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Voter Registration
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Register to Vote (Online Application)

The Tennessee Online Voter Registration System offers a convenient way for voters to easily register to vote or change their address if they have moved. The system allows U.S. citizens with a driver’s license or photo ID issued by the

https://ovr.govote.tn.gov/
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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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Voting

How to Early Vote - In Person

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Voter Registration

How to Register to Vote

In order to participate in an election, a qualified voter must be properly registered no later than thirty (30) days before the election. The election commission office will process any by-mail voter registration form that has been

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GoVoteTN - Information for Voters

GoVoteTN is a portal for Tennesseans to access election information. The services and information provided are maintained by the Tennessee Secretary of State's Division of Elections.

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How to Update your Voter Registration

This guide outlines how to change your voter registration name or address.

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Check My Voter Registration Status

Check My Voter Registration Status

https://tnmap.tn.gov/voterlookup/
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Charitable Gaming Event FAQs

The Tennessee Nonprofit Gaming Law allows eligible 501(c)(3) and 501(c)(19) organizations to hold an annual “game of chance” fundraising event. In order to conduct such an event, an organization must file an Annual Gaming Event Application

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Election Information

Election Day

This page provides helpful links for Election Day

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Honor Vote

Honor Vote

The Honor Vote program gives Tennesseans the opportunity to dedicate your vote to active-duty military personnel and veterans.

https://honorvote.govotetn.gov/form.php
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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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Your Vote Matters Program

Tennessee businesses, churches, nonprofits, and schools are invited to join the Secretary of State’s Your Vote Matters program. By registering, your organization will receive emails with materials about voter registration, poll worker

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Join Your Vote Matters

Tennessee businesses, churches, nonprofits, and schools are invited to join the Secretary of State’s Your Vote Matters program. By registering, your organization will receive emails with materials about voter registration and important

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Your Vote Matters Video

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Restore Voting Rights

Restoration of Voting Rights

This guide outlines conditions and procedures through which individuals who have forfeited their voting rights may regain them.

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Help America Vote Act

About the Help America Vote Act (HAVA)

This guide gives information about the Help America Vote Act (HAVA)

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Voting Systems in Tennessee

View list by county (.pdf) and learn more about each system using the links below. Please note t he instructions and videos shown here have been prepared by the manufacturers and are general in nature. Note that aspects of Tennessee law may

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Guide on ID Requirements when voting

All voters must present a federal or Tennessee state ID containing the voter’s name and photograph when voting at the polls, whether voting early or on Election Day unless an exemption below applies. The information on this website is

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Military/Overseas Voting

How to Vote Absentee for Military and Overseas Voters

Military personnel, their family members and overseas voters may receive their absentee ballot via e-mail or by-mail upon request. Voters may track when the ballot was received by their local county election commission office. The voted

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Register to Vote Paper Form (Mail-in or hand-deliver)

Download a Voter Registration Application. Fill out the application, print it and then mail it or deliver it by hand to your County Election Commission.

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Election Information
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Elections Calendar

To find hours of operation please use the Voter Lookup tool or download the GoVoteTN app to your phone. 2025 Elections 2026 Elections

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Election Information, Help America Vote Act

Elections Complaint Forms

Please use one of the following forms to file an election related complaint

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Shareable Voter Registration and Election Graphics

To help in encouraging voter registration and voter engagement, the Secretary of State's Office provides nonpartisan promotional materials for community outreach. Files listed below on each bullet point may be downloaded for use either

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Title III Complaints

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Print Disability Absentee Ballots

Registered voters with a print disability may request the administrator of elections to mail or electronically transmit an accessible ballot to the voter. This information is for voters with a print disability only. For general information

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Tennessee Election Integrity

In Tennessee it’s easy to vote and hard to cheat. Thanks to the election laws passed by the General Assembly and administered by the 95 County Election Commissions, Tennessee is ranked number one in the nation for election integrity by The

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Anne Dallas Dudley Award

The Secretary of State’s office is launching the Anne Dallas Dudley Gold Level and Silver Level awards for Tennessee high schools which meet student voter registration thresholds.

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Tennessee Election Integrity Social Media Graphics

Below are images that can be downloaded for social media, websites, or email use.

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Civics Resources

About Hosting Voter Registration Drives

The Secretary of State’s office partners with colleges and universities across the state to host voter registration drives in September for National Voter Registration Month and throughout the year.

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Poll Workers
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Become a Poll Worker

Most Tennessee county election commissions need additional poll workers. Poll workers get paid for working during early voting, on Election Day, and attending any required training sessions. Poll workers are appointed locally based on need

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Election Information, Voter Registration

Elections Statistics

Provides voter registration statistics from 1991 to present and voter turnout statistics from August 1994 to present.

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Student Mock Election

Sign up for the Student Mock Election

Sign your school up for the Tennessee Student Mock Election.

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Civics Lesson Plans & Resources

These lesson plans were created by Tennessee teachers for Tennessee teachers. The goal of these lesson plans is to allow teachers, with an emphasis on social studies, to easily incorporate aspects of civic engagement and citizenship into

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Unofficial Election Results

Unofficial Election Results

https://www.elections.tn.gov/results.php
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Tennessee Student Mock Election

The mock election is a non-partisan, educational experience that gives Tennessee students a chance to learn how elected officials are selected. All Tennessee students are welcome to participate.

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Agencies and Businesses

Information for Agencies & Business

This guide outlines the information that businesses and government agency officials need to be aware of and how to interact with program participants.

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Mock Election Results

Download lists of our past mock election results.

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Voter Registration

Purging Voter Registration Information

Once properly registered to vote in Tennessee, a person remains permanently registered unless the election commission must remove the registration from its records as a result of acts that require purging a voter. T.C.A. 2-2-105 and 2-2-106

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Library & Archives Videos

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Guidelines for Determining Residency

To determine whether a person is a resident of Tennessee for purposes of voter registration, the administrator of elections must consider the following factors.

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Civics Essay

Sign up for the Civics Essay Contest

The Civics Essay Contest is held with the intent of encouraging students to be actively engaged citizens now and in the future. The contest, along with the Student Mock Election, is part of the office’s civic engagement program.

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Citizenship

What are the responsibilities of citizens? How can you be more involved in the elections and government process?

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Legislative Branch

An overview of the role the legislative branch plays in government and the lawmaking process.

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Honor Vote

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Your Vote Matters Program - Email Signup

People also ask

Can I vote online?

No. You can vote in person during early voting or on Election Day, or you can absentee vote by mail if you meet certain requirements.

When can I vote?

Find your early voting and Election Day polling place and hours in the GoVoteTN app.

If I have a felony conviction, can I vote?
  • View our Restoration of Voting Rights guide
  • Download a summary handout regarding eligibility to vote after a felony conviction
Am I registered to vote?

To determine if you are a registered voter and view your early vote location(s) or your polling location on Election Day, use our Voter Registration Lookup or use the GoVoteTN app.  If no record is found, contact your local county election commission  to determine the status of your registration.

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Secretary of State Tre Hargett

Tre Hargett was elected by the Tennessee General Assembly to serve as Tennessee’s 37th secretary of state in 2009 and re-elected in 2013, 2017, 2021, and 2025. Secretary Hargett is the chief executive officer of the Department of State with oversight of more than 300 employees. He also serves on 16 boards and commissions, on two of which he is the presiding member. The services and oversight found in the Secretary of State's office reach every department and agency in state government.

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