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Absentee Voting

Guide to Absentee Voting

Tennessee law allows for absentee voting only under certain circumstances. Eligibility for absentee voting is determined by state law and registration for absentee voting is managed by your county of residence. Some residents may qualify
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Absentee Voting

 Tennessee law allows for absentee voting only under certain circumstances. Please consult our Guide to Absentee Voting and related FAQs.
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People also ask

Is additional information required to vote absentee by-mail if I am a first-time voter who registered to vote by-mail?

Unless you are on the permanent absentee voting register, enrolled in the Safe at Home program, or you have previously voted in the county of registration, you must appear in-person to vote in the first election after you have registered by-mail or online at GoVoteTN.gov.

Can I hand deliver my ballot to the election office?

No. You must return your ballot by mail (USPS, FedEx, UPS, etc.).

What is the deadline to return my ballot so it can be counted?

You must mail your ballot in time for your county election commission to receive it no later than the close of polls on Election Day.

When can I request my ballot?

You may request an absentee by-mail ballot no earlier than ninety (90) days before the election and no later than seven (7) days before the election. To be processed for the next election, the application must be received by the election commission no later than ten (10) days before the election.

Do I qualify for the permanent absentee list?

You will receive an application for ballot for each election if your licensed physician signs a statement stating that, in their judgment, you are medically unable to vote in person. The statement must be filed not less than ten (10) days before the election and signed under the penalty of perjury.

Non-US Citizens Not Eligible to Vote In Tennessee Elections

Q: Can non-U.S. citizens vote in Tennessee elections?

A: No. It is a felony for a non-US citizen to vote in a local, state, or federal race in Tennessee.

Q: What is the state’s process for reviewing voter rolls to ensure accuracy?

A: Under legislation passed in 2011, the Division of Elections verifies citizenship through a cross reference of our entire voter rolls with the information provided by the Department of Safety and Homeland Security to identify non-U.S. Citizens.

Q: What should Tennesseans do if they would like to report specific instances of suspected voter fraud?

A: If you would like to report specific instances of suspected voter fraud, contact our Official Election Hotline at 1.877.850.4959.

 

Is Training available for Application Assistants?

Training is available via WebEx. Please contact Safe at Home directly for scheduling.