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Oct 15, 2026 at 7:20 AM ET
Tennessee secretary of state debunks ballot rumor
By The BriefBrief · Sources (1)
Tennessee Secretary of State Tre Hargett said a poll worker’s note on a voter’s ballot does not disqualify it in Tennessee, countering a rumor circulating on social media. The statement addresses concerns about whether ballots remain valid when marked by poll workers.
WHO: Tennessee Secretary of State Tre Hargett
WHAT: Tre Hargett said a poll worker’s note on a ballot does not disqualify it in Tennessee.
WHEN: Reported Oct 14, 2026 at 6:14 PM ET
WHERE: Tennessee
WHY: Hargett's statement responds to a social media rumor that a poll worker's note on a ballot would disqualify it.
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