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A Helpful Guide For Voting in Shelby County

The Presidential Preference and County Clerk election will be held on March 5th, 2024.

Important Dates and Deadlines: 

Early Voter Registration Deadline: Monday, February 5, 2024

First Day of Early Voting: Wednesday, February 14, 2024

Last Day for Absentee Request: Tuesday, February 27, 2024

Last Day of Early Voting: Tuesday, February 27, 2024 

Election Day: Tuesday, March 5, 2024

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Voter Registration Process: 

Applications must be postmarked or received no later than 30 days before an election, in order to vote in that election.

To register in Shelby County:

  • You must be a US citizen, AND

  • You must be at least 18 years old on or before the next election, AND

  • You must be a resident of Shelby County, AND

  • You must NOT have been convicted of a felony, or if you have, your voting rights must have been restored.

*NEW!  Online Voter Registration*

If you have a Tennessee Driver’s License or a Tennessee Department of Safety ID, use the online system to register or update your registration.

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In this election, you will be voting on who will be on the presidential ballot and who will represent you as Shelby County Clerk.

Learn about Shelby County Clerk candidates:

Joe Brown

Lisa Arnold

Rheunte E. Benson

Shelandra Yvette Ford

Tami Sawyer

Key Issues and Ballot Measures:

Voters can check out the sample ballot here.

This may feel like a lot, so here are some helpful links and dates for voting in TN:

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  • Election Day: March 5th
  • Check the status of your voter registration here

Go to the Shelby County Election Commission website to be more informed on who the candidates are—OR download the GoVoteTN app; when you add your address, your representatives and what you are voting for will appear. 

Stay up to date on upcoming elections:

P.S. Applications are still being accepted for poll workers.

See the requirements and compensation—and sign up to offer your service here

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