How to Vote in Tennessee

Find out everything you need to know about how to vote in Tennessee.

Upcoming Elections and Deadlines in Tennessee

Tennessee Primary Election

Tennessee Primary Election

Aug 01, 2024

Early voting: Fri July 12, 2024 - Sat July 27, 2024

Voter Registration Deadline

Online: Tue Jul 2, 2024
Mail: Received by Tue Jul 2, 2024
In person: Tue Jul 2, 2024

Same-Day Voter Registration

Election Day: Not Available
Early Voting Period: Not available

Absentee Ballot Deadlines

Deadline to Request an Absentee Ballot:
Online: Not available
Mail: Received by Thursday, July 25, 2024
Deadline to Return Completed Absentee Ballot:
By mail: Received by Thu August 1, 2024

Register to Vote

Who can register to vote in Tennessee
Pre-registration
Can I register to vote on Election Day?
Voter registration deadlines
Registering to vote as a student
Registering for people with disabilities

Vote Early In-Person

When can I vote early?
Who can vote early?
What do I need to bring to vote early?
Can I register to vote during Early Voting?
Voting early as a student
Voting early for people with disabilities

Request a Mail-In/Absentee Ballot

Can everyone vote by mail/absentee?
How do I request a ballot?
What is the deadline to request a ballot?
Requesting an absentee ballot in emergencies or for people with disabilities
How to track your ballot
Track your ballot online with your state.

Return your Completed Ballot

Does my state allow absentee/mail ballot drop-off?
What is the deadline to drop off a voted ballot?
Where can I drop off my voted ballot?
How to track your ballot
Track your ballot online with your state.
Who can drop off my completed ballot?
You must return your own absentee ballot. Contact your local election official for more information.

Vote In-Person on Election Day

Can I register to vote on Election Day?
What do I need to bring to vote on Election Day?
Voting as a Student
Voting for People with Disabilities

Additional Tennessee Resources

Your State Election Official
Overseas & Military Voting
Additional Information