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Vote early, officials say: State officials warn lengthy ballots could cause waits at the polls

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By Andy Sher 3 min read

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AVOID THE LINESEarly voting continues through Aug. 2 at the following locations:• Brainerd Road Rec Center 1010 North Moore RoadMonday- Saturday, 10 a.m.-7 p.m.• Eastwood Church 4300 Ooltewah-Ringgold RoadMonday-Saturday, 10 a.m.-7 p.m.• Election Commission 700 River Terminal RoadMonday-Friday 8 a.m.-7 p.m., Saturday 9 a.m.- 7 p.m.• Northgate Mall (Outside, between Applebee’s and former Piccadilly Cafeteria)Monday-Saturday, 10 a.m.-7 p.m.Voters must have acceptable Tennessee or federal photo ID.

EARLY BALLOTS SO FARBledsoe: 474Bradley: 3,011Grundy: 722 (through Tuesday)Hamilton: 7,428Marion: 729McMinn: 1,665Meigs: 642Monroe: 2,377Polk: 900 (through Tuesday)Rhea: 1,754Sequatchie: 740Source: Secretary of State’s Office

NASHVILLE – State elections officials are urging people to vote early in the Aug. 7 election, saying the lengthy ballot will generate long lines on Election Day.

An estimated 143,625 Tennesseans – 7,428 in Hamilton County – had cast early ballots by the time the polls closed Wednesday according to the state Division of Elections.

“If you know who you’re going to vote for, go ahead and get your ballot in the box,” Secretary of State Tré Hargett said during a telephone conference call with reporters.