Roll up your sleeves, Chattanooga — Super Tuesday, AKA the primaries — will be here before we know it. Tennesseans will make their way to the polls on March 3rd to vote for their Democratic or Republican presidential preferences heading into the 2020 election.
Okay, so it’s two months away, but in order to vote, you have to be registered by Feb. 3. And early voting starts Feb. 12. For more important dates, check out the Hamilton County Election Commission website.
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Trista here, and I know — it sounds like one more thing on a long to-do list, but registering to vote (or just checking to make sure you’re registered) is so easy. We even have a local branch of a non-partisan voter registration organization, HeadCount, ready to help. HeadCount uses concerts + cultural events to bring people together about their mission: getting people prepared to fulfill their civic duty + vote.
I sat down with the head volunteer of our chapter, Ann Couillard, to learn more about voting in Hamilton County, how to volunteer + the registration process. 🗳️
Fast facts
- In the 2018 election, there was only a 52% voter turnout in Hamilton County.
- Tennessee was 40th in voter registration with 74% of the population registered.
- The state ranked among the lowest in the country for voter turnout at 45%.
How to register
- Make sure you have a valid Tennessee ID.
- Click this link. It will take about two minutes to register.
- Bonus: share the link when you’re done.
How to volunteer
- You can volunteer with Ann right here in Chattanooga — you just have to reach out and let her know.
- No event is too small, so if you’re going to a show or a festival, or if you’re just planning a potluck, Ann is available to set up a table to get people registered.
- Too busy to hit the streets? You can spread the word by sharing the HeadCount link + this article to let people know how easy it is to register.
And remember, we only have until Feb. 3 to get registered before the polls open on Super Tuesday. Pitter patter.
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