NASHVILLE — Tennessee’s elections are secure, and the threats are being stopped at the door. The Tennessee Secretary of State’s office confirmed this week that a suspicious package addressed to the State Division of Elections office was intercepted — and never reached its intended destination.
“State and National media outlets have contacted our office with questions about reports of suspicious packages sent to election offices,” the office said in a statement posted Thursday, October 15. “We can confirm that a suspicious package addressed to the State Division of Elections Office was intercepted. The package never reached its intended destination. We appreciate the FBI and USPS for taking election threats seriously.”
The office is also shutting down rumors. Responding to calls and emails about a false social-media post, the Secretary of State’s office made it plain: “In Tennessee, a ballot is not disqualified simply because an election official or poll worker makes an administrative notation on it.” For accurate information about voting procedures or your ballot, the office urges Tennesseans to turn to trusted election officials rather than social-media posts or rumors — and the Division of Elections can help at 1-877-850-4959.
Meanwhile, early voting rolls on. In-person early voting for the Tuesday, November 3, 2026 State and Federal General Election began Wednesday, October 14, and runs through Thursday, October 29. Volunteer State Patriots can find their early-voting site, hours and registration status at GoVoteTN.gov or in the free GoVoteTN app — and Sen. Marsha Blackburn, running for governor, is urging Tennesseans to make their plan and get to the polls.
Safe, secure and ready: Tennessee is showing the country how elections should be run. Make your plan, bring your photo ID, and vote early. Watch the Secretary of State’s GoVoteTN video above.
