Tennessee

State Election Information

(We do our best to keep this information updated, but be sure to double-check your state’s official voter info.)

  • In Person: 30 days before Election Day

    By Mail: Postmarked 30 days before Election Day

    Online: 30 days before Election Day

  • Unavailable in the state

  • Photo ID required

    If a photo ID can’t be presented, a provisional ballot can be cast and counted if an ID can be shown up to two days after Election Day.

  • Paid

    Per vote411.org: Employers must grant employees up to three hours paid leave to vote, unless polls are open three hours before or after regular working shift. Employees must request this time by noon the day before Election Day, and the employer may specify when during the working day employees may take time off.

  • Begins: 20 days before election

    Ends: 5 days before election (7 for a presidential preference primary)

    (Note: Times and locations vary, so check your polling place to see where/when you can cast an early vote)

  • Absentee/mail voting is available for voters who are eligible through the state’s list of qualified “excuses.”

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