There are three elections in 2026. The State and County Primary on May 5th, the Primary and General Election on August 6th, and the State and Federal General Election on November 3rd. Below are important dates for Tennessee voters for each election.
Tuesday, May 5, 2026 – State and County Primary Election Dates:
| Voter Registration Deadline | Monday, April 6, 2026 |
| Early Voting Period | Wednesday, April 15 – Thursday, April 30, 2026 |
| Absentee Ballot Request Deadline | Saturday, April 25, 2026 |
| State and County Primary Election | Tuesday, May 5, 2026 |
Thursday, August 6, 2026 – Primary and General Election Dates:
| Voter Registration Deadline | Tuesday, July 7, 2026 |
| Early Voting Period | Friday, July 17 – Saturday, August 1, 2026 |
| Absentee Ballot Request Deadline | Monday, July 27, 2026 |
| Primary and General Election | Thursday, August 6, 2026 |
Tuesday, November 3, 2026 – State and Federal General Election
| Voter Registration Deadline | Monday, October 5, 2026 |
| Early Voting Period | Wednesday, October 14 – Thursday, October 29, 2026 |
| Absentee Ballot Request Deadline | Saturday, October 24, 2026 |
| State and Federal General Election | November 3, 2026 |
Download a PDF one-sheet of important election dates provided by the TN Secretary of State’s office.
