Non-US Citizens Not Eligible to Vote In Tennessee Elections
Q: Can non-U.S. citizens vote in Tennessee elections?
A: No. It is a felonyfor a non-US citizen to vote in a local, state, or federal race in Tennessee.
Q: What is the state’s process for reviewing voter rolls to ensure accuracy?
A: Under legislation passed in 2011, the Division of Elections verifies citizenship through a cross reference of our entire voter rolls with the information provided by the Department of Safety and Homeland Security to identify non-U.S. Citizens.
Q: What should Tennesseans do if they would like to report specific instances of suspected voter fraud?
A: If you would like to report specific instances of suspected voter fraud, contact our Official Election Hotline at 1.877.850.4959.
I work for an agency, how many days before a Rulemaking Hearing must I file a notice?
We recommend filing a Notice of Rulemaking Hearing 52 days prior to the hearing.
The T.C.A. requires a notice to be posted 45 days prior to a hearing. In addition to the 45 days, our office is allotted 7 days to process your agency’s notice prior to posting it online.
I have a question about the rule filing process, who can I contact?
There are a lot of moving parts when it comes to filing notices and rules and we are here to help answer your questions! Our Rulemaking Guidelines packet can be a helpful resource to obtain general information about the filing process.
I have a question regarding a posted rule online, who can I contact?
While the Secretary of State’s office is responsible for receiving and posting agency rules and regulations, we are not qualified to answer questions pertaining to rule content.
You can visit the Effective Rules table here. General contact information can be found at the bottom of each Authority’s rules page.
Is Training available for Application Assistants?
Training is available via WebEx. Please contact Safe at Home directly for scheduling.