April 4 is the last day to register to vote for the May 3 election

White County residents must register to vote by midnight on Monday, April 4, 2022, to be able to cast a ballot in the County Republican and Democratic Primary Election, on May 3, 2022.

“In the upcoming election, White County voters will have the opportunity to cast ballots for the following offices that are holding primaries in White County:  County Executive, Trustee, Sheriff, Circuit Court Clerk, County Clerk, Register of Deeds, Road Superintendent, County Commission  Districts 1-7, School Board  Districts 5-7, General Sessions Judge, Circuit Court Judge Parts I & II, Chancellor, Criminal Court Judge Parts I & II, District Attorney, and Public Defender, “ said Dorcas Marcum, White County Administrator of Elections.  “To cast a ballot in this election, you must be registered to vote.”

Registering to vote, updating your address or checking your registration status is fast, easy and secure with the Secretary of State’s online voter registration system. Any U.S. citizen with a driver’s license or photo ID issued by the Tennessee Department of Safety and Homeland Security can register online from any computer or mobile device at GoVoteTN.gov.

“I encourage all Tennesseans to register to vote or make sure their registration is up-to-date before the deadline,” said Secretary of State Tre Hargett. “It is important for all of us to make our voice heard at the polls and with our convenient online voter registration system you can safely register in minutes.”

Paper voter registration applications are available to download on GoVoteTN.gov or at the White County Election Commission office. Completed paper voter registration applications must be mailed to the White County Election Commission or submitted in person. Mailed voter registrations must be postmarked by April 4, 2022.

The White County Election Commission is located at 1 E. Bockman Way, White County Courthouse, Rm. 215,  Sparta, Tennessee 38583.  Voters can drop off completed registration forms or register in person 8 a.m.-4 p.m., Monday-Friday.

Early voting starts Wednesday, April 13, and runs each weekday, including Saturdays, until Thursday, April 28.  Hours are 8 a.m.-4 p.m., Monday, Wednesday, and Friday, and 10 a.m.-6 p.m., Tuesday and Thursday. The deadline to request an absentee by-mail ballot is Tuesday, April 26.  Election Day is Tuesday, May 3.

For more information about registering to vote, voter eligibility and other election information, visit GoVoteTN.gov or contact the White County Election Commission at (931) 836-3671.