Upcoming Elections

Key Dates for the 2026 Election Cycle

Thursday, August 6, 2026 – Primary and General Election

Primary elections will be held for Governor, U.S. Senate, U.S. House, Tennessee Senate (odd-numbered districts), Tennessee House, and Republican and Democratic State Executive Committees. General elections will be held for vacant state judicial offices and applicable county offices.

Deadline	Date
Voter Registration Deadline	Tuesday, July 7, 2026
Early Voting	Friday, July 17 – Saturday, August 1, 2026
Absentee Ballot Request Deadline	Monday, July 27, 2026

Tuesday, November 3, 2026 – State and Federal General Election

All candidates (including independents) for Governor, U.S. Senate, U.S. House, Tennessee Senate (odd-numbered districts), and Tennessee House must follow the qualifying dates for the August election. For municipal elections held with the November election, the qualifying dates below apply.

Deadline	Date
First Day to Pick Up Petitions	Monday, June 22, 2026
Qualifying Deadline	Thursday, August 20, 2026, 12:00 Noon
Withdrawal Deadline	Thursday, August 27, 2026, 12:00 Noon
Voter Registration Deadline	Monday, October 5, 2026
Early Voting	Wednesday, October 14 – Thursday, October 29, 2026
Absentee Ballot Request Deadline	Saturday, October 24, 2026

*Key Dates information pulled from: https://sos.tn.gov/elections/calendar.

The following links may help you stay informed about upcoming elections.

Tennessee

• Vote411Election Information – League of Women Voters
• Election Information from the Tennessee Secretary of State
• Election Calendar

United States

The biennial election for representatives from all 435 Congressional Districts will take place on November 3, 2026. Winners will be sworn in to serve in the 120th Congress in early January, 2027. Check out the 2026 House Election Interactive Map.

• United States Election Assistance Commission
• Election Calendar