Tennessee general election

November 3, 2026

Election type: general
Region: Tennessee
Description: Tennessee statewide general election

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Key deadlines in Tennessee

Voter registration deadlines

Online: 30 days before Election Day
By mail: Postmarked by 30 days before Election Day
In person: 30 days before Election Day

Absentee ballot request deadlines

By mail: Received by 10 days before Election Day
In person: 10 days before Election Day

Absentee ballot return deadlines

By mail: Received by Election Day

Voting dates

Early voting starts: 20 days before Election Day
Early voting ends: 5 days before Election Day
Election Day: November 3, 2026

Questions about voting in Tennessee

When is Election Day?

Can I vote early?

Where do I vote?

What type of ID do I need to show when I vote?

Can I use my student ID as identification when voting?

Can I have a ballot mailed to me?

I have a ballot. How do I return it?

How do I know if I'm registered to vote?

Can I register to vote on Election Day?

I've moved. Do I have to update my registration?

How do I vote if I'm in the military or overseas?

What if I have other questions?