Early voting for the Tennessee State and Federal Primary and County General Election begins Friday, July 17, and runs Monday to Saturday until Saturday, August 1. Election Day is Thursday, August 6.
Early voting continues each weekday and Saturday.
Weekday hours are 9 a.m. until 4 p.m. – Saturday, 9 a.m. until noon.
The early voting location for Jackson and Madison County is the auditorium in the Madison County Agricultural Complex located at 311 North Parkway in Jackson.
Voters must present a photo ID issued by the State of Tennessee or the United States federal government.
“Our office has been working diligently to ensure a safe and secure election for voters,” said Kim Buckley the Madison County Administrator of Elections. “I encourage Madison County voters to help us minimize the amount of time it takes to cast a ballot by voting early.”
Early voting provides Tennesseans the opportunity to avoid Election Day crowds.
During early voting and on Election Day, Madison County voters are encouraged to do their part. This includes wearing a face covering and maintaining a six-foot distance from poll officials and other voters.
“The safety of voters and poll officials are our top priority,” said Secretary of State Tre Hargett. “With social distancing measures and many other safety precautions with this election, I urge voters to take advantage of Tennessee’s generous early voting period.”
Madison County voters can find early voting and Election Day polling locations, view and mark sample ballots and much more with the GoVoteTN app or online at GoVoteTN.com. You can download the GoVoteTN app for free in the App Store or Google Play. Reviewing your sample ballot and deciding how you will vote will reduce your time at the polls.
Voters who have moved within Madison County or have had a name change since the last time they voted can update their registration online at GoVoteTN.com. By making sure your registration is up to date, you can shorten the time you will need to spend at your polling location.
Tennesseans voting early or on Election Day should remember to bring valid photo identification with them to the polls. A driver’s license or photo ID issued by the Tennessee Department of Safety and Homeland Security, by Tennessee state government or by the federal government are acceptable even if they are expired. College student IDs are not acceptable. More information about what types of ID are acceptable can be found on GoVoteTN.com.
For more information about early voting in Madison County visit www.madisonelection.com
