NEWPORT-The Cocke County Election Commission encourages the public to register to vote now if they are not a Cocke County registered voter or if they have moved and need to update their address with the Cocke County Election Commission.

Voter registration in Tennessee is by county and if you have moved into Cocke County you are required to complete a new voter registration application before the registration deadline.

Joyce Slagle, Administrator of Elections encourages the public to pick up a voter registration application now at any one of the following locations:

Public Libraries

City Halls

Post Offices

Department of Safety

County Clerk Office

Register of Deeds

County Election Office

Or in person registration at our office

 An application can be printed off the state website at the following address http://state.tn.us/sos/election/ss-3010.pdf.  Please complete the printed application in black or blue ink.  The last day to register to vote for the May 2010 election is April 5, 2010.

If you are a Cocke County voter who needs to change your address or name, please complete the voter registration application and your information will be updated.  Citizens are not registered voters in Cocke County until they receive a voter registration card.  Individuals with questions are encouraged to contact Joyce or Dawn at (423) 623-2042.