The Davidson County ballot for the August 4 State & Federal Primary, County General, and Oak Hill Municipal Election is the longest in Metro history. Included are candidates for more than 65 elected offices, 26 judicial retention questions, and 4 proposed Charter Amendments. Progressing through the ballot will require extra time at the ballot marking device, so election officials are urging voters to prepare ahead.
“Sample ballots have been arriving in mailboxes this week,” said Jeff Roberts, Davidson County Administrator of Elections. “With 20 pages of information to digest, we hope all voters will study their options and arrive prepared to cast their ballot.”
“Some voters may choose to mark their sample ballot and bring it along when visiting their polling location,” continued Roberts. “With such a long ballot, voters could experience lines. Referring to their marked sample ballot may help them progress more quickly through the ballot on the marking device. While campaign materials are not allowed inside polling locations, sample ballots are permitted.”
The GoVoteTN app is another option for voters to consider using on their smartphones. The free app can be downloaded in the App Store or Google Play to view voter specific information, including a candidate list that can be marked for easy reference. State law allows voters to use the GoVoteTN app inside polling locations. The GoVoteTN app can be found at sos.tn.gov/govotetn.
“We always encourage Election Day voters to check the Polling Place Finder at Nashville.gov/vote or use GoVoteTN, so they are sure to arrive at their assigned polling location to vote,” added Roberts. “This is especially important if the last time you voted was in the 2020 Presidential Election.”
“Of course, if the voter chooses to vote early, they may visit any of our 11 Early Voting locations across Davidson County,” explained Roberts. “Voters should bring a photo ID issued by the federal or Tennessee state government when they vote in person. College student IDs and IDs issued by local governments or other states are not accepted. The new REAL ID is not required.”
Early Voting will begin Friday, July 15 at the Howard Office Building downtown. Neighborhood locations will open Wednesday, July 20. Voters may choose the most convenient date, time, location from the schedule - including two Saturdays – and avoid potential Election Day crowds. All Early Voting locations open at 8 a.m. daily. Mondays and Fridays, they are open until 5:30 p.m. Tuesday/Thursday hours extend to 7 p.m. with Wednesday/Saturday hours until 4:30 p.m. Sites are closed on Sunday.
- Belle Meade City Hall – 4705 Harding Pike
- Bellevue Library – 720 Baugh Road
- Bordeaux Library – 4000 Clarksville Pike
- Casa Azafrán Community Center – 2195 Nolensville Pike
- Edmondson Pike Library – 5501 Edmondson Pike
- Goodlettsville Community Center – 200 Memorial Drive
- Green Hills Library – 3701 Benham Avenue
- Hermitage Library – 3700 James Kay Lane
- Howard Office Building – 700 2nd Avenue South
- Madison Library – 610 Gallatin Pike South
- Southeast Library – 5260 Hickory Hollow Parkway
The Davidson County Election Commission is responsible for providing free and fair elections to every eligible citizen. The Election Commission is regulated by State of Tennessee law and funded by Metropolitan Nashville government. The main office is located at 1417 Murfreesboro Pike, Nashville, TN 37217.