When to show up
Election Dates
Your dates for the November 3, 2026 General
Registration closes
Oct 5 · Register online at GoVoteTN until 11:59 pm.
Early voting opens
Oct 14 · Any early-voting site in your county.
Absentee request due
Oct 24 · Your request must reach the county election commission.
Election Day
Nov 3 · Polls open 7am–7pm. Bring photo ID.
SourceTennessee Secretary of State 2026 election calendar· verified July 13, 2026
Official source
The Tennessee Secretary of State — Division of Elections publishes the election calendar, registration deadlines, and early voting windows for every 2026 Tennessee race.