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Glenda C. McNutt, Election Administrator  
Courthouse Annex
213 W. Washington 
PO Box 967
Paris, TN 38242
Phone:  731-642-0411

Voter Information

Voter Registration
Upcoming Election November 2008
Election Dates
Early Voting
Where To Vote
Voter Districts
Absentee Ballot
How To Vote
Sample Ballots
Election Results
Election Commissioners
Frequently Asked Questions
Office Staff
Restoration of Voting Rights

 

Frequently Asked Questions

What is your mailing address?
Where is your office located and what hours are you open?
What is my ward/PCT and where do I go to vote?
Am I still registered?
How do I get an absentee ballot?
Why must I state a reason to get an absentee ballot?
When can I request a ballot and when does the ballot have to arrive at the Election Commission office?
Where can I go vote early and what are the times?
Do I have to vote at the closest site to my home when I vote early?
Do I have to declare a party?
How do I get a replacement voter registration card?
I have recently moved. How do I update my address with the Henry County Election Commission?

Q: What is your mailing address?
A: Henry County Election Commission
PO Box 967
Paris TN 38242

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Q: Where is your office located and what hours are you open?
A: Henry County Election Commission
213 W Washington St
Paris TN 38242
Hours: 8:00 A.M. - 4:30 P.M.

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Q: What is my Ward/PCT and where do I go vote?
A: Call (731)642-0411 and provide your address. The district and voting location will then be given to you.

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Q: Am I still registered?
A: Call (731)642-0411 in order to find out the status of your voter registration (e.g. Whether or not your are currently registered.).

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Q: How do I get an absentee ballot?
A: Mail a letter requesting an Absentee Ballot to:
PO Box 967
Paris TN 38242

The letter must include the following information:

  • Voter's name as it appears on the registration
  • Voter's address as it appears on the registration
  • Social security number or registration number
  • Election voter wants to vote in
  • Reason voter is requesting an absentee ballot
  • Address where ballot is to be mailed
  • Voter's signature

Click here for Absentee Guidelines

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Q: Why must I state a reason to get an absentee ballot?
A: It is State Law that a reason is provided in a request for an absentee ballot.

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Q: When can I request a ballot and when does the ballot have to arrive at the Election Commission office?
A: Written requests will be accepted no earlier than 90 days prior to an election and no less than 7 days before the election.

The application for the Absentee Ballot must be in the Henry County Election Commission office no less than 5 days before the election.

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Q: Where can I go vote early and what are the times?
A: Click here to view early voting locations. The early voting locations will also be published in the newspaper near the time of the election. Specific times for each location will be published in the newspaper during the early voting period.

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Q: Do I have to vote at the closest site to my home when I vote early?
A: The early voter does NOT have to vote at a particular location. Voting can be done at the most convenient location.

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Q: Do I have to declare a party?
A: It is only necessary to declare a political party when you vote in a Republican/Democratic primary.

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Q: How do I get a replacement voter registration card?
A: You can request a replacement card in writing. Send your request to:
PO Box 967
Paris TN 38242

Include the following information:

  • Name
  • Address
  • Date of Birth
  • Social Security Number
  • Signature

You may also request the replacement card in person at any of the normal registration centers. If requesting the replacement card in person, you must have a driver's license or other documentation with a verifiable address.

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Q: I have recently moved. How do I update my address with the Henry County Election Commission?
A: In order to update your address, please complete and follow the instructions on the Mail-In Application for Voter Registration Form.

 

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