Poll hours: 7:00 a.m. - 8:00 p.m. ET/7:00 p.m. CT
Tennessee poll hours for the next listed election are 7:00 a.m. - 8:00 p.m. ET/7:00 p.m. CT.
State Election Guide
Tennessee election dates and voter deadlines
Tennessee 2026 election calendar with upcoming election dates, voter registration deadlines, early voting, absentee voting, poll hours, and official sources.
Before You Vote
Key voting questions
How can I find my polling location?
Voter Information Lookup can help you check your voter registration status, check your polling place location, and view your sample ballot.
What's on the Tennessee ballot in 2026?
Tennessee's current statewide calendar includes Tennessee General Election 2026 on November 3, 2026. Local ballots may include additional races, questions, or measures.
Who can vote in primaries in Tennessee?
In Tennessee, partisan primaries for congressional offices and state-level officials are closed; a voter must either be registered with a political party or must declare his or affiliation with the party at the polls on primary election day in order to vote in...
Election Calendar
Tennessee current and upcoming election dates
Tennessee General Election 2026
November 3, 2026
November General election is held the Tuesday after the first Monday of the month of November. All candidates (including independents) for Governor, U.S. Senate, U.S. House, Tennessee Senate (odd-numbered districts), and Tennessee House must follow the...
Poll hours: 7:00 a.m. - 8:00 p.m. ET/7:00 p.m. CT
Official Tennessee General Election 2026 source
Key deadlines
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Candidates Filing Ends
Thursday, August 20, 2026, 12:00 Noon
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Candidate Withdrawal Deadline
Thursday, August 27, 2026, 12:00 Noon
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In-person voter registration deadline
Pick up voter registration applications in person. In person registration deadline is 30 days before Election Day.
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Online voter registration deadline
Use online voter registration to conveniently register to vote or update your voter registration. Online registration deadline is 30 days before Election Day.You must have a Tennessee driver's license or Tennessee...
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Voter Registration Deadline By Mail, Fax or email attachment
Download and complete the Voter Registration Application and mail the application to your county election commission.
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Early voting begins
Early voting starts 20 day before Election Day.
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Absentee ballot request deadline
Last day to request absentee ballot for the August primary
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Early voting ends
Early voting ends five days before Election Day(seven days for a presidential preference primary).
Election Day Rules
Voting on Election Day in Tennessee
Time off for voting: Yes
Employees who begin their work day less than 3 hours after polls open and finish less than 3 hours before polls close are entitled to up to 3 hours paid leave to vote. The employee must request leave by noon the day before Election Day. The employer can set the time for leave to vote.
Voting at the polls on Election Day
All voters must present a federal or Tennessee state ID containing the voter’s name and photograph when voting at the polls, whether voting early or on Election Day unless an exemption below applies
Voter ID: Photo ID
Can I register at the polls on Election Day?
No. Tennessee does not list same-day voter registration. You must register by the voter registration deadline to vote in a Tennessee election.