Cheatham County

The board discussed the Administrator's Report, reviewed and accepted the roster of election workers for the upcoming August election, and inspected and locked ballot materials. Additionally, the commission reviewed and certified the official results for the May 5 election. Other actions included the inspection of new voter registration forms and the review and approval of two voter registration appeal forms.

The board meeting focused on the Administrator's report, the inspection and securing of ballot bags for the upcoming election, and the review and approval of the election worker roster for the May 2026 election. Additionally, the commission reviewed voter registration forms and appeal forms.

The meeting commenced with the approval of the agenda. New business included the Administrator's Report and an update regarding the Ashland City Municipal Election, noting that petitions should be signed by residents of the relevant ward, anticipating the passage of a private act before the August 2025 election. The Commission also presented and approved the proposed budget for the 2026-2027 budget year, noting reimbursement for state primary costs. Other actions involved inspecting voter registration forms for the period of January 23, 2026, through February 18, 2026, which revealed no deficiencies, and inspecting and sealing the ballot boxes for the May 5th, 2026, primary. The locking of ballot bags was deferred until the next meeting.

The meeting included the approval of the agenda and presentation of the Administrator's Report. Key business items involved the approval of proposed Early Voting Hours for the upcoming May 5th election and the approval of proposed times for the setting of voting machines, tentatively scheduled for March 15th or March 17th. Updates were provided regarding candidate petitions for the May 5th primary and notification from the Town of Ashland City concerning a private act proposal affecting the August election. Furthermore, a change of Precinct location from Pleasant View First Baptist Church to Pleasant View City Hall for all upcoming elections was announced. Discussions included moving the monthly meeting time to 4:00 PM starting in February, and the inspection of voter registration forms was moved to February.

The meeting included inspection of new voter registration forms, where no deficiencies were found. The results from the December 2, 2025 Special General election were reviewed and certified.