How to Vote in Shelby County, Tennessee
The dates, districts and contacts a Shelby County voter needs for the Tuesday, November 3, 2026 state and federal general election.
The four dates
| What | When | Detail |
|---|---|---|
| Voter registration deadline | Last day to register, or to update your address, for this election. | |
| Absentee ballot request deadline | Your county must receive your written request by this day. An excuse is required. | |
| Early voting | through | No excuse needed. Any registered voter may vote early. Hours and locations are set by your county. |
| Election Day | Polls are open statewide. Bring a federal or Tennessee state photo ID. |
These dates are set by the state and are the same in all 95 Tennessee counties. What varies locally is where you vote and when those locations are open.
Shelby County Election Commission
Contact
Administrator of Elections: Linda Phillips157 Poplar Avenue, Suite 137Memphis, TN 38103Phone: 901-222-1200Email: voteinfo@shelbycountytn.govAbsentee and by-mail requests: absenteevoting@shelbycountytn.govFrom the Tennessee Secretary of State county election commission directory, verified 2026-08-08. Check the state directory.
Contact the commission for early voting locations and their hours, your Election Day polling place, a sample ballot for your precinct, and absentee ballot requests.
What Shelby County votes on
Every Tennessee voter sees the governor's race and one United States Senate seat. These are the district seats on the ballot in Shelby County:
- United States House: 5th, 8th and 9th districts. Shelby County is split between them.
- Tennessee Senate: 29th, 31st and 33rd districts.
- Tennessee House of Representatives: 83rd, 84th, 85th, 86th, 87th, 88th, 91st, 93rd, 95th, 96th, 97th, 98th and 99th districts.
Early voting in this county
Early voting runs October 14 through October 29, 2026 statewide, and Shelby County follows the same window. Any registered voter may vote early without giving a reason.
Common questions
What is the deadline to register to vote in Shelby County?
Monday, October 5, 2026. The deadline is the same in all 95 Tennessee counties. Your registration must reach the Shelby County Election Commission by that date, or be postmarked by it if you are mailing a paper application.
When can I vote early in Shelby County?
Early voting for the November 3, 2026 election runs October 14 through October 29, 2026 statewide. Early voting sites and their hours are set by the Shelby County Election Commission and are not the same in every county, so confirm them with the commission before you go.
Where do I vote in Shelby County?
Your Election Day polling place depends on your address. Look it up with the Secretary of State voter lookup tool at tnmap.tn.gov/voterlookup, which returns your polling place and your districts. Early voting locations are different from Election Day polling places.
Can I vote absentee by mail in Shelby County?
Only with an excuse recognised by Tennessee law. If you qualify, the Shelby County Election Commission must receive your written request no later than Saturday, October 24, 2026.
More voting information
Sources
- Tennessee Secretary of State: elections calendar and key dates
- Tennessee Secretary of State: county election commissions
- Tennessee Secretary of State: voter lookup and polling place finder
- Tennessee Secretary of State: voter ID requirements
Dates on this page were verified against the Tennessee Secretary of State on August 8, 2026. Check the state election calendar.