CLARKSVILLE, TN (CLARKSVILLE NOW) – The Montgomery County Election Commission sent out a reminder on Tuesday morning urging county residents to register to vote for the Presidential Preference Primary and County Primary Elections, set to take place on March 5.
“If Montgomery County voters have not already registered, we encourage all eligible residents to do so,” said Elizabeth Black, administrator of elections for Montgomery County. “Registering to vote and casting your ballot ensures your voice will be heard.”
If you’re a Montgomery County resident and haven’t registered to vote but are interested, the last eligible day to do so is Monday, Feb. 5. The Election Commission office will be open on Saturday, Feb. 3, from 9 a.m. to noon to assist voters over the weekend.
Early voting begins Feb. 14 and runs through Feb. 27, according to a news release. The deadline to request absentee ballots has been set for Feb. 27.
Paper voter registration applications are also available to download and can be downloaded on GoVoteTN.org or at the Montgomery County Election Commission office. According to the news release, completed paper voter registration applications must be mailed to the Election Commission, 350 Pageant Lane Suite 404, or submitted in person. County residents can also mail them in to P.O. Box 422, Clarksville, TN 37041. Voters can drop off completed registration forms or register in person Monday-Friday from 8 a.m.-4 p.m.
“I encourage all Tennesseans to register to vote or ensure their registration is up to date before the deadline,” said Secretary of State Tre Hargett. “It is important for all of us to make our voice heard at the polls and with our convenient online voter registration system, you can safely register in minutes.”
For more information about registering to vote, voter eligibility, and other election information, visit www.mcgtn.org/election or contact the Montgomery County Election Commission.
Who’s on the ballot
Here are the races and the candidates on the Montgomery County Primary ballot, with links to their profiles.
Circuit Court Judge, Part VI
Republican Primary
- Ashleigh L. Travis, appointed incumbent, unopposed in primary and in August.
Assessor of Property
Republican Primary
- Caitlin Castle-Swaffer
- Erinne J. Hester, incumbent
Highway Supervisor
Republican Primary
- Jeffery H. Bryant Jr., incumbent, unopposed in primary and in August.
School Board, Dist. 2
Republican Primary
Democratic Primary
- Ritchie Patton, unopposed to run as Democrat in August.
School Board, Dist. 4
Republican Primary
- Kent Griffy, incumbent, unopposed in primary and in August.
School Board, Dist. 6
Republican Primary
- Maribeth Knight
- Chris Lanier
- Charlie Patterson, incumbent
Democratic Primary
- Bernard Carter, unopposed to run as Democrat in August.