How to Vote in Wayne County, Tennessee
Early voting for Wayne County, including Waynesboro. Early voting is open in Wayne County through Thursday, October 29, 2026. How many Wayne County voters have voted so far, where to vote, and every race on your ballot for the Tuesday, November 3, 2026 election.
Updated Wednesday, 10:42 a.m. Central, through day 12 of early voting
Times and locations
Early voting times and locations in Wayne County
Any registered voter in Wayne County may vote early at this site, through Thursday, October 29, 2026 (2 voting days left, counting today). No Sunday voting.
County Election Commission
100 Court CircleWaynesboro, TN 38485Map of County Election CommissionToday, Wed, Oct 28:8 a.m. to 4 p.m.
Hours, as the state lists them
- Oct-14 8am - 4pm
- Oct-15 8am - 4pm
- Oct-16 8am - 4pm
- Oct-17 8am - 12pm
- Oct-19 8am - 4pm
- Oct-20 8am - 4pm
- Oct-21 8am - 4pm
- Oct-22 8am - 4pm
- Oct-23 8am - 4pm
- Oct-24 8am - 12pm
- Oct-26 8am - 4pm
- Oct-27 8am - 4pm
- Oct-28 8am - 4pm
- Oct-29 8am - 4pm
Source: Tennessee Secretary of State, Wayne 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 931-722-3517.
The early vote
How Wayne County is voting
- 2022
- 2018
- 2026
Wayne County so far
1,542
early and absentee votes through day 12
Against 2022 at this point
+26%
1,227 by day 12 in 2022
Against 2018 at this point
-25%
2,061 by day 12 in 2018
Among the 95 counties
70 of 95
ranked by growth over 2022 at this point
Wayne County’s early vote finished at 1,524 in 2022 and 2,435 in 2018. Compare every county on the tracker
When to go: how busy each day gets in Wayne County
Every early voting day of the last two governor’s races in Wayne County, so you can pick a lighter day.
Lightest days left
- Today, Wed, Oct 288.4% of the early vote
- Thu, Oct 299.0% of the early vote
Busiest days left
- Thu, Oct 299.0% of the early vote
- Today, Wed, Oct 288.4% of the early vote
Today is voting day 13. In Wayne County, this day of early voting has been busier than most: 8.4% 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 Wayne 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 Wayne County Election Commission office or at any early voting site the county opens. Bring a photo ID.
Wayne County Election Commission
Administrator of Elections: Lillie Ruth Brewer100 Court Circle, Courthouse Ste 201Waynesboro, TN 38485Phone: 931-722-3517Email: wayne.commission@tn.govFrom the Tennessee Secretary of State county election commission directory, verified 2026-08-08. Check the state directory.
Cities and towns in Wayne County
Waynesboro, Clifton, Collinwood, Cypress Inn, Lutts
Town names from the GeoNames postal code list (CC BY 4.0).
Early voting times and locations in every county · How early voting works · Voting absentee by mail
Your ballot
Who is on the ballot in Wayne 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 Wayne County, with every name the state certified. Tap a race for everyone running.
On every Tennessee ballot
United States House
Tennessee Senate
No Tennessee Senate seat is on the ballot in Wayne County this year. Senators serve staggered four-year terms, and only the odd-numbered districts are up in 2026.
Tennessee House of Representatives
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 Wayne County?
Monday, October 5, 2026. The deadline is the same in all 95 Tennessee counties. Your registration must reach the Wayne County Election Commission by that date, or be postmarked by it if you are mailing a paper application.
When can I vote early in Wayne 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 Wayne 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 Wayne 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 Wayne County?
Only with an excuse recognized by Tennessee law. If you qualify, the Wayne 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.