Important Voting Info – July 2020

Voting will look different this year for many of us, here’s a handy list of information and resources.

(Federal Election)
Tennessee State Primary Election
Aug 6, 2020
Early Voting: Jul 17, 2020 – Aug 1, 2020
In-Person Absentee Voting: Not available
Voter Registration Deadline: Tue Jul 7, 2020

Deadline to Request an Absentee Ballot: Thu Jul 30, 2020
Deadline to Return Completed Absentee Ballot: Thu Aug 6, 2020 8:00PM EDT

(Federal Election)
Tennessee General Election
Nov 3, 2020
Early Voting: Oct 14, 2020 – Oct 29, 2020
In-Person Absentee Voting: Not available
Voter Registration Deadline: Mon Oct 5, 2020

Deadline to Request an Absentee Ballot: Tue Oct 27, 2020
Deadline to Return Completed Absentee Ballot: Tue Nov 3, 2020 8:00PM EST

  • GoVoteTN APP – The easiest way for Tennessee voters to find their Election Day polling locations, view and mark sample ballots, see their elected officials, districts and county election commission information as well as access online election results is through the GoVoteTN app. Voters can download the free app in the App Store or Google Play to view voter specific information. State law allows voters to use the GoVoteTN app inside polling locations.
  • REGISTER TO VOTE Online (Voter registration deadline for 8/6 election was July 7.  Voter registration deadline for 11/3 election is Oct 5.)
  • CHECK VOTER REGISTRATION (fill out voter info lookup form)
  • GET EARLY VOTING LOCATION (fill out voter info lookup form)
  • CHECK RECEIPT OF RETURNED MAIL-IN BALLOT (fill out voter info lookup form)
  • ELECTION SCHEDULE BY COUNTY
  • CANDIDATE LISTS
  • EARLY VOTING: Early voting locations and times vary from county to county so contact your local county election commission to find locations, days and times, sample ballots.
    • (Or use the voter info look up form for early voting hours/locations – sample ballots not available via this method.)
  • On Election Day, August 6, you will have to vote at your assigned precinct, which you can search for here.
  • ABSENTEE VOTING: If you are a registered voter and do not wish to vote in-person due to the COVID-19 situation, you are eligible to request an absentee ballot. You also have the option to vote in-person during early voting or on Election Day. More info on absentee ballots can be found here.
    • Absentee Ballot Request Form (Absentee Ballot Request Deadline is JULY 30 for the 8/6/20 Election)
    • You can request an absentee ballot if you have safety concerns around Covid-1
    • Double Check Receipt of Absentee Ballot: There is now a confidential way to know when the ballot was mailed out to the voter and when it was received in the election office.
      • Go to the Voter Information Lookup page: Here
      • Input your County, Name and Birth Year, the next page will ask for the last 4 of your SSN.
      • The next page will provide you with information about when your voter information, including when your absentee ballot was mailed out and received back by the commission.
      • There is also a link to your Early Voting Locations!