Election Commission for Hamilton County, TN

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Absentee Voting

May 2026 County Primary Election

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.

First day to request: Wed, February 4, 2026
Last day to request: Sat, April 25, 2026

📝 Apply for Ballot

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Early Voting

April 15 – April 30, 2026

The early voting period is open from Wednesday, April 15 through Thursday, April 30, 2026.

📍 View Locations & Hours

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Voter Registration Deadline

April 6, 2026

April 6 is the final deadline to register to cast a ballot in the upcoming May 5, 2026, Election. Registering is easy, fast, and secure online.

💻 Register at GoVoteTN

List of Acceptable Photo IDs in Tennessee

Click here for a printable list of photo IDs.

REAL ID compliant identification not needed for voting:

You do not need a REAL ID compliant ID to: • Drive • Vote • Purchase alcohol or cigarettes • Access hospitals • Visit the post office • Access federal courts • Apply for or receive federal benefits such as social security or veterans’ benefits

For additional information, please visit: https://www.tn.gov/tnrealid/what-is-real-id.html