Voter Registration TN 2024

Voting in Tennessee

Early Voting starts on October 16 and ends on October 31 - make sure you're ready to make your voice heard at the polls! If you turn 18 on or before November 5, 2024, you are eligible to register now.

Voting Deadlines

Voter Registration Deadline - Delivered via Mail or In-Person: October 4, 2024*

*Must be postmarked or hand delivered to the proper county election commission office.

Online Voter Registration Deadline: October 5, 2024 (30 days before General Election)

Note: Tennessee does not offer same-day voter registration, so be sure to submit your voter registration before the deadline.

Learn about changing your Legal Name or Voter ID Gender Markers in Tennessee.

Are You Registered?

Absentee Ballots will be mailed to all non-military/overseas voters starting 30 days prior to the election. You can request an absentee ballot here until October 29, 2024.

Voter ID: What You'll Need at the Polls

You will need to present a Federal or Tennessee state ID that has your name and photo when voting unless an exemption applies. Any of the following may be used, even if expired:

Tennessee driver’s license with your photo
United States Passport
Photo ID issued by the Federal or Tennessee state government
United States Military photo ID

College student IDs, and photo IDs issued by other states or cities cannot be used.

Voter ID Requirements in Shelby County

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Note: Federal law requires that those who registered by mail must vote in person the first time.

They must present one of the following:

Unexpired photo ID with voter’s name and photograph OR
If the photo ID is expired, the voter must also present one of the following displaying the voter’s name and address:
Current utility bill
Bank statement
Government check
Paycheck
Other government document that shows voter’s name and address