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What’s on the Ballot?

State & County Primary Elections (May 5, 2026) 

State Primary Candidates
Preliminary Contests for various state-level legislative offices

County Primary Candidates
Primary races for local county-level offices and judicial positions. 

State & Federal General Elections (November 3, 2026)

Executive & Federal Offices
Final general election for Governor, U.S. Senate, and all U.S. House of Representatives

Municipal Elections
Local races for city-level offices and community leadership positions

Constitutional Amendments
Voters will decide on three proposed changes to Tennessee Constitution

Primary & General Election (August 6, 2026) 

Gubernatorial Primary
Primary contests for the office of
Governor of Tennessee

U.S. Senate Primary
Primary races for Tennessee's seat in the
United States Senate 

U.S. House Primaries
Primary contests for all U.S. House of Representatives seats across Tennessee

County General Election
Final general election contests for local county offices following the May 5th primaries

The upcoming August 2026 elections represent a pivotal moment for Tennessee. Following the May 7th vote by state legislators, the lines that define our congressional districts have been entirely redrawn.

2026 Redistricting

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What happened to Congressional District 9?

For nearly two decades, Tennessee's 9th Congressional District provided critical federal representation for Memphis and Shelby County. However, the recent redistricting effectively erased this boundary, carving up the nation's largest city with a Black majority population and distributing its voters across neighboring, districts. This process is known as vote dilution. By fracturing a concentrated community across multiple newly drawn districts, the collective voting power of that community is weakened.

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It means that to elect candidates who reflect our values, we must be highly organized, hyper-aware of our new district lines, and committed to local civic engagement. With redrawn lines, you may be voting for completely different representatives than you did in 2024.

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Other Districts

Use this dashboard to search by address for each voter's Local, State, and Congressional district assignments. We must understand our new districts, recognize the candidates on the ballot, and ensure our communities turn out to vote confidently.

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Who are you voting for?

Governor's Race

Your Vote. Your Community. 

Simple steps to check registration, choose how to vote, and cast your ballot, by mail or in person.

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Choose How You Vote

Plan your mail-in vote

  1. Check eligibility.

  2. Request your ballot early.

  3. Fill it out carefully (black/blue ink).

  4. Sign where required.

  5. Seal correctly (inner sleeve if provided, then outer).

  6. Return by the deadline—mail early or deliver as allowed.

Be Prepared to Know Your Rights

Call one of the hotlines below for assistance if you face any issues. We’ve received reports of voters encountering issues at the polls, and trained teams are ready to help ensure your vote is counted. Remember, you are entitled to an interpreter if needed, and you can bring a family member or friend with you for support. 

 

  • English: 1-866-OUR-VOTE (1-866-687-8683)

  • Spanish: 1-888-VE-Y-VOTA (1-888-839-8682)

  • Asian Languages: 1-888-API-VOTE (1-888-274-8683)

  • Arabic: 1-844-YALLA-US (1-844-925-5287)

  • Prefer texting? Send "My Vote" to 866-687-8683 for support.

  • For disability-related voting issues, call the Disability Rights Tennessee Hotline at 1-800-342-1600.

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Together, we can make a difference.​ Your vote is your ticket to influence Tennessee’s future. Let's make sure our community's voice is heard loud and clear!

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