NASHVILLE, TN (WSMV) -
The state said Monday they have issued 6,566 photo identifications for voting purposes. This figure is more than double the number issued as of Oct. 31, which was 2,385.
Starting in January, voters will need to show a state or government-issued photo ID in order to cast their ballot.
"I am encouraged by the increase in the number of photo IDs issued for voting purposes. We are making a great effort to get the word out about the new law and the options voters have to obtain photo IDs, if needed. I urge any voter who needs a photo ID to obtain one from the department as soon as possible," Commissioner Bill Gibbons said in a news release.
The Department of Safety and Homeland Security is opening 19 driver service centers Dec. 3 and on the first Saturday of each month through March for the purpose of issuing voter photo IDs only. The centers will be open normal business hours, from 8:30 a.m. – 5:00 p.m.
The following driver service centers will be open on the first Saturday of each month: Davidson (Centennial Blvd. and Hart Lane), Sumner, Rutherford, Williamson, Montgomery and Putnam.
To minimize the possibility of wait times during Saturday hours, groups or organizations planning to make a group visit to a driver service center should schedule an appointment by calling Linda Cone at 731-225-0924 or Wanda Adams at 615-251-5300.
If you're still confused about the state's new voter id law, a community meeting is being held Monday evening in Clarksville to answer questions.
The meeting starts at 6 p.m. at the public library.
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