MTSU out-of-state students registered to vote in Tennessee misunderstand ID requirements, forced to vote provisionally Bailey Brantingham, Noah McLane, Alyssa Williams, and Kailee Shores • November 5, 2024 Many MTSU out-of-state students voted provisionally on Nov. 5 because they were unaware that state law requires voters to present a valid Tennessee photo ID or federal ID, such as a passport, for their ballot to be counted.