State voting rules for Tennessee
Tennessee voters abroad need to request a ballot each calendar year they want to vote in.
Click here to start your ballot request now.
Check below for your delivery methods and deadlines, and to find your local election office contact information.
How to Send
Registration: Email or Fax or Mail
Ballot Request: Email or Fax or Mail
Ballot Return: Mail
Type of Ballot Based on Voter Category
If you choose “My Return is Uncertain,” you will receive a ballot to vote in federal, state, and local elections.
"Intend to Return" means you have an intention to return in the future -- but you don't need a set date or specific plans.
If you choose “Intend to Return,” you will receive a ballot to vote in federal, state, and local elections.
If you choose “I've Never Lived in the US,” you will receive a ballot to vote in federal, state, and local elections.
Election Deadlines for Tennessee Voters Abroad
Election Deadlines for Tennessee Voters Abroad
| Election Day | Registration | Ballot Request | Ballot Return |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tennessee-Special Primary Congressional District 7 Oct 7 | Mail or Email or Fax: Received by Sep 27, 2025 | Mail or Email or Fax: Received by Sep 27, 2025 | Postal mail: Received by Oct 7, 2025, 7:00 PM Central Time |
| Tennessee-Special General Congressional District 7 Dec 2 | Mail or Email or Fax: Received by Nov 22, 2025 | Mail or Email or Fax: Received by Nov 22, 2025 | Postal mail: Received by Dec 2, 2025, 7:00 PM Central Time |
Find Your Election Office
Jurisdiction
Click in the box below and select your local election official from the list (may be county, city, town...)
Additional Resources
You may need to use a VPN if you cannot connect to your state's voter information pages. Some states only allow internet connections from US locations. For more information about how to use a VPN, please click here.