CLARKSVILLE, TN (CLARKSVILLE NOW) – Early voting for the Nov. 3 election begins Wednesday in Montgomery County and continues through Oct. 29.
This is the State General and City of Clarksville election, with governor, Congress, Tennessee General Assembly, city mayor and half the City Council on the ballot. The council wards up for election are Wards 1, 2, 6, 7, 10 and 11.
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Amanda Joslin, administrator of elections for Montgomery County, encourages voters to take advantage of the early voting period and prepare in advance by reviewing their ballot, including the three proposed constitutional amendments.
“Early voting provides voters with flexibility and convenience,” said Joslin. “Before heading to the polls, voters should review the proposed constitutional amendments so they can make informed decisions and help keep lines moving efficiently for everyone,” she said in a news release.
Constitutional amendments on TN ballot
There are three proposed amendments to the Tennessee Constitution on the ballot. Here’s a summary from WKRN-News 2 in Nashville:
The first amendment would expand the circumstances in which judges can deny bail to people accused of certain serious crimes, including second-degree murder and aggravated rape.
The second amendment would prohibit Tennessee from imposing a state property tax. Tennessee has not levied a state property tax in more than 75 years.
The third amendment would expand constitutional protections for crime victims, including their rights to participate in certain court proceedings and the parole process.
Election officials note that constitutional amendment questions often contain language that may require additional time to review and consider, according the county news release. Voters who familiarize themselves with the amendments beforehand can spend more time making informed decisions and less time reading lengthy ballot language in the voting booth.
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Where do they stand? Local candidates on the issues
To help voters with their decisions, Clarksville Now has published interview articles on the issues in key state and local races:
State House races:
- District 67: Ronnie Glynn and Chris Lanier
- District 68: Aron Maberry and Garfield Scott
- District 75: Michael Lankford and Allie Phillips
City of Clarksville races:
- Mayor: Mark Riggins, Wanda Smith ,Brian Zacharias
- Council Ward 1: Larry Allen, Adolph Dagan, Sabrena Gillespie
- Council Ward 2: Eric Claunch, William Cody
- Council Ward 6: Justin Swallows, Charles Uffelman, Zachary Walker
- Council Ward 7: Christina Hardesty ,John Dewey Robinson
- Council Ward 10: Chris Reneau, Stacey Streetman
Early voting schedule in Montgomery County
Early voting is available at the Election Commission, 350 Pageant Lane, Suite 404, from Oct. 14-29. It’s also available at three satellite locations from Oct. 19-29. The satellite locations are:
- North Branch Library, 435 Jordan Road
- CDE Lightband, 2021 Wilma Rudolph Blvd.
- Richellen Park, 1466 State Highway149
Election Commission site
- Wednesday, Oct. 14: 8 a.m. to 5 p.m.
- Thursday, Oct. 15: 8 a.m. to 5 p.m.
- Friday, Oct. 16: 8 a.m. to 5 p.m.
- Saturday, Oct. 17: 8 a.m. to noon
- Monday, Oct. 19: 8 a.m. to 6 p.m.
- Tuesday, Oct. 20: 8 a.m. to 7 p.m.
- Wednesday, Oct. 21: 8 a.m. to 6 p.m.
- Thursday, Oct. 22: 8 a.m. to 7 p.m.
- Friday, Oct. 23: 8 a.m. to 6 p.m.
- Saturday, Oct. 24: 8 a.m. to 4 p.m.
- Monday, Oct. 26: 8 a.m. to 6 p.m.
- Tuesday, Oct. 27: 8 a.m. to 7 p.m.
- Wednesday, Oct. 28: 8 a.m. to 6 p.m.
- Thursday, Oct. 29: 8 a.m. to 7 p.m.
North Library, CDE and RichEllen Park locations
- Monday, Oct. 19: 9 a.m. to 5 p.m.
- Tuesday, Oct. 20: 9 a.m. to 6 p.m.
- Wednesday, Oct. 21: 9 a.m. to 5 p.m.
- Thursday, Oct. 22: 9 a.m. to 6 p.m.
- Friday, Oct. 23: 9 a.m. to 5 p.m.
- Saturday, Oct. 24: 9 a.m. to 3 p.m.
- Monday, Oct. 26: 9 a.m. to 5 p.m.
- Tuesday, Oct. 27: 9 a.m. to 6 p.m.
- Wednesday, Oct. 28: 9 a.m. to 5 p.m.
- Thursday, Oct. 29: 9 a.m. to 6 p.m.
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How to vote in Montgomery County
Tennessee voters are required to show a valid photo identification. 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.
To review your voter registration status, go to GoVoteTN.gov. For more information, 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.