Early Voting Underway In Town Of Oneida Election

 

            Oneida, TN (2011-10-17) Early Voting for the November 2011 Oneida Municipal Election is underway.  Polling will continue through the end of the month.

Early Voting for the Town of Oneida Municipal Election began October 17, 2011 and will end October 31, 2011. Eligible registered voters may vote at the Oneida Municipal Building, 121 Municipal Drive, Oneida, TN.

            Hours of Early Voting are:  Monday, October 17, 2011 to Thursday, October 20, 2011, 10:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m.; Friday, October 21, 2011 10:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m.; and Saturday, October 22, 2011, 9:00 a.m. to 12:00 p.m.  Hours for the second week of Early Voting will change slightly.  Monday, October 24, 2011 to Wednesday, October 26, 2011, hours will be 10:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m.; Thursday, October 27, 2011 and Friday, October 28, 2011, 10:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m.; and Saturday, October 29, 2011, 9:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m.  Polling hours for the final day of Early Voting, Monday, October 31, 2011, are 10:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m.

            Voters must present identification when appearing to vote during the Early Voting period and on Election Day.  Proof of identity and correct/current address may be in the form of a current voter’s registration card, valid Tennessee Driver’s License, Social Security Card, Credit Card containing the voters’ signature, utility bill or etc.  The new photo ID requirements will become effective January 1, 2012 and do not apply to this election.

            Registered voters planning to Early Vote by mail may request a ballot from the Scott County Election Commission Office, 2845 Baker Highway, P.O. Box 586, Huntsville, TN 37756.  The last day to return an application for a ballot is October 31, 2011.  First-time voters cannot vote by mail and must appear in person either during Early Voting or Election Day.  Mail-in ballots must be received on or before November 5, 2011.

            For more information, you may call the Scott County Election Commission office at (423) 663-3210.

            The 2011 Oneida Municipal Election will be held Saturday, November 5, 2011.