Election Dates
Find the 2026 election dates below. Be sure to check your voter registration, add the dates to your calendar, and make a plan to vote!
2026 Election Dates for Tennessee State House
August 6
Primary Election — This is when you vote for the person you want to be the State House candidate for your chosen party. The winners of the primary will face off in the general election in November.
Mandy Cook is the only Democrat running for TN House District 45, but we still encourage you to turn out for the primary and cast your vote.
Register by: July 7
First Day to Request Absentee Ballot: May 8
Last Day to Request Absentee Ballot: July 27
Early Voting: July 17 - August 1
November 3
General Election — This is when you vote for the person you want to represent you for TN House District 45. You will choose between the Democratic and Republican candidates.
This is your chance to send Mandy Cook to the Tennessee House of Representatives to represent District 45!
Register by: October 5
First Day to Request Absentee Ballot: August 5
Last Day to Request Absentee Ballot: October 24
Early Voting: October 14 - October 29
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