Early voting wraps up Thursday; In Tullahoma voting is taking place at the CD Stamps Center from 9 a.m. to 4:30 pm. In Manchester early votes may be cast at the Coffee County Election Commission office in the county office building. Voting there will be from 8 a.m. to 4:30 pm.
Remember those casting ballots must have a photo ID, such IDs may be obtained from the Tennessee Department of Safety. So far there have been over 10,000 early votes cast in Coffee County. The busiest day was the first day of early vote, Oct. 17 when 1,152 voted. Only one local race is contested that is for District 20 commissioner. Republican Gary Kidd and Democrat Paul Buckner are competing for this seat. Other competitive races are for U.S. President, 47th State Rep., U.S. Congress 6th District, U.S. Senate and Tennessee State Senate 16th District.
Administrator of Elections Vernita Davis says that Coffee County voters are making it clear they want their voices heard in the election. You may also vote on Election Day November 6th. For more information on the 2012 election, call 931-723-5103.