Tennessee Voters Head to the Polls in 2026 Midterms

Tennessee voters head to the polls today to decide key races for governor US Senate and local legislative seats. Citizens will also vote on three state constitutional amendments and Knoxville municipal ballot measures.

Early voters fill out their ballots at the Downtown West early voting site in West Knoxville, Oct. 15, 2026.

Voters across United States state Tennessee head to the polls on November 3 for the 2026 midterm elections, deciding a gubernatorial race, congressional seats, and a local Knoxville charter amendment. Polls close across the state during the evening hours, setting off a night of critical legislative and executive contests. The outcomes will shape political power in Nashville and Washington for the next two years.