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Election Information
compiled by Dee Nollner for the Shelby County Republican Women's Club
Shelby County Election Commission is one of the most important and least understood government organizations in the county. Their name may contribute to misunderstanding – it is a state governed body even though the name indicates Shelby County. Funding comes through the county; however they are not chartered by the county (or city) but rather the state created election commissions and election commissions operate under TN state law!
Their mission reflects their role:
To administer all public elections in ShelbyCounty, TN
in accordance with applicable laws."
Lending to the confusion, they are not a legislative or investigative body. They must abide by the laws of the state of TN. Their role is to confirm whether or not state requirements are met regarding elections. The State Legislature institutes laws. Questions of election law are interpreted by the State Coordinator.
To vote in Tennessee after January 1, 2012 you will need a government Photo ID. Most of you already meet that requirement with a TN driver’s license or a Passport. Another form of acceptable Photo ID would be a State, Military or Federal Government Photo ID. Neither county government nor school Photo ID’s are acceptable Photo ID for voting in Tennessee.
Indigent voters who are already registered to vote may obtain a no-cost, voting-only-Photo-ID from the TN Dept of Safety 3200 E. Shelby Dr. call 543-7920 for details. Documentation including your voter registration card and identification is required.
A regular state ID is available for $8.
Remember one must be a citizen of the U.S to register to vote and ID must reflect the correct name and address.
Photo ID Video
UPCOMING ELECTIONS
Here is a list of candidates who will be on the March 6 ballot. Since this is a primary election, you will have to declare a party and will therefore only see the candidates running under your party preference. This list is the candidates listed by the office they are seeking with party designation beside their names.
SCEC Update January 5, 2011 – Dee Nollner 756-8456
First, one must know the rules. The SCEC is not a legislative body (does not make law).
As previously stated here – the 95 Election Commissions in TN are under the direct authority of the TN Coordinator of Elections. Currently the coordinator is Mark Goins. Mr. Goins duties include interpreting election law. Each of the 95 county Election Commissions must check/verify election protocol with the Coordinator to be sure that elections are carried out in a lawful way. SCEC consulted with the Coordinator on this first-time issue of a referendum on the MCS charter surrender.
2012 Officers
President: Debbie Stamson
First VP: Ann Martin
Second VP: Hon. Heidi Shafer
Third VP: Jeanette Watkins
Recording Secretary:
Lee Ann Maxwell
Corresponding Secretary:
Nelda Hamer
Treasurer: Pat Allmond
Assistant Treasurer:
Sheila Mashburn
Election Resources
Shelby County
Election Commission
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