{"id":351535,"date":"2020-03-17T09:36:41","date_gmt":"2020-03-17T14:36:41","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/content.findlaw-admin.com\/ability-law\/voting\/tennessee-voting-guide.html"},"modified":"2024-04-22T08:46:16","modified_gmt":"2024-04-22T13:46:16","slug":"tennessee-voting-guide","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/www.findlaw.com\/voting\/tennessee-voting-guide.html","title":{"rendered":"Tennessee Voting Guide"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<section data-testid=\"fl-simple-hero\" style=\"background-image:url(https://www.findlaw.com/static/c/images\/images\/w_1200,c_limit,dpr_auto\/f_auto,q_auto:eco\/v1749202958\/ability-law\/wp-prod\/voting-states-banners-bkg_voting-tn\/voting-states-banners-bkg_voting-tn.jpg?_i=AA)\" class=\"fl-simple-hero\">\n    <div class=\"fl-simple-hero-container fl-container fl-flex fl-items-center\">\n                    <img decoding=\"async\" class=\"fl-simple-hero-image\" src=\"https://www.findlaw.com/static/c/images\/images\/w_1200,c_limit,dpr_auto\/f_auto,q_auto:eco\/v1745900033\/ability-law\/wp-prod\/voting-states-maps-Tennessee\/voting-states-maps-Tennessee.png?_i=AA\" alt=\"\" data-testid=\"fl-simple-hero-image\">\n                <div class=\"fl-simple-hero-title\" data-testid=\"fl-simple-hero-title\">Voting in Tennessee<\/div>\n                    <img decoding=\"async\" class=\"fl-simple-hero-logo\" src=\"https://www.findlaw.com/static/c/images\/images\/w_1200,c_limit,dpr_auto\/f_auto,q_auto:eco\/v1749203334\/ability-law\/wp-prod\/voting-hdr_voting-logo-white-bg\/voting-hdr_voting-logo-white-bg.png?_i=AA\" alt=\"Your Voice. Your Rights. Your Vote.\" data-testid=\"fl-simple-hero-logo\">\n            <\/div>\n<\/section>\n    <div class=\"fl-container\">\n        <div class=\"updated-breadcrumb-list\">\n            <ol>\n                        <li>\n                <a href=\"https:\/\/www.findlaw.com\">FindLaw <\/a>\n                <span class=\"breadcrumb-separator\" aria-hidden=\"true\">\/<\/span>\n            <\/li>\n                                <li aria-current=\"page\">Tennessee Voting Guide<\/li>\n            <\/ol>\n\n        <\/div>\n    <\/div>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-container-core-columns-is-layout-9d6595d7 fl-sectionWithSidebar fl-container fl-flex fl-flex-wrap fl-gap30\">\n    \n    <div class=\"fl-page-articles fl-section-main fl-section-main-full-width\">\n        <h1 class=\"fl-no-margin-top\">Tennessee Voting Guide<\/h1>\n<section class=\"fl-gutenberg-byline\">\n    <div class=\"fl-gutenberg-byline-content\">\n                    By <a href=\"https:\/\/www.findlaw.com\/company\/our-team\/lyle-therese-a-hilotin-lee-j-d\/\">Lyle Therese A. Hilotin-Lee, J.D.<\/a> | Legally reviewed by <a\n                href=\"https:\/\/www.findlaw.com\/company\/our-team.html\">FindLaw Staff<\/a>\n                | Last updated\n        <time>\n                            April 22, 2024\n                    <\/time>\n    <\/div>\n\n    \n    <details class=\"fl-gutenberg-byline-toggle fl-gutenberg-byline-legally-reviewed\">\n        <summary>\n            <i class=\"fl-gutenberg-byline-icon\" aria-hidden=\"true\"><\/i>\n            Legally Reviewed\n        <\/summary>\n\n        <div class=\"fl-gutenberg-byline-toggle-content\">\n            <p><em>This article has been written and reviewed for legal accuracy, clarity, and style by <a href=\"https:\/\/www.findlaw.com\/company\/our-team.html\">FindLaw\u2019s team of legal writers and attorneys<\/a> and in accordance with <a href=\"https:\/\/www.findlaw.com\/company\/company-history\/editorial-policy.html\">our editorial standards<\/a>.<\/em><\/p>\n\n        <\/div>\n    <\/details>\n\n    <details class=\"fl-gutenberg-byline-toggle fl-gutenberg-byline-fast-checked\">\n        <summary>\n            <i class=\"fl-gutenberg-byline-icon\" aria-hidden=\"true\"><\/i>\n            Fact-Checked\n        <\/summary>\n\n        <div class=\"fl-gutenberg-byline-toggle-content\">\n            <p><em>The last updated date refers to the last time this article was reviewed by FindLaw or one of our <a href=\"https:\/\/www.findlaw.com\/company\/our-team\/contributing-authors.html\">contributing authors<\/a>. We make every effort to keep our articles updated. For information regarding a specific legal issue affecting you, please <a href=\"https:\/\/lawyers.findlaw.com\/?fli=bylinelink\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">contact an attorney in your area<\/a>.