Notice of Election
November 3, 2026
State & Federal Primary and County General
Pursuant to T.C.A. §2-12-111(a), notice is hereby given.
📅 Deadlines & Key Dates
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First Day to Pick Up Petitions
(60 days prior to qualifying deadline)
Monday, June 22, 2026
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Qualifying Deadline
(3rd Thursday 3rd month before election)
Thursday, August 20, 2026, 12:00 Noon
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Withdrawal Deadline
Thursday, August 27, 2026, 12:00 Noon
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Voter Registration Deadline
Monday, October 5, 2026
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Early Voting Period
Wednesday, October 14 – Thursday, October 29, 2026
✉️ Absentee Voting
A registered voter may be eligible to vote an absentee ballot by mail if they meet one of the criteria as provided by T.C.A. § 2-6-201.
♿ Notice to Persons with Disabilities and Elderly Voters
State law permits disabled and elderly voters to vote either during the period established for early voting or on Election Day at the Election Commission office if their polling place is inaccessible.
Voters who will be voting for the first time pursuant to T.C.A. 2-3-109 must provide the Election Commission with written notice of their intention to vote on November 3, 2026, at the Election Commission office. The Election Commission must receive the written notice on or before October 24, 2026.
Please mail the notice to:
Hamilton County Election Commission
700 River Terminal Road
Chattanooga, TN 37406
Hamilton County Election Commission
- Michael S. Walden, Chairperson
- Gene Shiles, Jr., Secretary
- Ruth Braly, Commissioner
- Chris Clem, Commissioner
- Ardena Hicks, Commissioner
Attest: Scott Allen
Administrator of Elections