Voting
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Voting policy for VU employees; Election Day is Nov. 8
Vanderbilt University employees who are registered to vote may be absent from work for a reasonable paid period of time, not to exceed three hours, to execute their voting rights. Election Day is Tuesday, Nov. 8. Read MoreOct 19, 2022
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With an eye on midterm elections, 2022 Kelly Miller Smith Symposium Sept. 15 to focus on voting
An upcoming virtual symposium featuring noted speakers and held in celebration of the civil rights accomplishments of Kelly Miller Smith Sr. will discuss voter access and civic participation in light of this year’s midterm elections. This year’s featured speaker is Valerie Jarrett, CEO of the Barack Obama Foundation and former senior advisor to President Barack Obama. Read MoreSep 7, 2022
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Political Uncertainty Drives Firms to Increase Corporate Tax Avoidance in an Election Year
With Tax Day (4/18) right around the corner, Americans are reminded of why taxes are such a hot topic. When you cast your ballot, do you consider taxation? Read MoreApr 11, 2022
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Vanderbilt, let’s vote on Nov. 3
On Election Day, employees who are registered to vote may be absent from work for a reasonable paid period of time, not to exceed three hours, to exercise their right to vote. Read MoreNov 1, 2020
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University issues guidance related to 2020 election activities
Vanderbilt fully supports robust civic engagement by its students, faculty and staff, and as Election Day approaches, encourages all eligible members of the university community to exercise their right to vote. Vanderbilt is making a number of resources available to assist the community in participating in the democratic process; however, university resources or one’s Vanderbilt affiliation may not be used to support or oppose any candidate for public office. Read MoreOct 28, 2020
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VandyRide to provide free shuttle to polling places on Election Day, Nov. 3
VandyRide will provide a free shuttle to two voting locations, Murrell School and Eakin Elementary School, for students who wish to vote at their assigned polling location on Tuesday, Nov. 3. Read MoreOct 26, 2020
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VandyRide to provide free shuttle to polling place for early voting
VandyRide will provide a free shuttle to the Green Hills Public Library on Saturday, Oct. 24, for any student—undergraduate, graduate or professional—who wishes to participate in early voting. Read MoreOct 21, 2020
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Watch free Nashville Opera production of ‘One Vote Won’
The Vanderbilt community is invited to view "One Vote Won," a new work by the Nashville Opera. The production tells the story of two real-life figures from Nashville history. Read MoreOct 20, 2020
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Vanderbilt recognizing 19th Amendment centennial throughout 2020; new website launched
Throughout 2020, Vanderbilt University will mark the 100th anniversary of the ratification of the 19th Amendment to the U.S. Constitution, which guarantees women’s constitutional right to vote. Vanderbilt will recognize the anniversary through a new website, educational programming, lectures, community events, historical exhibits, art displays and more. Read MoreFeb 19, 2020
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Election Day is Tuesday, Nov. 6
Polls are open from 7 a.m. to 7 p.m. Tuesday, Nov. 6, for registered voters in Davidson County. Not sure where to vote? Use the Polling Place Finder, view a sample ballot, and find more helpful information on the Davidson County Election Commission website. Read MoreNov 5, 2018
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Election Day is Tuesday, Nov. 6
Polls are open from 7 a.m. to 7 p.m. Tuesday, Nov. 6, for registered voters in Davidson County. Not sure where to vote? Use the Polling Place Finder, view a sample ballot, and find more helpful information on the Davidson County Election Commission website. Read MoreNov 5, 2018
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Frequently asked questions about taking time off to vote
Vanderbilt supports its faculty and staff in their right to participate in the electoral process and vote. Read MoreOct 26, 2018
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A college student’s guide to voting in Nashville
Are you a student and not sure how to vote in Nashville? This chart provided by the office of Congressman Jim Cooper can help. Read MoreOct 23, 2018
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What’s On My Mind: It’s time to take our values to the ballot box
Whatever our political leanings, whatever our takeaway from recent events, where we go from here as a nation is up to each and every voter, writes Chancellor Nicholas S. Zeppos in this week's column. Read MoreOct 22, 2018
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Rep. Jim Cooper: Voting is path to power
Forgetting to pay a traffic ticket is just one of the little-known things that could make it harder to vote, U.S. Rep. Jim Cooper told those attending a five-day institute at Vanderbilt designed to engage the community on racial justice. Read MoreJun 6, 2018
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Project Register promotes online voter registration
To help drive awareness and increase voter participation, Vanderbilt University Medical Center (VUMC) has joined more than 70 other Middle Tennessee businesses, nonprofits and professional organizations in support of Project Register, an effort to raise awareness about the ease of online voter registration in Tennessee Read MoreFeb 12, 2018
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Guidelines on taking time off to vote
The U.S. Presidential and State General Election Day is Nov. 8. Vanderbilt supports its faculty and staff in their right to participate in the electoral process. If you are entitled to vote, the Hours of Work policy has guidelines on taking time off to do so. Read MoreOct 27, 2016
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Early voting begins Oct. 19
Early voting for the Nov. 8 presidential and Tennessee general elections will be available at 12 locations across Davidson County from Wednesday, Oct. 19, through Thursday, Nov. 3. Early voting is easy and convenient, so avoid the long lines on Election Day. Read MoreSep 21, 2016
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Early voting for Metro runoff election begins Aug. 21
The general runoff election for Nashville and Davidson County is set for Thursday, Sept. 10. Early voting runs Aug. 21 through Aug. 26 at the Howard Office Building, 700 2nd Ave. S., then from Aug. 27 through Sept. 5 at all regular early voting locations. Read MoreAug 19, 2015
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Volunteer opportunity: Poll officials needed for Davidson County elections
The Davidson County Election Commission is recruiting poll officials to staff polling locations for the upcoming 2015 election cycle. Read MoreApr 21, 2015