<\/em><\/p>\n\n        <\/div>\n    <\/details>\n<\/section>\n    <div class=\"fl-callout-text article-blockquote\">\n        <p>Welcome to FindLaw&#8217;s Tennesee Voting Guide. The voting process can be confusing if you are unfamiliar with your state&#8217;s rules and processes. Learning the basics of voting in Tennessee can make casting your ballot much easier.<\/p>\n\n    <\/div>\n\n<h2><b>Am I eligible to vote in Tennessee?<\/b><\/h2>\r\n<p>Your voting eligibility depends on whether you meet the following criteria:<\/p>\r\n<ul>\r\n<li>A citizen of the United States of America<\/li>\r\n<li>A resident of Tennessee<\/li>\r\n<li>At least 18 years of age on Election Day<\/li>\r\n<\/ul>\r\n<p>The state government may suspend your right to vote if you were convicted of a&nbsp;<a href=\"https:\/\/sos.tn.gov\/products\/elections\/restoration-voting-rights\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">disenfranchising crime<\/a>&nbsp;such as voter fraud, treason, murder, or rape.&nbsp;<\/p>\r\n<p>According to Article 4 of the Tennessee Constitution, the state government may deny any person convicted of \u201cinfamous\u201d crimes the right to vote. The legislature also established certain conditions related to the <a href=\"https:\/\/sos.tn.gov\/elections\/guides\/restoration-of-voting-rights\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">restoration of voting rights<\/a>. The crime committed and the conviction sentence determines how to restore voting rights.<\/p>\r\n\n    <\/div>\n    \n    <div class=\"fl-section-sidebar\">\n        \n                        \n\n<div class=\"generalCardContainer\">\n            \n<div\n    class=\"fl-image-card fl-image-card--no-max-width fl-image-card--no-min-height fl-card-with-children fl-latl-card fl-image-card-title-on-image fl-flex fl-flex-column\"\n>\n                    <span class=\"\"\n        >\n\n            <div class=\"fl-image-card-image-wrapper fl-image-card-image-wrapper-default\">\n                <img decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\"\n                     src=\"https://www.findlaw.com/static/c/images\/images\/w_1200,c_limit,dpr_auto\/f_auto,q_auto:eco\/v1749203337\/ability-law\/wp-prod\/voting-VoteHere\/voting-VoteHere.jpg?_i=AA\"\n                     alt=\"\"\n                ><\/img>\n                                    <span class=\"fl-eyebrow fl-image-card-eyebrow\">POLLING PLACE FINDER<\/span>\n                                            <\/div>\n                <\/span>\n\n        <div class=\"fl-image-card-content fl-flex-basis-100\">\n                    <h2><span style=\"font-weight: normal;\">Where Do I Vote?<\/span><\/h2>\n<p>You can find the location of your local polling place on the&nbsp;<a href=\"https:\/\/tnmap.tn.gov\/voterlookup\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">voter registration information lookup&nbsp;page<\/a> of the Secretary of State&#8217;s website.<\/p>\n\n            <\/div>\n            <div\n            class=\"fl-latl-card-footer fl-flex fl-items-center fl-justify-center\"\n        >\n                    <a class=\"fl-latl-card-footer-link fl-text-lg-medium fl-flex fl-items-center fl-justify-center\" href=\"https:\/\/web.go-vote-tn.elections.tn.gov\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">\n\n                <span>FIND OUT WHERE TO VOTE<\/span>\n                <i class=\"fa fa-angle-right medium\" aria-hidden=\"true\"><\/i>\n                    <\/a>\n\n        <\/div>\n    <\/div>\n    <\/div>\n\n    <\/div>\n<\/div><div class=\"fl-section fl-how-it-works\">\n    <div class=\"fl-container\">\n        <h2 class=\"fl-title-H2 fl-text-center\">How To Register in Tennessee<\/h2>\n        <div class=\"fl-text-center\"><p>There are several ways to register to vote in Tennessee. This includes registering:<\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n        <div class=\"fl-how-it-works-cards grid fl-mt30\">\n                            <div class=\"fl-icon-card\">\n                                        <div\n                        class=\"fl-icon-card-icon\"\n                        data-testid=\"icon-card-icon\"\n                    >\n                        <img decoding=\"async\"\n                            src=\"https://www.findlaw.com/static/c/images\/images\/w_1200,c_limit,dpr_auto\/f_auto,q_auto:eco\/v1749203342\/ability-law\/wp-prod\/voting-howToRegister-in-person\/voting-howToRegister-in-person.svg?