A new state law that went into effect January 1st will allow Rutherford County to participate in a pilot project for establishing convenient voting centers.

Rutherford County Election Administrator Alan Farley tells NewsRadio WGNS explains...

Farley says the county will consolidate the number of precincts from 49 to around 30 or so...

Farley says the next elections in 2018 will be the first test for this pilot project.

768 SB2101 Election Laws - As enacted, allows Rutherford County to participate in a pilot project for establishing convenient voting centers for use on election day upon super majority vote of the county election commission. - Amends TCA Title 2, Chapter 3.