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Wilson County elections administrator explains primaries and how to vote in them
Summary
Tammy Smith, Wilson County Administrator of Elections, outlined the difference between primary and general elections, said primary voters must declare a party at the polling place (including a silent pointing option), and noted the next primary is May 5, 2026. More at wilenttnvotes.gov.
Tammy Smith, Wilson County Administrator of Elections, explained how primaries differ from general elections and what voters must do to participate in them.
Smith said primaries are held “so Republicans and Democrats can vote on the candidate they want to run for particular office,” and that the winners of those contests become their party’s nominees for the general election. She told listeners that independent…
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