It’s election season once again, and people are already turning out in droves for early voting. Here’s everything you need to know about the Nov. 5 election, from where to vote to what’s on the ballot.
🏫 When and Where To Vote
- Early voting is open now! There are 13 locations throughout Davidson County. You can vote at any of these locations until Oct. 31. You must vote in the county where you reside.
- On election day, Nov. 5, you must vote at your designated polling location. Enter your address here to find your polling location.
🗳️ Voting Basics
- Tennessee does not have same-day voter registration. If you did not register on or before Oct. 7, you cannot vote in this election. Check your voter registration here.
- The deadline to request an absentee ballot is Oct. 29. First time voters — like college students studying out of town — must verify their identity in person with the election commission before requesting an absentee ballot. Request an absentee ballot here.
- If you are a registered Davidson County voter and you have moved within our county, but not updated your address, you must go to your new voting location on Election Day to change your address and vote.
- You are required to bring photo ID to vote in Tennessee. Learn what types of IDs are acceptable here.
📰 Voter Guides
There are several local voter guides available to help inform your choices. Here are some we recommend:
- TN Voter Guides. Nonpartisan guide compiled by the Equity Alliance.
- Nashville Banner 2024 Voter’s Guide. Includes reported stories on issues that matter to voters.
- A First Time Voter’s Guide. Everything you need to know to cast your first vote in Tennessee, compiled by the Nashville Scene.
🚌 What’s on the Ballot
The Nov. 5 election is a state and federal general election. In Davidson County, that means we are voting for a Presidential ticket, U.S. Senate and U.S. House of Representatives, and State Senate and House. Not all State seats are on the ballot, due to staggered terms. Residents in Belle Meade, Forest Hills, and Goodlettsville are also voting in municipal elections.
Here is the Davidson County sample ballot. To find your State Senate or House district, enter your address here.
We are also voting for or against the proposed “Choose How You Move” transit referendum, which would raise sales taxes 0.5% — approximately $70 per year for an average family in Nashville — to help fund improvements to bus service, 86 mile of sidewalks, upgraded traffic signals, and additional transit centers/park-and-rides. Check out our guide to the referendum, as well as WPLN's, which includes stories from current transit users.
