March 2012 Election Information


Sample Ballot


Important Information at a Glance

Offices on the County Primary ballot - County Property Assessor

Last day to register to vote for the March 6, 2012 Election - February 6, 2012

Last day to request an absentee ballot - February 28, 2012

Early voting dates - February 15, 2012 - February 28, 2012

Election Day - March 6, 2012


Early Voting Schedule

Early Voting in Loudon County for the March 6, 2012, PPP/Loudon County Primary Election will be held from February 15, 2012 through February 28, 2012. Dates and times are shown below:

Wednesday, February 15: 10 A.M. - 6 P.M.
Thursday, February 16: 10 A.M. - 6 P.M.
Friday, February 17: 10 A.M. - 6 P.M.
Saturday, February 18: 9 A.M. - 1 P.M.

Tuesday, February 21: 10 A.M. - 6 P.M.
Wednesday, February 22: 10 A.M. - 6 P.M.
Thursday, February 23: 10 A.M. - 6 P.M.
Friday, February 24: 10 A.M. - 6 P.M.
Saturday, February 25: 9 A.M. - 1 P.M.

Monday, February 27: 10 A.M. - 6 P.M.
Tuesday, February 28: 10 A.M. - 6 P.M.


Early Voting Locations

Early Voting is held at the following two locations:

Loudon County Office Building
Election Commission Office
100 River Road
Loudon, TN

Roane State Community College, Lenoir City Campus
100 Broadway
Lenoir City, TN

NOTE: The locations listed above are for Early Voting only. If you are voting on Election Day you will need to vote at the voting site listed on your voter registration card and not at the Early Voting sites. During Early Voting you may vote at either of the early voting sites.


Photo ID Required

Beginning January 1, 2012, all voters must present an ID, meeting the requirements below, containing the voter’s name and photograph, whether voting early or on Election Day.

What form of photo ID do I need to bring?

• Tennessee driver’s license with your photo,

• United States Passport,

• Department of Safety photo ID,

• Photo ID issued by the federal or state government,

• United States Military photo ID, or

• Gun permit card with your photo

What forms of photo ID are NOT acceptable?

• A college photo ID

• A photo ID not issued by the federal or state government

Who is exempt?

• Voters who vote absentee by mail. (View requirements to vote absentee at http://www.tn.gov/sos/election/bymail.htm)

• Voters who are residents in a licensed nursing home or assisted living center and who vote at the facility

• Voters who are hospitalized

• Voters with a religious objection to being photographed

• Voters who are indigent and unable to obtain a photo ID without paying a fee

What if I don’t bring a photo ID to the polling place?

• If you do not bring a photo ID and you are not exempt (see above exemptions), you must vote a provisional ballot.

• You will then have two (2) business days after the election to return to the county election commission office to show a valid photo ID.

What if I don’t have a photo ID?

• You may obtain a free photo ID from the Tennessee Department of Safety.

Where can I find out more information?

• Call or visit your county election commission, or

• Visit our website at http://tn.gov/sos/elections

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