_i=AA\"\n                                                        class=\"fl-icon-card-image\"\n                            aria-hidden=\"true\"\n                            loading=\"lazy\"\n                        \/>\n                    <\/div>\n                                        <h2\n                        class=\"fl-h3 fl-icon-card-title\"\n                        data-testid=\"icon-card-title\"\n                    >\n                        In Person\n                    <\/h2>\n                    <div\n                        class=\"fl-text-lg fl-icon-card-description\"\n                        data-testid=\"icon-card-description\"\n                    >\n                        <p>Pick up an application at the library, County Election Commission, County Clerk&#8217;s, or Registrar of Deeds.<\/p>\n\n                    <\/div>\n                <\/div>\n                            <div class=\"fl-icon-card\">\n                                        <div\n                        class=\"fl-icon-card-icon\"\n                        data-testid=\"icon-card-icon\"\n                    >\n                        <img decoding=\"async\"\n                            src=\"https://www.findlaw.com/static/c/images\/images\/w_1200,c_limit,dpr_auto\/f_auto,q_auto:eco\/v1749203367\/ability-law\/wp-prod\/voting-online2\/voting-online2.svg?_i=AA\"\n                                                        class=\"fl-icon-card-image\"\n                            aria-hidden=\"true\"\n                            loading=\"lazy\"\n                        \/>\n                    <\/div>\n                                        <h2\n                        class=\"fl-h3 fl-icon-card-title\"\n                        data-testid=\"icon-card-title\"\n                    >\n                        Online\n                    <\/h2>\n                    <div\n                        class=\"fl-text-lg fl-icon-card-description\"\n                        data-testid=\"icon-card-description\"\n                    >\n                        <p>You can use the&nbsp;<a href=\"https:\/\/ovr.govote.tn.gov\/\" target=\"_blank\" title=\"Tennessee Online Voter Registration System - TN.gov\" rel=\"noopener\">Tennessee Online Voter Registration System<\/a>&nbsp;to register to vote online or change your address.<\/p>\n\n                    <\/div>\n                <\/div>\n                            <div class=\"fl-icon-card\">\n                                        <div\n                        class=\"fl-icon-card-icon\"\n                        data-testid=\"icon-card-icon\"\n                    >\n                        <img decoding=\"async\"\n                            src=\"https://www.findlaw.com/static/c/images\/images\/w_1200,c_limit,dpr_auto\/f_auto,q_auto:eco\/v1749203386\/ability-law\/wp-prod\/voting-howToRegister-dmv\/voting-howToRegister-dmv.svg?_i=AA\"\n                                                        class=\"fl-icon-card-image\"\n                            aria-hidden=\"true\"\n                            loading=\"lazy\"\n                        \/>\n                    <\/div>\n                                        <h2\n                        class=\"fl-h3 fl-icon-card-title\"\n                        data-testid=\"icon-card-title\"\n                    >\n                        At an Agency\n                    <\/h2>\n                    <div\n                        class=\"fl-text-lg fl-icon-card-description\"\n                        data-testid=\"icon-card-description\"\n                    >\n                        <p>Register at the Departments of Health, Human Services, Safety, Veteran&#8217;s Affairs, and others.<\/p>\n\n                    <\/div>\n                <\/div>\n                            <div class=\"fl-icon-card\">\n                                        <div\n                        class=\"fl-icon-card-icon\"\n                        data-testid=\"icon-card-icon\"\n                    >\n                        <img decoding=\"async\"\n                            src=\"https://www.findlaw.com/static/c/images\/images\/w_1200,c_limit,dpr_auto\/f_auto,q_auto:eco\/v1749203391\/ability-law\/wp-prod\/voting-howToRegister-mail\/voting-howToRegister-mail.svg?