Voting in Tennessee

Are You Registered to Vote? 

Deadline to Register: Monday October 5th, 2020

In Tennessee you can register to vote online, by mail, or in person.

Are You Registered at Your Current Address?

Deadline to Check Voter Registration Status: Monday October 5th, 2020

Check your voter registration status here.

What is Your Voting Action Plan?

Vote in Person: If you vote in-person on Election Day, vote first thing in the morning. For all your voting questions, we recommend checking out https://wecanvote.us/tennessee/ for non-partisan help voting in Tennessee. 

Vote by Mail: 

In Tennessee you need a specific qualification to apply for an absentee ballot.  You can check the qualifications and apply for an absentee ballot here. Concerns over COVID-19 are not a qualified reason to receive an absentee ballot in Tennessee. If you do have a qualified reason to vote contact fill out the absentee ballot application.  

Deadline to Request Absentee Ballot: Request must be received by Tuesday October 27th, 2020.  Request your absentee ballot here. 

Make Sure your Absentee Ballot is Counted: After receiving your ballot, it is important to return it as soon as possible – and ideally before Thursday October 15th, 2020 to make sure it is counted.

Return Deadline: The ballot must be received by your local elections office by Tuesday, November 3rd, 2020.

Do You Know Where Your Candidates Stand on Energy and Climate Issues?

The Southern Alliance for Clean Energy has launched a series of blogs examining where various Southeastern candidates for state and federal offices stand on key energy and climate issues impacting our region.