Shelby County Election Commission - Main Downtown Office

AKA:

CJC; Absentee Voting

Description:

Coordinates all election activities in Shelby County, TN, to include voter registration and records; early voting sites; regular voting sites; maintains voting machines, including those with voice-activated features for the blind; selects and trains poll workers; and handles requests for absentee ballots. Provides information regarding the restoration of voting rights. Two web applications allow users to locate their nearest voting precinct and to check on their voter registration status.

Hours:

Mon - Fri 8:00 am - 4:30 pm

Intake Process:

Registration forms, often available at public libraries, always available at Election Commission offices. Call, email or visit website for information.

Program Fees:

No Fee

Eligibility:

To register must be US citizen living in Shelby County, be ages 18 and older before next election, not have been convicted of felony or have full rights of citizenship restored or be pardoned. Absentee registrants may cast ballots by mail for being out of county, full-time student or spouse of full-time student, being hospitalized/sick/physically disabled or caretaker of same (Permanent absentee voter must have statement from doctor), juror in federal or state court, observing religious holiday, being candidate for office in the election, ages 65 and above. Registration open until 30 days before election. Register in person at Poplar Avenue address or at the Election Operations Center or by mail with postmark by close of registration. If registered by mail, you must vote in person the first time. Absentee voter must send written request with name/address as it appears on voter registration, election wanting to vote in, reason for requesting absentee ballot, address for mailing ballotand signature. Send requests to Poplar address. Ballots sent if requested information is correct. Requests accepted no more than 90 days and no fewer than 7 days before election. Once received, ballot must be returned by 7:00 pm on election day.

Handicap Accessible?

Yes

Is Shelter?

No

Related Resources

Date of Official Change:

May 12, 2022

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Legal Status:

City/County (Parish)