_i=AA\"\n                                                        class=\"fl-icon-card-image\"\n                            aria-hidden=\"true\"\n                            loading=\"lazy\"\n                        \/>\n                    <\/div>\n                                        <h2\n                        class=\"fl-h3 fl-icon-card-title\"\n                        data-testid=\"icon-card-title\"\n                    >\n                        By Mail\n                    <\/h2>\n                    <div\n                        class=\"fl-text-lg fl-icon-card-description\"\n                        data-testid=\"icon-card-description\"\n                    >\n                        <p>You can download a&nbsp;<a href=\"https:\/\/sos-tn-gov-files.s3.amazonaws.com\/forms\/ss-3010.pdf\" target=\"_blank\" title=\"Voter Registration Application - TN.gov\" rel=\"noopener\">voter registration application<\/a>, fill it out, and mail it to your&nbsp;<a href=\"https:\/\/tnsos.org\/elections\/election_commissions.php\" target=\"_blank\" title=\"Election Commissions - TNSOS.org\" rel=\"noopener\">county election commission<\/a>.<\/p>\n\n                    <\/div>\n                <\/div>\n                    <\/div>\n    <\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n<div class=\"wp-container-core-columns-is-layout-9d6595d7 fl-sectionWithSidebar fl-container fl-flex fl-flex-wrap fl-gap30\">\n    \n    <div class=\"fl-page-articles fl-section-main fl-section-main-full-width\">\n        <h2><b>When is Tennessee&#8217;s voter registration deadline?<\/b><\/h2>\r\n<p>If you want to vote in an election, you must be officially registered to vote at least 30 days before that election. This applies to both general and local elections.<\/p>\r\n<p>If you register by mail, you must postmark or hand deliver your application to the <a href=\"https:\/\/sos.tn.gov\/elections\/services\/find-my-county-election-commission\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">County Election Commission office<\/a> 30 days before election day.<\/p>\r\n<p>If you are a Tennessee voter unsure about your voter registration status, you can use this <a href=\"https:\/\/tnmap.tn.gov\/voterlookup\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Voter Registration Lookup.<\/a><\/p>\r\n<h2><b>How do I file an absentee ballot request in Tennessee?<\/b><\/h2>\r\n<p>The Tennessee government permits two forms of absentee voting:<\/p>\r\n<ul>\r\n<li>In-person absentee voting (early voting)<\/li>\r\n<li>By-mail voting<\/li>\r\n<\/ul>\r\n<p>If you are a registered voter, you can vote early and do not need to provide an excuse for doing so. The early voting period is generally 20 days before an election and often ends five days before the election. Find more information regarding <a href=\"https:\/\/www.vote411.org\/node\/7461\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">early voting dates<\/a> and locations at the <a href=\"https:\/\/tnsos.org\/elections\/election_commissions.php\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">County Election Commissions<\/a>.<\/p>\r\n<p>Tennessee does not permit no-excuse by-mail voting. You must meet certain criteria to vote by mail. Many categories can potentially make you eligible to vote by mail.<\/p>\r\n<p>The&nbsp;<a href=\"https:\/\/sos.tn.gov\/elections\/guides\/guide-to-absentee-voting\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Tennessee Secretary of State&#8217;s website<\/a> lists the various criteria and the processes for obtaining and submitting a by-mail ballot. Make sure your absentee ballot by mail bears a watermark or it will get rejected.&nbsp;<\/p>\r\n<h2><b>Where can I find a sample ballot for the upcoming Tennessee election?<\/b><\/h2>\r\n<p>You can find sample election ballots for upcoming elections in Tennessee on the <a href=\"https:\/\/ballotpedia.org\/Tennessee_Sample_Ballot\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Ballotpedia website<\/a>.<\/p>\r\n<h2><b>What do I need to bring to the polling location for identification?<\/b><\/h2>\r\n<p>If you decide to vote in person, you must show a federal or state ID with your name and photograph. Some acceptable forms of voter ID are:<\/p>\r\n<ul>\r\n<li>Tennessee driver&#8217;s license with your photo<\/li>\r\n<li>U.S. passport<\/li>\r\n<li>U.S. Military photo ID<\/li>\r\n<li>Photo ID issued by the Tennessee Department of Safety and Homeland Security<\/li>\r\n<li>Photo ID issued by the federal or Tennessee state government<\/li>\r\n<li>Tennessee handgun carry permit<\/li>\r\n<\/ul>\r\n<p>If you do not have an acceptable form of ID, you may be able to get a free photo ID at a driver service center. If you do not have your ID with you, you can cast a provisional ballot and then return to the polls within two days with your ID.