Office Closure Notice

The Hamilton County Election Commission office will be closed on Monday, September 7, 2026 in observance of Labor Day.

We will resume regularly scheduled hours on Tuesday, September 8, 2026.

Absentee Voting

November 2026 State and Federal General Election

Domestic absentee ballots begin being mailed around 39 days before each election. If you provide a valid email address on your application to vote, we will send an email confirmation when your ballot is mailed and when the ballot is returned.

First day to request: Wed, Aug 5, 2026
Last day to request: Sat, Oct 24, 2026

Poll Officials Needed

Earn up to $195

Election officials are an important part of the electoral process. Serve your community and protect the ballot box. Democrats, Republicans, and Independents are all encouraged to sign up!

Public Notice

Pursuant to T.C.A. § 2-1-113 and in accordance with TCA § 8-44-108, notice is hereby given that on Wednesday, September 9th, 2026 at 9:00 a.m., the Hamilton County Election Commission will hold a called meeting at the offices of the commission, 700 River Terminal Road, Chattanooga, Tennessee 37406, for the purpose of approving the ballots, setting early voting times and locations, and other such business related to the November 3rd, 2026, State and Federal General Election.

Meeting Details

Date & Time
Wednesday, September 9th, 2026 at 9:00 AM
Location
Hamilton County Election Commission
700 River Terminal Road
Chattanooga, Tennessee 37406

Purpose of Meeting

For the purpose of approving the ballots, setting early voting times and locations, and other such business related to the November 3rd, 2026, State and Federal General Election.

Meeting Agenda

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