GET READY
TO VOTE
IN TENNESSEE
The voter registration deadline is October 5th, 2026.
Early voting runs October 14th - October 29th!
Election Day is Tuesday, November 3.
How to Vote Early in TN
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The early voting period for the 2026 State and Federal General Election runs October 14th through October 29th, 2026.
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For details regarding times and early voting locations, contact your local county election commission office.
Voter Registration
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Deadline to register to vote: October 5, 2026
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You can register to vote online.
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You can also download and complete the Voter Registration Application and mail the application to your county election commission. For more details on how to mail your application, click here.
Absentee Ballots
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Tennessee law allows for absentee voting only under certain circumstances. Check if you are eligible here.
Your absentee ballot request must be received by your county election commission no later than Saturday, October 24, 2026.
You must mail your ballot in time for your county election commission to receive it no later than the close of polls on Election Day.
Voting on Election Day
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Election day is Tuesday, November 3rd.
What to Bring to the Polls
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Tennesseans voting early or on Election Day must bring valid photo identification with them to the polls. A driver's license or photo ID issued by the Tennessee Department of Safety and Homeland Security, by Tennessee state government or by the federal government are acceptable even if they are expired. College student IDs are not acceptable.