<\/p>\r\n<p>There are some exemptions to the photo ID requirement. You do not have to present a photo ID if:<\/p>\r\n<ul>\r\n<li>You vote by mail<\/li>\r\n<li>You are hospitalized<\/li>\r\n<li>You have a religious objection to being photographed<\/li>\r\n<\/ul>\r\n<p>You can find more information about exemptions and regulations on the&nbsp;<a href=\"https:\/\/sos.tn.gov\/elections\/voter-id-requirements\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Tennessee Secretary of State&#8217;s website<\/a>.<\/p>\r\n<h2><b>What special accommodations are available?<\/b><\/h2>\r\n<p>Polling places must provide reasonable accommodations to voters with disabilities. The specific accommodations can vary from one polling place to another. If you have questions regarding the accommodations in or accessibility of your local polling place, you should contact your local&nbsp;<a href=\"https:\/\/sos.tn.gov\/elections\/services\/find-my-county-election-commission\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">County Election Commission<\/a> office.<\/p>\r\n<p>If you want to file a complaint regarding polling place accessibility, you can submit either a&nbsp;<a href=\"https:\/\/sos-tn-gov-files.s3.amazonaws.com\/forms\/ss-3074.pdf\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Tennessee State Election Complaint form<\/a>&nbsp;to your County Election Commission or a&nbsp;<a href=\"https:\/\/sos-tn-gov-files.s3.amazonaws.com\/forms\/ss-3075.pdf\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Title III Help America Vote Act (HAVA) Complaint form.<\/a><\/p>\r\n<h2><b>What do I do if I see something illegal at the polling place?<\/b><\/h2>\r\n<p>If you witness illegal activity at the polls, report it to an election worker and your local County Election Commission. If you believe your ability to exercise your voting rights fully has been illegally limited, you may want to consider seeking the advice and assistance of&nbsp;<a href=\"https:\/\/lawyers.findlaw.com\/civil-rights\/?fli=dcta\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">an experienced legal professional.<\/a><\/p>\r\n<h2><b>You Don\u2019t Have To Solve This on Your Own \u2013 Seek Legal Help<\/b><\/h2>\r\n<p>Meeting with a lawyer can help you understand your options and how to best protect your rights. 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<div class=\"fl-contact-information\">\n    <h2 class=\"fl-h2 fl-contact-information-title\">Additional Information<\/h2>                        <a class=\"fl-text-sm-bold fl-contact-information-organization\" href=\"https:\/\/sos.tn.gov\/elections\/voter-information\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Tennessee Secretary of State<\/a>\n                <div class=\"fl-text-sm fl-contact-information-address\"><p>State Capitol<br \/>\nNashville, TN 37243-1102<\/p>\n<\/div>    <p class=\"fl-text-sm fl-no-margin\"><span class=\"fl-contact-information-label fl-bold-text\">Phone:<\/span>615-741-2819<\/p>    <p class=\"fl-text-sm fl-no-margin\"><span class=\"fl-contact-information-label fl-bold-text\">Fax:<\/span>n\/a<\/p>            <p class=\"fl-text-sm fl-no-margin\"><span class=\"fl-contact-information-label fl-bold-text\">Email:<\/span>n\/a<\/p>\n        <p class=\"fl-text-sm fl-no-margin\"><span class=\"fl-contact-information-label fl-bold-text\">Web:<\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/sos.tn.gov\/elections\/voter-information\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Click here<\/a><\/p><\/div>\n\n    <\/div>\n<\/div><div class=\"fl-free-text-component fl-free-text-component-light fl-free-text-component-\">\n    <div class=\"fl-container\">\n                    <h2 class=\"fl-title-H2 fl-no-margin fl-text-center\">Tennessee Voting Resources<\/h2>\n                <p style=\"text-align: center; font-size: 18px;\">Your vote counts. Take the time to learn how and when to vote.<\/p>\n\n    <\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"fl-divider fl-divider-no-vertical fl-divider-white\">\n    <img decoding=\"async\"\n        aria-hidden=\"true\"\n        src=\"https://www.findlaw.com/static/c/images\/images\/w_1200,c_limit,dpr_auto\/f_auto,q_auto:eco\/v1748942224\/ability-law\/wp-prod\/general-thumbnails-latl-icon-voting-divider\/general-thumbnails-latl-icon-voting-divider.png?