The mission of the Giles County Election Commission is to ensure the integrity of the electoral process within our county. We endeavor to carefully administer election laws and provide the most efficient, accurate and secure election process possible. To accomplish this, the Commission works closely with the County Election Office to register voters, conduct elections, provide voter and candidate education, and comply with all state reporting requirements.
Election Office & Commissioners
Election Office
Zena Dickey: Administrator of Elections Dianne Bass: Deputy Candy Bertram: Deputy |
Election Commissioners
Chairman: Kathy Bassham Shara Flacy, Clint King, Judy C. Mitchell, Maxie Trotter |
Election Commission Statement on Absentee By-Mail Voting
The state guidelines for eligibility to vote absentee by-mail are included in the "Voter FAQ" tab. Unfortunately voting by mail has become a politically fraught issue. However, the Giles County Election Commission would like to address this from a practical, apolitical perspective. An objective of the Election Commission is to encourage maximum voter participation. Another objective is to maximize Election Office efficiency and vote-tallying precision. This information is provided to optimize these goals.
The Election Commission would first like to encourage early voting, as this alleviates lines and potential delays on election day.
Secondly, there is a sense of finality and completeness when a voter opts to personally record their vote at a polling place. While the USPS is diligent in handling absentee ballots, delays and/or routing errors are possible. For those who are eligible and feel they must vote via mail, the Election Commission strongly encourages requesting a ballot as soon as possible, and returning the ballot with ample time to be received and counted in the Election Office by 7 pm on the 1st of August. That said, voting in-person should be considered the primary, preferred means of casting a ballot.
A final point: If you request an absentee ballot, please return the ballot via mail. Be advised that returning an absentee ballot will require the voter to affix first-class USPS postage; absentee ballots CANNOT be dropped off at the Election Office.
The Election Commission would first like to encourage early voting, as this alleviates lines and potential delays on election day.
Secondly, there is a sense of finality and completeness when a voter opts to personally record their vote at a polling place. While the USPS is diligent in handling absentee ballots, delays and/or routing errors are possible. For those who are eligible and feel they must vote via mail, the Election Commission strongly encourages requesting a ballot as soon as possible, and returning the ballot with ample time to be received and counted in the Election Office by 7 pm on the 1st of August. That said, voting in-person should be considered the primary, preferred means of casting a ballot.
A final point: If you request an absentee ballot, please return the ballot via mail. Be advised that returning an absentee ballot will require the voter to affix first-class USPS postage; absentee ballots CANNOT be dropped off at the Election Office.
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Giles County Election Office 222 W. Madison St. Pulaski, TN 38478 Phone: 931-363-2424 Email: [email protected] |