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.
The FIRST day to request a Ballot is Wednesday, February 4, 2026.
The LAST day to request a Ballot is Saturday, April 25, 2026.

Apply for an Absentee Ballot

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