Tazewell, Tennessee Public Records

Registration requires Tennessee residency for at least 30 days before an election, U.S. Citizenship, and being at least 18 years old by election day. The deadline falls 30 days before any election. Acceptable identification includes a Tennessee driver's license or photo ID number, or the last four digits of a Social Security number. The Town of Tazewell holds municipal elections for mayor and town council positions on varying schedules as determined by the town charter. Residents should contact Tazewell Town Hall at (423) 626-5104 or the Election Commission for specific election dates and candidate information for upcoming town races. Voters can find their assigned polling place by visiting GoVoteTN.com and using the polling place locator tool, or by contacting the Election Commission directly. Tennessee law makes certain election records public, including voter registration lists available for purchase for lawful purposes, campaign finance disclosures filed with the Tennessee Registry of Election Finance, candidate qualification documents, and precinct-level election results. In the November 2024 presidential election, Claiborne County recorded approximately 7,500-8,500 votes cast, with voter turnout around 55-60% of registered voters, strongly favoring Republican candidates consistent with Claiborne County's conservative political lean. Looking ahead to November 3, 2026, assuming elections are scheduled for the first Tuesday after the first Monday in November, voters in the area will decide several significant races. Tennessee's gubernatorial election will be held in 2026, with the current term expiring. One of Tennessee's U.S. Senate seats may also be on the ballot depending on the election cycle, as the state's Class I and Class II Senate seats have staggered terms. Tennessee State Senate District 12 and State House of Representatives District 36, which include Claiborne County, will have legislative races. County voters will also elect county officials including County Mayor, County Commissioners, Sheriff, Circuit Court Clerk, County Clerk, Register of Deeds, Trustee, and other constitutional offices, most of which are four-year terms. Any municipal offices up for election will also appear on ballots for town residents. Tennessee offers absentee voting by mail for voters who meet specific criteria including being 60 years or older, being hospitalized or disabled, acting as a poll official, being a student or military member outside the county, or working shift hours preventing polling place access. Absentee ballot applications must be submitted to the Claiborne County Election Commission, with applications available at GoVoteTN.com or by contacting the commission at (423) 626-5104. Early voting is available at designated locations for approximately two weeks before election day, with specific dates and locations announced by the commission before each election.