JUST IN: Tennessee State Rep. Yusuf Hakeem is calling for an investigation into the Hamilton Co. Election Commission over accusations of practices leading to voter suppression. He wrote a letter to Secretary of State Tre Hargett with concerns:
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This is just days after Election Admin. Kerry Steelman took a leave of absence through the Nov. election. Steelman’s lawyer told @WRCB it was due to internal issues with staff and not wanting to be a distraction. https://www.wrcbtv.com/story/42666909/update-rep-yusuf-hakeem-calls-for-investigation-into-hamilton-co-election-commission">https://www.wrcbtv.com/story/426...
@sectrehargett responded maintaining his confidence in all members of the Hamilton Co. Election Commission. @WRCB will hear more from Hakeem during a press conference this afternoon. Look at SOS Hargett’s public response:
KEEPING TABS: The Hamilton Co. Election Commission is closed for the day. An assistant administrator at @VoteHamiltonTN said they would have a statement for us by sometime this evening. We haven’t received it yet. I’ll update this thread once we do. @WRCB