Duties of the Department

The Administrator of Elections is responsible for organizing and conducting all local elections in Lawrence County. This includes voter and candidate registration, conducting the elections and tallying the vote.

Goals and Objectives

Our goal is to allow Tennessee voters the freedom to cast their ballot in secret without fear, intimidation or influence.

November 3, 2026 State & Federal General Election

November 3, 2026 Election will also include the following city elections:

  • Lawrenceburg City Election:

     – Mayor,

     – City Council Seat 1,

     – City Council Seat 2,

     – City Council Seat 4 (Unexpired Term).

  • Ethridge City Election: 

   – 2 City Commissioners.

  • St. Joe City Election:

  – 2 City Commissioners.

Qualifying Deadline for City Elections

The qualifying Deadline for the city elections is August 20, 2026 at 12:00 Noon.

Voter Registration Deadline: October 5, 2026.

Absentee Request Deadline: October 24, 2026.

Early Voting Period: October 14-29, 2026.

Election Day: November 3, 2026.

Precinct List

Redistricting Information

State House District Maps

Tanya White, Lawrence County Election Commission

Contact Information

Tanya White, Administrator of Elections

Lawrence County Election Commission
702 Mahr Avenue
Lawrenceburg, TN 38464

Phone: (931) 762-7836
Fax: (931) 762-7839
Email: ec@lawcotn.org

Hours of Operation

Monday – Friday:
8 a.m. – 4:00 p.m.

Election Board of Commissioners

The State of Tennessee appoints election commissioners to serve on the Lawrence County Election Commission. Our commissioners work in a bi-partisan fashion to ensure compliance with state and local election laws and operate within Lawrence County government purchasing and budgetary laws. The Commission approves election plans, certifies all voting machines before each election, and certifies election results.

Chris Stutts, Chairman

James Wallace

Keith Durham

Jim Looney

Stanley Watkins

Tanya White, Administrator of Elections

Election Law Seminar, Nashville, TN

Pictured left to right:

Mark Goins, Coordinator of Elections

Chris Stutts, Chairman of Lawrence County Election Commission

Jeree Mote, Deputy Clerk

Tanya White, Administrator of Elections

April Krick, Deputy Clerk

Tre Hargett, Secretary of State