery County Mayor
- Wes Golden, R, incumbent
- Isaac Greenwood, D
- Christine Marie McNemar, I
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County Commission
District 1
- John Gannon, R, incumbent
- Garfield Scott, D
District 2
- Teddy Denny, R, unopposed
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District 3
- Joe Smith, R, incumbent, unopposed
District 4
- Rickey Ray, I, incumbent, unopposed
District 5
- Rashidah Leverett, D, incumbent, unopposed
District 6
- Clayton Rudder, I, incumbent, unopposed
District 7
- Nathan Burkholder, R, incumbent
- Rebecca Janssen, D
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District 8
- LaTonia Brown, D, incumbent, unopposed
District 9
- Jorge Padro Jr., R, incumbent
- Lekeshia Hicks, D
District 10
- Jeremiah Walker, D, incumbent, unopposed
District 11
District 12
- Carmelle Chandler, D, incumbent, unopposed
District 13
- Walker Woodruff, D, incumbent, unopposed
District 14
- Adrian Dailey, D
- Joshua Beal, I, incumbent
District 15
- David Harper, R, incumbent
- Justin Medearis, I
- Robert Waugh, I
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District 16
- Gary Kenney, R
- Lisa Prichard, D, incumbent
District 17
- Chris Rasnic, D, incumbent, unopposed
District 18
- Tiffany Manning, D
- Ryan Gallant, I, incumbent
District 19
- Cydney Daane, R
- Alexander Pegram, D
District 20
District 21
- Brad VanKirk, R
- David Shelton, I, incumbent
Chancellor, Part II
- Kimberly Lund, R, unopposed
County Trustee
- Kimberly Wiggins, I, incumbent, unopposed
General Sessions Judge, Division V
- Erin Poland Nolder, R, incumbent
- Merriel Bullock Neal, D
Sheriff
- Mike Oliver, R
- Dexter Mines, I
- Johnny Ransdell, I
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Circuit Court Clerk
- Wendy Davis, R, incumbent
- Monica Meeks, I
County Clerk
- Teresa Cottrell, R, incumbent, unopposed
Register of Deeds
- Julie Chadwick Runyon, R, incumbent, unopposed
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CMCSS School Board
District 1
- Kailee Cordell, R
- Carol Berry, D, incumbent
District 3
- Teresa Crosslin, R, incumbent
- Darryl Anderson, D
District 5
District 7
What happens next in Montgomery County elections?
Aug. 6: Election Day for the State Primary and County General Election. Early voting is July 17-Aug. 1.
Nov. 3: Election Day for State General and City of Clarksville Election, with the mayor and half the City Council seats on the ballot. Early voting will be Oct. 14-29.
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For more information on voting, go to the Montgomery County Election Commission website, visit their office at 350 Pageant Lane, Suite 404, email vote@mcgtn.net or call 931-648-5707.
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