NEXT ELECTION: TUESDAY, MAY 4, 2010 – COUNTY REPUBLICAN PRIMARY The last day to submit a petition to run as a Republican or Independent candidate is Thursday, February 18, 2010 at NOON. *Sheriff and Road Superintendent candidates need to submit relevant paperwork to the state by Thursday, February 4, 2010. Contact our office for more information.
UPCOMING ELECTIONS: THURSDAY, AUGUST 5, 2010 – COUNTY GENERAL AND STATE/FEDERAL PRIMARY The last day to submit a petition to run as a Democratic, Republican or Independent candidate is Thursday, April 1, 2010 at NOON.
TUESDAY, NOVEMBER 2, 2010 – STATE/FEDERAL GENERAL AND TOWN OF ERWIN AND TOWN OF UNICOI The last day to submit a petition to run in the Town of Erwin or Town of Unicoi elections is Thursday, August 19, 2010 at NOON.
UNICOI COUNTY ELECTION COMMISSION Chairman – Thomas Reeves Secretary – Marvin Rogers Member – Roland Bailey Member – Paul Monk Member – William Smith
Sarah Bailey was born and raised in Erwin, Tennessee. After graduating Valedictorian from Unicoi County High School she went on to attend Clemson University. In 2004 Sarah graduated Magna Cum Laude from Clemson with a B.A. in English. She is an active member of the Erwin Kiwanis Club.
Ms. Bailey has served as Administrator of Elections for Unicoi County since November 2005 and passed the State Election Certification exam in June 2006.
The Unicoi County Election Commission administers voter registration and education, conducts local, state and federal elections and maintains financial records and personal information of political candidates.
Q: When do I have to register to be able to vote in an election? A: Voter registration deadline is 30 days before any election.
Q: To register in UnicoI County, how long do I need to have lived there? A: There is no deadline on residency. The day you move into a residence in this county you are eligible to register to vote.
Q: If I move to another address within Unicoi County, where do I vote on Election Day. A: You will vote in the precinct of your NEW address. Please contact our office to find out which precinct you need to vote in.
Q: If I move out of Unicoi County before an election, can I still vote in Unicoi County? A: The state allows you a 90 day grace period. If you moved within Tennessee but outside of Unicoi County 90 days or less before an election, you will be eligible to vote in Unicoi County at that election.
UNICOI COUNTY POLLING PLACES
Flag Pond Flag Pond Community Building 110 School House Rd. Off Old Asheville Hwy Flag Pond, TN
Temple Hill Temple Hill School 797 Old Highway Road Off Temple Hill Rd Erwin, TN
Love Chapel Love Chapel School 1426 Love Station Road off Jackson Love Highway Erwin, TN
Middle School Unicoi County Middle School 600 Mohawk Drive Erwin, TN
Rock Creek Rock Creek School 1121 East Erwin Road Erwin, TN
Fishery Unicoi County Gas Utility District Building 1414 North Main Avenue Erwin, TN
Unicoi Unicoi School 404 Massachusetts Avenue off Unicoi Dr. Unicoi, TN
Limestone Cove Limestone Cove Community Building 4218 Simerly Creek Road Off Highway 107 Unicoi, TN
Absentee County Board Unicoi County Election Commission 106 Nolichucky Ave. Erwin, TN