What This Story Is About

• Tennessee election officials are debunking a social-media claim that a poll worker’s administrative marking automatically invalidates a ballot.

Why It Matters

• The statement comes as early voting is underway for Tennessee’s Nov. 3 general election. State officials are urging voters to rely on verified sources as misinformation circulates.

What Happens Next

• Early voting continues through October 29. The deadline to request an absentee ballot is October 24, and Election Day is November 3.

For Context

• Tennessee voters must bring an accepted photo ID to the polls. The state’s GoVoteTN website and app can help voters check registration, locate polling places and track absentee ballots.

Catch Up

• Election 2026: Early voting for Tennessee’s November 3 general election is underway

NASHVILLE, Tenn. (WSMV) - Tennessee Secretary of State Tre Hargett’s office is responding to what it calls a false social-media claim about ballots being disqualified.

In a statement shared Wednesday, the Secretary of State’s office said a ballot is not disqualified simply because an election official or poll worker makes an administrative notation on it.

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