Early Voting Turnout Expected to Break Record

An early voting record could be shattered before the week is out. That’s the word from the DeKalb County Election Commission.
“Through Friday, 2,695 votes had been cast (that number includes absentee ballots) and that’s over 500 less than the entire early voting period in 2012,” said Dennis Stanley, Administrator of Elections.
“The turnout has been phenomenal with an average of 290 voters each day. With that pace, we should come close to reaching the 4,000 mark,” he continued. “That would definitely be a record here.”
On Friday, 293 voted including 287 in person and 6 by absentee.
Meanwhile, Stanley had a few reminders for voters who are making their way to the polls.
•There is a 100-foot campaign free zone around the voting location so voters should not be discussing the candidates while in line.
•You may not use a mobile electronic or communication device for telephone conversations, recording or taking photographs or videos while inside the polling place. Under state law, you may use a mobile electronic or communication device for informational purposes to assist you in making election decisions in the polling place.
•State law requires voters who vote by personal appearance to present a Tennessee or U.S. Government issued photo I.D.
“We also want to remind the trick-or-treaters and their parents who will be in town Monday afternoon to use the second floor entrance to the courthouse,” Stanley said. “Early voting is conducted on the first floor and we hope those participating in the annual ‘Trick or Treat on the Square’ event to be mindful of the voters and the voting process.”