Early voting for the Nov. 3, 2026, election runs through Oct. 29, with two Germantown sites. Polls open 7 a.m. to 7 p.m. on Election Day. 901-222-1200.
Last checked Oct. 17, 2026. Facts on this page come from the Shelby County Election Commission and its upcoming elections page. This page is factual information only; we do not endorse candidates.
The next election is Tuesday, Nov. 3, 2026, the state and federal general election with municipal elections. Early voting is underway and runs through Thursday, Oct. 29. On Election Day, polls are open 7 a.m. to 7 p.m. Elections in Germantown are run by the Shelby County Election Commission.
Who to call
- Shelby County Election Commission: 901-222-1200, voteinfo@shelbycountytn.gov
- Downtown office: 157 Poplar Ave., Suite 137, Memphis, TN 38103
- Election operations: 980 Nixon Drive, Memphis, TN 38134
- Check your registration: the state’s voter lookup
- Find your precinct and districts: the commission’s district locator
Key dates for Nov. 3, 2026
From the commission’s key dates sheet:
- Voter registration deadline: Monday, Oct. 5 (passed)
- Early voting: Wednesday, Oct. 14, to Thursday, Oct. 29
- Last day to request an absentee ballot: Saturday, Oct. 24
- Election Day: Tuesday, Nov. 3, 7 a.m. to 7 p.m.
What is on the ballot in Germantown
The commission lists these offices for the November election:
- Federal: U.S. Senate; U.S. House (Districts 5, 8 and 9 are on Shelby County ballots; the locator shows which is yours)
- State: governor; state Senate and state House seats by district
- City of Germantown: mayor; alderman, Positions 1 and 2; Germantown Board of Education, Positions 2 and 4
The official sample ballot shows every race and candidate.
Early voting
Any registered Shelby County voter may vote at any early voting site. From the commission’s early voting schedule, the two sites with Germantown addresses:
- Compassion Church, 3505 S. Houston Levee Road, Germantown 38139
- New Bethel M.B. Church, 7786 Poplar Pike, Germantown 38138
| Days | Hours at most sites |
|---|---|
| Weekdays, Oct. 14-29 | 11 a.m. to 7 p.m. |
| Saturday, Oct. 17 | 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. |
| Saturday, Oct. 24 | 8 a.m. to 4 p.m. |
| Sundays, Oct. 18 and 25 | Closed |
The commission’s own office at 157 Poplar Ave. in Memphis keeps 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. on weekdays.
Election Day polling places
On Nov. 3 you must vote at your precinct’s polling place. Polling places with Germantown addresses on the commission’s Election Day list:
| Precincts | Polling place | Address |
|---|---|---|
| 02-03, 02-04 | Compassion Church | 3505 S. Houston Levee Road |
| 02-06, 04-10 | Germantown Presbyterian Church (gym) | 2363 S. Germantown Road |
| 04-05 | Riveroaks Reformed Presbyterian Church | 1665 S. Germantown Road |
| 04-06, 04-11 | The Great Hall | 1900 S. Germantown Road |
| 04-12 | Faith Presbyterian Church | 8816 Poplar Pike |
The list may not cover every precinct that includes Germantown addresses. Confirm yours with the district locator.
Photo ID
You need a federal or Tennessee photo ID with your name and photo, even if it has expired:
- Tennessee driver’s license with photo (a Real ID is not required)
- U.S. passport
- photo ID issued by the federal or Tennessee state government
- U.S. military photo ID
- Tennessee handgun carry permit with photo
College student IDs and photo IDs from other states or cities are not accepted. Without ID you may vote a provisional ballot and bring ID to a commission office within two business days. Details are on the voter ID page.
Absentee voting
Tennessee requires a reason to vote absentee, such as being 60 or older, being away from Shelby County for all of early voting and Election Day, or illness or disability. Requests close Saturday, Oct. 24. Use the commission’s absentee application and mail it to 980 Nixon Drive, Memphis, TN 38134, or drop it off at a commission office.
Registering for future elections
Register online at GoVoteTN with a Tennessee driver’s license or Department of Safety ID. Paper applications must be received or postmarked 30 days before an election. You must be a U.S. citizen, 18 by the next election and a Shelby County resident, with voting rights restored after any felony conviction.
Related: who to call at City Hall, public notices and moving to Germantown.
Frequently asked questions
Where can I early vote in Germantown?
Two Shelby County early voting sites have Germantown addresses: Compassion Church, 3505 S. Houston Levee Road, and New Bethel M.B. Church, 7786 Poplar Pike. Any Shelby County voter may use any early voting site.
When is early voting in Shelby County for the Nov. 3, 2026, election?
Oct. 14 to 29. Most sites are open 11 a.m. to 7 p.m. weekdays, 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Saturday, Oct. 17, and 8 a.m. to 4 p.m. Saturday, Oct. 24. There is no Sunday voting.
What ID do I need to vote in Tennessee?
A federal or Tennessee photo ID with your name and photo, even if expired: a Tennessee driver’s license, U.S. passport, military ID, state or federal photo ID or Tennessee handgun carry permit. College IDs and IDs from other states are not accepted.
What is on the Germantown ballot in November 2026?
Besides the governor, U.S. Senate, U.S. House and state legislative races, Germantown voters elect a mayor, aldermen in Positions 1 and 2, and school board members in Positions 2 and 4.
What time do the polls open in Shelby County on Election Day?
7 a.m. to 7 p.m. on Tuesday, Nov. 3. On Election Day you must vote at your own precinct’s polling place.
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