Jacksboro, Tennessee Public Records

The voter registration deadline is 30 days before any election. To register, applicants must provide a Tennessee driver's license or photo ID number, or the last four digits of their Social Security number, along with proof of residency and U.S. Citizenship. The Town of Jacksboro holds municipal elections for mayor and town council (board of aldermen) positions. Tennessee municipal elections are typically held in November of odd-numbered years, though specific dates and terms should be confirmed with Jacksboro Town Hall at 127 Main Street (phone: 423-562-3501). The next municipal election cycle would occur in November 2025 for town offices. Candidates for municipal office must file nominating petitions with the Campbell County Election Commission by the deadline established by state law, typically in the summer preceding the November election. Information about candidates, ballot measures, and sample ballots for municipal elections can be obtained from the Election Commission and Town Hall. Residents can find their assigned polling location by using the Tennessee Secretary of State's polling place lookup tool at https://tnmap.tn.gov/voterlookup/, which requires entering name and date of birth or county and voter registration information. The Election Commission can also provide polling place assignments by phone. On Election Day, polls are open from 8:00 a.m. To 8:00 p.m. Central Time (7:00 a.m. To 7:00 p.m. In some locations; confirm specific hours). Tennessee requires voters to present valid photo identification, including Tennessee driver's license, U.S. Passport, military ID, or other government-issued photo ID. Election records in Tennessee that are publicly accessible include voter registration lists (available for purchase for political purposes), campaign finance reports (filed with the Tennessee Registry of Election Finance at https://www.tn.gov/tref/ for state and federal candidates), candidate qualification documents, and certified election results by precinct. The Campbell County Election Commission maintains precinct-level results for all elections conducted in Campbell County. In the November 2024 presidential election, Campbell County showed strong voter participation consistent with rural East Tennessee patterns, with turnout exceeding 60% of registered voters and results heavily favoring Republican candidates, reflecting Campbell County's conservative political orientation. County voters will elect their state representative and potentially their state senator depending on the rotation. County-level offices that may appear on the 2026 ballot include Sheriff (if the term cycle aligns), County Clerk, Register of Deeds, Trustee, and County Commission seats, depending on Campbell County's specific election schedule. Voters should contact the Campbell County Election Commission in 2026 to confirm which local offices will be on the ballot. Absentee voting in Tennessee is available for specific reasons enumerated in Tennessee Code Annotated § 2-6-201, including: being 60 years of age or older, being hospitalized or ill, being a caregiver for someone confined, being a student outside the county, serving as an election worker, observing a religious holiday, serving in the military, being in jail awaiting trial, being physically unable to vote in person, or being a candidate or campaign worker whose responsibilities keep them outside Campbell County. Tennessee does not offer universal no-excuse absentee voting. To request an absentee ballot, voters must submit an application to the Campbell County Election Commission by mail or in person. The application deadline is seven days before the election. Completed absentee ballots must be received by the close of polls on Election Day. Early voting is available in Tennessee for all registered voters during a designated early voting period (typically beginning 20 days before an election and ending 5 days before Election Day). Early voting locations for Campbell County are designated by the Election Commission and typically include the courthouse and other accessible public buildings.