Secretary of State Tre Hargett announces election updates for six counties impacted by Hurricane Helene
Secretary of State Tre Hargett has announced important election updates for the six counties impacted by Hurricane Helene, including Cocke and Greene counties.
Dedicated state and local election officials are working diligently to ensure all registered voters in these communities who want to cast a ballot, whether in person or absentee-by-mail, can do so for the Nov. 5 State and Federal Election.
“The devastation experienced in northeast Tennessee is heartbreaking and unimaginable,” said Secretary Hargett. “However, I continue to be amazed at the planning and resiliency of our local election officials. We have been working with our local elections administrators — Josh Blanchard, Sarah Fain, Tracy Harris, Dana Jones, Cheri Lipford, and Justin Reaves — throughout the entirety of this disaster, and their unwavering leadership and commitment will ensure this election proceeds as planned, so registered voters have the opportunity to vote.”
In the days following the historic flooding, Secretary Hargett and Coordinator Goins spoke with and visited with local elections officials in each county. They heard the challenges many have faced since the storm’s arrival on September 27. The Secretary of State’s office reiterated its commitment to provide necessary resources to these counties as they prepare to continue conducting a safe and secure election.
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