Episode 171: Your Vote Matters!

Episode #171 (12 min listen)Today’s episode is a PSA as we head into the midterm elections. I am grateful to Anita Fowlkes, Administrator of the Dyer County Election Commission, for informing us of some key points1:48 Early Voting starts this Friday, July 17, and runs till August 1, 2026. To vote early, you need to take your photo ID and go to your local election commission.In Dyersburg, that is at 113 W Market Street. Offices are open Monday through Friday 8:30 to 4:30.For working families, the election office is also open for three Saturdays, July 18, July 25, and August 1 from 9- 12 PM.If you live in a county other than Dyer County, please go to GoVoteTN.gov to confirm your voter registration and location. 4:08 The redrawn Congressional Maps (May 2026) change Dyer County from the 8th to the 5th Congressional District. See attached graphic for new Congressional Map and  lists of candidates for the U.S. House of Representatives for the primaries.4:27 For those who don’t live in Dyer County, go to: GoVoteTN.gov to find out your Congressional District. 06:29 What is needed and what forms of ID are accepted to vote. Please note Student ID’s are not accepted. 7:55 If you are already registered to vote and you change your address on the day you vote. 9:09 If you vote on election day, August 6th:Go to GoVoteTN.gov to determine your  precinct.10:00 During the primaries, you will be asked:1) Do you want the Democrat or Republican Ballot because you are electing your nominees who will represent each party in the November elections. 2) You will also receive a general ballot for electing your local school board members, commissioners, etc10:45 When do we get the results?12:00 If you have any queries, please contact the Dyer County Election Commission at 731-286-4268