Absentee ballot applications now available for Shelby County primary elections in May | Here's what you need to know

Absentee ballot request applications for the May 5, 2026, County Primary became available Feb. 4, 2026.

Shelby County now accepting absentee ballot requests

Election officials said the process is simple, but only if voters follow each step carefully.
Memphis Flyer

“Live-Ins” Eligible for Medically Related Absentee Ballots, Judge Says

Elaborating on her earlier rulings at the request of plaintiffs in litigation regarding mail-in ballots. Nashville Chancellor Ellen Hobbs Lyle this week underscored the fact that any voter living with ...
The Knoxville Focus

2026 Knox County Primary Elections Absentee By Mail Ballot and Other Election Information

Wednesday, February 4, 2026, is the first day that eligible voters can request an absentee by mail ballot for the May 5, 2026, Knox County Primary Elections. The application to request an absentee ...

Tennessee voting restrictions are getting stricter. Voters will need to proof of citizenship, REAL ID under Trump executive order

Trump signed an executive order requiring voters to show proof of citizenship or obtain a REAL ID before they can cast a ballot in federal elections. Here's what to know in Tennessee ...