Voting machine issues surface in Middle TN as early voting continues

Reports of voting machine issues are surfacing in Middle Tennessee as early voting continues. Voters in parts of the state report that touchscreen machines temporarily highlighted the wrong candidate when they tapped the screen. In some cases, voters say it took multiple tries to correctly select their intended choice between the candidates on the ballot. For up-to-date information regarding the operational status of voting machines and explanations from local election officials, consult the Tennessee Secretary of State’s Portal or your local county election commission website. Official portals provide direct guidance on voting procedures and statements from election authorities on how vote selections are verified and how to report any encountered issues.