IMPORTANT DATES

YOU MUST PRESENT A FEDERAL OR TN STATE ISSUED PHOTO ID WHEN VOTING

JANUARY 9, 2026        FIRST DAY QUALIFYING PETITIONS CAN BE ISSUED
FEBRUARY 24, 2026   SHERIFF CANDIDATES MUST FILE WITH P.O.S.T
MARCH 10, 2026         NOON QUALIFYING DEADLINE TO BE PLACED ON THE AUGUST 6, 2026 BALLOT
MARCH 17, 2026         NOON LAST DAY A CANDIDATE MAY WITHDRAW THEIR NAME FROM THE AUGUST 6, 2026 BALLOT
JULY 7, 2026                 LAST DAY TO REGISTER TO VOTE FOR NOVEMBER ELECTION
JULY 17, 2026               FIRST DAY OF EARLY VOTING
JULY 27, 2026               LAST DAY ELECTION CAN RECEIVE AND/OR PROCESS A REQUEST FOR AN ABSENTEE BALLOT
AUGUST 1, 2026          LAST DAY OF EARLY VOTING
AUGUST 6, 2026          ELECTION DAY!!!! POLLS WILL BE OPEN 8AM TIL 8PM

 FOR INFORMATION CONTACT THE CLAIBORNE COUNTY ELECTION COMMISSION

OFFICE AT 423-626-5128   OR [email protected]