When a “glitch” blocks the ballot, democracy is already in danger

By: Rev. Earle Fisher

Outlets: Tennessee Lookout

Published: February 5, 2026

Words: 693

Last Updated: 3 weeks ago

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Earlier this week, Tennesseans attempting to confirm or update their voter registration through the Tennessee Secretary of State’s website were unable to do so.

The system failed at the precise moment when voters were trying to exercise a basic democratic right. The state later attributed the problem to “human error,” explaining that a routine file was uploaded before it was completed.

The Secretary of State’s office said the issue was resolved within minutes once …

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