CLARKSVILLE, TN (CLARKSVILLE NOW) – Election Day is Thursday for the Tennessee State Primary and Montgomery County General Election, with polls open from 7 a.m. to 7 p.m. at precincts across the county.
On the ballot are primary elections for governor, Congress and state House, and the general election for county mayor, sheriff, several judges, the County Commission and School Board. There’s also an array of judicial retention yes/no votes, and elections for party executive committee members.
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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.
Because of the state primary, you will be asked whether you want a Republican or Democratic ballot. 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:
- State House Republican candidates on school vouchers, gun control, highway funding
- County mayor candidates on school construction, neighborhood sprawl
- Sheriff candidates on use of SRO’s, juvenile detention center idea
- Judge candidates on qualifications, experience and justice
- County Commission candidates on school construction, smart growth
- School Board candidates on charter schools, school violence
- Circuit Court clerk candidates on key issues
Election results
To see election results and reaction live on Thursday night, come back to ClarksvilleNow.com after 7 p.m. Articles and photos will be posted all night.
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