CHATTANOOGA (WDEF) – Early Voting begins Wednesday for the May 5 Primary elections in Tennessee.
These are for the local elections (state and federal primaries come later.
“Every election is always important, and each vote will matter in having your voice heard,” explained Hamilton County Elections Administrator Scott Allen. “Go vote during the early voting period or on Election Day and help decide who will represent you.”
Here are the places to vote early in Hamilton County:
Election Commission Office, 700 River Terminal Road, Chattanooga. Voting hours are Monday through Friday 8:00 a.m. to 7:00 p.m. and Saturday 8:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m.
Hixson Community Center, 5401 School Drive, Hixson. Voting hours are Monday through Friday 10:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m. and Saturday 10:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m.
Chris L. Ramsey Sr. Community Center, 1010 North Moore Road, Chattanooga. Voting hours are Monday through Friday 10:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m. and Saturday 10:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m.
Chestnut Hall at the Commons, 4950 Swinyar Drive, Collegedale. Voting hours are Monday through Friday 10:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m. and Saturday 10:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m.
Harrison Center (Old Harrison Elementary), 5637 Highway 58, Harrison. Voting hours are Monday through Friday 10:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m. and Saturday 10:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m.
Soddy Daisy Community Center, 190 Depot Street, Soddy Daisy. Voting hours are Monday through Friday 10:00 a.m. and 6:00 p.m. and Saturday 10:00 a.m. and 4:00 p.m.
But which races are on your local ballot?
Here are the sample ballots for each of our Tennessee counties.
Tennesseans voting early or on Election Day should remember to bring valid photo identification to the polls. A driver’s license or photo ID issued by the Tennessee Department of Safety and Homeland Security, by the Tennessee state government, or by the federal government are acceptable even if they are expired. College student IDs are not acceptable.
