Trusted information. These two words sound simple, but they have become more significant in recent months. Our society has seen an uptick in disinformation — including AI manipulation and deepfakes, not to mention an overwhelming increase in unsourced information regularly shared across social media.
Although sometimes inadvertent, sharing disinformation makes it imperative for registered Tennessee voters to obtain trusted information from our office as they prepare to cast a ballot. Whether it’s opening and closing hours, location of polling places, photo ID requirements, or general election-related questions, Tennesseans can find trusted election information by visiting our website, GoVoteTN.gov, or by downloading the free GoVoteTN App.
Through these resources, eligible citizens can view candidate lists, and find polling locations with hours of opening and closing times, important dates, and even historical data from previous election years.
Our Division of Elections also regularly responds to phone calls and email inquiries on all election-related matters, including election security. Some of the more frequent questions we get focus on voting machines or preserving the integrity of the ballot box through fraud reporting.
In Tennessee, every vote is counted once — no more, no less. Bipartisan county election commissions test all machines before each election, and these machines are not connected to the internet. Thanks to funding allocated by Gov. Bill Lee and the Tennessee General Assembly, and smooth implementation by our hard-working county election officials, a verified paper audit trail exists in all 95 counties. Lastly, we offer a reporting resource and toll-free hotline on Election Day, connecting citizens directly with state officials to report possible suspicious activity and to answer questions.