Voting and Elections

Important Dates

Voter Registration Deadline - October 7th

Early Voting - October 16th - 31st

Absentee Request Deadline - October 29th

State and Federal General Election - November 5th, 2024

Voting Requirements

To be eligible to vote in Tennessee:

• You must be a citizen of the United States.
• You must be (18) years of age or older on or before the date of the next election.
• You must be a resident of Tennessee.

Ways to Register

• Use online voter registration to conveniently register to vote or update your voter registration.
• Download and complete the Voter Registration Application and mail the application to your county election commission.  
• Pick up voter registration applications in person at the following locations:
  • County Election Commission Offices
  • County Clerk’s Offices
  • Public Libraries
  • Register of Deeds Offices

What to Bring to the Polls

Any of the following IDs may be used, even if expired:

• Tennessee driver license with your photo
• United States Passport
• Photo ID issued by the Tennessee Department of Safety and Homeland Security
• Photo ID issued by the federal or Tennessee state government
• United States Military photo ID
• Tennessee handgun carry permit with your photo

(College student IDs are NOT accepted.) Read the full list of requirements.

Find a voting overview and answers to frequently asked questions at GoVoteTN.

For more information on registration, read the complete guide on how to register to vote.