QUICK OVERVIEW
State and County Primary Election: Tuesday, May 5, 2026
Early Voting: April 15 – April 30, 2026
Voter Registration Deadline: April 6, 2026
Absentee Ballot Request Deadline: April 25, 2026
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EARLY VOTING INFORMATION
Early voting will be held at the Johnson County Election Commission Office from:
April 15 through April 30, 2026
Hours:
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Monday: 8:00 AM – 6:00 PM
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Tuesday – Friday: 8:00 AM – 5:00 PM
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Saturday (April 18 & April 25): 8:00 AM – 12:00 Noon
Early voting allows registered voters to cast their ballot in person before Election Day in a convenient and flexible timeframe.
PHOTO ID REQUIREMENT
Tennessee law requires voters to present a valid photo ID when voting in person.
Accepted forms of ID include:
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Tennessee driver’s license
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U.S. passport
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Tennessee photo ID issued by the Department of Safety
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Federal or military photo ID (including Veteran ID)
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Tennessee handgun carry permit
Note: College IDs and out-of-state IDs are not accepted.
For additional information and exceptions, visit GoVoteTN.com or contact the Election Commission.
VOTING BY MAIL (ABSENTEE)
Any registered voter of Johnson County may vote in person during a period beginning twenty (20) days prior to the election five (5) days before the election (TCA 2-6-102 (a) (1)). This period would run from: April 15, 2026, through April 30, 2026. Early Voting will be held at The Election Commission Office.
Johnson County TN Election Commission
The Johnson County Election Commission is committed to providing clear, accurate, and accessible information to all voters.
This page includes important details for the May 5, 2026 State and County Primary Election, including early voting dates, absentee voting procedures, voter requirements, and key deadlines.
Whether you plan to vote early, on Election Day, or by mail, we encourage all registered voters to review this information and make a plan to vote.
Cheri Lipford, Administrator of Elections
Email: johnson.commission@tn.gov
158 Election Ave, P. O. Box 106, Mountain City, TN 37683
Phone: 423-727-8592
Fax: 423-727-9168
Office Hours: Monday-Friday | 8:00am-4:00pm
Our office is directly behind Johnson County Rescue Squad.
IMPORTANT LINKS
Johnson County Election Commission Website
About the Johnson County Election Commission
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