Who may appoint poll watchers?
- Each political party – political party means an organization which nominates candidates for public office
- Each candidate in a general or primary election
- Any citizens’ organization interested in a question on the ballot
- Any citizens’ organization interested in the integrity of the election process
How are poll watchers appointed?
- A list of appointees must be submitted to the Davidson County Election Commission in writing and be signed by the person or organization authorized to make the appointment
- The same person may be appointed to serve in more than one polling location
- A poll watcher must be age seventeen (17) or older by Election Day
- A poll watcher must be a resident of Tennessee, but does not have to live in Davidson County
Who may not be appointed as a poll watcher?
- Anyone who is a candidate for an office on the ballot
- The spouse of a candidate
When must appointments be submitted to the Davidson County Election Commission?
All poll watcher appointments must be submitted no later than NOON two (2) business days before serving as a poll watcher.
How must appointments be submitted to the Davidson County Election Commission?
Submit appointments by the deadline in one of the following ways:
- Scan signed list and email to: [email protected]
- Hand-deliver signed list to the Davidson County Election Commission Main Office:
