Early voting could well top 1,000 votes today in single day

Friday early voting hours 9-7 at Jacksboro, 2-7 at Jellico and 9-1 on Saturday at both polls.

JACKSBORO, TN (WLAF)- Early voting passed the mid-way point on Thursday, day eight of 14 days, and the impressive turnout numbers continue adding up. You are required to bring your photo ID; a U-S passport, a state issued photo ID (like a drivers license) or military ID, according to Mallory Rosenfeld, Administrator of Elections.

Early voting runs through Thu., Oct. 31. Through the first seven days of early voting, 4,489 votes have been cast counting Wednesday’s 621. “We encourage voters to utilize the flexibility of voting ahead of Election Day as both of our precincts are open many hours. This option can be crucial to those who may face future conflicting schedules and unforeseen circumstances on Election Day. By early voting, you are ensuring nothing stands in your way of your vote being counted,” said Rosenfeld.

For voters in the City of La Follette, there is a Retail Package Store Referendum on your ballot. You will have the option to vote “to permit retail package stores to sell alcoholic beverages in the City of La Follette” or vote “not to permit retail package stores to sell alcoholic beverages in the City of La Follette”.

“We encourage all registered voters to utilize the flexibility provided by the early voting period and make your voice heard,” said Tennessee Secretary of State Tre Hargett. ”

Early voting runs from Wed., Oct. 16, 2024, through Thu., Oct. 31, 2024, and here are the days, times and precincts.

ELECTION COMMISSION OFFICE IN JACKSBORO

Monday – Thursday  9:00 a.m. –   4:00 p.m.

Friday                                 9:00 a.m. –   7:00 p.m.

Saturday                           9:00 a.m. –   1:00 p.m.

JELLICO LOCATION – JELLICO MUNICIPAL BUILDING

Monday – Thursday   9:00 a.m. –   2:00 p.m.

Friday                                  2:00 p.m. –   7:00 p.m.

Saturday                            9:00 a.m. –   1:00 p.m.

Daily early voting numbers:

650 Wed., Oct. 16

647 Thu., Oct. 17

908 Fri., Oct. 18

377 Sat., Oct 19 – sub-total of 2,582

669 Mon., Oct. 21

617 Tue., Oct. 22

621 Wed., Oct. 23

Campbell County Polling Places

​

1st DISTRICT

​

Alder Springs – Rural Fire Station #4, Alder Springs, 4422 Victory Rd., Lafollette, TN 37766

Demory – Demory Baptist Church, 3175 Demory Road, LaFollette, TN 37766

Pinecrest – Pinecrest Volunteer Fire Dept. 120 Firehouse Lane, Jacksboro, TN 37757

Valley View – Valley View School, 1187 Old Middlesboro Hwy., Lafollette, TN 37766

Well Springs – Wells Springs United Methodist Church Fellowship Hall, 168 Well Road, Lafollette, TN 37766

​

2nd DISTRICT

​

College Hill – Cedar Hill Baptist Church, 636 Demory Road, Lafollette, TN 37766

East Lafollette – Lafollette Middle School, 1309 E. Central Ave., Lafollette, TN 37766

Lafollette Elem. School – Lafollette Elem. School, 195 Myers Ln., Lafollette, TN 37766

​

3rd DISTRICT

​

Campbell County High School – Campbell County High School, 150 Cougar Ln., Lafollette, TN 37766

Jacksboro Station – Nation Guard Armory, 301 Industrial Parkway, Jacksboro, TN 37757

West Lafollette – West Lafollette School, 250 W. Beech St., Lafollette, TN 37766

​

4th DISTRICT

​

Caryville – Caryville Elementary School, 120 Cardinal Circle, Caryville, TN 37714

Clinchmore – Stoney Fork Fire Station, 129 Clinchmore Rd., Caryville, TN 37714

Jacksboro – Jacksboro Middle School, 150 Eagle Circle, Jacksboro, TN 37757

Ridgewood – Lake City Church of Christ, 2817 Highway 116, Caryville, TN 37714

​

5th DISTRICT

​

LaFollette – LaFollette Rec Center, 201 S. 9th Street, LaFollette, TN 37766

Elk Valley – Elk Valley School, 6691 Highway 297, Pioneer, TN 37847

Habersham – Wynn-Habersham School, 174 Habersham RD., Duff, TN 37729

Jellico – Jellico Elementary School, 551 Sunset Trail, Jellico, TN 37762

Newcomb – Newcomb Baptist Church Fellowship Hall, 151 Wooldridge Pike, Newcomb, TN 37819

(WLAF NEWS PUBLISHED-10/25/2024-6AM)