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How to Vote in Tennessee’s Elections
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Due to the retirement of the existing U.S. representative, a special election to fill the state’s 7th Congressional District is being held. The district includes all or part of 14 counties. Below are some key dates.
Voter registration
- Monday, Sept. 8: Voter registration deadline for primary election
- Monday, Nov. 3: Voter registration deadline for general election
Early Voting
- Wednesday, Sept. 17, through Thursday, Oct. 2, for primary election
- Wednesday, Nov. 12, through Wednesday Nov. 26, for general election
Absentee by-mail voting
- Saturday, Sept. 27: Absentee request deadline for primary election
- Saturday, Nov. 22: Absentee request deadline for general election
RETURNING BALLOTS: Completed ballots must be mailed in time to be received by your county election commission no later than the close of polls on the primary or general election day.
Election Day
- Tuesday, Oct. 7: Primary election
- Tuesday, Dec. 2: General election
Election 2024 Decision Notes Tennessee
Recent voting changes in Tennessee
- The deadline to file and process an absentee by-mail ballot application changed from seven to 10 days.
- Lawmakers in 2024 shortened the voting period in nursing homes from 29 days before an election to 27 days.
- Convicted felons may regain their right to vote in certain circumstances. Visit the secretary of state's website for more information.
How to register to vote
- Online: Use the state’s voter information portal to register or update your registration status. Include your name, date of birth and Social Security number. You’ll need a Tennessee Department of Safety and Homeland Security ID or a Tennessee driver’s license to submit your application.
- By mail: Print a voter registration form, complete it and mail it to your county election commission office. Or contact your commission office to request that a form be mailed to you. You also can pick up a form at a public library or at a county election commission, a register of deeds or a county clerk’s office.
- In person: Visit your county election commission office to fill out or return a completed registration form. You also can register during an appointment with the Department of Human Services, Department of Health or other location listed on the secretary of state's website.
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