_i=AA\"\n        loading=\"lazy\"\n        alt=\"\"\n    \/>\n<\/div>\n\n                                \n\n<div class=\"generalCardContainer\">\n            <div class=\"cards-container cards-wrapper fl-cards-white\">\n            <div class=\"cards-container__content\">\n                \n<div\n    class=\"fl-image-card fl-image-card--no-max-width fl-image-card--no-min-height fl-card-with-children fl-latl-card fl-image-card-title-on-image fl-flex fl-flex-column\"\n>\n                    <span class=\"\"\n        >\n\n            <div class=\"fl-image-card-image-wrapper fl-image-card-image-wrapper-default\">\n                <img decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\"\n                     src=\"https://www.findlaw.com/static/c/images\/images\/w_1200,c_limit,dpr_auto\/f_auto,q_auto:eco\/v1749203398\/ability-law\/wp-prod\/voting-VotingClipboard\/voting-VotingClipboard.jpg?_i=AA\"\n                     alt=\"\"\n                ><\/img>\n                                            <\/div>\n                <\/span>\n\n        <div class=\"fl-image-card-content fl-flex-basis-100\">\n            <\/div>\n            <div\n            class=\"fl-latl-card-footer fl-flex fl-items-center fl-justify-center\"\n        >\n                    <a class=\"fl-latl-card-footer-link fl-text-lg-medium fl-flex fl-items-center fl-justify-center\" href=\"https:\/\/ovr.govote.tn.gov\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">\n\n                <span>REGISTER TO VOTE<\/span>\n                <i class=\"fa fa-angle-right medium\" aria-hidden=\"true\"><\/i>\n                    <\/a>\n\n        <\/div>\n    <\/div>\n<div\n    class=\"fl-image-card fl-image-card--no-max-width fl-image-card--no-min-height fl-card-with-children fl-latl-card fl-image-card-title-on-image fl-flex fl-flex-column\"\n>\n                    <span class=\"\"\n        >\n\n            <div class=\"fl-image-card-image-wrapper fl-image-card-image-wrapper-default\">\n                <img decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\"\n                     src=\"https://www.findlaw.com/static/c/images\/images\/w_1200,c_limit,dpr_auto\/f_auto,q_auto:eco\/v1749203430\/ability-law\/wp-prod\/voting-Calendar\/voting-Calendar.jpg?_i=AA\"\n                     alt=\"\"\n                ><\/img>\n                                            <\/div>\n                <\/span>\n\n        <div class=\"fl-image-card-content fl-flex-basis-100\">\n            <\/div>\n            <div\n            class=\"fl-latl-card-footer fl-flex fl-items-center fl-justify-center\"\n        >\n                    <a class=\"fl-latl-card-footer-link fl-text-lg-medium fl-flex fl-items-center fl-justify-center\" href=\"https:\/\/sos.tn.gov\/elections\/calendar\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">\n\n                <span>ELECTION DATES<\/span>\n                <i class=\"fa fa-angle-right medium\" aria-hidden=\"true\"><\/i>\n                    <\/a>\n\n        <\/div>\n    <\/div>\n<div\n    class=\"fl-image-card fl-image-card--no-max-width fl-image-card--no-min-height fl-card-with-children fl-latl-card fl-image-card-title-on-image fl-flex fl-flex-column\"\n>\n                    <span class=\"\"\n        >\n\n            <div class=\"fl-image-card-image-wrapper fl-image-card-image-wrapper-default\">\n                <img decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\"\n                     src=\"https://www.findlaw.com/static/c/images\/images\/w_1200,c_limit,dpr_auto\/f_auto,q_auto:eco\/v1749203412\/ability-law\/wp-prod\/voting-CompletingBallot\/voting-CompletingBallot.jpg?_i=AA\"\n                     alt=\"\"\n                ><\/img>\n                                            <\/div>\n                <\/span>\n\n        <div class=\"fl-image-card-content fl-flex-basis-100\">\n            <\/div>\n            <div\n            class=\"fl-latl-card-footer fl-flex fl-items-center fl-justify-center\"\n        >\n                    <a class=\"fl-latl-card-footer-link fl-text-lg-medium fl-flex fl-items-center fl-justify-center\" href=\"https:\/\/sos.tn.gov\/elections\/guides\/guide-to-absentee-voting\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">\n\n                <span>ABSENTEE BALLOT<\/span>\n                <i class=\"fa fa-angle-right medium\" aria-hidden=\"true\"><\/i>\n                    <\/a>\n\n        <\/div>\n    <\/div>\n            <\/div>\n        <\/div>\n    <\/div>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Voting in America is a right, a duty, and a privilege. 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