Early voting for the 2026 midterms starts this week in Tennessee
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Early voting for the Nov. 3 midterm elections in Tennessee begins Wednesday and runs through Oct. 29.
Why it matters: The ballot includes the governor's race, featuring Republican Marsha Blackburn and Democrat Jerri Green, as well as congressional and state legislative contests.
📜 Zoom in: Tennessee voters will also weigh in on three proposed constitutional amendments.
- Amendment 1 — bail rules: This amendment would let judges deny bail before trial for defendants in more criminal cases, including second-degree murder and aggravated rape. Judges would still be able to grant bail in those cases.
- Amendment 2 — state property tax ban: This amendment would prohibit a state-level property tax. (It would not eliminate existing local property taxes.)
- Amendment 3 — crime victims' rights: Known as Marsy's Law, this amendment would expand constitutional protections for victims, including rights to be informed about, and participate in, parole hearings and have their safety considered in parole decisions.
More information on the amendments
How it works: Registered Davidson County voters can cast their ballots at any of the county's 15 early voting locations.
- All 15 sites will be open 8am–4:30pm Wednesday. Hours vary by day, but the sites will be open until 7pm on Tuesdays and Thursdays.
🪪 Don't forget: Voters must bring a photo ID issued by Tennessee or the federal government.
- College student IDs and out-of-state driver's licenses are not accepted.
Before you go: Tennessee Republicans redrew the state's congressional map this year, meaning you may be voting in a new U.S. House district for the first time. Nashville now includes parts of Districts 4, 6 and 7.
- You can check your current district online.