WE’VE MOVED! Visit our new location at
760 Justice Center Dr., Suite B, Dandridge, TN 37725.
Welcome to the Jefferson County Election Commission’s Office. The County Election Commission has the statutory responsibilities of registering voters and conducting elections. The Administrator of Elections is appointed by the County Election Commission. The current Administrator of Elections is Charles R. Gibson. Charles took the office of the Administrator of Elections on May 18, 2009.
The Jefferson County Election Commission will meet on Wednesday, April 2, 2025, at 10:00 AM to perform the 2nd quarter 2025 deficient voter registration review, vote on budget, and view the annual workplace harassment video. Public comment on items on the agenda can be requested prior to the meeting. The meeting will be held in the Jefferson County Election Commission Office located at 760 Justice Center Dr., Dandridge, Tennessee 37725. (across from the Justice Center) If further information is needed, please call 865-397-3440.
Phyllis McCracken, Chairperson
John (Jack) Kramer Jr., Member
A.C. Carr, Member
Paula Rugel Gibson, Member
Betty Watkins, Secretary
Charles Gibson, AOE
Election Office Staff
From l to r: Tracy Clayton, (Deputy Clerk); Mara Holt (Deputy Clerk); Sue Hodges (Deputy Administrator); Charles Gibson (Administrator)
From l to r: Betty Watkins (Dem. Secretary); A.C. Carr (Dem. Member); Phyllis McCracken (Rep. Chairperson); Paula Rugel Gibson (Rep. Member); John (Jack) Kramer (Rep. Member)
Election Commission
The Jefferson County Election Commission is composed of members who are appointed by the State Election Commission. Contact information for the current commission may be found on page 6 of the current elected officials list.
The easiest way for Tennessee voters to find their Election Day polling locations, view and mark sample ballots, see their elected officials, districts and county election commission information as well as access online election results is through the GoVoteTN app. Voters can download the free app in the App Store or Google Play to view voter specific information. State law allows voters to use the GoVoteTN app inside polling locations.
