Today, November 3, is Election Day in Middle Tennessee, and polls are open across Cannon, Cheatham, Davidson, Dickson, Maury, Robertson, Rutherford, Sumner, Williamson and Wilson counties. Voters will decide races up and down the ballot, including the governor’s race, a U.S. Senate seat, congressional and state legislative contests, and several local offices, along with proposed changes to the state Constitution. Early voting wrapped up October 29, so anyone who hasn’t cast a ballot yet will need to do it today at their assigned polling place. Here’s what you need to know before you head out, from what’s on your ballot and what ID to bring to how to check on an absentee ballot.
Who is on the Ballot?
Elections for Governor, U.S. Senate, U.S. House, Tennessee Senate (odd-numbered districts), Tennessee House, and Republican and Democratic State Executive Committees. General elections will be held for vacant state judicial offices and applicable county offices.
Check the GoVoteTN app to see the races on your ballot. Search by voter or search by address to access your ballot.
Proposed Amendments
Voters will see several proposed amendments on the ballot. Proposed amendments are listed directly after the candidates for governor. Each proposed amendment is a yes-or-no question:
A “yes” vote is a vote to amend the Constitution and adopt the language in the proposed amendment.
A “no” vote is a vote to keep the current language in the Constitution unchanged.
For an amendment to pass and become part of the Constitution, both of the following must happen:
The amendment must receive more “yes” votes than “no” votes; and
The number of “yes” votes must be more than half of all votes cast in the governor’s race.
To learn more about the proposed amendments on the ballot, click here.
When Can I Vote?
Early Voting ended October 29, 2026.
Election Day is Tuesday, November 3, 2026.
Find your Election Day polling place and hours in the GoVoteTN app.
What ID is Required When Voting?
Tennesseans must bring valid photo identification with them to the polls. A driver’s license or photo ID issued by the Tennessee Department of Safety and Homeland Security, by Tennessee state government or by the federal government are acceptable even if they are expired. College student IDs are not acceptable.
Learn more about what types of ID are acceptable here or call the Division of Elections at 1-877-850-4959.
How can I Check the Status of my Absentee By-Mail Ballot?
The Secretary of State’s Absentee By-Mail Ballot Status Tracker tool allows voters to track the status of their absentee by-mail ballot.
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. You must return your ballot by mail (USPS, FedEx, UPS, etc.). Hand delivery or handing it to a poll worker during early voting or on Election Day is not permitted.
Learn more about voting absentee by-mail.
Download the GoVoteTN App for Election Information
The easiest way for Tennessee voters to find Election Day information is through the free GoVoteTN app. Find early voting and Election Day voting locations, as well as hours of operation, view your sample ballot and much more with the GoVoteTN app available online or for free in the App Store or Google Play.
Click on the following links for election information in your county:
- Cannon County Election Commission
- Cheatham County Election Information
- Davidson County Election Commission
- Dickson County Election Commission
- Maury County Election Commission
- Robertson County Election Information
- Rutherford County Election Commission
- Sumner County Election Commission
- Williamson County Election Commission
- Wilson County Election Commission
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