Tennessee Secretary of State Tre Hargett voiced opposition Wednesday to offering drop boxes for absentee ballots, telling a U.S. Senate panel that the state requires returning those ballots by mail in the name of security. In Tennessee, the last day to request an absentee ballot for the Aug. 6 primary is July 30, though some officials are urging voters to act as quickly as possible in case of delays mailing them back. Local election offices must receive completed absentee ballots via mail no later than the close of polls on Election Day. Early voting in person is already underway with precautions.
Tennessee secretary of state opposes absentee drop boxes
Jul 23, 2020 | 5:00 AM