How to Vote in Van Buren County, Tennessee
Early voting for Van Buren County, including Spencer. Early voting is open in Van Buren County through Thursday, October 29, 2026. How many Van Buren County voters have voted so far, where to vote, and every race on your ballot for the Tuesday, November 3, 2026 election.
Updated Tuesday, 10:38 a.m. Central, through day 11 of early voting
Times and locations
Early voting times and locations in Van Buren County
Any registered voter in Van Buren County may vote early at this site, through Thursday, October 29, 2026 (2 voting days left, counting today). No Sunday voting.
County Election Commission - Courthouse
121 Taft DriveSpencer, TN 38585Map of County Election Commission - CourthouseToday, Wed, Oct 28:9 a.m. to 5 p.m.
Hours, as the state lists them
- Oct-14 9am - 5pm
- Oct-15 9am - 5pm
- Oct-16 9am - 5pm
- Oct-17 9am - 2pm
- Oct-19 9am - 5pm
- Oct-20 9am - 5pm
- Oct-21 9am - 5pm
- Oct-22 9am - 5pm
- Oct-23 9am - 5pm
- Oct-24 9am - 2pm
- Oct-26 9am - 5pm
- Oct-27 9am - 5pm
- Oct-28 9am - 5pm
- Oct-29 9am - 5pm
Source: Tennessee Secretary of State, Van Buren County early voting sites
Bring a federal or Tennessee state photo ID; it may be expired. Hours can change; confirm in the GoVoteTN app or call 931-946-2728.
The early vote
How Van Buren County is voting
- 2022
- 2018
- 2026
Van Buren County so far
645
early and absentee votes through day 11
Against 2022 at this point
+8%
596 by day 11 in 2022
Against 2018 at this point
-30%
926 by day 11 in 2018
Among the 95 counties
88 of 95
ranked by growth over 2022 at this point
Van Buren County’s early vote finished at 817 in 2022 and 1,188 in 2018. Compare every county on the tracker
When to go: how busy each day gets in Van Buren County
Every early voting day of the last two governor’s races in Van Buren County, so you can pick a lighter day.
Lightest days left
- Today, Wed, Oct 288.2% of the early vote
- Thu, Oct 299.9% of the early vote
Busiest days left
- Thu, Oct 299.9% of the early vote
- Today, Wed, Oct 288.2% of the early vote
Today is voting day 13. In Van Buren County, this day of early voting has been about average: 8.2% of the early vote in an average of the last two governor’s races.
- 2026
- 2022
- 2018
How busy a day was is its share of the place’s whole early vote, averaged over 2022 and 2018. Past crowds, not a forecast: lines also depend on how many sites your county opens and their hours, which the state’s GoVoteTN lookup shows.
Where to vote
Vote early in Van Buren County
Early voting is open through Thursday, October 29, 2026, 2 voting days left counting today. Any registered voter may vote early without giving a reason, at the Van Buren County Election Commission office or at any early voting site the county opens. Bring a photo ID.
Van Buren County Election Commission
Administrator of Elections: Wayne Simons121 Taft DriveSpencer, TN 38585Phone: 931-946-2728Email: vanburen.commission@tn.govFrom the Tennessee Secretary of State county election commission directory, verified 2026-08-08. Check the state directory.
Early voting times and locations in every county · How early voting works · Voting absentee by mail
Your ballot
Who is on the ballot in Van Buren County
Every Tennessee voter sees the governor’s race and one United States Senate seat. These are the races on the November 3, 2026 ballot in Van Buren County, with every name the state certified. Tap a race for everyone running.
On every Tennessee ballot
United States House
Also on every Tennessee ballot: three constitutional amendments
Each is a yes-or-no question listed right after the governor’s race. Read all three, word for word, and how they pass.
Key dates
The four dates, and where they stand today
| What | When | Detail |
|---|---|---|
| Voter registration deadlineClosed | Last day to register, or to update your address, for this election. | |
| Absentee ballot request deadlineClosed | Your county must receive your written request by this day. An excuse is required. | |
| Early votingOpen now · 2 voting days left, counting today | through | No excuse needed. Any registered voter may vote early. Hours and locations are set by your county. |
| Election DayIn 6 days | 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.
Common questions
What is the deadline to register to vote in Van Buren County?
Monday, October 5, 2026. The deadline is the same in all 95 Tennessee counties. Your registration must reach the Van Buren County Election Commission by that date, or be postmarked by it if you are mailing a paper application.
When can I vote early in Van Buren 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 Van Buren County Election Commission and can change, so check before you go: the state’s GoVoteTN lookup at govote.tnsos.gov shows the current ones for your address, or call the commission.
Where do I vote in Van Buren 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 Van Buren County?
Only with an excuse recognized by Tennessee law. If you qualify, the Van Buren County Election Commission must receive your written request no later than Saturday, October 24, 2026.
Sources
- Tennessee Secretary of State: elections calendar and key dates
- Tennessee Secretary of State: GoVoteTN, early voting sites, polling places and sample ballots
- 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 October 15, 2026. Check the state election calendar.