Elections in Nashville

Voter information, election dates, and ballot coverage for Nashville, TN from The Nashville.

Upcoming election dates

2026-11-03 — General Election
U.S. House, U.S. Senate (select states), Governor races, state legislatures, local races.
2027-11-02 — Off-year / Municipal Elections
Mayoral, city council, school board, and local proposition elections.
2028-03-07 — Presidential Primary Season
Super Tuesday + state primaries leading up to November.
2028-11-07 — General Election
Presidential, U.S. House, U.S. Senate (select states), Governor races, state legislatures, local races.

Monday, Oct 5, 2026 — voter registration deadline (no same-day registration) — GoVoteTN
Wed Oct 14 – Thu Oct 29, 2026 — early voting, open to all registered voters (hours vary by county)
Saturday, Oct 24, 2026 — absentee by-mail request deadline (excuse required: 60+, illness, out of county, and other statutory categories)
Tuesday, Nov 3, 2026 — Election Day; photo ID required to vote in person

Check registration and find early-voting sites via GoVoteTN.

Register to vote: vote.gov — federal voter registration portal
Check your registration: Visit your state's election office
Find your polling place: Check with your county elections office on or before Election Day
Request an absentee ballot: Deadlines vary by state — check early

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