Event Brief
Tennessee Seeks More Poll Workers in 35 Counties
Filed: Jun 21, 2026 at 3:00 PM ET
Summary: Tennessee election officials report staffing shortages; 35 counties need more poll workers ahead of upcoming elections.
WHO: Tennessee Secretary of State Tre Hargett and county election officials
WHAT: Call for additional residents to serve as poll workers due to staffing shortages
WHEN: Jun 21, 2026 at 2:44 PM ET
WHERE: Multiple East Tennessee counties including Anderson, Blount, Campbell, Hawkins, Jefferson, Loudon, McMinn, Morgan, Roane, and Scott
WHY: Dozens of counties are reporting poll worker staffing shortages ahead of upcoming elections
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