Early voting for the Nov. 3, 2026, election runs through Oct. 29 at 26 Shelby County sites, most of them in Memphis. Photo ID, absentee rules and contacts.
Last checked Oct. 17, 2026. Facts on this page come from the Shelby County Election Commission’s home page, early voting locations and hours (PDF), voter information, registration and absentee voting pages. This page is strictly factual; we do not endorse candidates or positions.
Election Day is Tuesday, Nov. 3, 2026: the Tennessee state and federal general election. Early voting runs through Thursday, Oct. 29, at 26 sites across Shelby County, and you can use any of them. Elections in Memphis are run by the Shelby County Election Commission, 901-222-1200, 157 Poplar Ave., Suite 137. Find your Election Day polling place and districts with the commission’s district locator.
Who to call
- Shelby County Election Commission: 901-222-1200, James Meredith Building, 157 Poplar Ave., Suite 137, Memphis
- Check your registration and polling place: the state’s voter lookup
- Register or update online: GoVoteTN, with a Tennessee driver’s license or state ID
- Tennessee voter ID rules: the Department of Safety’s voter ID page
Key dates for the Nov. 3, 2026, election
| Date | Deadline |
|---|---|
| 30 days before (passed) | Registration deadline: applications must be postmarked or received 30 days before the election |
| Oct. 14 to 29 | Early voting at any Shelby County early voting site |
| Saturday, Oct. 24 | Absentee ballot applications must be received by the commission |
| Tuesday, Nov. 3 | Election Day, at your assigned polling place |
Early voting hours
| Days | Most sites | Election Commission, 157 Poplar Ave. |
|---|---|---|
| Weekdays, Oct. 19 to 23 and Oct. 26 to 29 | 11 a.m. to 7 p.m. | 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. |
| Saturday, Oct. 24 | 8 a.m. to 4 p.m. | 8 a.m. to 4 p.m. |
| Sundays, Oct. 18 and 25 | Closed | Closed |
Early voting sites in Memphis
From the commission’s site list:
| Site | Address |
|---|---|
| Shelby County Election Commission | James Meredith Building, 157 Poplar Ave. |
| Abundant Grace Fellowship Church | 1574 E. Shelby Drive |
| Anointed Temple of Praise | 3939 Riverdale Road |
| Briarwood Community Church | 1900 N. Germantown Parkway |
| Dave Wells Community Center | 915 Chelsea Ave. |
| Ed Rice Community Center | 2935 N. Watkins St. |
| Gaisman Community Center | 4221 Macon Road |
| Glenview Community Center | 1141 S. Barksdale St. |
| Greater Lewis Street MB Church | 152 E. Parkway N. |
| Greater Middle Baptist Church | 4982 Knight Arnold Road |
| Mississippi Boulevard Christian Church, Family Life Center | 70 N. Bellevue Blvd. |
| Mt. Zion Baptist Church | 60 S. Parkway E. |
| Raleigh United Methodist Church | 3295 Powers Road |
| Riverside MB Church (gym) | 3560 S. Third St. |
| Second Baptist Church | 4680 Walnut Grove Road |
| Solomon Temple MB Church | 1460 Winchester Road |
| White Station Church of Christ | 1106 Colonial Road |
In Cordova, Mt. Pisgah Missionary Baptist Church, 1234 Pisgah Road, and the Tennessee Shakespeare Company, 7950 Trinity Road, are also sites. The rest are in Arlington, Bartlett, Collierville, Germantown and Millington.
At the polls
- Bring a photo ID. Poll workers ask to see it when you check in.
- After check-in, a ballot card with a QR code for your precinct prints. Insert it in the machine notched corner up and to the right, make your choices, review the summary page and press “Cast Ballot.”
- You do not have to vote in every race.
Registering and updating
- You must live in Shelby County to register here. The registration deadline for Nov. 3 has passed; registering now counts for the next election.
- Moved? Update your address through GoVoteTN or the commission’s change of address form.
- Voters who registered by mail or online usually must vote in person the first time, unless they are on the permanent absentee list or have voted in the county before.
Absentee voting
Voting by mail in Tennessee is limited to voters who meet one of the state’s reasons, listed on the commission’s absentee page. For Nov. 3, the application must be received by Oct. 24. Once you request an absentee ballot, you can vote in person only by provisional ballot.
What this means for you
- Vote early at any of the 26 sites through Oct. 29, or at your own polling place Nov. 3.
- Bring a photo ID.
- Absentee applications are due Oct. 24.
More guides: who to call at City Hall and moving to Memphis.
Frequently asked questions
Where can I vote early in Memphis?
Any Shelby County voter can use any of the county’s 26 early voting sites through Thursday, Oct. 29, 2026. Most are in Memphis, including the Election Commission office at 157 Poplar Ave. and community centers such as Gaisman, Glenview, Dave Wells and Ed Rice.
What are the early voting hours in Shelby County?
Most sites are open 11 a.m. to 7 p.m. weekdays and 8 a.m. to 4 p.m. Saturday, Oct. 24, and are closed Sundays. The commission office at 157 Poplar Ave. keeps 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. on weekdays. Early voting ends Thursday, Oct. 29.
What ID do I need to vote in Tennessee?
A photo ID. The Shelby County Election Commission says poll workers will ask to see one when you check in; the state’s list of accepted IDs is on the Tennessee Department of Safety’s voter ID page.
What is the deadline to request an absentee ballot in Shelby County?
For the Nov. 3, 2026, election, the Shelby County Election Commission must receive the application no later than Oct. 24, 2026. Voting by mail is limited to voters who meet one of the state’s listed reasons.
How do I contact the Shelby County Election Commission?
Call 901-222-1200 or visit the office at 157 Poplar Ave., Suite 137, Memphis.
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