NASHVILLE, Tenn. – Tennessee Secretary of State Tre Hargett and State Coordinator of Elections Mark Goins today recognized Marion County Administrator of Elections David Riley for passing the Administrator of Elections Certification Exam. “Congratulations to David Riley on earning his state certification,” said Secretary Hargett. “David’s desire to complete this requirement and meet the highest of standards …
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Look before You Lock; Save a Child’s Life
As summer temperatures soar to the 90s and 100s, Tennessee Secretary of State Tre Hargett wants to remind Tennesseans of the free “Baby in the Back” car hangtag program. On days with extreme heat, temperatures inside a parked car can quickly reach 140 degrees. “The Baby in the Back program can make all the difference …
South Pittsburg High School Wins State Award
Tennessee Secretary of State Tre Hargett recently announced that South Pittsburg High School has won the prestigious Anne Dallas Dudley Silver Award. This award recognizes the school for registering at least 85 percent of its eligible students to vote. “Achieving at least 85 percent voter registration clearly shows South Pittsburg High School’s commitment to being …
Scam Warning from Tennessee Secretary of State
Tennessee’s Secretary of State Tre Hargett is warning Tennesseans of a scam going around. Secretary Hargett warned about a scam on Tuesday, February 18, 2025, saying the subject line would say, “Exciting News!”. The email claims Secretary Hargett has filed a sponsorship in Tennessee on an individual’s behalf. Secretary Hargett also said most emails from …
Tennesseans Warned About Donation Scams Claiming to Support Hurricane Victims
As northeast Tennessee continues to recover from Hurricane Helene’s devastating impacts, Secretary of State Tre Hargett wants to remind citizens to remain vigilant about potential scams claiming to support victims. “National data shows Tennesseans are among the most generous givers to charitable causes. However, too often, we see bad actors targeting the good faith and …
Secretary Hargett encourages Tennesseans to register to vote as part of National Voter Registration Day
NASHVILLE, Tenn. – As National Voter Registration Day approaches, Secretary of State Tre Hargett is encouraging all eligible Tennesseans to register to vote. “It has never been easier to register or cast a ballot in Tennessee,” said Secretary Hargett. “If you have not already registered, National Voter Registration Day is a great opportunity to do …
Early Voting continues through July 27
Tennessee Secretary of State Tre Hargett reminds all registered voters to use the early voting period and cast their ballots for the Aug. 1 State and Federal Primary and State, County, and City Elections. The early voting period runs through July 27, this Saturday. All registered voters can find hours and polling locations, view sample …
Marion County High School Wins Award for Voter Registration
Tennessee Secretary of State Tre Hargett recently announced that Marion County High School has won the prestigious Anne Dallas Dudley Silver Level Award. The school earned this designation by registering 85 percent of its eligible students to vote. “Exceeding the 85 percent threshold is a distinction achieved by only 51 high schools in the entire …





