Voting periods for upcoming elections

State and County Primary Election

Primary elections may be held for state judicial offices and applicable county offices, subject to the call by political parties.

Mayoral Forum
Voter Registration Deadline Monday, April 6, 2026
Early Voting Period Wednesday, April 15 – Thursday, April 30, 2026
Absentee Ballot Request Deadline Saturday, April 25, 2026
State and County Primary Election Tuesday, May 5, 2026

Primary and General Election

Primary elections will be held for Governor, U.S. Senate, U.S. House, Tennessee Senate (odd numbered districts), Tennessee House, and Republican and Democratic State Executive Committees. General elections will be held for vacant state judicial offices and applicable county offices.

Voter Registration Deadline Tuesday, July 7, 2026
Early Voting Period Friday, July 17 – Saturday, August 1, 2026
Absentee Ballot Request Deadline Monday, July 27, 2026
Primary and General Election Thursday, August 6, 2026

State and Federal General Election

All candidates (including independents) for Governor, U.S. Senate, U.S. House, Tennessee Senate (odd numbered districts), and Tennessee House must follow the qualifying dates for the August election. For municipal elections held with the November election, the qualifying dates below apply.